"What's happening to me?" It's often the first question people with Sjögren's ask, and it can take years to answer. In this first episode of The Sjö (pronounced "show"), host Shilpa Venkatachalam of the Global Healthy Living Foundation talks with rheumatologist Dr. Priya Reddy and patient advocate Melissa Taylor, known as Autoimmune Auntie, about what Sjögren's disease is and how it's diagnosed.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What Sjögren's is, and why "it's more than dryness"• Common and less common signs to watch for• Why diagnosis often takes so long, and how to keep pushing for answers• How tracking your symptoms can help your doctor see the full picture• How Sjögren's is managed, and why there's real reason for hope

Whether you're newly diagnosed, still looking for answers, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a place to start. You're not alone.

Get ready for your next appointment with our free guide, "Tips for Talking with Your Doctor about Sjögren's"
Track your symptoms between appointments with PatientSpot

Find more Sjögren's resources at https://CreakyJoints.org/Sjogrens

The Sjö song was created with the assistance of Suno AI.

This podcast was made possible with support from Novartis. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

A podcast series produced by Amelia Violet Prouse.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to podcasts@ghlf.org

"What's happening to me?" It's often the first question people with Sj&ouml;gren's ask, and it can take years to answer. In this first episode of The Sj&ouml; (pronounced "show"), host Shilpa Venkatachalam of the Global Healthy Living Foundation talks with rheumatologist Dr. Priya Reddy and patient advocate Melissa Taylor, known as Autoimmune Auntie, about what Sj&ouml;gren's disease is and how it's diagnosed.
In this episode, you'll learn:
&bull; What Sj&ouml;gren's is, and why "it's more than dryness"&bull; Common and less common signs to watch for&bull; Why diagnosis often takes so long, and how to keep pushing for answers&bull; How tracking your symptoms can help your doctor see the full picture&bull; How Sj&ouml;gren's is managed, and why there's real reason for hope
Whether you're newly diagnosed, still looking for answers, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a place to start. You're not alone.
Get ready for your next appointment with our free guide, <a href="https://creakyjoints.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sjogrens-Tips-Tools-Talking-Points-final.pdf">"Tips for Talking with Your Doctor about Sj&ouml;gren's"</a> Track your symptoms between appointments with <a href="https://patientspot.org/">PatientSpot</a>
Find more Sj&ouml;gren's resources at <a href="https://creakyjoints.org/Sjogrens">https://CreakyJoints.org/Sjogrens</a>
The Sj&ouml; song was created with the assistance of Suno AI.
This podcast was made possible with support from Novartis. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
A podcast series produced by Amelia Violet Prouse.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>

The Sjö (pronounced "show") is a podcast from the Global Healthy Living Foundation and CreakyJoints for anyone living with, caring for, or trying to understand Sjögren's disease. Host Shilpa Venkatachalam talks with rheumatologists Dr. Priya Reddy and Dr. Dana DiRenzo and patient advocate Melissa Taylor, known as Autoimmune Auntie. Together, they share the medical facts and the real-life experience of living with Sjögren's. Each episode answers a question many patients ask, with practical tips you can use right away.

Made possible with support from Novartis. For educational purposes only; not medical advice. 

The Sj&ouml; (pronounced "show") is a podcast from the Global Healthy Living Foundation and CreakyJoints for anyone living with, caring for, or trying to understand Sj&ouml;gren's disease. Host Shilpa Venkatachalam talks with rheumatologists Dr. Priya Reddy and Dr. Dana DiRenzo and patient advocate Melissa Taylor, known as Autoimmune Auntie. Together, they share the medical facts and the real-life experience of living with Sj&ouml;gren's. Each episode answers a question many patients ask, with practical tips you can use right away.
Made possible with support from Novartis. For educational purposes only; not medical advice.&nbsp;

The Sjö

The Sjö (pronounced "show") is a podcast from the Global Healthy Living Foundation and CreakyJoints for anyone living with, caring for, or trying to understand Sjögren's disease. Host Shilpa Venkatachalam talks with rheumatologists Dr. Priya Reddy and Dr. Dana DiRenzo and patient advocate Melissa Taylor, known as Autoimmune Auntie. Together, they share the medical facts and the real-life experience of living with Sjögren's. Each episode answers a question many patients ask, with practical tips you can use right away. 

Find more Sjögren's resources at https://CreakyJoints.org/Sjogrens  

The Sjö song was created with the assistance of Suno AI. 

Made possible with support from Novartis. For educational purposes only; not medical advice. 

The Sj&ouml; (pronounced "show") is a podcast from the Global Healthy Living Foundation and CreakyJoints for anyone living with, caring for, or trying to understand Sj&ouml;gren's disease. Host Shilpa Venkatachalam talks with rheumatologists Dr. Priya Reddy and Dr. Dana DiRenzo and patient advocate Melissa Taylor, known as Autoimmune Auntie. Together, they share the medical facts and the real-life experience of living with Sj&ouml;gren's. Each episode answers a question many patients ask, with practical tips you can use right away.&nbsp;
Find more Sj&ouml;gren's resources at <a href="https://creakyjoints.org/Sjogrens">https://CreakyJoints.org/Sjogrens</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Sj&ouml; song was created with the assistance of Suno AI.&nbsp;
Made possible with support from Novartis. For educational purposes only; not medical advice.&nbsp;