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 others, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making in health care and treatment. She discusses the challenges of balancing medication goals with personal life goals, the significance of self-advocacy, and how her organization, Take a Pain Check, empowers young people with rheumatic diseases. Join us as Natasha reveals her strategies for maintaining hope in achieving low disease activity, and inspiring others on their path to achieving better health outcomes.

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Adam Kegley, Associate Director, Global Partnerships at GHLF: akegley@ghlf.org

A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments or questions to podcasts@ghlf.org

Remission Possible is a podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and this episode was made possible with support from AbbVie.

Learn more at ghlf.org/remission-possible/

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 others, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making in health care and treatment. She discusses the challenges of balancing medication goals with personal life goals, the significance of self-advocacy, and how her organization, Take a Pain Check, empowers young people with rheumatic diseases. Join us as Natasha reveals her strategies for maintaining hope in achieving low disease activity, and inspiring others on their path to achieving better health outcomes.
Contact Our Host
Adam Kegley, Associate Director, Global Partnerships at GHLF: <a href="mailto:akegley@ghlf.org">akegley@ghlf.org</a> 
A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments or questions to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>
Remission Possible is a podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and this episode was made possible with support from AbbVie.
Learn more at <a href="https://ghlf.org/remission-possible/">ghlf.org/remission-possible/</a>

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 succeeding in their mission and discuss how patients and doctors can work together to better understand the optimal course of treatment for different chronic conditions while keeping personal goals and lifestyle choices in mind.

Remission Possible is a new podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and made possible with support from AbbVie.

Learn more at ghlf.org/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 succeeding in their mission and discuss how patients and doctors can work together to better understand the optimal course of treatment for different chronic conditions while keeping personal goals and lifestyle choices in mind.
Remission Possible is a new podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and made possible with support from AbbVie.
Learn more at <a href="https://ghlf.org/remission-possible/">ghlf.org/remission-possible/</a>

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 succeeding in their mission and discuss how patients and doctors can work together to better understand the optimal course of treatment for different chronic conditions while keeping personal goals and lifestyle choices in mind.
Remission Possible is a new podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and made possible with support from AbbVie.
Learn more at <a href="https://ghlf.org/remission-possible/">ghlf.org/remission-possible/</a>