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Welcome to episode 4! Today we discuss a question we get asked a lot. So, what is it like to be a child or teen with an incurable disease like Crohn's? Also, what is it like to parent and caregiver for these kids? We start of by sharing Mason's diagnosis, the fears it can cause, and the ways life can change. We did our best to keep it simple and to the point although we know this topic has a lot more ways life can change. Maybe we can add a future episode to get further into the topic! We hope this episode will help you if you are an adult or child suffering from Crohn's disease or any chronic illnes\, know somebody who is, or are just interested in learning more about aspects of chronic illness. We are family friendly and want kids to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. 
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In this episode Michelle and Mason discuss what it is like to be immunocompromised, how it can vary among Crohn's disease patients, and  also offer advice on how to support those with suppressed immune systems. It provides a first hand point of view from both a caregiver and patient perspective, while also incorporating the perspective of an adult and teen. The hope is to teach understanding, clear up hurt feelings, and create empathy for what are most susceptible population goes through.

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In episode 2 we explain more about Crohn's disease, how it is diagnosed, and how different it can be for patients. Mason talks about his own experiences with the diagnosis in comparison to the medical descriptions of Crohn's disease. For more info on Crohn's disease, symptoms, diagnose, fundraising, and more, visit
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

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Episode 1 of IBDetermined introduces you to Michelle Harvey and Mason Harvey, a mother-son duo who discuss Crohn's disease and overcoming obstacles with any chronic illness or challenge. The focus is on the caregiver-patient relationship and is a family friendly podcast so anyone can listen and find ways to overcome challenges, find hope, help others, and be empowered in your journey.