Crohn’s Fitness Food
Sharing my life with Crohn's Disease and my search for better health through mindfulness, fitness, medications, adventures, and more, as well as interviews with other Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Warriors and other experts in health, nutrition, fitness, and living better lives! Hosted by Stephanie Gish
Episodes
Things have gotten stressful as we prepare to sell our house and map out the logistics of living on a boat! Even though we've been planning for a variety of scenarios, this is something I've never done before and that has my stress level amplified. But this time, stress didn't trigger an IBD flare-up, it triggered Shingles. Listen to this episode to hear my experience, adjustments to medications, treatment and how I'...
I recently had my 10th colonoscopy! This was a routine colonoscopy scheduled look for any dysplasia and to make sure my medications are working and that I'm in remission. In this episode I share some tips and things I've learned over the years to make the prep more palatable and a little easier.
If you've got tips of your own to share, please write them in the comments for others to learn from your experiences, too!
A lot has happened since my last episode so I'm giving you an update on my own IBD journey and sharing a big move that my husband and I are about to embark upon!
Topics covered:
- My Crohn's disease update
- My IgA Nephropathy update
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1); https://alpha1.org/
- Silent Reflux
- Cough Variant Asthma
- Where I'm going and where the podcast is going!
#chronicillness #travel #crohns
Ashley Zuchelli shares her journey with Crohn's disease, from the onset of symptoms to her recent diagnosis. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding a doctor who would listen and the frustration of not knowing what was causing her symptoms. Ashley also talks about the impact of Crohn's on her work and how she manages anxiety. Finally, she shares her motivation for advocacy and raising awareness about IBD. In this conversa...
Back on medication and mindset changes during my Crohn’s journey
It’s been over 20 years since my colon started bleeding and my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) journey began. In 2003, I ignored the symptoms of blood, pain, and bloating for nearly three years. When I finally sought help in 2006 after a severe flare, it took another three years to reach a diagnosis. In those first six years, I was left to my own devices to try and st...
Dr. Natalie Scheeler, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative treatments for gastrointestinal conditions, shares her perspective and valuable insights on gut health. She discusses the difference between naturopathic doctors and traditional MDs, the use of fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) and Helminthic therapies in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the impact of food and probiotics on IBD, and trends in flare ma...
Enjoy this interview with Megan Starshak, an ulcerative colitis warrior, adventurer, runner, cyclist, patient advocate and co-founder of The Great Bowel Movement.
In this conversation, Megan shares her journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), her advocacy work, and how she balances life with chronic illness. She discusses her diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and the challenges she faced in finding effective treatments. Megan em...
Enjoy this interview with Leah Crumrine, a businesswoman, mother, and wife of IBD Warrior Logan Crumrine. Logan has been on the show to share his story with Crohn’s disease, but today, his wife Leah shares from her perspective about what it’s been like to walk along IBD with her husband. She shares her experience, insights, and tips for supporting those in your life with IBD.
Summary
Leah Crumrine shares her experience as a caregiver...
Enjoy this interview with Steve Carver, an IBD warrior, a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, and the business and product development director at JumpSport. He shares his journey with colitis and dives deep into one of my favorite topics and activities: rebounding!
Summary
Steve Carver shares his journey with colitis and how he found recovery through a holistic approach. He discusses the benefits of rebounding and how...
Enjoy this interview with Logan Crumrine, a Crohn’s disease warrior of more than 30 years, advocate, and writer.
Logan was first diagnosed in 1990. For years he fluctuated between states of flares, semi-remission, clinical trials and surgeries, and then went into complete remission for over 15 years! But remission came to an end in 2012 and he spent the next few years fighting for his life and eventually filed for disability. Today...
Enjoy this interview with Abigail Marie the Chef With IBD. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2014, halfway through culinary school. Throughout her journey, she’s navigated various medications, been hospitalized during severe flares, and even adjusted her career path as chronic illness was consuming her life.
Unable to find relief, she began experimenting with diet and eventually found the Spec...
Enjoy this interview with Amber J Tresca, health content creator, writer, speaker, advocate, and host of the About IBD podcast.
Amber was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 16, had a colectomy at age 26, and started writing about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other health conditions one year later! She’s been writing ever since, sharing both about her own journey and writing for a var...
Enjoy this interview with Tim Parsons, a Crohn’s disease warrior, ambulance service chaplain, and author of the children’s book series Paramedic Chris.
Through the Paramedic Chris children’s books, Tim aims to help develop children's reading skills and also offers support for important subjects such as anxiety, fear, and working together as a community.
In today’s episode, he shares his sto...
Enjoy this interview with Clemmie Oliver. Diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis in 1999, she had an ileostomy at age 11, was later diagnosed with IBS in addition to IBD, and is now focused on helping others improve their lives and find better health.
After becoming a Registered Associate Nutritionist and Qualified Nutritional Therapist, she founded the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in 2018 where sh...
Enjoy this interview with Sarah Campbell.
She’s a Crohn’s warrior, the founder of @ibdheroes on Instagram, a mother of two, and a former beauty queen.
In this episode, she shares her IBD journey, advocacy, and how she balances it all.
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Enjoy this interview with Kiley Petencin, an ulcerative colitis warrior diagnosed in 2014.
Despite the flares battling IBD, she continued to pursue her graduate degree and is now an occupational therapist providing telehealth services to clients, many who have chronic illness.
Four years ago, she started writing songs and found music to be a refuge and passion throughout her journey.
Enjoy this interview with Kelly Jenkins. She’s a chronic illness patient, certified yoga teacher and certified nutrition coach thriving in a modern world!
After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, she spent the past eight years treating it with a combination of western and naturopathic medicine.
Today, she’s on a journey to support healthier, happier, chronically WILLED warriors!
Enjoy this interview with Tom Wilding, a Crohn’s disease warrior and graphic designer who enjoys horror films, travel, wrestling, and sharing irreverent humor about body parts and his IBD journey!
After battling Crohn’s disease for the past 16 years, he’s now just four months post surgery from a subtotal colectomy and he’s here today to share his story.
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Enjoy this interview with Jackie Zimmerman, an IBD warrior, author, patient advocate, and QUEEN of getting shit done (GSD)!
She’s here to share her journey with IBD and how she channeled two chronic illnesses into a side career in patient advocacy, founded a nonprofit for women with IBD and ostomies, and runs a successful business inspiring small business owners to dream big.
Links from the...
Enjoy this interview with Natasha Monk, your stoma acceptance queen! She’s advocating body acceptance and raising awareness about IBD and ostomies.
In this episode, she shares her 20-year journey with Crohn’s disease and endometriosis.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha_monk1
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha_monk1?lang=en ...
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