In this week's episode, I speak with guest April Wilson also known as @thatgirlwithabag on Instagram.   April is a mom, wife, Army veteran who has a business creating gorgeous ostomy covers.   We discuss...

- How a bacterial infection created colitis

- Talking her Drs into an ostomy

- Jpouch 

- Creating a business out of her message 

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In this week's episode, I speak with guest Mackenzie about her journey in a bag 2x.  We talk about: 

- being in a bag as a young girl

- having it reversed

- finding the strength to tell your parents I am not ok 

- getting a bag for the second time  

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You can find Mackenzie on Instagram 

In this week's episode, I speak with guest Stephanie Bension about her life in an ostomy.  Stephanie is a public speaker, ostomy advocate and is creating her happiness from scratch.  We talk about:

- Dating with an ostomy

- How to communicate with your support system

- what you can eat and maybe not eat 

- Tips and tricks to make life easier 

- How an ostomy has changed her perspective 

You can find Stephanie on Instagram @missbension

In this week's episode, I speak with guest Lauren Beach.  We talk about 

- Crohns at 12

- Ostomy at 19

- Dating

- Working out 

You can find Lauren on Instagram @thecolonchronicles 

In this week's episode, I discuss the difference between an Ileostomy vs a colostomy.   

- The functions of the intestines

- what is the difference

- why one vs the other

You can find me on Instagram @leeannehayden or on Tiktok @leeannehayden1 

In this week's episode, I discuss some personal not so great experiences.    

- Irrigating

- Wearing a cover

- accidents

- how to handle them

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In this week's episode, I speak with guest Molly.  We discuss:

- Living on laxatives through middle school & high school

- When your organs & muscles are not correct

- Thinking you're going to have a resection but are getting an ileostomy instead 

- Dealing with the shock 

- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome 

- When your collagen is like jello instead of being strong 

- Having an ostomy has given her a better quality of life

- Finding and creating the community 

You can find Molly on Instagram @mollyollyostomy 

In this week's episode, I speak with guest Kim Fleck.  We discuss:

- Her perspective on her journey which is still going on 

- When they can't figure out what's wrong 

- When you are the 1-2% of the population the nothing works and everything that can go wrong does

- When the infusions make you lose your hair all over 

- Having brain lesions & living with Crohn's & losing all your hair

- Finding Western medicine

- Getting quiet when you live in chaos

- Caring for yourself by listening to your body

You can find her on Instagram @brandfearless 

In this week's episode, I speak with guests Danielle and Joe from Double Baggin It.   We discuss: 

- Finding your community

- Support groups & where to find them 

- Doing something with their voices to bring awareness

- What you go through having Crohns (Joe) / Colitis (Danielle) 

- When there's no bathroom around

- What their lives are like with their ostomies 

- Creating Double Baggin It for others 

You can find Danielle & Joe on Instagram @doublebagginit 

In this week's episode, I speak with guest Yvonne Holley about

- Living with Crohns since 11 years old

- Preparing for an ostomy

- What it was like to be pregnant with her bag

- The struggles she has gone through 

- How grateful she is 

You can find Yvonne on Instagram @crohns.mummy