Live Well with Arthritis – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 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 an internationally bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.

Episode Links:

Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Website: https://arthritisfoodie.com/

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

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 that was missed at 4 years old
• Symptoms leading up to the diagnosis
• Gut Dysbiosis contributing to autoimmunity
• The various misdiagnoses leading up to her confirmed condition
• What it was like to have arthritis as a young person
• How medications matter, but it was diet and lifestyle that made a huge difference
• The creation of Arthritis Foodie and writing bestselling books
• Plus, 3 Pain Relief Tips that Emily swears by

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Website: https://arthritisfoodie.com/

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

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 coaching others with chronic illness. From living, training, and traveling with RA, to breaking medication stigma and finding strength through movement. Her inspiring story proves that arthritis doesn’t mean the end of activity, but the start of moving differently to support our health.

Topics covered:

• Early experiences with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and years of misdiagnosis
• Transitioning from limited mobility to becoming a personal trainer
• Building community and using social media to reduce isolation and share honest, balanced perspectives (and that viral video!)
• The role of movement in improving stiffness, energy, and mood, with an emphasis on accessibility and modification
• Addressing medication realities, stigma, and why it's not 'one-size-fits-all'
• Her strategies for traveling while managing medications
• Tips for partners, friends, and family to better support someone with arthritis
• How online advocacy and connection has made an impact
• Key takeaways on integrating practical routines, positive mindset, and community

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Ali DiGiacomo @AnotherDaywithRA:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anotherdaywithra/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anotherdaywithra?lang=en
• Website: https://www.anotherdaywithra.com/

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/

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

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 pain research and real-life case studies, Deepak explains how our understanding of pain has evolved — it’s not just a physical signal, but a complex, brain-generated protective experience that can be influenced through a whole-person, lifestyle-integrated approach combining medical care with nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and more.

Topics covered:

• The modern distinction between nociception and pain, and why this matters in arthritis
• How immune and nervous system interactions can amplify pain sensitivity
• The “wear and repair” mindset: why joints can still heal and adapt at any age
• A five-pillar framework for calming inflammation and improving function
• Rethinking medications: their benefits, limits, and role within integrative care
• The importance of self-management, realistic timelines (12 weeks–6 months), and sustained behaviour change
• Case study: a woman with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis who regained control through small, structured changes in lifestyle

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Dr Deepak Ravindran @DrDeepakRavindran:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeepakravindran/?hl=en
• Website: https://deepakravindran.co.uk/
• Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pain-Free-Mindset-Control-Overcoming-Chronic/dp/1785043390/

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/

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

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 practical, evidence-based strategies to help reduce inflammation for happier joints.

Exploring her own journey with autoimmune disease and those of her clients, VJ details how dietary choices, nutrient density, and gut microbiome balance influence inflammation, fatigue, and joint pain. She also shares inspiring case studies of clients who have transformed their health through anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle changes.

Topics covered:

• VJ’s personal autoimmune journey and how it's shaped her career
• The link between gut health, leaky gut, and arthritis symptoms
• How bacteria imbalances and oxalate buildup can contribute to joint inflammation
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition essentials: omega-3s, polyphenols, and more
• Foods and lifestyle habits to limit: sugar, ultra-processed foods, and alcohol
• The power of small, sustainable changes for long-term symptom relief
• Case study: a client with rheumatoid arthritis who became symptom-free
• Practical tips for observing gut-related issues and supporting your immune system through nutrition

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

VJ Hamilton @theautoimmunitynutritionist:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautoimmunitynutritionist/?hl=en
• Website: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Bl4s4oGo8j6OlhzPHNISF

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/

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

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 that tested her resilience. Discover how she navigated intense pain, learned to recover effectively, and developed strategies to prevent future flare-ups.

Topics covered:

• A Christmas flu that sparked the flare-up that inspired Arthritis Foodie
• How stress and grief triggered one of Emily’s most intense flare-ups
• A seemingly innocent Halloween party that wreaked havoc on her joints
• The New York trip that ended in unexpected pain, and what caused it
• Overindulgence during the holidays and the hard lesson it taught
• Emily’s top strategies for surviving, managing, and recovering from flare-ups
• How to uncover your own triggers and take control of your health

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Website: https://arthritisfoodie.com/

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

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 diagnosis at 21 to becoming an OT.

Cheryl brings a unique perspective as both a patient and an expert, combining lived experience with professional knowledge. She highlights the importance of mental wellbeing, self-management, and practical adaptations to help people navigate daily life with arthritis, and thrive.

Topics covered:

• Understanding the role of an Occupational Therapist for arthritis
• Cheryl’s personal journey with RA and how it shaped her career as an OT
• Two core OT approaches:
  • Remedial: Strengthening and managing what’s possible
  • Adaptive/Compensatory: Life hacks and tools to overcome fixed challenges
• Mental health, grief, and acceptance: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to chronic illness
• Turning off the struggle switch and committing to values-driven action despite arthritis
• The 80/20 Rule for sustainable lifestyle changes (as discussed in Beat Arthritis Naturally)
• How OTs provide tools that complement your own problem-solving skills

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Cheryl Crow @ArthritisLife:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/
• Website: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4b5LTuE3GKuEbcCUn3yYN0

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/

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

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 arthritis.

Drawing on 10+ years of clinical experience, Dr Julie explains how arthritis is diagnosed, and why a personalised, whole-person approach (medication, lifestyle strategies, and shared decision-making) leads to the best long-term outcomes. This episode addresses common fears around diagnosis and medication, providing reassurance and hope for anyone navigating arthritis care.

Topics covered:

• Early warning signs and symptoms of inflammatory arthritis
• Why early diagnosis can improve outcomes and reduce long-term joint damage
• How arthritis is diagnosed, including blood tests, imaging, and clinical assessment
• Modern treatment plans, including DMARDs and biologics, and how they are individualised
• Addressing medication fears, side effects, and common misconceptions
• The role of lifestyle factors such as movement, rest, stress management, and nutrition alongside medical care
• The importance of trust, communication, and partnership between patients and their rheumatology team
• What “living well with arthritis” means from a rheumatologist’s perspective
• A hopeful real-world case study showing how early diagnosis and the right treatment can transform quality of life

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Dr Julekha Wajed @arthritis_dr

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_dr/
• Website: https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/dr-julekha-wajed

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/

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

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 charity NutritionFacts.org.

Together, they explore the role nutrition plays arthritis, unpacking common misconceptions about genetics, inflammation, and how lifestyle choices can influence joint health.

Drawing on decades of research and clinical evidence, Dr Greger explains how diet, particularly fibre-rich, whole plant foods can support the immune system, gut microbiome, and inflammatory pathways involved in arthritis, osteoarthritis, and autoimmune disease.

Topics covered:

• What inflammation means in arthritis
• Genetics vs environment and lifestyle risk factors
• Gut health, fibre, and immune health
• Plant-based diets and inflammatory conditions
• Food poisoning, gut infections, and autoimmune arthritis
• Fibre, key anti-inflammatory foods and simple changes
• The role of sleep, stress, and movement
• Taking ownership of long-term health

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 Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist

Dr Michael Greger @MichaelGregerMD:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgregermd/
• @nutrition_facts_org: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org/
• Website: https://nutritionfacts.org/

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie

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

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 and modern neuroscience to explain how yoga can be a powerful clinical tool for managing arthritis.

Drawing on decades of research, her own personal journey with arthritis, and her book Yoga Therapy for Arthritis: A Whole-Person Approach to Movement and Lifestyle she explains how we can 'rewire' our brain's response to pain. This episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based approach to movement that focuses on finding joy in the body again.

Topics covered:

• Neuroscience of Pain: Why 'pain is necessary, but suffering is optional.'
• Stress-Pain Cycle: Using breathwork to 'downshift' the nervous system during flares.
• Healing Directions: How meditation (top-down) and movement (bottom-up) reduce pain signals.
• Yoga 'Meals' vs. 'Snacks': Simple ways to fit 5-minute movement breaks into your day.
• Ahimsa (Non-Harming): How to safely adapt poses for your specific joint limitations.
• Yoga Therapy: Why a personalised approach is the gold standard for chronic pain.
• Personal Journey: How her dance background and own diagnosis shapes patient care.
• Finding Support: Tips for finding a safe, inclusive, and qualified yoga teacher.

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

Dr Steffany Moonaz @drmoonaz

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmoonaz/
• Website: https://www.arthritis.yoga/

Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthritisfoodie/

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