Episode 13 – Sound System
Debbie and Katy discuss how they parent a child whilst living with IA. Does having IA make them better parents? Introducing children to the concept of auto-immune diseases and it can create resilience and empathy in a child.
Episode 12 – Q&A III
In the third Q&A episode, Debbie and Katy answer questions on changes to PIP, Foot health and IA, feelings about what happens when your child with JIA leaves home, along with tips for other parents.
Plus a humorous question on what our irrational phobias are!
Episode 11 – WORD!
In this heartfelt episode, in recognition of World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day, Katy interviews Debbie on the realities of parenting a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (a type of inflammatory arthritis), offering personal insights and reflections.
Episode 10 – Every Breath you ache
Debbie and Katy have both had birthdays so are they more wiser? Katy shares her steroid injection experience, Debbie’s new injury and explore ageing and IA
Episode 9 – One Percent
Debbie and Katy explore body image, who inspires us, book we have read and importance of support networks.
Episode 8 – Q&A II
Debbie and Katy cover your questions, in the second Inflammatory! Q&A episode
Episode 7 – From redundancy to routine
Debbie and Katy, or Lara and Donkey, explore the realities of working life whilst living with inflammatory arthritis.
Episode 6 – Relationships, sex & IA
Debbie and Katy talk candidly about the impact IA has had on our relationships, how some people’s reaction had a lasting effect on Debbie and why talking with your partner is so important to help set boundaries and empower yourself.
Episode 5 – You’re not alone
In this episode, Debbie and Katy open up about the often-overlooked mental health challenges of living with inflammatory arthritis. They share their personal experiences with anxiety, depression, and the emotional toll of chronic illness.
Episode 4 – Our first Q&A
In this episode we hand it over to you for our first question and answer session, we cover how does IA affect our mental health? What is JIA? Plus a lot more and listen to find out which one would have a bellybutton for a nose instead of a nose for a bellybutton.
