Remission Possible
Remission Possible
Welcome to Remission Possible, the podcast dedicated to guiding and supporting you on your mission to take back your life and control symptoms. We understand that this challenge wasn’t something you asked for, but remember, you’re stronger than you think, and you deserve the opportunity to regain control and live your best life. In each episode, we’ll share inspiring stories from patients who are…Social links:
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2025 ACR Lupus Guidelines Uncovered: What Every Patient Should Know
In this episode of Remission Possible, we break down what the 2025 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) lupus treatment guidelines really mean for people living with lupus beyond the clinical language. Host Dr. Shilpa Venkatachalam is joined by rheumatologist Dr. Ashira Blazer, Co-Director of the…
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Ep. 6- Natasha's Journey to Patient Advocacy Living with Arthritis
In this episode, we speak with Natasha Trehan, a Canadian undergraduate student and passionate advocate for youth and young adults living with inflammatory arthritis and other chronic conditions. Natasha shares her personal journey from diagnosis to finding her own voice and becoming a voice for ot…
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Audio Guide: Tips for Achieving Optimal Disease Control
In this audio guide, Dr. Ogdie and Dr. Mease discuss uncontrolled disease in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and provide practical advice on collaborating with your doctor to ensure you achieve the best possible disease control. This guide is designed to give patients …
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Achieving Optimal Disease Control: Managing PsA and AxSpA
Join us for a timely discussion on the importance of achieving optimal disease control for people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). We’ll talk with leading rheumatologists Dr. Mease and Dr. Ogdie, who will be presenting research on this topic at this year’s E…
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Ep. 5- Thinking of the Whole Person, Not Just the Disease with Dr. Irene Blanco
Rheumatologist Dr. Irene Blanco is the Director of Lupus Clinical Services at Northwestern in Chicago, Illinois. At Northwestern Medicine, her research interests focus on health outcomes, health disparities, and adverse social determinants of health in rheumatology, particularly in systemic lupus e…
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Ep. 4- From Athlete to Advocate: Racquel’s Lupus Story
After qualifying for the Olympic trials twice, Racquel’s diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in 2004 presented challenges that got in the way of her athletic lifestyle. Wanting no one else to feel alone in their journey, Racquel founded Lupus in Color, an advocacy group dedicated to supportin…
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Ep. 3- From Clinical to Personal: Empowering Patients Toward Remission and Low Disease Activity
In our third episode, Dr. Mease defines remission/inactive disease and low disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis. He emphasizes the importance of incorporating personal goals and experiences into the treatment plan, as well as the r…
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Ep. 2- From Jed to Jedi: Turning Ankylosing Spondylitis into a Force for Change
In our second episode, Jed, an ankylosing spondylitis patient and advocate, describes his diagnosis at a young age, the lack of treatment options available at that time, and his journey to becoming an advocate for himself and for the arthritis community. Remission Possible is a new podcast series …
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Ep. 1- Redefining Remission: Nathalie's Story of Resilience in the Face of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Join Nathalie as she takes us on her personal journey with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Discover how she advocates for quality care and finds joy in maintaining an active lifestyle while living with a chronic illness. Remission Possible is a new podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healt…
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