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.

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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

Before a medication ever reaches patients, it must pass through one of the most carefully regulated systems in medicine: clinical trials. In this episode, we break down how clinical trials work, why they’re structured in phases, and what is determined to approve them. This episode explains what really happens behind the scenes, and why clinical trials are essential to evidence-based medicine...

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Welcome to the first episode of 2026!

Living with IBD means constantly adapting. This creates room for innovation. So, in this episode, we explore IBD-inspired invention ideas, from tools that could improve daily comfort to technologies that could transform our knowledge about our own IBD and own guts. Designed by patients, for patients, these ideas imagine a future where living with IBD is easier, smarter, and more humane....

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When a child is diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the experience doesn’t just affect the patient; it reshapes the entire family. In this episode, we interview our moms who have walked alongside us through our diagnosis, flares, uncertainty, and resilience.

We explore how families adapt, how parents balance protection and independence, and what they wish others understood about life with IBD.This episode is for patients, parents, caregivers, and anyone looking to better understand the family side of chronic illness.

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In this episode, we explore how to make eating with IBD easier, more comfortable, and fun. We talk about gut-friendly ingredients and recipes that we love to support digestion and reduce symptom triggers. Whether you’re in a flare or maintaining remission, this episode offers help to build meals for you!

L⁠ink to Costco rice ramen⁠

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In this episode, we talk about the essentials for IBD in dorm rooms. We discuss how to navigate the basic dorm life, what you need to bring, and what to do before you even get there. Lets make dorm life feel like home while managing life with Crohn’s or colitis!
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In this episode, we dive into how new technology is reshaping the IBD world —from apps that track flare patterns to AI tools helping doctors personalize treatment. We talk about the gadgets, digital health breakthroughs, and even future tech that could make living with IBD a little easier. Stay tuned for more episodes like this!
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Here are our sources for today: 
https://academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/article/17/10/1596/7143403
https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085%2825%2900359-2/fulltext
https://academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/article/19/Supplement_1/i247/7966932