How to Live Fully with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Grief, Energy & Invisible Strength | Keri Pratt

About this episode

Keri Pratt discusses her journey with rheumatoid arthritis and how to live a meaningful life despite chronic illness.

Living with rheumatoid arthritis or an autoimmune disease can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting—but it doesn’t mean your life can’t still be meaningful. In this episode of Invisible Strength , Keri Pratt shares her journey navigating RA, Hashimoto’s, seizures, and more—and how she’s learning to grieve who she was while becoming someone new with purpose, resilience, and hope . If you’ve ever wondered: “I miss who I used to be.” “Why is my body fighting me?” “Can I still live a full life like this?” This conversation will meet you where you are. We talk about redefining what a “ full life ” looks like, adapting without giving up what you love, and finding strength in the middle of uncertainty. 🌿 Join our FREE monthly support groups: https://calendly.com/invigorateyourjourney/new-meeting You don’t have to navigate chronic illness alone. This is a space for support, encouragement, and real connection. 💙 In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to process grief without letting it define you • What “living fully” actually looks like with chronic illness • How to manage energy, flares, and recovery • Simple ways to adapt your lifestyle and still do what you love • How to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Karin Wagner, Chris Burton

Guest: Keri Pratt

Topics covered

• rheumatoid arthritis
• chronic illness
• grief
• identity
• resilience
• energy management

Keywords

• rheumatoid arthritis
• chronic illness
• grief
• energy management
• resilience
• identity
• support groups

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Invisible Strength, Hashimoto’s

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