Those Girls With Arthritis
Just your basic young adults navigating life with chronic illnesses. Join warriors, Bri & Beka, as they discuss life with a chronic illness, share their personal stories, and chat with other warriors. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss an episode! Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two friends hoping to share their personal experiences and learn from others. We are not medical experts. Please contact your health professionals before making any choices to change your medical plan.
Episodes
104 episodes
Turkey Talk: Chronic Illness Edition
In this week’s episode, we’re sharing our top tips for hosting holiday gatherings with arthritis. From pre-planning to delegating tasks, we’ve got the secrets for a stress-free celebration. Tune in for advice on how to enjoy the holidays withou...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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23:03
Controlling the Controllable
In this week’s episode we’re chatting about the things we CAN control. When you have a chronic illness, you feel like you’ve lost control, but in fact you can control and have influence on many aspects of your life.We encourage...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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40:27
We Were On A Break, An Arthritis Break
Life happens, and so does arthritis, but we're here to catch you up on where we've been and why we had to hit the pause button on the podcast. Taking breaks is sometimes the best form of productivity, and we are back and refreshed!
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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28:47
Procrastination Pains: Overcoming the Urge to Put Things Off
In this week’s episode we talk about our real-life struggles of managing procrastination when living with arthritis and other chronic illnesses. Pain and fatigue can make it hard to stay motivated with daily tasks, keeping a routine with you...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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31:10
100 Episodes, 1 Epic Takeover
In this milestone episode, we’re mixing things up as our incredible husbands take over the hosting roles and grab the mics. Don’t miss this special takeover—come celebrate our 100th episode with us!A big thank you to Max and Michael for ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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51:50
Those Girls and Their Dads
It took over a year of planning, but we finally were able to get both of our dads to join us for a special podcast episode! They share what it was like during the early days of each of our childhood diagnosis, how...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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39:32
Chicks with Spoons Part 2
It is about that time for another “Chicks with Spoons” episode! For this segment, Bri & Beka bring back some of the Arthritis Warriors that we had interviewed for a Warrior Wednesday episode. This episode’s special guests are Julie, Kara...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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54:08
Warrior Wednesday with AK
Bri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, AK, a fellow arthritis warrior. AK shares her story and we discuss the world of adaptive sports and sit-skiing.We encour...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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31:49
Finding Your Voice and Advocating for Your Needs
In this week’s episode, Bri and Beka open up about their personal journeys of self-advocacy. They've discovered that advocating for yourself is a unique process that varies from person to person and situation to situation. Tune in to hear fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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35:49
Girls Just Wanna Have Hobbies
Last week on Instagram Bri & Beka asked their followers what hobbies and activities they love to do that might help their arthritis OR are arthritis friendly. On this week's episode they share some of these suggestions and some summer fu...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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26:39
TTSD (The Tortured Spoonies Department)
After a little break after a crazy few weeks, Bri and Beka are back! In this week’s episode, those girls give an update on what has been going on in their lives and also talk about The Tortured Poets Department album and how certain songs re...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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30:29
Swinging into Spring
Springtime is here! In this week's episode, Bri & Beka talk all about how they are getting rid of their winter slump and swinging into the springtime with some spring cleaning (both literally and figuratively).We encourage you to...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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27:40
Warrior Wednesday with Kate Stepnick
Bri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Kate, a fellow arthritis warrior. Kate was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at age 3. On this episode she shares her experience growi...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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47:52
Stronger than JA
It's World JA Day!! Both Bri and Beka were diagnosed with forms of juvenile arthritis as children. On this episode they want to share some things that have helped them feel stronger than JA. We encourage you to get socia...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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27:52
Help a Spoonie Out
Over the years we have connected with a lot of family members of spoonies and arthritis warriors and time and time again we have been asked, "what's the best way to support someone with arthritis/chronic illness?". We try our best to break i...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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26:18
Those Girls with Arthritis Dating Game
Dating with arthritis adds a whole new layer to an already sometimes stressful situation. In this fun episode Bri and Beka share different dating scenarios and what they would do if they were in that situation. We encour...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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28:32
Cheers to 3 Years!
In this episode Bri & Beka catch up on life and talk about their favorite things from the last 3 years of podcasting. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page,
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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37:09
The Things We Don't Talk About Part 2
One of the most popular episodes from 2023 was the “Things We Don’t Talk About”, so Bri & Beka had to do a part 2! During this episode, Those Girls continue to share their experiences on topics that are not commonly talked about wh...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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42:28
What To Do With Your Spoons
Have you heard of the spoon theory?! In this episode, Bri & Beka talk all about the theory, and also share their insight on how they manage their spoons. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:01
New Year, Best You
3, 2, 1... Happy New Year! On this episode Bri and Beka look back on podcasting in 2023 and look ahead to 2024. They share their 2024 "ins and outs" and how they like to kick off a new year. We encourage you to get socia...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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36:42
Chicks with Spoons
This week we have a VERY special episode - our inaugural “Chicks with Spoons” episode! For this segment, Bri & Beka wanted to bring back some of the Arthritis Warriors that we had recently interviewed for a Warrior Wednesday episode. This e...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:19:32
Jinglin' Through the Holidays!
This week, Bri & Beka give an update on their Jingle Bell Run experiences. Bri was the chair for the Tampa Bay Jingle Bell Run, and shares all about how she got involved with on her local committee and grew into this leadership role. Bri &a...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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41:36
Warrior Wednesday with Kara Moates (Ellanora Moates)
Bri hosts another episode of our “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week is joined by guest, Kara Moates. Kara is the Mom to Ellanora, a SJIA Warrior. Ellanora is 5 years old and is battling this disease with grace and strength. She loves s...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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38:11
Thankful Reflections on Life with Juvenile Arthritis
With a combined 33+ years living with juvenile arthritis, Bri and Beka have managed a lot of fears and crossroads with this disease. We understand how hard it is as a kid with JA to feel like your whole world is crashing in. So on this episo...
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32:22
Wishes from Arthritis Warriors
On this week's podcast episode, Bri & Beka read wishes from fellow warriors on what they want others to know about arthritis. These wishes came from those who commented on our World Arthritis Day post on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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35:14