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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Hosted by Alexandra Atwell · kids · EN · 20 episodes
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.
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Episode #20
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!
Episode #18
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.
The Autoimmune Mom Podcast
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.
Episode #15
<p>Jenna Schutt shares her journey of being diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis and the impact it had on her life as a mother. She discusses the challenges of treatment, the role of faith in coping, and the development of a relationship with God. Jenna emphasizes the importance of self-worth and finding joy in the midst of adversity. Jenna Schutt shares her journey of finding true joy and peace through faith, even in the midst of health challenges and survivorship. She emphasizes the importance of claiming ownership of joy and peace through faith, offering free devotionals and resources to help others...
Episode #14
<p>The conversation covers the challenges of parenting with chronic illness, including the impact on pregnancy, postpartum flares, and the importance of modeling self-care for children. It also delves into the experience of early symptoms and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the communication of chronic illness to children. The conversation covers the importance of self-care, parenting with chronic illness, and practical parent survival tips. It emphasizes the need for support and community when facing the challenges of parenting with a chronic illness.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Chronic illness and parentingSelf-care and modeling for children Self-care is...
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