Kirk Ford was literally minutes, even seconds, away from having his colon removed because his ulcerative colitis situation was so bad.

But there was a last-gasp intervention...and he decided against surgery, instead choosing to explore various other ways to help heal his body.

In this emotional and inspiring episode, Kirk shares his tumultuous journey from a severe colitis diagnosis to complete recovery using natural healing methods.

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Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction
04:47 Breaking Point
09:34 The Turning Point: Alternative Therapies
14:33 The Power of Intermittent Fasting
16:18 Cold Water Therapy
18:45 Emotional Freedom Technique
21:45 Kirk's Colitis Trigger
24:24 Final Thoughts & Advice

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HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

Everyone's healing journey is different, but in this episode host Marc McLean shares what was the biggest factor in his recovery from colitis...

And how he discovered it by accident.

CONNECT WITH MARC
Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

RICHARD AYLING'S COLITIS HEALING STORY
Watch here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adbPyQvYY88&t=1189s

WIM HOF METHOD
Guide breathwork video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction

03:33 Holiday Flare-Up

05:59 Accidentally Found An Answer

08:26 Wim Hof Method Benefits

10:10 Similar Healing Stories

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HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

Colitis anxiety is a big problem – and it holds us back in the gut-healing process.

In this episode of the Mission: Colitis Remission Podcast, host Marc McLean welcomes Rachel Turner, an IBD health and energy coach who has successfully healed her ulcerative colitis naturally.
 
Rachel emphasizes the importance of belief in one's ability to recover and dives deep into the role of mindset and emotional health in healing IBD.

They explore the connection between stress, anxiety, and physical symptoms, and Rachel explains the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).

Tune in to discover Rachel's holistic approach and get access to her free gifts and resources that can aid in your healing journey.

CONNECT WITH RACHEL
Website: https://www.rachelturnerwellness.co.uk/

DOWNLOAD RACHEL'S FREE 'ANXIOUS TO AWESOME' E-BOOK
Via the pop-up on her website: https://www.rachelturnerwellness.co.uk/

CHECK OUT RACHEL'S GUIDED EFT VIDEOS FOR COLITIS & CROHN'S HEALING
Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQTz9lYcj8m30Kx_6LrczNi550uAfCGd

CONNECT WITH MARC
Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ebook available here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction
01:59 Listener's Question on Anxiety
05:54 Rachel's Colitis Journey
08:51 Addressing Stress & Emotional Health
14:38 How Rachel Helps IBD Clients
22:24 The Power of EFT for IBD
27:47 Rachel's Words of Wisdom

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The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

Nutritious smoothies are an absolute must for anyone with IBD – as they can help to heal your gut.

In this episode, host Marc McLean explains the importance of drinking gut healing smoothies, and the many benefits for those with ulcerative colitis.

* Grab Your Copy of 'The Ultimate 7-Day Meal Plan for Ulcerative Colitis' – use the code COLITIS10 at the checkout to get a $10 discount.
https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

Green Goodness Gut Healing Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients                                
* 1 ripe avocado 
* 1 frozen ripe banana 
* 1 handful of spinach (washed)
* 400ml-500ml of organic oat milk
* 100ml of coconut milk
* 6-7 almonds (optional, some people with UC don't tolerate nuts well)
* 1 scoop of vanilla plant-based protein powder
* Pinch of ground ginger
* 2-3 ice cubes 

Blitz in the blender for 60 secs, serve, and enjoy.

The Blueberry Beauty Gut Healing Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients
* Generous handful of frozen blueberries
* 1 frozen ripe banana
* 2 pieces of frozen broccoli
* 400ml-500ml of organic oat milk
* 100ml of coconut milk
* 1 scoop of chocolate plant-based protein powder
* 6-7 cashew nuts (again optional, some people with UC don't tolerate nuts well)
* Pinch of ground cinnamon
* 2-3 ice cubes

Blitz in the blender for 60 secs, serve, and enjoy.

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction
09:40 The Benefits of Super Smoothies
16:12 'Shake Mistakes' to Avoid
21:29 Amazing Gut Healing Smoothie Recipes
28:05 Ulcerative Colitis Nutrition eBook

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

In this episode of 'Colitis Remission,' host Marc McLean emphasizes the importance of getting the basics right—sleep and sunlight—in the journey to gut healing and overall health.

He explains how modern lifestyles disrupt our circadian rhythms, affecting our hormone production, sleep quality, and energy levels. Marc details the detrimental impact of artificial light at night and inadequate sunlight exposure during the day.

He shares practical tips, including using night glasses to block artificial light and taking breaks to get outside during the day.

Additionally, Marc discusses his personal experiences and learning from experts like Ari Whitten, and highlights a guest interview with health coach Nicole Carter, who shares her own healing journey with natural sunlight exposure.

Concluding, Marc encourages listeners to implement these foundational changes and offers resources for further support.

CONNECT WITH MARC
Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ebook available here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction

01:48 Sleep, Sunlight, and Water Quality

03:34 The Importance of Circadian Rhythm

04:17 Personal Experiences and Expert Insights

13:16 Practical Tips for Better Sleep

24:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

Confession time...

Things have not been going as planned lately with the podcast.

Host Marc McLean explains why and the need for a slight change. 

Got a topic you'd like to be covered on the podcast? Drop Marc an email at: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ebook available here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction

02:00 A Life-Changing Phone Call

05:57 Podcast Schedule Changes

06:49 Call for Listeners' Feedback

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If you’ve got value from listening to any of the Mission: Colitis Remission podcast episodes, please leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll help the podcast grow and reach more people.

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

In this episode, we focus on nutrition and an effective IBD diet plan for reducing symptoms and preventing gut flare-ups.

Host Marc McLean, a gut health coach and wellness journalist, shares the unique dietary approach that helped him reverse his ulcerative colitis and maintain remission for over five years.

Marc outlines six powerful nutritional strategies, explaining how each can aid in gut healing when used consistently over time. 

CONNECT WITH MARC
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ebook available here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction

03:42 Nutritional Strategies for Ulcerative Colitis

04:19 Morning Cleanse

06:40 Intermittent Fasting: A Game Changer

09:19 Avoiding Troublemaker Foods

13:29: Nutrient-Packed Super Smoothies

18:44 Including Probiotics in Your Diet


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HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

In this episode of the Mission: Colitis Remission Podcast, host Marc McLean discusses the crucial role of mindset in gut healing.

Sharing personal experiences and wisdom from the book 'Conversations with God,' Marc delves into how fear can hinder recovery and the importance of not dwelling on negative thoughts.

He emphasizes that while dealing with ulcerative colitis or other gut issues, it's important not to make one big mistake which can hinder the healing process.

CONNECT WITH MARC
Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ebook available here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Food Poisoning Aftermath
04:03 Stress and Gut Health
05:41 Thoughts and Fear
06:57 Practical Advice for Managing Fear

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HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

In this episode of Mission Colitis Remission, host Marc McLean shares his personal journey with celery juice as a powerful remedy for digestive issues.

Marc discusses how celery juice helped improve his gut health, alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis, and enhance his overall well-being.

He introduces listeners to the benefits, proper consumption methods, and common misconceptions about celery juice.

The episode also includes practical tips on making and storing celery juice, along with insights from other successful users and scientific studies supporting its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

CONNECT WITH MARC
Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ebook available here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction

01:19 First Encounter with Celery Juice

02:31 Celery Juice Insights

04:11 Health Benefits and Proper Consumption

10:06 Addressing Skepticism and Naysayers

15:10 How to Make Celery Juice

16:51 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

In this episode of the Mission Colitis Remission Podcast, host Marc McLean explores the significant relationship between job stress and gut health.

Drawing from personal experience as a journalist, Marc discusses how workplace stress can exacerbate digestive issues like IBS and ulcerative colitis.

He shares his journey from hope to disillusionment in his 'dream job,' illustrating the physical symptoms of excessive stress.

Marc also provides insights and practical tips for minimizing stress and maintaining gut health through mindful eating habits, regular breaks, and nature walks.

Additionally, he discusses the importance of understanding the mental-emotional connection to physical health. Download Marc's free ebook, 'Gut Rescue,' below for more tips on reversing colitis symptoms naturally.


CONNECT WITH MARC
Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

FREE COLITIS HEALING E-BOOK
Gut Rescue: The Five Pillars To Reversing Your Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Naturally.
Download Here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue/

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ebook available here: https://colitisremission.co.uk/7-day-meal-plan-for-ulcerative-colitis/

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction

01:00 The Impact of Job Stress on Gut Health

03:04 From Dream Job to Nightmare

06:50 The Breaking Point and Realization

12:12 Practical Tips to Manage Stress

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HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.