In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Yasmin, who didn’t expect her gut to become the biggest disruptor when she relocated to Los Angeles. We dive into her powerful and personal journey from the lab to the hospital.

Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease on her 31st birthday, Yasmin opens up about the rapid unraveling of her health, the emotional toll of living with an invisible illness, and the road to reclaiming her life with clarity and purpose.

Yasmin is a passionate immunologist, and we also dive deeper into biologics, autoimmunity, the future of IBD treatments, and the hope for a potential cure. This is an episode you definitely do not want to miss.

For more on colitis, IBD and chronic illness, check out colitisunfiltered.com

In episode 4 of the Talking Sh*t podcast, Kim shares her journey with Crohn's disease, detailing her symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and the challenges she faces in managing her flares.

She discusses the emotional and physical toll of Crohn's, the importance of support systems, and her advocacy efforts online.

Kim emphasizes the need for understanding from friends and family, and expresses hope for future advancements in treatment and potential cures for IBD.

In episode 3 of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Nadia, who shares her journey of living with ulcerative colitis since age 15.

Years after managing her disease, Nadia got diagnosed with colorectal cancer, which led to an inevitable surgery. Nadia and I dive into what life is like with an ostomy.

Nadia also discusses the emotional and physical challenges of managing IBD, the importance of patient advocacy, and the support she found through online communities.

She emphasizes the need for awareness and understanding of IBD, the misconceptions surrounding it, and her hope for a future cure.

In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Hannah, who shares her personal journey with ulcerative colitis. Hannah was diagnosed at age 16.

She discusses her experiences with diagnosis, treatment, and the impact of surgery on her life. She battled colitis for four years until she couldn't take it anymore. Her colon had to go.

Hannah reflects on the challenges of living with IBD as a young adult, the importance of building trust with doctors, and the misconceptions surrounding the disease.

She emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding from friends and family, and she shares her hopes for the future of IBD treatment.

In this first episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, we speak with Melissa, who shares her personal journey with ulcerative colitis, from her diagnosis at age 46 to her current state of remission.

Doctors wanted to remove her colon. Melissa refused. We discuss the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, the importance of finding the right specialist, and the various treatments Melissa underwent.

The conversation also touches on the mental and emotional aspects of living with IBD, the impact on relationships, and the significance of lifestyle changes in managing the disease.