Joel vs Arthritis
On a mission to raise awareness and support those living with arthritis and autoimmune disease by sharing the realities of living with chronic illness. Brought to you by Award-Winning Arthritis and Psoriasis Patient Leader, Writer and Ambassador, Joel Nelson. He is sharing his story of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis to start conversations and change attitudes.
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Joel Nelson
(aka 'Joel vs Arthritis')
Award-Winning Arthritis and Psoriasis Patient Advocate, Writer, Content Creator and 'Lived Experience' Consultant
He has lived with arthritis most of his life, with the onset of Psoriatic-associated Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) shortly before his 11th birthday.
Joel specialises in talking about chronic pain, parenting, and the mental health impact of living with arthritis and hopes that his 'candid, no-filter accounts of living with a chronic illness will make a change in both attitudes and support for those living with autoimmune disease'.
Notable Roles, Titles and Awards
- Community Advocate and Freelance Writer for Health Union
- IFPA International Psoriatic Disease Ambassador
- NRAS Rheum for Inclusion Advisory Board Member
- Patient Ambassador for Ampersand Health
- Ambassador for WORD Day
- Owner of The Pain Company
- Nominated for 8 Categories in the 2021 WEGO Health Awards
- Winner of 2021 'Best in Show: Facebook' WEGO Health Award
- Member of the Health Union Patient Leadership Council 2022-23
For Socials, Content and More Info: https://linktr.ee/Joelvsarthritis
Services
I have helped several organisations and non-profits in the following areas:
- Freelance Writing
- Event and Charity Ambassador/Advocacy Roles
- Focus Groups and Patient Advisory Boards
- Literature and Campaign Messaging Review
- Media Appearances as a Patient Expert (TV, Print & Radio/Podcast Interviews)
- Awareness Campaign Championing
- Patient Voice Lived Experience Consultancy
- Event Hosting and Public Speaking
To discuss your requirements, get a quote, permission to use my content or find out more about how I can help you, get in touch: https://linktr.ee/Joelvsarthritis
The Pain Company
In pain together
Founded by Joel Nelson (aka 'Joel vs Arthritis'), The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and chronic illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain.
Designed to be stylish, a conversation starter and always organic and sustainable, we hope you will wear our products with pride. Whether you live with chronic pain, support somebody who does or love our clothing and want to support our work - we are in pain, together.
Episodes
Episodes
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
World yOung Rheumatic Diseases Day (WORD Day) is an annual event on 18th March to raise awareness that children and young people get rheumatic diseases. On Saturday the 19th March, Joel hosted an 8-hour marathon stream on his Twitch Channel to raise awareness of WORD Day 2022 and rheumatic disease in children and raise funds in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research https://www.jarproject.org. In this first part of three special interviews hosted on the day, Joel talks to friend, blogger and advocate Ali Daggett, about her diagnosis journey, the Chronically Connected project and why she shares her story. SHOW NOTES Joel on Twitch Donate to WORD Day/JAR Project Fundraiser Ali Daggett on Instagram Chronically Connected Under Young Skin Blog If you've enjoyed this podcast, please don't forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) THE PAIN COMPANY The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Has the Covid pandemic impacted the care we receive for our arthritis or chronic illness? In this 'round table' chat, full of insight, lived experience and heartbreak, we discuss the experiences of Jacyln, Safia and Ashleigh to understand how their 'normal' care has changed over the last two years. From lifelong conditions to the recently diagnosed, we take a sample of stories from across the country to get a snapshot of how treatments and appointments may have been impacted, what shielding was like and how Covid-19 has changed the perception of chronic illness and disability. You can also contribute to this episode by completing a survey HERE to share your experiences during the pandemic. As discussed in the show, we will be using this data to start honest conversations with decision-makers, so your voice makes a difference! SHOW NOTES The Pandemic and your Care Survey Jaclyn Fielden on Instagram (@jaclynleefielden) Safia Awil on Instagram (@snapkrackleandpop) Ashleigh Clarke on Instagram (@ashleighclarke2112) If you've enjoyed this podcast, please don't forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) THE PAIN COMPANY The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
In the latest episode of the podcast, the first to be streamed live over on Twitch, we welcome Debbie Wilson, Young Persons Project Co-ordinator at the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). We talk about life with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, the challenges of being a parent of a young person with JIA and all of the incredible work Debbie is currently involved with at NRAS. Show Notes NRAS Website JIA at NRAS If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) The Pain Company The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In this special Podcast episode for World Arthritis Day 2021, I document a day in the life of somebody with arthritis - sharing my routines, the management of my condition and talking about the raw, unseen side of arthritis and the suffering that goes on behind closed doors. I also answer some of the questions you sent in on the day. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) The Pain Company The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
In this special episode for #WearPurpleforJIA, we are joined by Suruthi Gnanenthiran of @fightrheumatoidarthritis on Instagram, who shares her story of JIA from the age of 3 and also talks about her awareness work and the importance of NRAS's campaign this week to raise awareness of JIA. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) The Pain Company The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
After a short break due to health reasons, Joel is back with another insightful episode of the Joel vs Arthritis podcast. In this instalment, we are joined by the wonderful Lucy Chambers, who has had psoriasis since childhood. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) The Pain Company The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
In this special edition of the Joel vs Arthritis podcast, Joel is joined by Rebecca Beesley of the charity Juvenile Arthritis Research. They discuss the amazing work JAR Project does and their plans for WORD Day 2021 on 18th March. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) The Pain Company The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
The 'Joel vs Arthritis' podcast hosts its first guest, as Joel takes up the role of interviewer and welcomes an old friend to discuss men's mental health. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to this on, leave a review and send me your comments and feedback via email. It helps massively and allows me to improve future content and episodes. Follow me on social media for daily news and awareness stories. Get in touch with me at: Twitter: @joelvsarthritisFacebook: facebook.com/joelvsarthritisInstagram: @joelvsarthritisTwitch: /joelvsarthritisWebsite: https://joelvsarthritis.co.ukFacebook private support groups: Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group & Chronic Pain Club. Quick Reference Links (Linktree) The Pain Company The Pain Company was created to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness. To give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain. Shop here.