#053 - Relationship Banker, Health Coach, and Arthritis Warrior, Jennifer Castro shares her story about experiencing joint pain and fatigue and eventually being diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. She shares her story about her journey to improving her nutrition, losing weight, and running. Lauren Amendola also joins us to share how Arthritis Foundation is helping people Live Yes! through educational resources and programs.
Topics Covered:
- Listening to your body and seeking the right diagnosis
- Running journey and benefits while having arthritis
- Importance of having a coach and support system
- Arthritis Foundation Resources & Jingle Bell Run 5K
Jennifer Castro
Jennifer is known to be a People-Person who enjoys helping others. She currently works as a Relationship Banker with People’s United, a Division of M&T Bank. In her spare time, she enjoys being out in Nature, Bowling, Traveling, being a Health Coach, Kayaking and spending time with her family and animals- especially her Pug Zion.
Lauren Amendola
Lauren Amendola, Senior Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation in Connecticut and Upstate New York, has spent her almost 20 year agree in the health non-profit industry. Building her skills and resume at the United Way, MDA and Autism Speaks, Lauren found a deeper passion at the Foundation as an arthritis warrior herself. She enjoys her friends and family, the beach and time at home with her husband and 6 year old daughter, Gianna, in North Branford, CT.
Follow Jennifer:
- Facebook - @jenncastro
Help Fight Against Arthritis:
- Join the Inspire to Run team for Jingle Bell Run 5K
- You can run in person or virtually!
- Follow the CT Arthritis Foundation Facebook page
- Follow the CT Arthritis Foundation Instagram page
- Visit the Arthritis Foundation website for more information
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- Website - Inspire to Run
- Facebook - @InspiretoRun
- Instagram - @InspiretoRunPodcast
- Strava - @InspiretoRun
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