Can you imagine working over 15 hour days as a chef, then not being able to comfortably use your hands due to psoriatic arthritis pain?
In this episode, Kate shares her journey getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis while working as a chef in London. She opens up about her post-diagnosis emotional roller coaster and shares how joining Cheryl’s Rheum to THRIVE online support and education program helped her feel more confident, empowered and supported.
She also details other programs that helped her including a mindfulness course and CBT therapy. The episode ends with Kate sharing what it means to her to live a “good life” with rheumatic disease.
This conversation was first recorded and released as episode 79 in 2022.
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Rheum to THRIVE, an online course and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. See all the details and join the program or waitlist now!
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