In this solo episode, Bri discusses the challenges of managing chronic health illness while facing periods of grief. She shares a recent personal experience, explains the unique challenges, and offers some tips and advice for anyone in a challenging period trying to prioritize their health. 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. Send your questions to us on ...

In this episode, Bri interviews Rachel Bender, an advocate for invisible disabilities and arthritis awareness. Rachel shares her personal journey with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, her experiences navigating multiple chronic illnesses, and the impact of social media on her advocacy work. She discusses her visit to the White House, the importance of the Safe Step Act, and how community support plays a crucial role in managing chronic illness. Rachel emphasizes the significance of sharing pers...

In this episode, Bri and Beka are joined by returning guest Kara, who shares stories from her time at JA Camp and the JA Family Summit. They dive into the vital role of mental health support within the juvenile arthritis community and highlight the meaningful moments Kara experienced while working with kids. Kara also reflects on delivering a keynote speech and being honored with the Patty Rettig Award. The episode wraps up with heartfelt advice for families thinking about JA Camp and a remin...

In this episode Bri and Beka reflect on their childhood experiences with juvenile arthritis. In thia lighthearted Q&A about their pasts they highlight the significance of awareness for juvenile arthritis and the shared experiences of living with chronic conditions. 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. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email ...

In this episode, Bri and Beka discuss the significance of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. They share personal stories of life with JA and dive into important statistics regarding juvenile arthritis, including the number of affected children and the shortage of pediatric rheumatologists. T 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. Send your questions to us on Inst...

In this episode, Bri and Beka reconnect after a break. Excited to be back! 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. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes! Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two friends hoping to share their perso...

In this episode, Bri and Beka dive into the insensitive comments they've received from others, wild stories from our listeners, the importance of navigating conversations about chronic illness, and how to handle unsolicited advice. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding, particularly for those living with invisible illnesses. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on i...

In this episode, Bri & Beka are joined by Teresa, who is a JA mom. Her son, Jack, was diagnosed with System Juvenile Arthritis at 19 months old. Teresa shares how she advocated for the best care and leaned on her community for support. Jack is the National Arthritis Foundation Youth Honoree for the Walk to Cure Arthritis this year. Follow along Jack's journey here. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”,...

Bri & Beka host another episode of their “Warrior Wednesday” series and this week are joined by guest, Claire, a fellow arthritis warrior. Claire shares her story of being diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and how she has overcome. 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. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to ou...

In this anniversary episode, Brianna and Beka reflect on their four-year journey of hosting the podcast 'Those Girls with Arthritis.' They celebrate their growth, the community they've built, and share personal stories about their experiences with arthritis. The conversation highlights the importance of connection, advocacy, and the challenges of living with chronic illness, while also looking forward to future aspirations and continued engagement with their audience. We encourage you to get ...

This month we asked our listeners to send us their questions, stories, and advice for managing relationships with arthritis and other chronic illnesses. 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. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes! Disclaimer: Those...

4 Spoon-Saving Tips You Might Not Have Thought OfIn this episode we share 4 tips you might not have considered "spoon-saving" but we're here to tell you they definitely are. When it comes to saving spoons it's important to share your experiences with other chronic illness warriors so we can all make it out on top!Record your voice message for February's relationships episode. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and ...

Can you believe it's 2025?! We are so excited to be back behind the mic and are so grateful to all of you for bearing with us as we navigated a hectic season. One of our favorite things to do at the new year is share our personal "ins and outs" for the year. On this episode we had a ton of fun looking back on our ins and outs from last year and comparing them to where we are today. If you're interested in joining us for a Warrior Wednesday episode in 2025 please shoot us a message. We would l...

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 without pushing your limits! Think we missed something? Reach out to us- we’d love to hear and add it to our list! We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on insta...

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 you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscrib...

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!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. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't fo...

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 your appointments and breaking through the mental battle of procrastination.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. Send your que...

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 joining us. We can’t wait to have you both back on the podcast for episode 200!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. Send your q...

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 it felt watching us grow up with arthritis, some advice for dad's currently raising warriors, and some other heartfelt words to the warriors out there. Big thanks to Steve and Bryan for taking the hot seat and sharing with the world. We encourage you to get social wit...

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, and Meaghan. During the episode we talk about 2 hot topics: managing fatigue and planning (for trips, day to day, and the future).Listen to our guests’ Warrior Wednesday episodes:Julie’s Warrior Wednesday Episode: Spotify AppleKara’s Warrior Wednesday Ep...