Episode 48 Why Do We Hide IA Pain?
Why do people with inflammatory arthritis hide their pain? We discuss masking symptoms, diagnosis overwhelm, and the importance of community in helping people feel less alone.
Ramadan with IA
Ramadan with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finding Balance Between Faith, Fatigue and Family Ramadan has always been a deeply meaningful time for me, a month of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual reset. But living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has changed the way I experience fasting. It has taught me something unexpected: that Ramadan is not about perfection, but […]
Episode 47 Rheumatoid Arthritis at 19
Diagnosed at just 19 with Rheumatoid arthritis, Hansa shares her powerful journey, opening up about hiding her pain, navigating pregnancy and motherhood with an invisible illness, and the life-changing moment she finally found the right treatment.
Episode 46 – IA A Friend’s perspective
We are joined by Katy’s friend Cat to discuss friendship & life after a diagnosis of IA, exploring how chronic illness impacts relationships and the importance of support, awareness, and communication.
Episode 45 – How does IA affect friendships?
We reflect on the realities of managing chronic illness, from medication challenges and healthcare transparency to how diagnosis reshapes friendships and support networks.
Episode 44 – Pregnant & diagnosed with IA
Haffy shares her experience of being diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis while pregnant, and the challenges of delayed diagnosis and treatment decisions. A powerful story of resilience, self-advocacy, and living well with chronic illness.
Episode 43 – What does AI mean for IA?
We explore what AI could mean for inflammatory arthritis, from personalised treatment to earlier diagnosis, while reminding us why human connection and compassion must always sit at the heart of healthcare.
Episode 42 – What is Spoon Theory?
Energy isn’t unlimited, this episode breaks down spoon theory, pacing, and why “my pace, not yours” matters when living with inflammatory arthritis. Plus a lot more.
Episode 41 – My Pace Not Yours – 1 year of IAUK
We celebrate 1 year of IAUK. Reflections on the New Year, winter fatigue, #MyPaceNotYours, and the power of lived experience in inflammatory arthritis.
Episode 40 – Does life with IA ever go to plan?
Does living with inflammatory arthritis ever go to plan? Join us for a relaxed chat and listen to the end for a few bloopers!
