Today we're chatting with Chen Kirshenbaum from the popular Instagram and blog @Chens_Plate who was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2015 during college. From working for herself with chronic illness, prioritizing stress relief on an IBD journey, her experience with yoga teacher training and avoiding the IBD journey comparison trap on Instagram, we cover a LOT of ground.

In today’s episode with Renee Taylor, a Crohn’s disease warrior and voice of inspiration on Instagram, we explore the importance of focusing on the other passions and characteristics that define us, along with so many other thought-provoking topics. From balancing work and friendships with IBD, taking things day by day with fitness and prioritizing open communication, Renee covers a lot of ground with high energy, humor and realness in this episode.

“My [ostomy] bag gave me my life again. Why should I be ashamed of that?” Despite her gastroenterologists’ reservations, Krista Deveaux, stood up for herself and her decision and she hasn’t looked back since receiving her ostomy after years of IBD taking over her life. In today’s episode we talk about Krista’s Crohn's Disease journey, her experience with an ostomy, living confidently with her ostomy and her top tips for individuals thinking about an ostomy or who already have one.

From diagnosis acceptance, to working full-time with IBD, to balancing relationships, Rachel Straining from @thenoglutengirl spills her soul in this episode, giving you inspiration and tangible tools for your own IBD journey.

Who says you can’t do it all? Today's guest, Gaby DuFour, sure challenges this idea - ulcerative colitis warrior, student, trauma technician and cross-fitter/marathoner/fitness junkie, here to share ALL of her wisdom with us.

Let's chat the inevitable IBD bloat, body image and the intersection between eating disorders and IBD with the creator behind Starving to Strong.

I've been called to start a podcast for years, and it FINALLY hit me - the IBD community needed a bigger voice to represent them. Listen to the first episode to hear more about the inspiration behind the podcast and what to expect from Thrive With IBD.