Monday Mar 01, 2021
Episode 4 – Two Men Talk Mental Health
Joel vs Arthritis
On a mission to raise awareness and improve support for those living with arthritis, autoimmune disease and chronic pain 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 shares his no-filter story of Psoriasis and 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 Leader, Writer, Content Creator and 'Lived Experience' Consultant
Joel is a passionate psoriatic disease and arthritis advocate who uses his story to inspire change.
With the onset of inflammatory arthritis at just 10 years old and skin manifestations of psoriatic disease in his 20s, Joel has experienced psoriatic disease's physical, aesthetic, and mental health impacts for most of his life.
In his early 30s, he decided to raise his voice and harness his experience to help others. He campaigns actively for awareness and change, focusing on psoriatic disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, chronic pain and mental health. His goal is to stop the stigma around these diseases and help others feel less alone.
Joel is a published writer and hosts a podcast and Twitch channel under the banner of 'Joel vs Arthritis', where he talks about the realities of living with chronic illness and pain, building a growing community of support around the world through his candid, 'no-filter' approach.
Joel is based in Norfolk, UK, where he lives with his wife and young son.
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/Joelvsarthritis
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 information: https://linktr.ee/Joelvsarthritis
Services
Joel has helped many organisations and non-profits identify and understand the patient journey, pain points and amplify the voice and importance of lived experience in healthcare and policymaking at every step of the process.
Just some of the ways Joel's patient expertise can help you and your organisation, and the services provided include:
- Freelance Writing
- Event and Charity Ambassador/Advocacy Roles
- Non-profit Trustee Positions
- Focus Groups and Patient Advisory Boards (providing lived experience and patient expertise)
- Literature and Campaign Messaging Review
- Media Appearances as a Patient Expert (TV, Print & Radio/Podcast Interviews)
- Awareness Campaign Championing
- Patient Lived Experience Consultancy
- Pharmaceutical Project Feedback & Patient Experience Consultancy
- App Development: Product Patient Usability Testing
- Event Hosting and Public Speaking
To discuss your requirements, get a quote, permission to use his content or find out more about how Joel can help you, get in touch: https://linktr.ee/Joelvsarthritis
The Pain Company
In pain together
Founded by Joel, The Pain Company exists to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness - to give a voice to the millions living with daily, relentless pain.
Created by people in pain for those in pain
Designed to be stylish, a conversation starter and always organic and sustainable, we hope you wear our products with pride. Whether you live with chronic pain, support somebody who does or simply love our clothing and wants to support our work - we are in pain together.
The sustainable choice
We design our garments to be gentle on your joints and skin, and that's why they are made from 100% super-soft organic cotton. Our materials are ethically sourced, printed in a green-powered factory in the UK, and shipped in plastic-free packaging, delivering our brand's sustainable and carbon-neutral model.
Shop here: https://pain.company
Episodes
Episodes
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
The 'Joel vs Arthritis' podcast returns in 2021 with audio improvements, news about upcoming changes and a reading of popular article: The die has been cast as part of Joel's 'Chronically talking about pain' awareness campaign in January. 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 Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
In this first full-length episode of the Joel vs Arthritis Podcast, I share my arthritis diagnosis experience and explain how my arthritis didn't just impact me as a child, but everyone around me. 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 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Welcome to the first episode of The Joel vs Arthritis Podcast - Joel starts a pod! In this introduction to the podcast, I talk about why I have taken this step. 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.