"Feeling sick and being sick were completely different." From experiencing immense loss and grief my freshman year, to developing an eating disorder my sophomore year, to finally uncovering why I was so sick, my story is messy and complicated, but full of hope, growth and self-love. I hope this episode gives you a deeper glimpse into the personal journey behind the voice you listen to here on the podcast!

“I’m trying to give it all to you, each day I’m just getting by, and I need you, I just want to live my life, trying to make it through day by day.” 21-year-old Anna Tope will have you sitting with chills and tears in your eyes as she sings two of her original songs about her Crohn’s Disease journey at the end of this moving episode

I'm back from my mini hiatus and ready to dive into a topic that's been weighing on my mind - thriver's guilt. Not sure what that means? Listen in and you'll learn what it entails, why I've been feeling it, and the mindset that helped me feel ready to dive back into the podcast!

I'm back from my mini hiatus and ready to dive into a topic that's been weighing on my mind - thriver's guilt. Not sure what that means? Listen in and you'll learn what it entails, why I've been feeling it, and the mindset that helped me feel ready to dive back in to the podcast!

“SCD to me is an expansive diet.” Dr. Ali Arjomand’s life was controlled by Crohn’s Disease for over 15 years. He tried every medication available and kept being met by failure. After many hospitalizations and two intense surgeries, as a last-ditch effort in 2016, Ali began the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and reached remission one year after starting SCD. In this episode we discuss Ali's journey, what SCD is and how it helps IBD, his views on it being an expansive diet and the nutrition clinic that he started to help others with gut health.

Registered dietician and ulcerative colitis fighter Brittany Roman-Green discusses foods to help with energy and fatigue, what to eat and avoid during an IBD flare and how she helps clients make sustainable lifestyle changes.

“focusing on my lifestyle helps me feel in control.” In today’s episode, Eli Brecher, a nutrition student, recipe developer, owner of Eli’s Granola and Crohn’s Disease warrior, shares about her journey with IBD since she was 8 years old - from dealing with dietary restrictions in college to starting her own business.

“That’s the thing about motherhood and IBD - you need to stop trying to be a superhero.” Natalie Ann Hayden, an IBD blogger, IBD advocate and mother of two, shares her experiences, tips and wisdom on pregnancy, breastfeeding and motherhood while living with IBD.

Between your friends constantly downing White Claws, sketchy dining hall food and a workload that would make anyone want to run away, college with IBD can be a difficult place to navigate. But with the tips and tools shared in today's episode, balancing college and IBD will feel more doable.

What does balance look for you? For Tatiana Skomski, an ulcerative colitis fighter since 2015, balance looks like prioritizing herself and her needs with chronic illness, even while working full-time, running a blog and getting her health coaching certification. In today's episode we dive into prioritizing yourself in order to find that balance, planning ahead to keep yourself feeling your best and letting go of your old self in order to embrace your new reality.