The Psoriatic Arthritis Club podcast series delves deep into the ups and downs of living with PsA. Through intimate conversations with fellow patients and insights from leading experts, the series offers valuable information on how to manage symptoms, collaborate with healthcare providers, advocate for better care, and emotionally cope with the disease. Along the way, listeners will also pick up life hacks, tips, and tricks to live better with psoriatic arthritis.
Knowing When Fine is Not Fine: One AxSpA Patient's Experience
In this episode of The Psoriatic Arthritis Club, host Shelley Fritz talks with Mini, who shares her journey living with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) — from decades of unexplained pain and delayed diagnosis to finally finding the right care team and treatment.
Mini opens up about what it means to live with daily inflammation, the emotional and physical toll of feeling dismissed, and how she learned to advocate for herself and her care. Her message is clear: “Fine is not fine.” Speaking up and finding a doctor who truly listens can change everything.
Listen now to learn how open communication and self-advocacy can help people living with axSpA reclaim control over their health and well-being.
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Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at the Global Healthy Living Foundation: sfritz@ghlf.org (mailto:sfritz@ghlf.org)
A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc, Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.
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The Psoriatic Arthritis Club is a podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and this episode was made possible with support from UCB.
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28 Feb 2025
Busting Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis Myths with Jody Quinn
Patient advocate Jody Quinn discusses and debunks common myths surrounding psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis with host Shelley Fritz, offering insights for managing the condition with confidence in this interview episode.
27 Sept 2024
Balancing Treatment Goals in PsA and axSpA with Dr. Khattri
Rheumatologist Dr. Amit Khattri explores remission goals in Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis, emphasizing patient-clinician collaboration and tailored treatment plans in this interview.
5 Sept 2023
Audio Guide: Collaborating with Your Rheumatologist
Angela Degrassi presents an audio guide that helps patients collaborate with their rheumatologist to discuss treatment and improve their quality of life.
5 Sept 2023
Dr. Ruderman’s Insights: Collaborative Care and Individualized Management Strategies for PsA
Rheumatologist Dr. Eric Ruderman discusses collaborative care and individualized management strategies for psoriatic arthritis, highlighting the importance of patient-doctor communication and tailored treatment plans in this interview with Angela Degrassi.
5 Sept 2023
Jonathan's Journey: Confronting Fears and Finding a Treatment Path
Jonathan Arora shares his personal journey of confronting fears about drug safety and side effects to find a successful treatment path for psoriatic arthritis, highlighting the importance of community support in this interview.
5 Sept 2023
Ashley's Journey: From Reluctance to Resilience in Managing Psoriatic Arthritis
Ashley Krivohlavek shares her experiences navigating psoriatic arthritis treatment, discussing initial fears, treatment changes, and the importance of tracking symptoms for informed decisions, in this interview episode.
27 Jun 2021
Eddie’s Story: 20 Years of Life Lessons for Coping with PsA
Eddie shares his experiences and insights from living with psoriatic arthritis for 20 years, emphasizing the importance of advocating for oneself in healthcare, in this interview episode.
27 Jun 2021
Diane’s Story: It’s Never Too Late to Start Getting Good Care
Diane shares her decades-long journey navigating misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment as a woman of color, emphasizing the power of self-advocacy for better healthcare in this interview.
27 Jun 2021
Lauren’s Story: A Personal Trainer Who Doesn’t Want to Push Through the Pain
Lauren, a personal trainer, shares her experience with psoriatic arthritis and how she navigates her career while prioritizing her body's needs, in this interview episode.
This episode explores healthy lifestyle changes, including exercise, diet, and stress management, that complement medication to help manage psoriatic arthritis.
27 Jun 2021
Audio Guide: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatments
This audio guide explores psoriatic arthritis treatments, emphasizing the need to treat inflammation and communicate all symptoms to your doctor for effective management.
27 Jun 2021
Audio Guide - Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
This episode explores the diverse symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, emphasizing the need for comprehensive communication with doctors to enhance care and achieve minimal disease activity.
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Jody Quinn
Dr Amit Khattri
Dr Eric Ruderman
Jonathan Arora
Ashley Krivohlavek
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