Imagine exercising for a living, then being diagnosed with a condition that makes picking up weights almost too painful to bear. When Lauren was diagnosed with PsA, she had a lot of concerns about what it would mean for her professionally (as a trainer) and personally (as a mom of young children). “As a personal trainer, I can’t just tell people to work out,” Lauren says. “I have to live the lifestyle that I preach. However, if I am flaring, it is hard, and I have to really listen to my body and know what I can handle.”

<p>Imagine exercising for a living, then being diagnosed with a condition that makes picking up weights almost too painful to bear. When Lauren was diagnosed with PsA, she had a lot of concerns about what it would mean for her professionally (as a trainer) and personally (as a mom of young children). &ldquo;As a personal trainer, I can&rsquo;t just tell people to work out,&rdquo; Lauren says. &ldquo;I have to live the lifestyle that I preach. However, if I am flaring, it is hard, and I have to really listen to my body and know what I can handle.&rdquo;</p>

The Psoriatic Arthritis Club podcast series delves deep into the ups and downs of living with PsA. Through intimate conversations with fellow patients and insights from leading experts, the series offers valuable information on how to manage symptoms, collaborate with healthcare providers, advocate for better care, and emotionally cope with the disease. Along the way, listeners will also pick up life hacks, tips, and tricks to live better with psoriatic arthritis.

<p>The Psoriatic Arthritis Club podcast series delves deep into the ups and downs of living with PsA. Through intimate conversations with fellow patients and insights from leading experts, the series offers valuable information on how to manage symptoms, collaborate with healthcare providers, advocate for better care, and emotionally cope with the disease. Along the way, listeners will also pick up life hacks, tips, and tricks to live better with psoriatic arthritis.</p>

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