Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD191

Kinsey Beagley, a pediatric medical assistant diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 15, shares about her experiences with IBD, including struggling with symptoms, multiple medication failures, and eventually having J-pouch surgery. Kinsey shares how reframing difficult experiences and adopting a positive mindset—her mantra is "I can do hard things"—has helped her cope.

Chapters

• 00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction
• 02:05 Kinsey's Diagnosis Story
• 04:42 Initial Treatments and Medication Journey
• 06:06 Decision for Surgery
• 07:09 Emotional Impact of Taking a Gap Year
• 09:05 How and When Surgery Was Discussed
• 10:12 Life After J-Pouch Surgery
• 12:30 Reframing Difficult Experiences
• 14:04 Advice on Positive Mindset
• 15:35 Inspiration for a Healthcare Career
• 17:38 Applying Patient Experience to Her Work
• 18:52 Hiking and Bathroom Anxiety
• 21:19 Managing Hydration and Pouch Function
• 22:29 Coping with Bathroom Anxiety in Daily Life
• 26:24 Practicing Pouch Control and Mental Adjustment
• 27:26 Where to Find Kinsey Online
• 28:07 Closing Remarks and Outro

Some of the topics discussed include:

• Personal journey of living with ulcerative colitis from diagnosis to treatment.
• Decision-making process regarding surgical options and the emotional impact of surgery.
• Experiences and challenges of living with a J-pouch post-surgery.
• Importance of maintaining a positive mindset and reframing difficult experiences.
• Strategies for managing anxiety in social situations and daily activities.
• Tips for outdoor activities and managing bathroom access while hiking.
• The significance of community support and patient-centered care in chronic illness management.

Find Kinsey Beagley at:

• TikTok: @unifyinguc
• Instagram: @unifyinguc

Find Amber J Tresca at:

• AboutIBD.com: About IBD
• Verywell Health: 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
• YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
• Web: Cooney Studio
• Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.

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