The Autoimmune Mom Podcast

Just a regular Mom living an irregular life of Rheumatoid Arthritis. We will be talking all things Mom and autoimmune - the good, the bad, the unexpected and of course the ugly but I will not let this be a space to be miserable. The world has enough of that!! Mom life plus Autoimmune in a podcast.

The Autoimmune Mom Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by Alexandra Atwell, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Alexandra Atwell hosts The Autoimmune Mom Podcast, a kids show with 23 episodes published.

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  The Autoimmune Mom Podcast

  A 30-yr Journey Thru Autoimmune & Motherhood and the Faith, Hope and Resilience That Got Her Through

  Oct 1, 202645 minS1

  Misty shares her 30-year journey with autoimmune disease, motherhood, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode offers insights into managing chronic illness, advocating for yourself, and finding hope amidst challenges.Key Topics Autoimmune disease triggers and diagnosis The impact of infections and dental health on autoimmune conditions Balancing motherhood and chronic illness The importance of self-advocacy and questioning doctors The role of diet, weight management, and inflammation Navigating the healthcare system and insurance challenges The emotional journey of living with autoimmune conditions Faith, hope, and resilience in health challenges Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Misty's autoimmune journey 02:04 The trigger: infection after wisdom teeth removal 04:02 Experiences with different treatments and therapies 06:57 The importance of self-advocacy and trusting your body 10:04 Living with autoimmune hepatitis and rheumatoid arthritis 15:06 Motherhood, sacrifices, and living with chronic illness 20:01 Managing weight, inflammation, and diet 25:05 The role of mental health, faith, and positive mindset 29:59 Navigating the healthcare system and insurance issues 35:06 Supporting children with autoimmune conditions 40:08 Advice for newly diagnosed mothers and self-care tips

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  Episode #22

  Breaking down my Total Knee Replacement at 45

  Sep 3, 202634 minS1

  Total Knee Replacement at 45: What Recovery Really Looked Like Ali shares the full story behind her total knee replacement, including why she needed it so young, what surgery and recovery were actually like, and what she wishes she had done differently. This episode is especially useful for anyone weighing a knee replacement while also managing chronic pain or an inflammatory condition. In this episode, Ali breaks down the layered history behind her knee damage, the realities of surgery day, and the hardest parts of the first few weeks at home. She also shares practical recovery tips, from ice machines and physical therapy to pain management and support at home. Key topics Ali explains why her knees were already vulnerable from years of high-level sports, including basketball, volleyball, track, golf, running, and working on her feet. She shares how rheumatoid arthritis and years of inflammation added to the damage over time. She talks about putting off surgery for years because knee replacements do not last forever and because the unknown was intimidating. The surgeon told her both knees eventually needed replacement, with the right knee being much worse than the left. She describes the surgery-day experience, including being discharged the same day and having to do physical therapy almost immediately. Ali details how the initial post-op medication strategy did not work for her, leading to severe pain and a difficult few days. She explains why pain control needs to stay ahead of the pain in the first nights after surgery and why a strong support system mattered so much. She shares how bruising, sitting upright, bathroom use, and basic movement were harder than she expected in the first phase of recovery. She emphasizes the importance of doing physical therapy and home exercises consistently to protect range of motion and avoid setbacks. Ali talks about recovery tools that helped most, especially the ice machine and a body-molding ice pack. She reflects on the emotional side of recovery, including how humbling it was to rely on family for weeks. She shares that losing some weight before surgery helped, and says she would do the procedure again now that she knows how much better her knee feels.

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  Episode #20

  Update on Health Insurance and How it Has Affected My Life Today

  Aug 12, 202616 minS1

  Today I am updating you on where I stand with my health insurance issue and how that has translated to life today - flares in all!

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  Episode #18

  How to Be an Empowered Patient: Strategies for Navigating the Healthcare System

  Jul 21, 202659 minS1

  If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling rushed, unheard, or unsure what just happened, this episode is for you. Living with an autoimmune disease often means navigating specialists, insurance companies, medications, lab work, and appointments that can feel overwhelming. But what if there were simple ways to become a more empowered patient? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Terry Adirim , former Chief Medical Officer for the U.S. Military Health System, emergency physician, healthcare policy leader, and author of The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Surviving the Health Care System (Johns Hopkins University Press, August 2026 Drawing from more than 25 years inside the healthcare system, Dr. Adirim shares what doctors wish patients knew, how to prepare for appointments, why advocating for yourself matters, and how to work with your physician instead of feeling like you're working against the system. We also discuss: ✔ Why so many patients leave appointments frustrated ✔ The "White Binder Method" that can transform your medical care ✔ How to communicate effectively with your doctor ✔ What to do when insurance denies treatment ✔ How AI tools like ChatGPT can (and can't) help patients ✔ Why healthcare feels so fragmented—and what patients can do today Whether you're newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or have been managing chronic illness for years, this episode will help you navigate healthcare with more confidence and less frustration.

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  Motherhood with Ulcerative Colitis: Pregnancy, J-Pouch Surgery & Finding Your Voice

  Jul 7, 20261h 1m

  Can you have a healthy pregnancy with ulcerative colitis? What happens if you've had J-pouch surgery? And how do you raise children while managing a lifelong autoimmune disease? In this episode of The Autoimmune Mom Podcast , Ali sits down with Amber Tresca , founder of About IBD and host of the About IBD Podcast, to discuss what it's really like living with ulcerative colitis for more than 35 years. Amber shares her journey from being diagnosed at just 16 years old to undergoing life-changing J-pouch surgery, navigating pregnancy after surgery, raising two children, and learning to advocate for herself in a healthcare system that doesn't always make it easy. Together, they also have an honest conversation about chronic illness, medical trauma, fatigue, insurance barriers, patient advocacy, and the emotional reality of motherhood with an invisible illness. Whether you're living with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's, or another autoimmune disease, this episode offers practical advice, hope, and reassurance that you're not alone. In this episode you'll learn: • What it's like being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis as a teenager • Pregnancy after J-pouch surgery • How inflammation affects fertility and pregnancy • Why remission matters before trying to conceive • How chronic illness changes motherhood • The importance of advocating for yourself with doctors • Navigating insurance challenges with autoimmune disease • Why finding the right medical team can change everything If you've ever wondered whether motherhood is possible with autoimmune disease—or you're trying to balance parenting while living with chronic illness—this conversation is for you. Don't forget to follow The Autoimmune Mom Podcast so you never miss an episode. If this episode encouraged you, please leave a rating and review—it helps more moms discover the show.

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