Live Well with Arthritis

#45 Not in Your Head: Psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen on Healing Through Mind and Body Oct 18, 2026 55:22 Episode 45: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#45 Not in Your Head: Psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen on Healing Through Mind and BodyHave you ever been told your symptoms are “all in your head”? Host Emily Johnson welcomes Dr Sula Windgassen, a leading health psychologist, researcher and author of It’s All In Your Body: A Practical Roadmap to Healing Through Mind-Body Connection.Sula knows this t

#44 Wheelchair to West End: Ana Villafañe on Living with RA for 30 Years Oct 11, 2026 1:11:13 Episode 44: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#44 Wheelchair to West End: Ana Villafañe on Living with RA for 30 YearsOne in four of us live with arthritis, so why do so many of us feel like we’re the only one? Host Emily Johnson welcomes her dear friend Ana Villafañe, the actor and singer who originated the role of Gloria Estefan in Broadway’s On Your Feet! and is now making her West End debut

#43 Rage into Change: Evelyn Scott on Endometriosis, Chronic Pain, and Advocacy Oct 4, 2026 48:53 Episode 43: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#43 Rage into Change: Evelyn Scott on Endometriosis, Chronic Pain, and AdvocacyHave you ever been medically gaslit, told your pain was “normal,” or that it was all in your head? If so, this episode is for you. Host Emily Johnson welcomes Evelyn Scott, a Surrey-based academic turned women’s health advocate and author of A Bloody Scandal: How Medicine

#42 Ways to Cope: How Self-Love Can Help You to Live Well with Arthritis and Feel Better, with Emily Sep 27, 2026 28:45 Episode 42: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#42 Ways to Cope: How Self-Love Can Help You to Live Well with Arthritis and Feel Better, with EmilyWhat if one of the most powerful tools for living well with arthritis is learning to love the body you're in? In this special episode, the tables turn. Croatian journalist Mija Dropulić, founder of Under Dream Skies, creator of the #volimsebe (&#39

#41 Physio to Patient: How Zoe McKenzie Makes Movement Accessible and Achievable Sep 20, 2026 54:35 Episode 41: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#41 Physio to Patient: How Zoe McKenzie Makes Movement Accessible and AchievableWhat if the problem was never that you can’t exercise, but that no one ever showed you the right dose for your body? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Zoe McKenzie, a physiotherapist, Pilates instructor, author, and the founder of Actively Autoimmune, where she

#40 Rheumatologist's Verdict: Why Dr Julie Recommends the Live Well with Arthritis Programme Sep 13, 2026 34:27 Episode 40: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#40 A Rheumatologist's Verdict: Why Dr Julie Recommends the Live Well with Arthritis Programme"I went from 'I'll return to work', to 'I can't get out of bed', to now moving from surviving to designing my life". That's Shamim's reflection after the Live Well with Arthritis Course and Coaching Programme. Sh

#39 Behind the Scenes: How Live Well with Arthritis Programme Actually Works Sep 6, 2026 41:14 Episode 39: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#39 Behind the Scenes: How Live Well with Arthritis Programme Actually Works'Second to starting my medication, joining the cohort was the best choice I could have made', that's Julie's review of the Live Well with Arthritis Course and Coaching Programme. She was newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after a year of physical and emotional decline,

#38 From Gut to Glow: Farzanah Nasser on Fibre, Autoimmunity and Reducing Inflammation Aug 30, 2026 53:57 Episode 38: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#38 From Gut to Glow: Farzanah Nasser on Fibre, Autoimmunity and Reducing InflammationIn this nourishing and practical episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes registered nutritional therapist and certified functional medicine practitioner Farzanah Nasser, to explore the surprising power of fibre for calming inflammation and transforming gut health.Farza

#37 Why Reiki Helps: Emily's Honest Account in a Time of Grief Jul 26, 2026 45:06 Episode 37: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#37 Why Reiki Helps: Emily's Honest Account in a Time of GriefThis is a personal one, host Emily Johnson opens up about losing her dear friend and mentor, Heather Rosa, and the Reiki session that held her through one of the hardest weeks she's had. If you're in a raw place yourself, please look after yourself as you listen, pause it, come

#36 Heatwaves and Joint Pain: Myth or Reality? Emily Shares the Science and What Can Help Jul 19, 2026 51:40 Episode 36: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#36 Heatwaves and Joint Pain: Myth or Reality? Emily Shares the Science and Can HelpThis summer, in the thick of the UK's back-to-back record-breaking heatwaves, Emily flared for three solid days and it's why she wanted to get to the bottom of one of the most common things people say about their joints. 'It's the weather'.But is there actually someth

#35 Dismissed to Determined: Advocacy, Confidence and Community with Bailey Jane Jul 12, 2026 48:55 Episode 35: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#35 Dismissed to Determined: Advocacy, Confidence and Community with Bailey JaneEver been told your pain is 'all in your head'? Host Emily Johnson welcomes Bailey Jane, policy advocate for the Arthritis Foundation, confidence coach, and Miss America competitor who grew up with juvenile arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.After 10 doctors and years o

#34 Go to the Gig: Emily's Before, During and After Plan for Concerts with Arthritis Jul 5, 2026 51:59 Episode 34: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#34 Go to the Gig: Emily's Before, During and After Plan for Concerts with ArthritisLast weekend, Emily was at the Take That concert in a crowd of thousands, mid-heatwave, singing loudly with her mum. In the photos, with her red lipstick on, she looks fine, but what you can't see is her pain. This episode is the honest version of that night, and the

#33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and more Jun 28, 2026 39:22 Episode 33: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and moreFed up of navigating all of the wellness trends in the media and online? The wellness world can be overwhelming to navigate, so what is actually helpful? Especially if you live with a chronic health condition? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes back

#32 Trust Your Gut: Dr Camilla Stokholm on Microbiomes, Inflammation and Arthritis Jun 21, 2026 55:17 Episode 32: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#32 Trust Your Gut: Dr Camilla Stokholm on Microbiomes, Inflammation and ArthritisWhat if half of you wasn't actually you? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Dr Camilla Stokholm, a gut microbiome specialist, lifestyle medicine doctor, and best-selling author of What Your Doctor Eats, named after her hugely popular Instagram account.A former

#31 Gratitude Over Toxic Positivity: Emily on Holding Pain and Joy at Once Jun 14, 2026 35:38 Episode 31: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#31 Gratitude Over Toxic Positivity: Emily on Holding Pain and Joy at OnceWhen you're mid-flare and someone tells you to 'look on the bright side', this episode is for you. Host Emily Johnson has a confession the word 'gratitude' used to grate on her too, and this episode is not about good-vibing your way out of pain.Drawing on the science and her ow

#30 Hiking with Autoimmunity: Mija Dropulić on Travelling with Lupus and Learning to Love Yourself (Volim Sebe) Jun 7, 2026 38:00 Episode 30: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#30 Hiking with Autoimmunity: Mija Dropulić on Travelling with Lupus and Learning to Love Yourself (Volim Sebe)Wondering if you will ever hike again? Host Emily Johnson welcomes Mija Dropulić, Croatian journalist, editor, and storyteller with 20 years' experience in media/travel/lifestyle and the founder of Under Dream Skies.Mija lives with two autoi

#29 Your Body Isn't Your Enemy: Lily Earle on Rewiring Chronic Pain May 31, 2026 53:23 Episode 29: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#29 Your Body Isn't Your Enemy: Lily Earle on Rewiring Chronic PainEver felt like you are at war with your body? This episode is for you. Host Emily Johnson welcomes Lily Earle, a life and chronic pain coach, creator of the Regrow podcast, and Making Sense of Chronic Pain masterclass.Lily works with those who have been uprooted by chronic pain, helpi

#28 Stress-Driven Inflammation: How Stress Can Worsen Arthritis (and What to Do About It) May 24, 2026 52:21 Episode 28: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#28 Stress-Driven Inflammation: How Stress Can Worsen Arthritis (and What to Do About It)Have you ever noticed that when life is most stressful, your arthritis feels worse? This week, host Emily Johnson dives into why this isn't in your head, it's in your biology.Drawing on the latest research and her own 12 years of lived experience, Emily unpacks t

#27 Rheumatologist Recommends Reiki: Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann's Healing Blueprint May 17, 2026 34:49 Episode 27: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#27 Rheumatologist Recommends Reiki: Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann's Healing BlueprintHost Emily Johnson welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Volkman, also known as the Holistic Rheumatologist, UCLA rheumatologist, and Director of the UCLA Scleroderma Programme.Dr. Volkmann researches how the gut microbiome, nutrition, and trauma shape autoimmune disease. With over 20 ye

#26 Immunity Within: How to Optimise Immune Health with Nutritionist Jenna Hope May 10, 2026 40:37 Episode 26: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#26 Immunity Within: How to Optimise Immune Health with Nutritionist Jenna HopeIn this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Jenna Hope (MSc, ANutr), registered nutritionist, founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition, and author of How to Stay Healthy: The Nutritionist's Guide to Optimising Your Immunity.Jenna has spent nearly 11 years helping individuals, lead

#25 Behind Arthritis Foodie: Ali Interviews Emily on Her Journey, Her Health & Her Why May 3, 2026 43:50 Episode 25: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#25 Behind Arthritis Foodie: Ali Interviews Emily on Her Journey, Her Health & Her WhyFor the first time in the show's history, host Emily Johnson is the one in the hot seat! Guest host Ali DiGiacomo(@anotherdaywithra) takes over the mic to interview Emily about her life behind the scenes, her 12-year journey with arthritis, and the secrets she’s

#24 Grit & Grace: Navigating Marriage, Motherhood, and RA with Renee Anderson Apr 26, 2026 49:47 Episode 24: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#24 Grit & Grace: Navigating Marriage, Motherhood, and RA with Renee AndersonAre you worried that your chronic illness might stop you from having a family? Or perhaps you're already struggling to balance the demands of parenthood with your condition?In this episode, Emily is joined by Renee Anderson, founder of The Rheumatoid Arthritis Mama, for

#23 From Victim to CEO: How Coaching Helps You Towards Remission with Stefanie Remson Apr 19, 2026 45:43 Episode 23: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#23 From Victim to CEO: How Coaching Helps You Towards Remission with Stefanie RemsonIn this episode, host Emily Johnson is joined by Stefanie Remson (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC), the founder of RheumatoidArthritisCoach.com. As a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner of 20 years, as well as living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 11 years, Stefanie has a unique per

#22 From Pity to Power: Why Arthritis is Sexy and Needs a Rebrand Apr 12, 2026 28:01 Episode 22: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#22 From Pity to Power: Why Arthritis is Sexy and Needs a RebrandAre you tired of well-intentioned pity? This week, host Emily Johnson explores why it’s time to give arthritis a branding makeover and move from 'victim' to 'powerhouse.'Drawing on 12 years of lived experience, Emily reflects on the reality of living with a chronic condition, from compr

#21 Emily's Arthritis Bookshelf: Top 10 Must-Reads for Remissions & Relief Apr 5, 2026 41:42 Episode 21: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#21 Emily's Arthritis Bookshelf: Top 10 Must-Reads for Remissions & ReliefAre you feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice? One of the questions Emily gets asked most is: "Where do I start?" In this essential solo episode, Emily shares her 10 must-read books that have transformed her journey with arthritis.From the clinical science of the

#20 Remission Roadmap: Anti-Inflammatory Diets with The Lupus Dietitian, Tanya Freirich Mar 29, 2026 33:45 Episode 20: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#20 Remission Roadmap: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition with The Lupus Dietitian, Tanya FreirichIn this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Tanya Freirich (MS, RD, CDN, CDCES), a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of The Lupus Dietitian.Tanya is both a clinical dietician and a patient who has lived with autoimmune disease for over 20 years. Ma

#19 Mind Matters: Transformative Self-Care for the Nervous System with Suzy Reading Mar 22, 2026 43:20 Episode 19: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#19 Mind Matters: Transformative Self-Care for the Nervous System with Suzy ReadingIn this deeply nurturing episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes chartered psychologist, leading self-care expert, coach and author Suzy Reading, to explore the vital connection between the mind and the body.Suzy shares her journey with arthritis and what led her to recla

#18 Life on the Road: How @anotherdaywithra Navigates Travelling with Arthritis Mar 15, 2026 49:15 Episode 18: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#18 Life on the Road: How @anotherdaywithra Navigates Travelling with ArthritisFor this conversational episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes back the incredible Ali DiGiacomo. Ali is a personal trainer, digital writer, and the voice behind @anotherdaywithra, known for her unfiltered and humorous take on life with Rheumatoid Arthritis.Ali opens up abou

#17 Mind-Body-Gut: How to Reduce Inflammation with Nutritionist Eli Brecher Mar 8, 2026 31:55 Episode 17: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#17 Mind-Body-Gut: Mastering Inflammation with Nutritionist Eli BrecherIn this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Eli Brecher (ANutr), a registered associate nutritionist specialising in gut health, immunity, and inflammatory conditions.Eli has lived with Crohn’s Disease since the age of 8 and brings a deeply empathetic and personal perspective to

#16 Breathwork for Pain: Mastering Inflammation with Tim van der Vliet Mar 1, 2026 44:18 Episode 16: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#16 Breathwork for Pain: Mastering Inflammation with Tim van der VlietIn this high-energy episode, host Emily Johnson sits down with Tim van der Vliet, a former Amsterdam stock trader turned world-leading breathwork and cold exposure expert. After years in the high-adrenaline world of the trading floor, Tim discovered how to master his body’s stress

#15 Social Inflammation: How Relationships Impact Arthritis and Why Feb 22, 2026 23:15 Episode 15: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#15 Social Inflammation: How Relationships Impact Arthritis and WhyAre your relationships inflaming your joints? This week, host Emily Johnson explores the powerful, often invisible connection between your social environment and chronic pain.Drawing on the latest research in psychoneuroimmunology, Emily explains why 'Social Inflammation' is more than

#14 Root Causes & Remission: A Rheumatologist's Guide to Healing with Dr. Micah Yu Feb 15, 2026 42:56 Episode 14: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#14 Root Causes & Remission: A Rheumatologist's Guide to Healing with Dr. Micah YuIn this enlightening episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Dr. Micah Yu (MD), a quadruple board-certified integrative rheumatologist specialising in rheumatology, integrative, and functional medicine.As both a doctor and a patient living with arthritis, Dr. Micah bri

#13 Movement as Medicine: How Kerrie-Anne’s Methods Relieve Chronic Pain Feb 8, 2026 38:40 Episode 13: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#13 Movement as Medicine: How Kerrie-Anne’s Methods Relieve Chronic PainIn this transformational episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes movement expert, author and creator of Move At Your Desk method, Kerrie-Anne Bradley.Drawing on her personal journey with pain, as well as helping clients with arthritis and spinal injuries, she explains how movement c

#12 Winter Arthritis Pain Relief: How to Stay Flare-Free in Cold Weather Feb 1, 2026 40:01 Episode 12: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#12 Winter Arthritis Pain Relief: How to Stay Flare-Free in Cold WeatherStruggling with joint stiffness in cold weather? This is your ultimate survival guide for managing arthritis in winter. Host Emily Johnson dives deep into why cold weather impacts joint pain, explaining the biological reasons why dropping temperatures lead to stiff joints and inc

#11 Hormones and Arthritis: Emily’s Period Pain Strategies and More Jan 25, 2026 18:19 Episode 11: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#11 Hormones and Arthritis: Emily’s Period Pain Strategies and MoreIn this 20-minute episode of The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast, host Emily Johnson navigates the complex relationship between your hormones and joint pain... with a particular attention on periods. Drawing from her current nutritional therapy studies and her own lived experience, E

#10 Route to Recovery: Navigating Chronic Fatigue with Lauren Windas Jan 18, 2026 50:45 Episode 10: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#10 Route to Recovery: Navigating Chronic Fatigue with Lauren WindasIn this episode, host Emily Johnson is joined by registered nutritionist, naturopath, and author Lauren Windas to tackle one of the most misunderstood symptoms of living with arthritis: chronic fatigue. As the co-founder of Ardere, Lauren brings both professional expertise and person

#9 Yoga for Every Body: Dr. Steffany Moonaz on Reducing Arthritis Pain Jan 11, 2026 45:55 Episode 9: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#9 Yoga for Every Body: Dr. Steffany Moonaz on Reducing Arthritis PainIn this transformative episode, host Emily Johnson sits down with Dr. Steffany Moonaz, the founder of Yoga for Arthritis and a leading research director and professor at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Dr. Moonaz bridges the gap between ancient mindfulness and

#8 Food, Fibre & Inflammation: How Diet Shapes Arthritis with Dr Michael Greger Dec 21, 2025 30:19 Episode 8: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#8 Food, Fibre & Inflammation: How Diet Shapes Arthritis with Dr Michael GregerIn this expert-led episode, host Emily Johnson is joined by world renowned physician, author, and nutrition researcher Dr Michael Greger, bestselling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Age, and How to Survive a Pandemic, and founder of science-based nonprofit charity

#7 A Rheumatologist’s Guide to Arthritis with Dr Julekha Wajed Dec 14, 2025 41:36 Episode 7: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#7 A Rheumatologist’s Guide to Arthritis with Dr Julekha WajedIn this informative episode, host Emily Johnson sits down with NHS consultant rheumatologist Dr Julekha Wajed (also known as Dr Julie) to unpack what arthritis really is, why early diagnosis matters, and how modern treatment approaches support people to live full, active lives with arthriti

#6 Cheryl Crow on Thriving with Arthritis: Mental Wellbeing, Life Hacks & Tools Dec 7, 2025 46:13 Episode 6: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#6 Cheryl Crow on Thriving with Arthritis: Mental Wellbeing, Life Hacks & ToolsIn this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Cheryl Crow, Occupational Therapist (OT), the founder of Arthritis Life, and host of the Arthritis Life Podcast. Cheryl shares her journey living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for over two decades, from her confusing diagnos

#5 Inside Emily’s Worst Arthritis Flare-Ups: Triggers and Lessons Learned Nov 30, 2025 34:10 Episode 5: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#5 Inside Emily’s Worst Arthritis Flare-Ups: The Triggers and Lessons LearnedIn this episode of The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast, host Emily Johnson walks you through her 5 most challenging arthritis flare-ups and the lessons each one taught her. From seasonal colds and stress to alcohol and trigger foods, Emily shares the real-life experiences th

#4 Anti-Inflammatory Eating: How Gut Health Impacts Arthritis with VJ Hamilton Nov 23, 2025 40:33 Episode 4: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#4 Anti-Inflammatory Eating: How Gut Health Impacts Arthritis with VJ HamiltonIn this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes registered nutritionist and autoimmune expert VJ Hamilton to explore the critical role of nutrition and gut health in managing arthritis. With a background in biochemistry, immunology, and nutritional therapy, VJ shares practical,

#3 Rethinking Pain: Beyond Medication with Dr Deepak Ravindran Nov 16, 2025 37:15 Episode 3: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#3 Understanding Modern Pain Science: From Nociception to Self-ManagementIn this insightful episode, host Emily Johnson sits down with NHS chronic pain consultant and lifestyle medicine practitioner Dr Deepak Ravindran to explore the evolving science of chronic pain, and what it means for people living with arthritis today.Drawing from the latest pain

#2 From Flares to Fitness: How @anotherdaywithra Moves with RA Nov 9, 2025 47:20 Episode 2: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#2 From Flares to Fitness: How @anotherdaywithra Moves with RAFor the second episode of The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast, host Emily Johnson sits down with Ali DiGiacomo, certified personal trainer, advocate, and influencer known as @anotherdaywithra, who lives with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Ali shares how she went from limited mobility to coachin

#1 Emily's Arthritis Journey & Favourite Pain Relief Tips Nov 1, 2025 29:40 Episode 1: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#1 Emily's Arthritis Journey & Favourite Pain Relief TipsFor the first official episode of The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast, host Emily Johnson shares her diagnosis journey with arthritis. Plus, how Arthritis Foodie came about, her books and some of her favourite types of pain relief.Topics covered:Suspected Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis that

Introduction to The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast Aug 12, 2025 6:50 Teaser and Trailer: The Live Well with Arthritis PodcastIn this introductory episode of The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast, host Emily Johnson shares a summary of what's to come in the series.With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily comb

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