The Ride by Vasculitis Journey

The Ride - by Vasculitis Journey

The Ride provides a unique view of what it’s like to be a patient of a rare disease. It explores patient experiences with medication, the psychology of coping with a rare disease, and finding the humor in it all.

16 Episodes

Special Edition: Still Staying At-Home and Maintaining Control
5/8/2020
15:07
In this special edition episode, Dr. Sara Baird Amodio draws upon her background in psychology and clinical social work to offer tips on going the distance and maintaining a sense of control for stay-at-homing for at-risk folks while others start returning to “normal”. You can do this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
Early Diagnosis: We Can Get There. No, Really.
5/6/2020
27:12
Happy Vasculitis Awareness Month, y’all! In this episode, we are talking about how important it is to receive an early diagnosis and how this is a big push for the Vasculitis Foundation. We’re chatting with Art about his early dx and his work with NORD and RAN (you’ll learn these acronyms!). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
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It’s Not A Sprint: Living With The Long Haul.
4/22/2020
48:25
In this episode of The Ride, we’re drawing upon our experiences of “living with the long haul” and the chronic nature of Vasculitis. We will be talking with Brandon and his work with the Victory Over Vasculitis initiative and getting his insights into how distance running is a lot like living with a chronic rare disease. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
Dispatch From Across The Pond: Living With Vasculitis In The UK
4/1/2020
33:52
In this episode of The Ride, we talk with Jane Edwards from the UK about life there as a Vasculitis warrior and recently published author. We chat about COVID19, coming to grips with the emotional toll Vasculitis takes, and share what we all have in common. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
The Isolationist: Practical Tips for Isolating and Keeping Your Cool.
3/21/2020
14:20
In this special episode of The Ride, we’re talking about isolation. Folks with rare chronic diseases know a thing or two about being isolated. Yay! We finally feel useful! We get to offer others some suggestions during these trying times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
Coronavirus Special Edition.
3/17/2020
11:49
Sara takes a risk here. She discusses the impact that the Coronavirus is having on Vasculitis folks who are worried, nervous, and scared. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
One Tough Cookie: Perseverance, Resilience & Vasculitis.
3/11/2020
29:52
In this episode of The Ride, we are talking about resilience and perseverance. Vasculitis patients don’t give themselves enough credit for being some pretty mentally tough cookies. Our special guest is Kathy, an ANCA Vasculitis patient and martial arts master with an awesome story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
I’ve Got Friends In High Places: Altitude, Supportive Friends, and Traveling-While-Vasculiting
2/26/2020
29:15
In this episode, we’re going on a weekend trip with friends to the Rocky Mountains. For whatever reason, altitude seems to affect Sara’s Vasculitis. But she will be hanging with some of her supportive friends - and chatting with them about how friends can support someone with a rare disease. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
I Like To Move It, Move It: Neuropathy & Mobility & Vasculitis.
2/12/2020
41:06
In this episode of The Ride, we’re chatting about a common manifestation of EGPA Vasculitis: neuropathy. This can be extremely life-altering, but with a little bit of moxie and the right support, you can figure out how to get around. Our guest, is Kate, a fellow EGPA chica, who will be discussing how she likes to move it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message
Rituximab: Why You Should Never Listen To Hanson On A Chemo-Brain.
1/29/2020
34:39
Rituximab is a common course of treatment for folks with Vasculitis. In this episode of The Ride, we will talk about what the infusion experience is like, what you can expect by way of side effects, and how long you may be on this chemical merry-go-round. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Vasculitis-Journey/message

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The Ride by Vasculitis Journey

The Ride - by Vasculitis Journey

16 Episodes

Special Edition: Still Staying At-Home and Maintaining Control

Early Diagnosis: We Can Get There. No, Really.

It’s Not A Sprint: Living With The Long Haul.

Dispatch From Across The Pond: Living With Vasculitis In The UK

The Isolationist: Practical Tips for Isolating and Keeping Your Cool.

Coronavirus Special Edition.

One Tough Cookie: Perseverance, Resilience & Vasculitis.

I’ve Got Friends In High Places: Altitude, Supportive Friends, and Traveling-While-Vasculiting

I Like To Move It, Move It: Neuropathy & Mobility & Vasculitis.

Rituximab: Why You Should Never Listen To Hanson On A Chemo-Brain.