Back on medication and mindset changes during my Crohn’s journey It’s been over 20 years since my colon started bleeding and my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) journey began. In 2003, I ignored the symptoms of blood, pain, and bloating for nearly three years. When I finally sought help in 2006 after a severe flare, it took another three years to reach a diagnosis. In those first six years, I was left to my own devices to try and stop the symptoms and find some way of living a normal...

Dr. Natalie Scheeler, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative treatments for gastrointestinal conditions, shares her perspective and valuable insights on gut health. She discusses the difference between naturopathic doctors and traditional MDs, the use of fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) and Helminthic therapies in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the impact of food and probiotics on IBD, and trends in flare management and remission. Dr. Scheeler also provides information...

Enjoy this interview with Megan Starshak, an ulcerative colitis warrior, adventurer, runner, cyclist, patient advocate and co-founder of The Great Bowel Movement. In this conversation, Megan shares her journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), her advocacy work, and how she balances life with chronic illness. She discusses her diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and the challenges she faced in finding effective treatments. Megan emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and...

Enjoy this interview with Leah Crumrine, a businesswoman, mother, and wife of IBD Warrior Logan Crumrine. Logan has been on the show to share his story with Crohn’s disease, but today, his wife Leah shares from her perspective about what it’s been like to walk along IBD with her husband. She shares her experience, insights, and tips for supporting those in your life with IBD. Summary Leah Crumrine shares her experience as a caregiver to her husband, Logan, who has Crohn's disease. She...

Enjoy this interview with Steve Carver, an IBD warrior, a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, and the business and product development director at JumpSport. He shares his journey with colitis and dives deep into one of my favorite topics and activities: rebounding! Summary Steve Carver shares his journey with colitis and how he found recovery through a holistic approach. He discusses the benefits of rebounding and how it has helped him maintain his health. Steve also provides...

Enjoy this interview with Logan Crumrine, a Crohn’s disease warrior of more than 30 years, advocate, and writer. Logan was first diagnosed in 1990. For years he fluctuated between states of flares, semi-remission, clinical trials and surgeries, and then went into complete remission for over 15 years! But remission came to an end in 2012 and he spent the next few years fighting for his life and eventually filed for disability. Today, he’s now in his second year of remission and living life to...

Enjoy this interview with Abigail Marie the Chef With IBD. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2014, halfway through culinary school. Throughout her journey, she’s navigated various medications, been hospitalized during severe flares, and even adjusted her career path as chronic illness was consuming her life. Unable to find relief, she began experimenting with diet and eventually found the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). Since then, she’s improved her health and discovered a new...

Enjoy this interview with Amber J Tresca, health content creator, writer, speaker, advocate, and host of the About IBD podcast. Amber was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 16, had a colectomy at age 26, and started writing about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other health conditions one year later! She’s been writing ever since, sharing both about her own journey and writing for a variety of health publications giving insight and technical information about IBD. In this...

Enjoy this interview with Tim Parsons, a Crohn’s disease warrior, ambulance service chaplain, and author of the children’s book series Paramedic Chris. Through the Paramedic Chris children’s books, Tim aims to help develop children's reading skills and also offers support for important subjects such as anxiety, fear, and working together as a community. In today’s episode, he shares his story with IBD and how he balances life with Crohn’s. Social media & links from the show: Instagram: ...

Enjoy this interview with Clemmie Oliver. Diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis in 1999, she had an ileostomy at age 11, was later diagnosed with IBS in addition to IBD, and is now focused on helping others improve their lives and find better health. After becoming a Registered Associate Nutritionist and Qualified Nutritional Therapist, she founded the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in 2018 where she and her team support patients living with IBD in the UK and across the world to live a...

Enjoy this interview with Sarah Campbell. She’s a Crohn’s warrior, the founder of @ibdheroes on Instagram, a mother of two, and a former beauty queen. In this episode, she shares her IBD journey, advocacy, and how she balances it all. Follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.may.campbell https://www.instagram.com/ibdheroes/ * * * * * Support the podcast ❤️ Get your copy of Crohn's Fitness Food and My Rocky Road to Health, Shop my favorite products, Read my favorite books, Subscribe...

Enjoy this interview with Kiley Petencin, an ulcerative colitis warrior diagnosed in 2014. Despite the flares battling IBD, she continued to pursue her graduate degree and is now an occupational therapist providing telehealth services to clients, many who have chronic illness. Four years ago, she started writing songs and found music to be a refuge and passion throughout her journey. Today she shares both her story with IBD and music! Listen until the end to hear her song "Brighter Days" that...

Enjoy this interview with Kelly Jenkins. She’s a chronic illness patient, certified yoga teacher and certified nutrition coach thriving in a modern world! After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, she spent the past eight years treating it with a combination of western and naturopathic medicine. Today, she’s on a journey to support healthier, happier, chronically WILLED warriors! Links from the show: Blog & Website: chronicallywilled.com/blog Instagram:...

Enjoy this interview with Tom Wilding, a Crohn’s disease warrior and graphic designer who enjoys horror films, travel, wrestling, and sharing irreverent humor about body parts and his IBD journey! After battling Crohn’s disease for the past 16 years, he’s now just four months post surgery from a subtotal colectomy and he’s here today to share his story. Show links & Social: Instagram - www.instagram.com/intestinesareoverrated Designs - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TomWildingDesigns * * * *...

Enjoy this interview with Jackie Zimmerman, an IBD warrior, author, patient advocate, and QUEEN of getting shit done (GSD)! She’s here to share her journey with IBD and how she channeled two chronic illnesses into a side career in patient advocacy, founded a nonprofit for women with IBD and ostomies, and runs a successful business inspiring small business owners to dream big. Links from the show: Jackie Zimmerman - jackiezimmerman.com & www.queenofgsd.com Girls With Guts -...

Enjoy this interview with Natasha Monk, your stoma acceptance queen! She’s advocating body acceptance and raising awareness about IBD and ostomies. In this episode, she shares her 20-year journey with Crohn’s disease and endometriosis. Follow on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha_monk1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha_monk1?lang=en * * * * * Support the podcast ❤️ Get your copy of Crohn's Fitness Food and My Rocky Road to Health, Shop my favorite products, Read...

Enjoy this interview with Dr. Selvi Rengasami, a Crohn’s warrior, physician, and integrative nutrition health coach. From medications and multiple surgeries — including a temporary ostomy — to facing death, she’s reached remission and filled her life with joy, purpose, and the ability to guide others on the path to gut health. Links: Dr. Selvi: https://www.drselvi.com/ Follow on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selvi.rengasami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.selvi.coach/ * *...

Enjoy this interview with Chrissy Y (@lifewithcrohns on Instagram). She was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2005. From diagnosis to treatments, she shares her journey with IBD and how she raises IBD awareness through education and humor! Follow on social: Instagram @lifewithcrohns * * * * * Support the podcast ❤️ Get your copy of Crohn's Fitness Food and My Rocky Road to Health, Shop my favorite products, Read my favorite books, Subscribe to the podcast, Send a little love/coffee 😉 Want to...

Enjoy this interview with Stephanie Brenner, a Crohn’s warrior, ostomate, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 13 years of experience working with clients with chronic illnesses. Through her journey as a chronic illness patient and clinician, she has developed a passion for helping people with health challenges live their lives to the fullest. When working with her clients, she uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, medical hypnotherapy, psycho-education, and a...

Enjoy this interview with Tina Aswani Omprakash. When Crohn’s disease derailed her career and educational goals 17 years ago, she rose from the ashes and celebrated her graduation this summer from the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and gave the commencement address. Her battle with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rendered her unable to work until she mustered up the courage to pursue a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) and change...

Enjoy this interview with Flic Manning, author, radio broadcaster, speaker and entrepreneur with a flare for dance. She is a disabled and chronically sick human who built a successful twenty-year career as a dancer and choreographer while living with chronic invisible, incurable diseases. She worked for business legends such as Gary Vaynerchuk and Lesley Gold in San Francisco, California, USA, while becoming a qualified wellbeing and holistic health expert. On her return to Australia, Flic...

Enjoy this interview with Courtney Walls. She’s been an IBD warrior since 2006, and is passionate about sharing her story and experiences to help inspire others on their own journey. She shares the ups and downs of life with IBD, showing that despite this illness, you can achieve your dreams. Links from the show: Healp Social Network, www.healp.co Thought Catalog article, "What You Don't See" Follow on Instagram: @courts_crohns_corner * * * * * Support the podcast ❤️ Get your copy of Crohn's...

Enjoy this interview with “America’s Trusted Digestive Nutrition Expert” and celiac disease fighter, Tamara Duker Freuman. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, CNN and many other media outlets. She is a New York-based dietitian, whose clinical practice focuses on the dietary management of digestive and metabolic diseases. She is the author of "The Bloated Belly Whisperer," and has just released her second book, “Regular,” which addresses the many causes of — and...

Enjoy this interview with Professor Ed Cohen who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 13 and has now been living with IBD for over half a century. Crohn’s nearly killed him in his early 20s and the only outlook his doctors ever gave him was that the best he could hope for would be periods of remission. Professor Cohen has spent his life in search of better health and is sharing what he’s learned over the years in his new book, “On Learning to Heal or, What Medicine Doesn't Know.” He...