Live Well with Arthritis

Episode 24: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast
#24 Grit & Grace: Navigating Marriage, Motherhood, and RA with Renee Anderson
Are 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 a deeply honest conversation about the grit required to raise a family when living with arthritis. After a decade of mystery symptoms, Renee had to learn how to parent three young children with a new RA diagnosis. She candidly and kindly shares how she handles it all.
Topics covered:
How it All Began
10-Year Mystery Navigating RA and the relief of a diagnosis
Mud Puddle Philosophy Allowing yourself to feel emotions before moving forward
Resilience Seeing strength as the ability to pivot
Motherhood & Marriage
Mum Guilt Reframing guilt with ‘connection over perfection’
RA Mum Hacks Innovative tools to help children understand
Adaptive Schooling Ways to manage morning stiffness and fatigue
Support & the CEO Mindset
Communication Why clear, actionable requests are vital
Power of No Setting firm boundaries to prevent flares
Choice to Make Advice for those worried about starting a family

About the podcast:
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 combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.
Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.

Episode Links:
Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist
FREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download

Renee Anderson @RheumatoidArthritisMama:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheumatoidarthritismama/
Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fGZSdk1T/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie

Episode 23: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast
#23 From Victim to CEO: How Coaching Helps You Towards Remission with Stefanie Remson
In 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 perspective.
After being misdiagnosed with before navigating those first years with RA, Stefanie realised that medicine only goes so far. Whilst it is the foundation, coaching is the roadmap to remission. Today, she discusses how she helps her clients move from 'Victim' to 'CEO' of their own health.
Topics covered:
Mindset Shift
Neutral Bridge: Using neutrality to get from victim to CEO
Story Reframing: Changing your narrative to better handle life changes, and leading with wins rather than focusing on failures
Red Flags & the Infodemic
Navigating Noise: Why social media prioritises engagement over truth
Lifelong Learners: Identifying scams and why real experts never claim to know it all
Nuanced Nutrition
80/20 Rule: Rejecting food perfectionism and finding grace in survival mode with freezer foods
Deal-Breakers: Identifying foods that impact your joints without losing the joy of eating
The Power of Coaching
Specialised Support: Why coaching is key to learning how to live alongside your condition and get to remission

About the podcast:
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 combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.
Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.

Episode Links:
Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist
FREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download

Stefanie Remson @RheumatoidArthritisCoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheumatoidarthritiscoach/
Website: https://rheumatoidarthritiscoach.com/
Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie

Episode 22: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast
#22 From Pity to Power: Why Arthritis is Sexy and Needs a Rebrand
Are 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 compression socks and pill organisers, to the mental weight of masking pain. She shares candid anecdotes about dating, workplace advocacy, and the early days of Arthritis Foodie when she was too embarrassed to even show her face.
This episode is a guide for anyone ready to reclaim their agency and remember their worth. Owning your truth is a physiological necessity, and honesty improves your health. Your strength and capability to live with arthritis is phenomenal, so it’s time to stop apologising for who you are.
Topics covered:
The Pity Trap: Why pity is for the defeated, and why we deserve admiration for the 'daily marathon' we do
The Cost of Silence: Exploring the biological inflammation that grows when we hide our true selves to please others
5 Lessons in Authenticity: Emily’s journey from hiding her methotrexate on dates to setting firm boundaries with friends and employers
Rebranding the ‘Unsexy’: Why self-advocacy, firm boundaries, and radical self-care are sexy
The Athlete Mentality: Shifting your perspective from 'suffering from' a condition to 'living well', as the master of your own body

SPRING COHORT UPDATE: Applications for the Live Well with Arthritis 12-week programme are closing! We have just 4 spaces left. If you are ready to move from pity to power with 1-to-1 coaching and expert guidance, apply now: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

About the podcast:
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 combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.
Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.

Episode Links:
Register for FREE Masterclass: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/mastering-inflammation-masterclass-registration

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodie

Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie

Episode 21: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast
#21 Emily's Arthritis Bookshelf: Top 10 Must-Reads for Remissions & Relief
Are 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 microbiome, to cutting-edge research on chronic pain, and the spiritual power of movement. This episode will help you to take control of your health, and feel empowered in your own body.
Topics covered:
Foundations of Food & Science: Dr. Rupy Aujla and Professor Tim Spector are the leaders in culinary medicine.
Gut Health & Immunity: Exploring these with Giulia Enders and Dr. Jenna Macciochi. Plus, the fascinating physiological link between inflammation and mental health.
Pain & Modern Science: How Dr. Deepak Ravindran and Dr. Dani Gordon help us reduce pain.
Movement & Lived Experience: Modifying yoga for joint health with Dr. Steffany Moonaz and exercising without flares with Zoe McKenzie.
The Emily Johnson Library: A look inside Emily Johnson’s bestselling books, Beat Arthritis Naturally and Eat Well with Arthritis.
About the podcast:
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 combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.
Emily (Arthritis Foodie) is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.

Episode Links:
Live Well with Arthritis: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist
Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie
Authors:
@doctors_kitchen
@tim.spector
@giulia_enders
@dr_jenna_macciochi
@drdeepakravindran
@drdanigordon
@yogaforarthritis
@activelyautoimmune
@arthritisfoodie

Episode 20: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast
#20 Remission Roadmap: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition with The Lupus Dietitian, Tanya Freirich
In 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. Maintaining her own remission for over a decade, she shares a science-backed roadmap to reducing inflammation Whether you are dealing with lupus, arthritis, or chronic inflammation, this episode offers practical strategies for recovery.
Topics covered:
Reality of Lupus
The Great Imitator: Why lupus symptoms are difficult to diagnose
Biological 'Freak Out': How the immune system loses the ability to recognise itself
Fatigue of Autoimmunity: Why healing chronic inflammation requires massive cellular energy
Anti-Inflammatory Foundations
Building Blocks for Recovery: How anti-inflammatory foods provide materials for new cells
Accessible Nutrition: Debunking superfoods in exchange for staples like blueberries and broccoli
Flare-Friendly Kitchen: Tools for joint pain relief and low energy days
Beyond the Plate
Medicinal Joy and Whimsy: How laughter reduces cortisol levels by 37% and why we shouldn't 'save' our joy
Case Study: From being bed-bound to achieving remission and a healthy pregnancy

About the podcast:
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 combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.
Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.

Episode Links:
Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist
FREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download

Tanya Freirich @thelupusdietitian
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelupusdietitian/
Website: https://www.thelupusdietitian.com/
Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie