In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest behind the online persona @ChronicallyHer!Navigating high school, friendships, and growing up is tough enough—but doing it while managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) takes a whole new level of strength.

Our teen guest speaker opens up about her personal journey sharing IBD stories online, finding community, and turning health challenges into a source of inspiration.Tune in for an honest, uplifting, and inspiring conversation about living fully, speaking up, and owning your story!

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In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest behind the online persona @ChronicallyHer!

Navigating high school, friendships, and growing up is tough enough—but doing it while managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) takes a whole new level of strength. Our teen guest speaker opens up about her personal journey sharing IBD stories online, finding community, and turning health challenges into a source of inspiration.

Tune in for an honest, uplifting, and inspiring conversation about living fully, speaking up, and owning your story!

Follow our instagram @IBDiditpodcast and email us at [email protected] about your stories or anything else! We would love to hear from you!

Navigating IBD takes a village, but who exactly is in that village? In this episode, we break down the ultimate lineup of healthcare professionals who make up your IBD care team. From the gastroenterologist and the IBD nurse specialist to dietitians, psychologists, and surgeons, we explore what each expert brings to the table. Whether you've been living with Crohn's or colitis we explain your different care team members and what they can do! We want you to be able to use them to their greatest capacity to make your care amazing.

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Applying to college with IBD comes with unique questions, and we're here to help answer them. In this episode, we cover the most important considerations when building your college list, including medical care, disability services, housing options, campus culture, class flexibility, and other factors that can make a big difference in your day-to-day life. Use these reminders to help you feel better about your college in terms of its blend with your IBD.

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Living with IBD can be especially challenging during teenage life. In this episode, Elena discusses what it's like to balance school, social life, and personal goals while managing a chronic condition. Join us as we explore the realities of living with IBD and hear firsthand how resilience, support, and self-advocacy can make a difference.

In this episode, we take a closer look at natural approaches that may help people living with IBD. From dietary changes and probiotics to actual natural medicines, we explore what the research says, what's commonly recommended, and where caution is needed. Join us as we discuss how natural remedies can complement traditional treatment plans and support overall gut health...
Here is our sources!
⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6428516/⁠ ⁠
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/manuka-honey-uses-benefits⁠
 ⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6613335/⁠ ⁠
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4597830/⁠⁠
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic⁠  

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In this episode, we’re joined by Julianne Piraino, a teen who opens up about her personal journey living with Crohn's Disease. From navigating school and sports to managing flare-ups and infusions, she shares her real experience living with IBD at a young age. Whether you’re living with IBD, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, this episode can help offer insight, connection, and inspiration.

Thank you for listening to this episode! We hope you enjoyed.

Julianne's Instagram: @juliannepiraino

Crohns and Colitis: @crohnscolitisfoundationla_oc

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

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We’re back with Dr. Wren, a Stanford pediatric psychologist who works closely with gastroenterology patients, to continue our conversation about the powerful connection between the gut and the brain. In Part 2, we dive deeper into how stress, anxiety, and emotions can influence IBD symptoms,— and what to do about it! Dr. Wren shares practical strategies for managing flare-related stress, explains why therapy is increasingly part of GI care, and talks about how young people with IBD can build resilience while navigating a chronic illness.

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We have a guest speaker! Living with IBD isn’t just about managing physical symptoms, but also about mental health. In this episode, we sit down with a Dr. Wren, a Stanford Pediatric Psychologist who works closely with gastroenterology patients to talk about the gut–brain connection, how stress and anxiety impact IBD, and why mental health care is becoming a key part of GI treatment. Whether you’ve struggled with flare-related stress or wondered why your doctor suggested therapy, this episode breaks it all down. 

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In this episode, we look at how IBD shows up across different countries, exploring differences in medical access, cultural attitudes, diet, and stigma. We talk about what it means to have IBD in places with limited resources versus advanced care, and how culture shapes the way patients cope, advocate, and heal.

Here is the link to more personal stories: ​​⁠https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/blog/what-its-like-to-live-with-ibd-around-the-world⁠
Here is the link to IBD Passport: ⁠https://www.ibdpassport.com/en-nz/travelling-ibd/health-care-abroad⁠

Here is all our research tools!:⁠
https://arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/delayed-diagnosis-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-is-linked-to-worse-clinical⁠
⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934325005455⁠⁠
https://www.ajmc.com/view/addressing-disparities-in-ibd-care-to-reduce-costs-and-improve-access⁠ 
⁠https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-growing-impact-of-biosimilars-in-ibd-care