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:  https://instagram.com/paramedicchriskidsbooks

Books:

• Paramedic Chris

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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 better quality of life. 

She is passionate about empowering patients with IBD by providing evidence-based nutrition support to bring clarity around diet and their IBD, remove fear from food, optimize nutritional intake, and support symptom management, as well as being their patient advocate ensuring they are receiving the care they need.

Links from the show:

• instagram.com/clemmieolivernutrition

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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.

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• https://www.instagram.com/sarah.may.campbell

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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 she released two years ago this week.

Links & Social:

• Website - kileypet.com

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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

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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

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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

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• Instagram - instagram.com/queenofgsd

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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.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha_monk1

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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

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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

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