Live Well with Arthritis

Episode 9: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #9 Yoga for Every Body: Dr. Steffany Moonaz on Reducing Arthritis Pain In 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...

Episode 8: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #8 Food, Fibre & Inflammation: How Diet Shapes Arthritis with Dr Michael Greger In 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 ch...

Episode 7: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #7 A Rheumatologist’s Guide to Arthritis with Dr Julekha Wajed In 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 arthri...

Episode 6: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #6 Cheryl Crow on Thriving with Arthritis: Mental Wellbeing, Life Hacks & Tools In 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 diagn...

Episode 5: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #5 Inside Emily’s Worst Arthritis Flare-Ups: The Triggers and Lessons Learned In 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...

Episode 4: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #4 Anti-Inflammatory Eating: How Gut Health Impacts Arthritis with VJ Hamilton In 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 practica...

Episode 3: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #3 Understanding Modern Pain Science: From Nociception to Self-Management In 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 p...

Episode 2: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #2 From Flares to Fitness: How @anotherdaywithra Moves with RA For 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 coa...

Episode 1: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast #1 Emily's Arthritis Journey & Favourite Pain Relief Tips For 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...

Teaser and Trailer: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast In 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...