Best Jess Sherlock Podcasts (2025)

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Stop Starting Your Job Search With Your Resume! 25:17

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3d ago25:17

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If you’re about to kick off a job search and your first instinct is to update your resume, this episode is for you. Hear me when I say: starting with your resume is the trap that keeps so many smart and talented Product Managers stuck. In this episode, I walk you through why the resume comes later and what actually needs to happen first if you want…

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Closing the Diagnosis Delay in Spondyloarthritis 46:09

6d ago46:09

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Dr. Norma Biln, Norma Biln, PhD, MBA, BSc, NACD.DC, one of the founders of Augurex, explains how new biomarkers, patient questionnaires, and tools like SPINEstat aim to shorten the long diagnostic delay in spondyloarthritis by improving early detection and referral accuracy, especially in primary care settings.…

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How to Land a New Product Job in Q1 (Hint: start your search now!) 18:53

10d ago18:53

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You want a new job in the New Year? Cool. Then you need to kickoff your job search, like, yesterday. The PMs who will be landing job offers in January are already interviewing. In this episode, I share the top 3 reasons why November and December are the best time to kickoff your job search. Plus, I give you specific tactics that I use with clients …

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Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Functional Nutrition 50:01

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Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) Laurane Chemenda, RWP, AIP Coach returns to Spondycast to debunk common myths about functional nutrition—such as supplement overload and miracle diets—while explaining how integrative, evidence-based nutrition can complement conventional rheumatology care and empower people with spondyloarthritis t…

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Biologic Tapering in axSpA: What Research Says and What it Means for Patients 31:49

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Rheumatologist Dr. Marina Magrey discusses her latest research on biologic DMARD dose tapering in axial spondyloarthritis, outlining when it may be appropriate, its risks and benefits, and key considerations for patients.

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The Heart of Inflammation: Cardiovascular Health in Psoriatic Arthritis 45:02

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Dr. Michael Lucke discusses the important connection between inflammation and cardiovascular health as he breaks down why people with PsA face higher risks, what warning signs to look for, and how screenings, treatments, and lifestyle steps can protect the heart.

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From Functional to Unforgettable: The Business Case for Product Delight w/Nesrine Changuel 1:22:19

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Product Delight is no longer optional - it's a key competitive advantage that has led to massive growth in revenue, retention, and referrals for so many of the products we know and love. If you assume delight is nothing more than confetti and sleek animations, think again, this episode will inspire you to infuse delight and emotional connection int…

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Lifestyle Medicine for Musculoskeletal Health: A Whole-Person Approach to Spondyloarthritis 43:49

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Dr. Heidi Prather, Founder of the HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program, shares how lifestyle medicine, through movement, sleep, stress management, and nutrition, can help people with spondyloarthritis reduce pain, improve function, and enhance their overall well-being.

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What Big Tech Recruiters Really Care About (it's not what you think) 24:51

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Product portfolios? Career breaks? Resume length? Cover letters? Thank-you notes? I chatted with recruiters from Intuit, LinkedIn, eBay, Atlassian, and Cisco and asked them for their hot takes on your burning PM job search questions. Listen in to learn what Big Tech recruiters really care about when hiring Product Managers. Stick around to the end …

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Managing AS from the Inside Out: A Functional Approach to Whole-Body Healing 55:59

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Laurane Chemenda, Laurane Chemenda, RWP, AIP Coach, and a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), shares her personal and professional journey with ankylosing spondylitis and how nutrition, gut health, and sustainable lifestyle changes can support whole-body healing and complement conventional care.…

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Beyond Pain Relief: Conscious Bodywork and Mobility Training for Long-Term Wellness 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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David Smith, FRCms, FR, FRA, LMT, founder of Manta Massage, discusses how conscious bodywork and mobility training can help people with chronic conditions like spondyloarthritis reconnect with their bodies, reduce pain, and restore movement.

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Finding Strength Together: Inside Pain Connection’s Men’s Support Group 47:45

3M ago47:45

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This episode explores the importance of safe, supportive spaces for men living with chronic pain, as guests Sarah Gehrig and Ryan Drozd share their personal journeys, the creation of the US Pain Foundation’s Pain Connection Men’s Support Group, and how community can foster vulnerability, healing, and empowerment.…

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Never Search Alone vs SPRINT for your Product Job Search 8:48

3M ago8:48

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In this episode I compare the Never Search Alone process, including job search councils, to the SPRINT Product Management Job Search Program so you can make an informed decision on which one is right for you. (Hint: SPRINT is probably a better fit if you're looking for your first, or next, PM role.) Key takeaways: SPRINT is designed specifically fo…

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Thriving in Later Life: A Guide to Senior Resources, Benefits, and Support Services 41:05

3M ago41:05

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AgingNext CEO Abigail Pascua shares how compassionate guidance, proactive planning, and accessible resources empower older adults, caregivers, and individuals with chronic conditions to live well, age well, and stay connected, regardless of where they call home.

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From Engineer to Sr. Product Manager: This is Anand's Story 1:07:49

3M ago1:07:49

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Meet Anand - He's a SHINE alum who successfully made the jump from Engineer to Sr. PM but felt like he needed a boost from a coach to deliver on his newly earned title. He's such a fun and smart guy, loved catching up to hear how things have been going in his career. We talk about: What it *really* took to shift to his first PM role (hint: 18 month…

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Part 2: Mind-Gut Connection in Spondyloarthritis: Understanding Stress’s Role in Gut and Joint Inflammation 44:43

4M ago44:43

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In Part 2, Dr. Antonia Repollet explores how chronic stress impacts the gut-brain axis and inflammation in spondyloarthritis, and shares practical, evidence-based mind-body therapies, like clinical hypnosis and ACT, to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

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How to Spot a Good PM Job Description 15:49

4M ago15:49

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I get it - not all Product job descriptions are created equal. It can be super tough to figure out which job is likely to accelerate your career growth 🚀 and which job is setting you up for failure and burnout. 🫠 In this episode, I run through the top 5 things I look for to spot a good PM job description so you can find the best of the best on your…

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Part 1: Mind-Gut Connection in Spondyloarthritis: Rethinking Chronic Pain Through a Psychological Lens 51:43

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Dr. Antonia Repollet explores how the gut-brain connection, trauma, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) shape the experience of chronic pain and offers practical strategies to help people with spondyloarthritis build resilience and regain control.

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From Theater School to Solopreneur to Product Analyst: This is Amanda's Story 1:12:02

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Meet Amanda - She's a SHINE alum who felt lost in her Product career but found the courage to test out a stint as an entrepreneur, then take an unexpected (but perfect!) role once she got clear on her unique career vision. She's an absolute star and it was so fun to catch up and hear how her new job has been going. We talk about: How she transition…

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Your Stories: A Father’s Perspective - Kyle Settles on Navigating Life and Parenting with Spondyloarthritis 32:51

4M ago32:51

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Kyle Settles, an educator and father living with spondylitis, shares his journey of advocating for his health, balancing fatherhood and chronic illness, and cultivating joy, empathy, and resilience while navigating life in rural Alaska.

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How to sound more strategic 17:31

4M ago17:31

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You know you need to be more strategic to grow as a Product Manager, but not sure what that actually means in practice? You don't want to miss this episode. I cover the three most common mistakes I see PM's make that hold them back: Not staying updated on market and industry trends Failing to think long-term and big-picture Lacking the ability to s…

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Why you should have a vision for your career 32:18

4M ago32:18

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You have a vision for your product, so shouldn't you have one for your career? A clear, compelling, personal career vision helps you say yes to the right things so you can move closer to your definition of success, FASTER. In this episode, I share real stories about how a career vision helped me and one of my clients leverage opportunities that we …

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Listen to this before your leave your current PM job 17:59

5M ago17:59

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Don't wait until you're job searching to capture accomplishments, work samples, and success metrics related to what you've been working on. Getting into a habit of documenting your successes can not only help you prepare you for a future job search, it can ALSO be an early signal if you're not growing in your PM career. Bonus: This episode includes…

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Part 2: Your Stories: Jenifer Forbes, Team USA Rower, and Her Journey with SpA 51:37

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In Part 2 of her conversation, Jenifer Forbes, former Team USA rower, reflects on life after elite rowing, sharing how she navigates spondyloarthritis, comorbidities, and personal transformation with resilience, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Why Asking for "Alignment" is a Mistake 17:41

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In this episode, I show you a better way to get alignment quickly so you can make better decisions, faster. The 'Safe to Try' approach is one of my go-to techniques for decision-making and has been an immediate level up for so many of the Product Managers I have coached over the years. If you're feeling stuck on a project or can't quite figure out …

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How to Job Search in a "Bad" Market (without burning out) 24:02

5M ago24:02

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LinkedIn will convince you that the job market for Product Managers is at an absolute standstill. Good news - that's not the full story. The current job market is tricky, yes, but there ARE techniques that are working for job searchers and I break them all down in this episode: The importance of having a clear job search strategy Avoiding the pitfa…

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How to Make a Great Impression in a PM Interview 7:06

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A little prep and a dash of initiative goes a long way. In this episode, I share a story about a candidate who didn’t just say they were excited about the role I was hiring for - they showed it. They managed to get a demo account of my company's hard-to-access enterprise SaaS app and come to the interview with actual insight and questions. This per…

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Your Stories: Jenifer Forbes, Team USA Rower, and Her Journey to Diagnosis 47:55

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Jenifer Forbes, former Team USA rower, talks about her difficult journey to a diagnosis of spondyloarthritis and how it impacted her athletic career.

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Spondyloarthritis and the Gut: The Role of Diet on the Gut Microbiome and Its Potential to Improve Inflammation 48:33

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Gastroenterologists Drs. Allen Lee, MD and Prashant Singh, MD discuss how specific dietary choices can shape the gut microbiome and, in turn, influence inflammation in people living with spondyloarthritis.

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My Top 5 Tips for Standing Out in PM Interviews 19:51

6M ago19:51

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These five tips can be applied to every single interview you may encounter as a PM - the recruiter screen, the hiring manager interview, a panel interview, or even the case. I give this advice so often that I finally wanted to capture it in a podcast so you can apply it in your own job search. I talk about: Winning the easy stuff Being authenticall…

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Rewiring Chronic Pain: How Pain Reprocessing Therapy Can Transform Spondyloarthritis Care 53:28

6M ago53:28

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Eileen Filliben, JD/MBA, shares how Pain Reprocessing Therapy helped transform her health, and how it may help people with spondyloarthritis change the way their brain responds to pain.

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Why learning SQL is a waste of time (and what to do instead) 36:23

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There's no "perfect" set of skills for a Product Manager. By definition, product management is a generalist role and the most important skills you need at any given time will vary based on your product, your team, and your tech stack. Instead of trying to become an expert in every skill (which, c'mon, is cray cray!), I'll talk you through what I re…

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From EMT to BA to Sr Product Manager: This is Yolanda's Journey 1:27:24

6M ago1:27:24

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Meet Yolanda - She's a SPRINT alum who leveraged the program to land her first official Product Manager title after nearly 10 years working in and around software teams. She's one of the kindest, most ambitious Product Managers I know and it was a joy to reconnect with her. 🫶 If you're trying to transition into Product Management or you're on the j…

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Part 2: A Deeper Dive into Dao Needle Therapy: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Biomechanics 35:34

6M ago35:34

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Acupuncturist and integrative health expert, Brian Bowen, LAc, CMT, PAS, CES, CPT, CHPC, Power MBA, discusses Dao Needle Therapy and how it may benefit individuals with chronic pain.

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How to Tell If You're Growing as a PM (regardless of your job title) 30:21

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Confused by all the different Product Manager titles? 😵‍💫 Not sure which job titles to target in your job search? 😩 Unclear on how to get a promotion to Sr. Product Manager or higher? 😰 This episode is for you! 🫶 I decode everything there is to know about growth in your product management career, regardless of job title! What is standard in product…

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Part 1: Exploring the Healing Power of Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, and Corrective Exercise for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain 48:55

7M ago48:55

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Acupuncturist and integrative health expert Brian Bowen, LAc, CMT, PAS, CES, CPT, CHPC, Power MBA, shares how combining acupuncture, massage therapy, and corrective exercise can help manage chronic musculoskeletal pain—including conditions like spondyloarthritis—through a holistic and personalized approach.…

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Better together: The Story Behind the Acquisition of SPRINT & SCALE 1:41:42

7M ago1:41:42

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Today we have a very special guest on the show! Blair Presley is joining us - she is the original creator of the SPRINT and SCALE programs. ICYMI: in October 2024, I officially acquired the SPRINT and SCALE programs as the absolute perfect compliments to my SHINE program for Product Managers. Many of you have been asking for the deets on how this a…

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Exploring the Impact of Spondyloarthritis on Respiratory Function 38:58

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Dr. Tristan Huie, pulmonologist and expert in interstitial lung disease, explains how spondyloarthritis can impact lung function, what symptoms to watch for, and how early detection, treatment, and multidisciplinary care can help protect respiratory health.

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2025 Product Management Job Market Rundown 17:05

7M ago17:05

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Stuck in your product management job search? I gotchu. 🫶 Here's my insider take on the current job market, including 5 ESSENTIAL tips to increase your chances of success. ✨ Plus, I've includes 4 bonus insights about hybrid roles and the evolving product interview process you'll only get here. Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlo…

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How I (Accidentally) Landed in Product Management 30:31

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Think your journey into product management is unique? Join the club! 😜 Most of us (myself included) have had a unique path into Product. Hear about my journey and learn 3 MAJOR takeaways that will help you advance successfully on your own path in product management. Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock/ Learn more about produc…

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Negotiating Life: Turning Advocacy and Adversity into Empowerment, Resilience, and Inner Peace 44:45

7M ago44:45

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Lousin Mehrabi, a globally recognized negotiation expert, shares how the principles of negotiation, emotional intelligence, and inner peace can empower people, especially those with chronic illness, to advocate for their needs, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges confidently.

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Introducing AFTER THE CERT! 1:15

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Let me guess… you got the certification, you took the course, maybe you even have the PM title – but you still feel stuck in your Product Management career? It’s not just you, I hear it from product folks literally every day. I’m Jess Sherlock and I’m a Product Management Career Coach. Over the last decade, I built and led product teams at a handfu…

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Part 2: MotherToBaby: A Deep Dive into Pregnancy Studies, Patient Participation and The Impact of Spondyloarthritis Research with Dr. Christina Chambers 53:49

7M ago53:49

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Dr. Christina Chambers, a leading expert in prenatal and lactation research, discusses how MotherToBaby studies help evaluate the safety of medications and treatments - like those used for spondyloarthritis - during pregnancy, and how patients can get involved in this vital research.

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From Host to Guest: Celebrating 100 Spondycast Episodes with Jill Miller 59:14

8M ago59:14

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In this special 100th episode, Spondycast host Jill Miller becomes the guest, sharing her personal journey with spondyloarthritis, favorite moments from the show, and her vision for an empowered patient community.

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Navigating the Patient-Nurse Relationship: Insights from the Rheumatology Nurses Society 41:53

8M ago41:53

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Gwen Robinson, RNS Historian Supervisor & Infusion Nurse Specialist, shares valuable insights on how nurses support SpA patients, improve communication, and strengthen the patient-care team relationship.

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Part 1: MotherToBaby: Supporting Pregnant Patients with Evidence-Based Answers 48:23

8M ago48:23

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Robert Felix, a senior information specialist at MotherToBaby California, discusses MTB's evidence-based information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Navigating Spondyloarthritis in the Workplace: Balancing Work, Health, and Wellness 47:28

9M ago47:28

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Patricia Ewa Grabarek, PhD, and Katina Brynn Sawyer, PhD, co-founders of Workr Beeing and authors of the book “Leading for Wellness”, discuss strategies for navigating the workplace while managing a chronic illness.

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Navigating Menopause with Spondyloarthritis: Managing Symptoms and Maintaining Health 1:02:44

9M ago1:02:44

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Dr. Camile Moreno, an expert in midlife women’s health, discusses how perimenopause and menopause impact women’s health, including those women who manage a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease.

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Power of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): Stress Management in Spondyloarthritis 52:46

9M ago52:46

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Brad and Pamela Thompson, certified EFT practitioners, discuss how emotional freedom techniques, also known as tapping, can help reduce symptoms of stress.

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Holistic Healing and Community Support: Navigating Spondyloarthritis with Limitless Ladies Network 45:56

9M ago45:56

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Tammy Dungan, Founder of Limitless Ladies Network and Women's Wellness Coach, shares her personal journey with spondyloarthritis and Lyme disease, highlighting the power of holistic healing and community support.