For some people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, the disease puts roadblocks in the way when it comes to going to school, having a career, and participating in sports. For Lauren Thibodeau, a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis led to a complication of medical catatonia, which derailed her life and her career as a college golfer. However, with her family, her medical team, and her teammates around her, she made her way back to the golf course and in fact, wound up playing better than ever. Lauren shares what kept her motivated during the long and difficult recovery and how it changed her perspective on her golf game as well as her outlook on life.

Find Lauren Thibodeau at:

• Instagram: @lauren_t_99
• Twitter: @LTgolf247
• LinkedIn: Lauren Thibodeau
• Awards: Lauren Thibodeau Named Class of 2022 Honda Inspiration Award Winner, Thibodeau Wins Kim Moore Spirit Award

Find Amber J Tresca at:

• AboutIBD.com: About IBD
• Verywell: Verywell Health
• Facebook: @aboutIBD
• Twitter: @aboutIBD
• Pinterest: @aboutibd
• Instagram: @about_IBD

Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:

• Facebook: @michaelandrewcooney
• Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
• Web: Cooney Studio
• Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.

Episode transcript and more information at: https:/bit.ly/AIBD124