Inspiring Resilience - Empowering Lives

Podcasts

Tune in regular to our podcast Inflammatory!

We want everyone to understand what life is like living with a chronic fluctuating disease. Our founders Debbie and Katy, along with special guests, give a unique insight into their lives covering the realities of living with inflammatory arthritis (IA) in a positive and friendly way. They discuss topics that matter most to the community and answer real questions with honesty based on their experiences navigating life with IA.

You can be part of the Inflammatory! community by sending in your questions or even a voice note (see details below) to Debbie and Katy. Your contribution could be featured on the podcast! Please note Debbie and Katy are not medical professionals; they speak from their own lived experience.

You are able to listen to Inflammatory! through our website, Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon. Just search for Inflammatory!

Make sure you like, follow, share and leave a review where you can.

Sign up to our regular newsletters so you do not miss an upcoming episode, see details below.

Episode 33 – Can you be a trustee with IA?

Debbie and Katy mark Trustee Week with a candid chat about starting Inflammatory Arthritis UK from scratch, the realities of being a trustee, and why giving your time can be the most powerful way to make a difference.

Episode 32 – Do changing seasons affect IA?

Debbie and Katy chat about coping with the darker, colder months, from aching joints and low motivation to finding comfort in cozy routines. Tune in for practical tips, warmth hacks, and a reminder that doing something (or even just resting) is perfectly okay.

Episode 31 – Can strength training help IA?

Physiotherapist and strength coach Matt Brown joins Debbie and Katy to explore how strength training can safely support people living with inflammatory arthritis. Discover practical tips, reassurance from research, and ways to build confidence through movement, even on flare days

Episode 30 – IA: Treatment, pain & daily life

This week, we answer listener questions about living with inflammatory arthritis, from managing pain and treatment to body confidence, daily tools, and hope for the future.

Episode 29 – Can you drink alcohol with IA?

This week, we’re talking honestly about alcohol and life with inflammatory arthritis, from social pressures and flare days to parenting conversations and finding balance.

Episode 28 – How painful is IA?

Debbie and Katy share the raw reality of living with constant pain and how they fight back with grit, humour, and resilience.

Send us a Message

Email Us

info@inflammatoryarthiritis.org

Interested in sponsoring a podcast? Drop us an email with the details above.

Leave a Voice note

Send a voice note with your name and question. Please say whether you consent or not at the end of the message if you would like the voice note to be included in the podcast.
Use the button below to record your message. Don't forget to hit the submit button! Please include your email address so that we can contact you if necessary.

Mailing list Sign up

Be the first to access the latest episodes of Inflammatory!, exciting research opportunities, ground-breaking publications, events, and up-to-date IA news.

Inflammatory Arthritis UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1211390.