Danielle Barlieb was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in childhood. She discusses her experiences with diagnosis, surgeries, and becoming a mother, including the challenges of a permanent ileostomy. Danielle emphasizes the importance of mental health, sharing her struggles and the support she received from her family. She also talks about dating with an ostomy, encouraging others not to let fear hold them back. Finally, she highlights her son's interests and the joy he brings to her life, along with resources for women with inflammatory bowel disease.   Information and resources discussed on this episode include:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Suicide Hotlines and Prevention Resources Around the World
• Girls with Guts
• Camp Oasis
• IBD Parenthood Project
• PIANO (Pregnancy Inflammatory bowel disease And Neonatal Outcomes) Study

  Find Danielle Barlieb at:

• Tik Tok: @always.danielle.barlieb
• Instagram: @always.danielle.barlieb

  Find Amber J Tresca at:

• AboutIBD.com: About IBD
• Verywell: Verywell Health
• Facebook: @aboutIBD
• Twitter: @aboutIBD
• Pinterest: @aboutibd
• Instagram: @about_IBD
• YouTube: @AboutIBD
• Threads: @about_IBD

  Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:

• Facebook: @maccooneycomposer 
• Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
• Web: Cooney Studio
• YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
• Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.

  Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD169   These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.