This excerpt from a CSA webinar, “Recharging Your Batteries,” focuses on the importance of managing stress and recharging one’s mental and physical energy, particularly for individuals living with Spondyloarthritis (SpA). Brenda Delodder, the Executive Director of the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association, introduces Dr. Dana Lee Bagley, a psychologist specializing in chronic disease, who presents a compelling overview of burnout, its causes, and practical strategies for combating it. Dr. Bagley underscores the crucial role of pacing oneself, building a support network, and prioritizing self-care activities that promote mental and physical well-being. She also discusses the challenges of managing SpA flare-ups and the need for accessible mental health resources, highlighting her own work with an app designed to provide science-based support for managing burnout.
Meet Your Hosts – SpondyMax and JointJoy!
Hosted by our AI-driven characters, SpondyMax and JointJoy, this series provides expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories based on trusted resources already produced by the CSA — even if the pronunciation isn’t always flawless. This podcast is a new way for CSA to engage, inform, and support our community in a convenient, accessible format.
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