Me first.
My condition second.
Podcast Series
Chronic disease lasts a lifetime, but it doesn’t define a life.
This series focuses on people first, their disease second. We meet people living with chronic inflammatory conditions and learn from their experiences. We meet experts sharing valuable information. We aim to give you the tools which may assist living with a chronic condition. “Me first. My condition second” Podcast series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd.
Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie.
Episode 1
Pain and Mobility
Living with a chronic inflammatory condition involves learning to live an active life even when pain tries to stop you. Anne-Maree describes what makes her pain worse, and shares techniques she’s learned to help manage it.
‘Me first, my condition second’ Podcast Series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd. Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie. AbbVie® is a registered trademark of AbbVie inc. ©2021 AbbVie Pty Ltd. ABN 48 156 384 262, Mascot, NSW 2020. www.abbvie.com.au AU-ABBV-210040 August 2021
Episode 2
Fatigue
Fatigue can have a big impact on people living with chronic inflammatory conditions. Listen to healthcare professional, Fiona and psoriatic arthritis patient, Anne-Maree discuss the effects of fatigue and what steps Anne Maree has taken with this aspect of her condition.
‘Me first, my condition second’ Podcast Series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd. Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie. AbbVie® is a registered trademark of AbbVie inc. ©2021 AbbVie Pty Ltd. ABN 48 156 384 262, Mascot, NSW 2020. www.abbvie.com.au AU-ABBV-210040 August 2021
Episode 3
Stress
Living with a chronic inflammatory condition can be very stressful at times. David and Anne Maree have both developed strategies to help them cope. Listen as they discuss their experiences with Fiona, a healthcare professional.
‘Me first, my condition second’ Podcast Series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd. Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie. AbbVie® is a registered trademark of AbbVie inc. ©2021 AbbVie Pty Ltd. ABN 48 156 384 262, Mascot, NSW 2020. www.abbvie.com.au AU-ABBV-210039 August 2021
Episode 4
Sleep
Pain has a habit of robbing you of sleep when you have a chronic inflammatory condition such as arthritis. David and Anne-Maree, who both live with different conditions, talk about how this affects them and what steps they’ve taken to help improve their sleep.
‘Me first, my condition second’ Podcast Series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd. Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie. AbbVie® is a registered trademark of AbbVie inc. ©2021 AbbVie Pty Ltd. ABN 48 156 384 262, Mascot, NSW 2020. www.abbvie.com.au AU-ABBV-210041 August 2021
Episode 5
Building Understanding with Friends and Family
It can be difficult knowing how and when to tell people about a chronic medical condition and it can feel isolating if those around you don’t understand what you’re living with. Listen as Justan and Rose discuss their own experiences about talking to family, friends and work colleagues about their medical conditions.
‘Me first, my condition second’ Podcast Series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd. Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie. AbbVie® is a registered trademark of AbbVie inc. ©2021 AbbVie Pty Ltd. ABN 48 156 384 262, Mascot, NSW 2020. www.abbvie.com.au AU-ABBV-220171 August 2022
Episode 6
Navigating Fatigue
Living life with a chronic medical condition can be more than just tiring, and for some people, can be one of the most challenging aspects of their medical condition because of the day-to-day impact it has on life. Listen as Lana and clinical psychologist Dr Rhiarne Pronk-Scholes discuss the challenges that fatigue can pose and some strategies of how to live with it.
‘Me first, my condition second’ Podcast Series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd. Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie. AbbVie® is a registered trademark of AbbVie inc. ©2021 AbbVie Pty Ltd. ABN 48 156 384 262, Mascot, NSW 2020. www.abbvie.com.au AU-ABBV-220176 August 2022
Episode 7
Understanding the importance of diet and exercise
Living life with a chronic medical condition is not always easy and some people find they may need to change the way they eat or exercise because of their condition. Listen as Justan discusses his own experiences with clinical psychologist Dr Rhiarne Pronk-Scholes and Health Coach Lauren Still.
‘Me first, my condition second’ Podcast Series is an initiative owned by AbbVie Pty Ltd. Information is intended for Australian residents only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. For further information about your medical condition, please talk to your healthcare professional. The individual opinions expressed within the podcasts reflect the experiences and testimonials of the patients involved, they are not necessarily indicative of the experiences of all patients and do not necessarily represent the views of AbbVie. AbbVie® is a registered trademark of AbbVie inc. ©2021 AbbVie Pty Ltd. ABN 48 156 384 262, Mascot, NSW 2020. www.abbvie.com.au AU-ABBV-220178 August 2022
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