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Spondycast

by The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)

Self-Improvement Health & Fitness

Season 3

From Storyteller to Host: Vince Gagliardi on Living with axSpA and the Strength of Community

Vince Gagliardi shares his journey living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), from navigating diagnosis and daily challenges to becoming an advocate through storytelling.

Could It Be Axial Spondyloarthritis? Inside the A-Tool Screening Survey

Rheumatologist Abhijeet Danve, MD, MHS, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale University, and developer of the Axial Spondyloarthritis Screening Tool (A-Tool) discusses why diagnostic delays happen, how the A-Tool screening survey was designed to help identify patterns of inflammatory back pain, and how it may support earlier referral to a rheumatologist.

Family Planning with Spondyloarthritis: What Partners and Fathers Need to Know

Alfred N. Romeo, BA, BSN, RN, MS, PhD, a MotherToBaby expert, joins Spondycast to discuss family planning when spondyloarthritis is part of the picture.

The Truth About Drug Prices: Who Really Determines the Cost of Your Medications?

Chuck Melendi, founder of Disruptive Dialogue, joins Spondycast to unpack the complex system behind prescription drug pricing and explain why medications can be so expensive for patients.

Redefining Self-Care: How Personal Wellness Influences Family Dynamics

Adrine Avetyan, MA, LMFT, and founder of Scalp Sanctuary, a wellness space designed to promote relaxation and restoration, joins us to explore what self-care really means.

Living Well with SpA: Adapting Daily Activities Without Giving Them Up

Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist, shares practical strategies to help people with SpA adapt how they approach everyday tasks at home, work, and in leisure activities to reduce pain, stiffness, and fatigue while maintaining independence and quality of life.

Late-Onset AS: Insights from the PSOAS Study

Dr. Mark Hwang, MD joins us to discuss findings from his recent study on late-onset radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (AS), and how late-onset AS differs from early-onset disease in its presentation, radiographic findings, genetic markers, and treatment considerations.

Understanding Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Clinical and Ethical Perspective

Jana Bolduan Lomax, PsyD discusses psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy examined through a clinical and ethical lens.

Energy Conservation Isn’t Giving Up: Managing Fatigue in Spondyloarthritis

Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, shares an occupational therapy perspective on fatigue and reframes energy conservation as a practical, empowering skill.

Pregnancy and Family Planning in Spondyloarthritis: What Patients Need to Know

Dr. Dharini Mahendira, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, discusses what patients need to know when planning a family while managing SpA. From pre-conception planning and disease control to medication considerations and coordinated care during pregnancy, this conversation provides evidence-based guidance and reassurance to help patients feel informed, prepared, and supported in making decisions alongside their healthcare team.

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