In this episode, Cheryl Crow welcomes back Chrissy Livergood (aka “Arthritic Chrissy”) for an honest, encouraging conversation about what it really looks like to live with uncertainty, shifting diagnoses, and the day to day realities of inflammatory arthritis. Chrissy shares how her diagnosis recently changed from rheumatoid arthritis to ankylosing spondylitis, and how self-advocacy, paying attention to patterns (like back pain), and getting a second opinion ultimately “radically changed the course” of her treatment and symptoms.
Cheryl and Chrissy also do a deep dive into the Rheum to THRIVE program and discuss their excitement over Chrissy taking on a new role as the lead facilitator of an upcoming cohort. Chrissy’s facilitation style is flexible and responsive, letting the group’s needs guide the conversation while keeping it grounded in the weekly theme. If you want a supportive, stigma-free space that helps you feel less alone, more informed, and more capable of building a full life with arthritis, Chrissy’s Rheum to THRIVE group might be just right for you - learn more here.
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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!