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Spondycast

The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)

Introducing Spondycast, the newest and most exciting source of information and inspiration for people with spondyloarthritis. Every week, we bring you in-depth conversations with the leading experts in the field, who will share their knowledge and experience on topics related to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of this complex condition. Whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or just someone who wants to learn more about spondyloarthritis, Spondycast is the perfect place for you.

Spondycast is made possible from donations by members of the SAA, including our corporate member AbbVie, who support Spondycast.

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S3 · E49
Wednesday · 28 min
The First Rheumatology Visit: What Patients Should Expect and How to Prepare
Rheumatologist Soha Dolatabadi, MD walks listeners through what typically happens during a first rheumatology appointment and how patients can prepare ahead of time.
S3 · E48
Monday · 40 min
Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: Exercise and Psoriatic Arthritis
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, Karen Tsui, MScPT, ACPAC discusses the benefits of movement and exercise for people living with PsA, including strength training, flexibility, pacing, managing flares, and practical strategies for staying active over the long term.
S3 · E47
August 17 · 31 min
Patient Voices: Real Stories of Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, individuals living with PsA share their personal experiences navigating symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, work, family life, fatigue, and the emotional realities of living with a chronic condition. Through their stories, listeners will hear the challenges, lessons learned, and sources of hope that have shaped their journeys.
S3 · E46
August 12 · 26 min
More Than the Joints: Men's Sexual Health, Intimacy, and Spondyloarthritis
Dr. Justin Houman, a fellowship-trained urologist specializing in men's sexual and reproductive health, to explore how spondyloarthritis, chronic inflammation, and its treatments can affect men's sexual health and intimacy.
S3 · E45
August 10 · 37 min
Advances in Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment: What's Available and What's Next
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, we discuss how treatment for PsA has evolved, the major treatment options available today, how providers and patients make treatment decisions, what to consider when switching therapies, and what emerging advances may shape the future of PsA care.
S3 · E44
August 5 · 49 min
Why Spondyloarthritis Is Still Missed: Lessons from a Rheumatologist Living with Spondyloarthritis
Retired rheumatologist Dr. W. Patrick Knibbe shares his unique perspective as both a physician and a patient living with spondyloarthritis.
S3 · E43
August 3 · 35 min
PsA Explained: Symptoms Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, we provide a foundational overview of psoriatic arthritis, including its relationship to psoriasis, common symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic challenges, treatment goals, and where it fits within the broader family of spondyloarthritis conditions.
S3 · E42
July 29 · 50 min
Mental and Physical Health in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis: How Integrated Care Supports Children, Teens, and Families
Alana Goldstein Leever, PsyD, a clinical psychologist who works directly with children and teens in pediatric rheumatology clinics, shares how mental health support can work alongside medical care to help young people and their families cope, build resilience, and feel supported.
S3 · E41
July 15 · 48 min
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.
S3 · E40
June 17 · 42 min
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.
S3 · E39
June 10 · 28 min
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.
S3 · E38
June 3 · 33 min
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.
S3 · E37
May 20 · 31 min
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.
S3 · E36
May 13 · 36 min
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.
S3 · E35
May 6 · 27 min
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.
S3 · E34
April 29 · 56 min
Understanding Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Clinical and Ethical Perspective
Jana Bolduan Lomax, PsyD discusses psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy examined through a clinical and ethical lens.
S3 · E33
April 22 · 43 min
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.
S3 · E32
April 15 · 32 min
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.
S3 · E31
March 4 · 40 min
Inside the Immune System: Uncovering the Triggers Behind Spondyloarthritis
Kristen Mengwasser, MD, PhD, physician-scientist and Assistant Adjunct Professor of Rheumatology at UCSF — and SAA’s 2025 Early Career Investigator Award winner — joins us to discuss her research on how the immune system triggers axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
S3 · E30
February 25 · 49 min
RENEW Your Energy: Inside a New Research Study on Fatigue and Resilience in Spondyloarthritis
Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR, introduces the SAA-funded RENEW Study, a new University of Michigan research initiative focused on fatigue, energy management, and resilience in people living with spondyloarthritis.

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