Inspiring Resilience - Empowering Lives

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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.

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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!

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