Alicia and Robin, co-hosts of the "Bowel Moments" podcast, join Amber for a discussion about podcasting in the IBD community. Robin shares her IBD journey, including her diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, the complications that led to an ileal anal anastomosis, the later diagnosis of Crohn's disease, and evebtyak J-pouch surgery. They also talk about the challenges of producing the podcast, the importance of therapy, and keeping up a social media presence. The conversation highlights the emotional and logistical aspects of creating a podcast about IBD. Select episodes of Bowel Moments:

• Bowel Moments Episode 1: Get to know your co-host Robin and Alicia!
• Bowel Moments Episode 6: A Tale of 2 Surgeries
• Bowel Moments Episode 20: Meet Robin's Daughters - Logan & Baylee!

Find Robin and Alicia on Bowel Moments at:

• Web: BowelMomentsPod.com
• Facebook: @thebmpodcast
• Twitter: @bowelmomentspod
• Instagram: @bowelmomentspod
• LinkedIn: Bowel Moments Pod

Find Amber J Tresca at:

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

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

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

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