In this episode, The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians - Ashley Hurst and Danielle Leffler interview an expert in the field of GI psychology, an emerging new specialization that focuses on the gut-brain connection. This episode is jam-packed with useful resources and affirming insights on the IBD journey and how the gut-brain connection is important for us to learn more about. We discussed: Dr Navidi's background and how he got started as a leader in the field of GI psychologyThe emergence...

Has your doctor ever told you your labs look good but... you still have IBD symptoms? It's actually pretty common! In this episode we talk about this in more depth. Discussion points: Personal updates - Danielle shares about being snowed in, Ashley shares about the two new additions to her family (0:00 - 9:00)With Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis & Microscopic colitis - What is going on when our labs are fine but we are still symptomatic? Our own personal experiences, the importance of...

Ashley Hurst and Danielle Leffler discuss their "IBD In's & Outs" for 2024 and their personal intentions for the year. You can join the RAINBOW™ movement by downloading our free rainbow game. You can also find our fatigue e-book on the page below: https://crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com/resources/ Are you looking for an IBD nutritionist and licensed dietitian? Want to work with us specifically? We are now back to accepting patients again! Check out our 1:1 program by clicking the link...

Welcome to season 2 of the Gut Feelings podcast! In this episode, we talk all about: How fiber is often misunderstood with IBDA breakdown of the different types of fiberHow food tolerances can improve over timeFiber's important role in our microbiome in IBDNavigating strictures and fiber in IBDCheck out our rainbow challenge here: http://expert-teacher-5890.ck.page/eat_the_rainbow Our fiber e-book: https://crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com/resources/ Want to work with...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related.  0-10 minutes: We start off this episode talking about the delicious beverages we've been enjoying and some nice dairy free alternative milks and creamers. Ashley talks about her sleep struggles lately and how the summer heat is affecting her schedule. We talk about how we squeeze exercise into our busy schedules.  10-21 minutes: Everyone has their own journey with IBD. Ashley reflects on how...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we talk about how small things make a difference and how being in tune with your body can build trust with yourself. 0-6 minutes Ashley talks about the ingredients she used in a gluten free and dairy free pizza she recently made. She mentions some gluten free and dairy free brands that don't taste terrible!  We talk about how carbohydrates are essential and not to be...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. On this episode, Ashley and Rebecca talk about supporting family members with IBD and delve into a recent blog post we published on the Top 10 IBD Myths Debunked. 0-9 minutes Ashley talks about her sister's recent Crohn's diagnosis and how this reminded Ashley of her own experience of being diagnosed and the associated feelings. There can be anger about the challenges or from being dismissed by...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode we discuss advocating for ourselves in health care, research, and the importance of nutrition and working with a dietitian. 0-9  minutes Rebecca talks about a conversation with her GI doctor and how she was proactive and found a good middle ground when he had a different recommendation than what she expected.  She explains why colonoscopies and monitoring for dysplasia (abnormal...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we are joined by Danielle, one of the IBD specialized dietitians on our team! We discuss what it was like for Danielle to be diagnosed with Crohn's as a teenager and Celiac disease a little later in life.  We also talk about our big takeaways from the Digestive Disease Week conference we attended.  0-10 minutes We talk about how exciting it was to meet in person recently! Danielle...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we are joined by our very own Christa Smith, another IBD specialized dietitian, who we have loved working with, and her 3 year old daughter, Millie. **Note: In this episode we had many interruptions in internet connection so we tried to salvage what we can. This is why it sounds like you are coming into it mid conversation. Enjoy. 0-9:00 -We enjoy some insights from Christa's...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. On this episode we talk about interpreting nutrition recommendations, and why looking at "the how" and the rationale behind these recommendations is so important. We discuss what has improved our outcomes as Ulcerative Colitis patients and how things have changed for us since we were first diagnosed.  0-12:00: - we talk about the role of the dietitian and how they help patients with "the how" of...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. On this episode we talk about how we deal with overwhelming feelings and fears that come up with IBD symptoms. We also talk about a conference we were excited to attend, research and communicating needs.  0-16 minutes:  -we talk about join pain and the fear response with flare ups -we are excited for the DDW (Digestive Disease Week) conference and would love to see more of a focus on nutrition at...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we talk about keeping a balance with our healthy habits and how it can be challenging to incorporate necessary rest. Ashley discusses her days of being a runner and the strategy involved and Rebecca reflects on playing water polo and swimming in college. We think about the origins of IBD and any illness. It is common to ask ourselves: what is my role in this? What is the cause of...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. We cover many topics today, such as our early days as a dietitian, asking good questions and how sharing our vulnerabilities can help others. Rebecca shares one of Ashley's beliefs that has inspired her: What if it works out in the end? We dive into an interesting conversation about belief vs. feeling and what that means to us. We talk about gratitude, nostalgia and choice. We bring up how...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. **We do have a 3 part webinar series starting this Friday, June 9th- we would love for you to join us! Here is the link to join this informative series on What to Eat with IBD, including group coaching!** Rebecca talks about a recent experience of gathering with friends that she hasn't seen in a long time and how she feels like a completely different version of herself now. She worked through the...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. We start off this episode talking about some music we have been enjoying that helps to minimize stress. Rebecca talks about how she was recently frustrated about not being able to run like she used to and realized she was being hard on herself. We talk about shifting our perspective and keeping in mind all of the small improvements we've had. We discuss compassion for our own struggles and to also...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. We start off this episode discussing "if our rectums could talk, what would they say?" We talk about symptoms, enemas, and all kinds of things we experience as IBD patients. We are always keeping it honest and real over here!  We kick off a discussion about intentions with our mindfulness cards. We talk about disagreements and how we can inject pauses into these discussions and remember the...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we discuss Ashley's recent experience with covid, our experiences traveling and changing our mindset with new experiences. We also bring up a recent blog post about J-pouches.  We talk about food options and distracting ourselves when uncomfortable symptoms arise. Rebecca talks about her recent trip to California and Ashley found some interesting differences in Europe in regards...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we discuss planning for trips, how we work through our worries and we answer more of your questions. Ashley talks about preparing for her trip to Europe and we go through ways that we deal with anxiety. We like to reach for things that give us comfort, reframing our perspective, and adding in more helpful thoughts.  We answer additional questions that were submitted to us on...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we talk about some recent personal experiences with our health and we answer some of your questions.  Ashley talks about how she prepared for her Europe trip and faced her traveling fears. She discusses exploring the "what if's" of IBD and how her doctor helped her put a plan into place. We also talk about advocating for ourselves as patients and what self care means for us.  We...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we dive into the changes we would like to see with insurance companies and how we navigate information online.  We discuss some recent news about lawsuits brought against insurance companies and how we hope these can shake things up to bring about some change. We would love to see more compassionate care and for the insurance model to not only be based on profit. We have found...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. On this episode, we talk about our different experiences with IBD and how it's important not to compare ourselves to others.  We touch upon the "IBD scaries" and talk about how we work through times when we are worried and trying to figure out the cause of our symptoms.  We also talk about how we're wired to connect and how we view belonging and connection.   Rebecca talks about her current...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode we talk about boundaries. We discuss how boundaries are important because they allow us to be honest with ourselves and others. Through the process of checking in with ourselves and being aware of what is beneficial for us, we are honoring ourselves.  Boundaries can allow for more healthy connections with others and encourage open communication. We talk about how boundaries are...

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode we talk about setting intentions for this year, anxiety, and some great takeaways we had from a recent IBD conference we attended. We start off this episode discussing intentions and what they mean to us. When we set intentions we think about honesty, awareness of the whole picture of our life and being decisive. We reflect on how it can be beneficial to shift how we approach...