There’s never been a more stressful time for us. Dealing with IBD is challenging enough, but now we are dealing with more demands on us from our kids at home more than usual and the stress of living in a world with coronavirus. Has your IBD taken a hit during this crazy time? You are […]

There’s never been a more stressful time for us.

Dealing with IBD is challenging enough, but now we are dealing with more demands on us from our kids at home more than usual and the stress of living in a world with coronavirus. Has your IBD taken a hit during this crazy time?

You are not alone.

In this episode, we get real about the unavoidable stress we can’t get rid of. But that doesn’t mean have to accept all the negatives that come with stress like this. We discuss how the stress response affects our IBD and how, if we have the right tools, we can overcome this challenge. I also introduce you to my 3-Step Stress Management System that gives you the tools you need to keep your IBD flare at bay and your stress at a level you can live with.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Get my FREE Stress Management Toolbelt mentioned in the episode

KarynHaley.com/stress

Covid-19 Demands Forcing Parents to Take Time Off

https://bit.ly/3ksIQZS

Psychological Stress and IBD: New Insights Into Pathogenic and Therapeutic Implications

https://bit.ly/3ml99Sd

For the complete set of show notes and transcript for this episode, visit our show notes page at https://karynhaley.com/episode9

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We know there’s a connection between sleep and IBD, but what is still a mystery is if it’s the Crohn’s or colitis making it hard to get a good night’s sleep or is it our poor sleep that makes our IBD flare. It’s time to get to the bottom of this “is it the chicken […]

We know there’s a connection between sleep and IBD. But what you might be wondering is if your Crohn’s or colitis is making your sleep suffer or is it your poor sleep that makes your IBD flare. It’s time to get to the bottom of this “is it the chicken or the egg” scenario once and for all.

In this episode, we’ll tackle the gut/sleep connection head on as we go straight to the expert source. Dr. William Brim, sleep expert and Health Psychologist, joins the podcast to shed light on the sleep/microbiome connection, how probiotics play a role, and the best sleep practices that will have you sleeping like a baby.

Episode Links/Resources:

Find a qualified Behavioral Sleep Provider

https://bit.ly/3dQzip5

For the complete set of show notes and transcript for this episode, visit our show notes page at https://karynhaley.com/episode8

Learn more about Karyn at karynhaley.com

Find Karyn on YouTube @IBDHealthCoach

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Would eating certain foods help heal my IBD? What food should I be eating to help my Crohn’s and colitis? With so many diets that are supposed to heal, how do I choose the best one for me? If you’ve ever found yourself asking any of these questions, this is the episode for you. We’re […]

Would eating certain foods help heal my IBD?

What food should I be eating to help my Crohn’s and colitis?

With so many diets that are supposed to heal, how do I choose the best one for me?

If you’ve ever found yourself asking any of these questions, this is the episode for you. We’re breaking down the 7 best gut healing diets, talking about the main foods associated with each diet, and finding out who their best for. Let’s end the, “what should I eat to heal my gut?” question once and for all!

Get my free resource guide mentioned in the episode:

KarynHaley.com/diet

Episode Links/Resources:

Dr. Allison Siebecker

https://www.siboinfo.com/

Monash University Low FODMAP

https://www.monashfodmap.com/

For the complete set of show notes and transcript for this episode, visit our show notes page at karynhaley.com/episode7

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The gut-brain connection is a fascinating topic, but for IBD gals, concepts like the gut-brain connection, the second brain, and the vagus nerve get catapulted to a whole new level. Join me on this podcast episode, as we geek out on all things gut-brain connection, and then we take it even one step further by […]

The gut-brain connection is a fascinating topic, but for IBD gals, concepts like the gut-brain connection, the second brain, and the vagus nerve gets catapulted to a whole new level.

Join me in this episode, as we geek out on all things gut-brain connection, and then we take it even one step further by finding out the latest on what Harvard Medical School doctors are saying is different about how those of us with IBD can use this gut-brain phenomenon to our IBD advantage. Seriously awesome information!

Episode Links/Resources:

Harvard Health Publishing Gut-Brain Connection

https://bit.ly/34BbSA2

A Study: Vagus Nerve as Modulator of the Brain-Gut Axis in Psychiatric and Inflammatory Disorders

https://bit.ly/34Bc2HE

What Does the Vagus Nerve Do?

https://bit.ly/3d2e0Eu

Diaphragmatic Breathing and Your Vagus Nerve

https://bit.ly/3nxZrxw

For the complete set of show notes and transcript for this episode, visit our show notes page at karynhaley.com/episode6

Learn more about Karyn at karynhaley.com

Find Karyn on YouTube @IBDHealthCoach

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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet seems to work like gangbusters for many with Crohn’s or colitis, while others are left feeling like they’ve lost their invitation to this great SCD healing party. If you’ve ever tried the SCD and felt like a failure or if you’ve heard about the diet, but didn’t really know how to […]

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet: The eating plan that seems to work like gangbusters for many with Crohn’s or colitis, while others are left feeling like they’re lost their invitation to this great IBD healing party.

In this episode, we cover the most common 3 missteps moms make as they try to navigate this eating plan. Especially in the early stages, the SCD can be confusing and overwhelming. In this episode we cover what all the confusion is about as we talk about how, with the right information, you can go from SCD Zero to SCD Hero in no time.

Want even more information to help you get started with confidence on the SCD? Get my FREE resource mentioned in this episode:

10 More SCD Missteps to Avoid

Karynhaley.com/missteps

More Episode Links/Resources:

Food-Mood-Poop Journaling System

karynhaley.com/journal

Pecanbread Website

http://pecanbread.com/

SCD Study Worth Checking Out

https://bit.ly/33y8uFj

Another SCD Study Worth a Look

https://bit.ly/3mDlpia

One More SCD Study to Check Out

https://bit.ly/2H7nNxk

The SCD in Children

https://bit.ly/32E0oMl

Breaking the Vicious Cycle

https://amzn.to/3mw0fSK

For the complete set of show notes and transcript for this episode, visit our show notes page at https://karynhaley.com/podcast/ep-5-the-top-3-scd-missteps-everyone-makes/

Learn more about Karyn at karynhaley.com

Find Karyn on YouTube @IBDHealthCoach

Say hi to Karyn at [email protected]