🎙️If you've never listened and are wondering about #AboutIBDPodcast -- here's the trailer! In the #podcast biz we call this Episode 0. 😉 This trailer has been available on my podcast feed for several years, but I've only now made a video for it. Much more about my show and all episodes are also on my web site: aboutibd.com/podcast/ It was fun to put this together from a bunch of archive footage. It's like a tour of my hair color over the last 5 years. 💅🏻

🗻 Let's not lose sight of dreams. On Ep 203 of #AboutIBDPodcast, we talk about travel with IBD or other chronic conditions. We have to do it differently, which sucks. But we can do it! Catch it in any podcast app, on the YouTube, or bit.ly/AIBD203! 🌟

I haven't sent a newsletter for 3 weeks. Don't you know, someone unsubscribed for the reason of "newsletters are too frequent."

🧳How can we travel with #IBD? Like so many things: we have to do it differently. Sarah McGovern, certified travel advisor of @HalcyonTravelCo, tells us how on the latest episode of #AboutIBDPodcast.🗺️ Get it in any podcatcher, on the YouTube, or at bit.ly/AIBD203! 🌟

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This week is #DiabetesWeek - Living with diabetes and a stoma may mean that your dietary needs are different. This article, written by stoma nurse, Tammy Temple, aims to help you maintain a healthy diet when living with both diabetes and a stoma: ow.ly/HkpN50Z46ry

It looks like this is in very early-onset IBD. but I don't have access to the full paper. Another clue into what causes this life-altering condition.

I'm listening to a podcast. Because of course I am. And they are frowning on "listeners" becoming "guests." Here's the thing: I have listeners as guests all the time. It's the job of Host Amber to ensure they feel supported, safe, and heard. Editor Amber helps the published conversation make sense and have flow. Producer Amber makes sure guests sound as good as possible. That's what it is to host a podcast. Some podcasters may think of their shows as their personal sandbox. But first and foremost, podcasting should be about a two-way conversation. It should be about community.

Health insurance should pay the bills and stop calling me. I tried their telehealth once, and it resulted in a misdiagnosis and a trip to the pediatrician anyway. Why are we letting insurance companies be our pharmacies AND our providers too?

Women with IBD often experience the disease differently than men, yet many of these challenges remain underrecognized and understudied. Hormonal changes throughout life can impact disease activity, symptoms, fertility, pregnancy outcomes, menopause, and even bone health. Research also suggests women with #IBD may face delays in diagnosis, with symptoms sometimes dismissed as stress or anxiety. As research continues to uncover the complex relationship between hormones, inflammation, and IBD, specialized and individualized care for women is critical. Swipe through to learn more about how IBD uniquely affects women across different stages of life. #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #WomensHealth #IBDawareness

We’re seeing more support in favor of more comprehensive #DGBI care—moving beyond a purely biomedical model to include structured assessment, behavioral therapies, and personalized treatment approaches, as reflected in #RomeV. Learn more or refer: gipsychology.com/referrals

When patients and HCPs work together, we can get 💩 done!

When our value is tied to our productivity, where does that leave people with #IBD? Yoga Therapist Bari Gratton drops truth bombs on Ep 201 of #AboutIBDPodcast. Let's break the cycle of tying our humanity to our productivity. ⏸️ 🎧 Ep 201: bit.ly/AIBD201 #IBD #Crohns

How often do you "push through" #IBD symptoms? Yoga Therapist Bari Gratton joins #AboutIBDPodcast to discuss: ✨The 5 Layers of Being ✨Why rest is a necessity ✨Finding community ✨Why our value is not in our productivity 🎧 Ep 201: bit.ly/AIBD201 #Crohns #IBD