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Thrive with RA

Thrive with RA

Written by: Dawn Laflin
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Ever wish you had someone who would share tips, strategies and encouragement to help you improve your day-to-day life with Rheumatoid arthritis? Someone who helps wade through all the noise to bring you solid, science-based evidence on food, lifestyle, and mindset changes that will help you thrive? That's exactly what you'll get when you tune in to the Thrive with RA podcast with your host, certified Health Coach and thriving RA warrior, Dawn Laflin. Her mission? To help others know first and foremost that diet, lifestyle, and mindset matter when it comes to feeling your best with Rheumatoid arthritis. Her specialty? Breaking down those healthy habits that feel hard and overwhelming to achieve, into small, actionable steps that are sustainable for the long haul. Tune in to be encouraged, inspired and ready to discover all the ways you can impact how you feel on a daily basis. Whether you've been living with RA for a long time, have recently been diagnosed or are experiencing symptoms, each episode is created to provide actionable steps that you can take to be empowered in your health.© 2025 Thrive with RA Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Caught a Virus… But No Pain, No Flare? Here’s Exactly Why.
    Nov 20 2025

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    Travel doesn’t have to derail your energy, trigger flares, or leave you recovering for days. In this episode, Dawn shares how a strong foundation of gut health, inflammation-lowering habits, and simple travel strategies turned her busy travel month, mixed with work and home life—into an empowering reminder that her body is resilient. You’ll hear real stories, practical tools, and the exact routines she uses to stay energized, confident, and symptom-steady even when life gets busy.

    In this episode, you’ll learn…

    • Why a strong health foundation gives your immune system the clarity to fight what matters—without attacking you.
    • How Dawn avoided fatigue and pain even after catching a virus during a long-haul flight.
    • Three travel strategies that actually move the needle
    • What to pack for energy-supportive nutrition
    • How to hydrate smarter
    • Why movement matters more than workouts

    Products mentioned during this episode:

    AG1: My go-to greens for travel. Get $15 dollars off 1st order, a year's supply of Vitamin D3+K2, and 6 free travel packs of AG1. (*affiliate link)

    Cure Hydration - (NOT an affiliate, just a super-fan)

    Ready to reclaim your energy and rediscover joy?

    👇🏻 JOIN THE GET MORE ENERGY CHALLENGE 👇🏻

    The 5-day LIVE event to help unlock ENERGY with clarity, consistency, and confidence. Designed specifically for fellow RA Thrivers ready to take that first step toward transformation. Click below to join!

    5-Day Get More Energy Challenge

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    Don't miss a single episode! Make sure you go HERE to hit the subscribe button so you know when the next episode drops.

    If you found this episode helpful, please leave me a Rating + Review. Doing so helps me reach other people like you, looking to move toward living a healthier and happier life with RA. Click HERE, scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, then scroll down and tap 'Write a Review'. Then share what resonated with you in the episode! What did you love the most?

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    *This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any illness or disease. The information provided herein is for general educational purposes, has not been reviewed nor approved by the FDA and is not intended to take the place of advice from your medical professional, licensed dietitian or nutritionist. You are solely responsible for your health care and activity choices. Your decision to try this formula does not constitute a client-coach relationship. For my full disclaimer, please visit: https://dawnlaflin.com/disclaimer/

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    12 mins
  • From Hospital Halls to Garden Beds: One Nurse’s Return to Health Through Nature
    Sep 25 2025

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    In today’s episode, Dawn sits down with Kristin Silverberg—a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Patient Advocate turned Certified Organic Gardener—to explore how the principles of nature offer a surprising path to finding a better balance with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

    Diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases before age 40, Kristin felt dismissed by the very system she once worked in. But the game changed when she began focusing on whole foods which led to growing her own food. Within two years, she was off all medications—and today she teaches others how to create garden ecosystems that nourish the soil and ultimately the body.

    Together, Dawn and Kristin unpack the surprising connections between soil health and gut health, how gardening can help calm inflammation, and why slowing down to work with nature—not against it—can radically shift your health journey.

    Whether you’re managing RA or just feeling disconnected from your body, this conversation will leave you inspired to reconnect with the rhythms of the earth—and reclaim your health from the ground up.

    Happy Listening!

    Connect and Grow with Kristin Silverberg:

    www.diggingintohealth.com

    @diggingintohealth

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    Ready to bust through the MYTHS that may be stealing your energy? Grab your free resource below.

    RA Doesn't Win: 10 Myths Stealing Your Energy, Stamina, & Spark.


    Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

    Don't miss a single episode! Make sure you go HERE to hit the subscribe button so you know when the next episode drops.

    If you found this episode helpful in any way, please leave me a Rating + Review. When you do, it helps me reach and support other people, just like you, so that they can move toward living a healthier and happier life with RA. Click HERE, scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, then scroll down and tap 'Write a Review'. Then share what resonated with you in the episode! What did you love the most?

    Learn More From Dawn Online:
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    Instagram: Dawn Laflin Wellness

    🌐 WEBSITE:

    https://www.dawnlaflin.com/

    Ready to reclaim your energy and rediscover joy?

    👇🏻 JOIN THE GET MORE ENERGY CHALLENGE 👇🏻

    The 5-day LIVE event to help unlock ENERGY with clarity, consistency, and confidence. Designed specifically for fellow RA Thrivers ready to take that first step toward transformation. Click below to join!

    5-Day

    Ready to bust the myths so that you can start rebuilding your energy and re-engage fully in life? Click the link below to grab your free copy of: RA Doesn't Win: 10 Myths Stealing Your Energy, Stamina, & Spark.


    *This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any illness or disease. The information provided herein is for general educational purposes, has not been reviewed nor approved by the FDA and is not intended to take the place of advice from your medical professional, licensed dietitian or nutritionist. You are solely responsible for your health care and activity choices. Your decision to try this formula does not constitute a client-coach relationship. For my full disclaimer, please visit: https://dawnlaflin.com/disclaimer/

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Missing Link: Why Movement Matters Even When You Hurt
    Aug 15 2025

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    In this personal and science-backed episode, Dawn shares the story of how she went from fearing movement to embracing it as a core part of her reclaiming her health. What started as fear of flares turned into one of the most empowering decisions of her RA journey. You’ll hear why endorphins are more than mood boosters, and how movement supports your body’s natural inflammation regulation—no high-intensity workouts required.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why Dawn thought movement might make her RA worse—and what changed her mind
    • The exact shift that helped ease stubborn joint pain when diet alone wasn’t enough
    • How endorphins reduce pain, lower stress, and support inflammation recovery
    • Why movement helps you transition out of fight-or-flight mode—and into better health
    • What type of movement is best when you’re just starting out—and how to listen to your body without overdoing it

    If you’re feeling stuck, tired, or afraid to move with RA—this is your permission slip to start.

    Happy Listening!

    Ready to reclaim your energy and rediscover joy?

    👇🏻 JOIN THE GET MORE ENERGY CHALLENGE 👇🏻

    The 5-day LIVE event to help unlock ENERGY with clarity, consistency, and confidence. Designed specifically for fellow RA Thrivers ready to take that first step toward transformation. Click below to join!

    5-Day Get More Energy Challenge

    Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

    Don't miss a single episode! Make sure you go HERE to hit the subscribe button so you know when the next episode drops.

    If you found this episode helpful in any way, please leave me a Rating + Review. When you do, it helps me reach and support other people, just like you, so that they can move toward living a healthier and happier life with RA. Click HERE, scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, then scroll down and tap 'Write a Review'. Then share what resonated with you in the episode! What did you love the most?

    Learn More From Dawn Online:
    📱
    SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Instagram: Dawn Laflin Wellness

    🌐 WEBSITE:

    https://www.dawnlaflin.com/



    *This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any illness or disease. The information provided herein is for general educational purposes, has not been reviewed nor approved by the FDA and is not intended to take the place of advice from your medical professional, licensed dietitian or nutritionist. You are solely responsible for your health care and activity choices. Your decision to try this formula does not constitute a client-coach relationship. For my full disclaimer, please visit: https://dawnlaflin.com/disclaimer/

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