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Medical Fatigue And IBD with Dr. AK Black
Apr 30, 2026
45m 41s
Meet Nicole- A Crohn’s Diagnosis Becomes A Life of Advocacy
Apr 15, 2026
42m 01s
The IBD Research Rundown with Dr. Victor Chedid and Dr. Iris Wang
Apr 1, 2026
54m 35s
Andrea P.'s journey with VEO IBD and the SCD
Mar 18, 2026
48m 24s
Meet Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang- Author of Boo Can't Poo
Mar 4, 2026
46m 52s
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| 4/30/26 |  Medical Fatigue And IBD with Dr. AK Black | Send us Fan Mail Medical care can be doing everything “right” and you can still feel wrecked, anxious, and trapped in a never-ending cycle of symptoms, appointments, and fear. That gap is where GI psychology lives, and it’s why we wanted Dr. Anna Katherine “AK” Black. AK is a licensed clinical health psychologist at GI Psychology, with a focus on gut-brain therapies, trauma-informed care, and medical fatigue in chronic illness. We get into what clinical hypnosis actually is (no stage tricks,... | 45m 41s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Meet Nicole- A Crohn’s Diagnosis Becomes A Life of Advocacy | Send us Fan Mail A Crohn’s diagnosis at eight can shrink a kid’s world down to fatigue, fear, and the nearest bathroom. Nicole Thornton took that same reality and built something bigger: community, advocacy, and a blueprint for how young people with IBD can lead without pretending it’s easy. We talk through Nicole’s early health journey and the moment Camp Purple Live in New Zealand changed everything by giving her friends who truly understood Crohn’s and colitis. From there, Nicole shares h... | 42m 01s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | The IBD Research Rundown with Dr. Victor Chedid and Dr. Iris Wang | Send us Fan Mail A lot of IBD news sounds like it should change your care tomorrow and then… nothing changes at your next appointment. We wanted to close that gap, so we invited back Dr. Victor Chedid and Dr. Iris Wang from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for a Research Rroundup that’s honest about what’s exciting, what’s early, and what still has major caveats for real people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. We dig into emerging data on GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide and ti... | 54m 35s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Andrea P.'s journey with VEO IBD and the SCD | Send us Fan Mail Your baby is bleeding, no one has a clear answer, and you’re expected to make high stakes decisions while running on zero sleep. That’s the reality Andrea Potvin lived when her daughter developed bloody stools at five months old and was ultimately diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at just 10 months old, a form often described as very early onset IBD (VEO-IBD). We talk through the winding road to diagnosis, the crushing pace of pediatric hospital life, and what it’s like to t... | 48m 24s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Meet Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang- Author of Boo Can't Poo | Send us Fan Mail Ever been told your pain is “just a flare,” even when your labs look calm? We sit down with Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang to unpack why symptoms can linger after inflammation is under control—and what to do about it. From constipation myths to the real mechanics of bloating, this conversation reframes gut discomfort through muscles, nerves, and breath, not just meds. Dr. Wang breaks down pelvic floor function in clear, memorable language. Learn how... | 46m 52s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Functional Medicine Meets IBD Care At Vanderbilt with Dr. Dawn Beaulieu | Send us Fan Mail When your scope looks great but your day still falls apart, something’s missing. We sit down with Dr. Dawn Beaulieu, a Vanderbilt IBD specialist certified in functional medicine, to unpack a root-cause approach that complements biologics and brings relief where patients feel it most: sleep, fatigue, bowel consistency, and energy. We get specific about what functional medicine actually is—science-based, holistic, and individualized—then trace how Dr. Beaulieu integrates it in... | 55m 27s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Meet Becky Johnson Rescola of Improve Care Now | Send us Fan Mail Remission rates don’t rise by accident—they rise when people, data, and purpose align. This week we were joined by our friend Becky Johnson Rescola, Executive Director and President of Improve Care Now (ICN), to unpack how a learning health network is transforming pediatric IBD care through shared data, quality improvement, and genuine partnership with families. We trace ICN’s journey from ten centers in 2007 to a 100+ site network with a registry tracking over 33,000 active... | 50m 08s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | MB Mooney- Friendship, Crohn’s, And A Brave Little Mouse | Send us Fan Mail A mouse who can’t eat cheese and an owl who loves her anyway—sometimes the simplest stories hold the biggest truths. We welcome author MB Mooney to share how The Mouse Who Couldn’t Eat Cheese grew from the life and legacy of Alex, a bright, owl‑loving kid who lived with Crohn’s disease and inspired a foundation, Beautiful Beyond the Pain. Instead of a medical explainer, MB wrote a friendship-first tale that helps children understand invisible illness, practice empathy, and se... | 34m 54s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Meet Gaylyn- Gutless And Glamorous | Send us Fan Mail What if the decision you feared most was the one that finally set you free? We sit with Gaylyn Henderson—writer, model, and founder of Gutless and Glamorous—to trace her path from a swift, severe Crohn’s diagnosis at fourteen to an ostomy that gave her health, energy, and a voice loud enough to change minds. Gaylynn opens up about the early years when prednisone and 6MP were the only options and hospital stays collided with high school milestones. She explains how stigma aro... | 43m 27s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Meet Dr. Adam Ehrlich- From Mount Sinai To Temple: Caring For Underserved IBD Patients | Send us Fan Mail What does great IBD care look like when the system won’t make it easy? We sit down with Dr. Adam Ehrlich, Section Chief of Gastroenterology at Temple Health and GI fellowship program director, to explore how he builds patient-centered care in an underserved setting—where insurance denials, missing records, and real-life logistics collide with complex disease. We talk about health literacy, trust, and the conversations that actually change outcomes. Adam explains how he frame... | 50m 53s | ||||||
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| 12/3/25 | Meet Stephanie A. Wynn- From Diagnosis To Direction | Send us Fan Mail The hardest part isn’t always the pain; it’s the fog—those days when the labels keep changing, the meds blur together, and the bills are louder than your body. That’s where Stephanie A. Wynn stepped in, transforming her Crohn’s journey into a movement for clarity, access, and equity. We sit down with Stephanie—author, podcaster, and founder of the Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation—to unpack how a misdiagnosis spiral, two heartbreaking pregnancy losses, and a sixth GI finally led ... | 48m 59s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | IBD Can Eat Me Episode 1 with Venus Kalami | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 1 of our series- IBD Can Eat Me guest hosted by Stacey Collins, IBD RD. In this series, Stacey will interview other Dietitians who also specialize in IBD. This week we welcomed Venus Kalami- board-certified pediatric Dietitian Nutritionist! What if the strict diet you’re told to follow does more harm than good? We sit down with pediatric dietitian Venus to unpack how nutrition in IBD can support health without sacrificing joy, culture, or family life.... | 52m 15s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | From Transplants To Tailored IBD Treatment with Janette Villalon, PA | Send us Fan Mail Want a clear, human guide to modern IBD care without the jargon? We’re joined by Janette Villalon, a physician assistant at UC Irvine’s IBD Center, who brings a front-line view of what truly helps patients: personalized therapy choices, honest safety talk, and practical plans that fit real life. She traces the evolution from a handful of anti-TNFs to a wider toolkit—anti-integrins, IL-12/23 and IL-23 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and S1P modulators—and explains how we match tre... | 51m 42s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | Jose T- From Boxing Dreams To IBD Advocacy | Send us Fan Mail A boxer in training. A terrifying spiral of symptoms. A life-saving surgery that changed everything. Jose Torres joins us to share how ulcerative colitis pulled him out of the ring and propelled him into purpose—building community, advancing equity, and living well with a J‑pouch in a city that isn’t designed for urgent needs. We trace Jose’s path from misdiagnosis in Brooklyn to specialized care in Manhattan and the brutal logistics of public transit without bathrooms. He o... | 49m 17s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | Clinical Hypnosis for IBD with Dr. Ali Navidi: Tools, Science, and Real Relief | Send us Fan Mail Imagine being able to turn down the volume on gut pain, food fear, and medical anxiety—without white-knuckle coping or guesswork. We sit down with Dr. Ali Navidi, co-founder of GIpsychology.com and past president of the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Hypnosis, to unpack how clinical hypnosis and gut-focused CBT help people with inflammatory bowel disease interrupt the gut-brain loop that keeps symptoms alive. No stage tricks here—just practical tools that retrain the n... | 52m 15s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | Living with Crohn's Disease Doesn't Stop Ian Goldstein from Finding the Humor | Send us Fan Mail Comedian Ian Goldstein takes us through his journey with Crohn's disease, beginning with his diagnosis at 16 when he was just trying to navigate the already challenging world of high school, SATs, and planning for college. With candid humor, he recounts the moment he realized something was seriously wrong – not just from frequent bathroom trips, but when a coworker pointed out his dramatic weight loss. What follows is a rollercoaster of medical experiences that many in the I... | 45m 51s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | LGBTQ+ Inclusive IBD Care with Dr. Victor Chedid | Send us Fan Mail Imagine visiting your gastroenterologist and feeling comfortable enough to discuss every aspect of how IBD affects your life—including your sexual health and practices. For many patients, particularly those in the LGBTQI+ community, this remains an elusive dream rather than reality. Dr. Victor Chedid, gastroenterologist and director of Mayo Clinic's Pride Clinic, joins Bowel Moments to tackle this crucial gap in IBD care. With disarming honesty and clinical expertise, he rev... | 53m 56s | ||||||
| 8/27/25 | Living with Whoopie: Rachel's Crohn's Journey | Send us Fan Mail For two decades, Rachel Gebhardt has navigated the complex terrain of Crohn's disease with a refreshing perspective shaped by her father's experience with the same condition. Where her father let illness define him, Rachel chose a different path—one filled with humor, openness, and resilience—despite her case being more medically severe. Rachel's journey encompasses four bowel surgeries and fourteen hospital admissions since 2020 alone, including a colostomy she affectionate... | 50m 41s | ||||||
| 8/13/25 | Meet Julie D.- Living with IBD, Celiac, and Autoimmune Pancreatitis | Send us Fan Mail What happens when your body declares war on multiple organs? Julie Davis knows this reality all too well. Her medical journey began with a celiac disease diagnosis at 18, followed by ulcerative colitis in college, but it was the sudden onset of autoimmune pancreatitis in 2011 that turned her world upside down. Julie's story is remarkable not just for the rare combination of conditions she manages, but for the extraordinary resilience she's shown throughout her journey. As a ... | 53m 32s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 | From Battlefield to Bathroom: Bryan Schulze's IBD Journey | Send us Fan Mail ** Warning that this episode talks very candidly and descriptively about surgery and more.** Few IBD stories contain as many twists, complications, and near-death experiences as Bryan Schulze's journey with ulcerative colitis. What began with occasional bleeding during his military deployment escalated into a life-threatening medical emergency when doctors discovered he had been hemorrhaging internally for months. With severe anemia and barely conscious, Bryan's introdu... | 52m 21s | ||||||
| 7/16/25 | Meet Kim L.- Co-Founder of Wisher Vodka! | Send us Fan Mail Kimberly LaRose's journey from a nine-year diagnostic odyssey to creating an award-winning vodka demonstrates the remarkable resilience found in the IBD community. After struggling with unexplained symptoms that doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed, Kimberly finally received her Crohn's disease diagnosis and discovered that gluten and corn were major inflammation triggers for her body. Rather than seeing her dietary restrictions as limitations, Kimberly embraced a philosophy of "... | 35m 03s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | Navigating FMLA and ADA: A Guide for IBD Patients- with Abbe F. | Send us Fan Mail Navigating the workplace while managing inflammatory bowel disease can feel like walking a tightrope—balancing health needs against career responsibilities. This episode cuts through the confusion with straightforward, practical advice from someone who truly understands both sides of the equation. Employment attorney Abbe Feitelberg returns to share her unique perspective as both an IBD patient and legal expert. She breaks down the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and America... | 49m 51s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | Meet Dr. Christina Jagielski! | Send us Fan Mail When you're battling inflammatory bowel disease, the wounds aren't always visible. Beyond the physical symptoms lies a reality many patients face but few discuss openly – the psychological impact of medical trauma. Dr. Christina Jagielski, clinical health psychologist at Michigan Medicine, brings her expertise to this powerful conversation about trauma-informed care in the IBD community. With surprising candor, she reveals how she discovered that approximately half of gastro... | 51m 42s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Meet Amanda- founder of BeWell! | Send us Fan Mail Amanda Phillips never imagined her lifelong battle with Crohn's disease would transform into a business helping other people living with chronic illnesses. But after decades of unexplained stomach pains, missed diagnoses, and learning to navigate life with IBD, that's exactly what happened. Amanda takes us through her journey from childhood stomach aches dismissed as "just constipation" to her eventual diagnosis at 17. We explore how she learned to identify her personal flar... | 48m 16s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | Meet Angie V.! | Send us Fan Mail When your gastroenterologist is also your dad, navigating the complexities of Crohn's disease takes on a whole new dimension. Angie's powerful story reveals a journey of discovery, resilience, and unexpected insights into managing IBD through life's major transitions. Diagnosed in 2017 following a period of intense personal stress, Angie shares her quest to understand why she developed Crohn's without family history. Her analytical approach has led to fascinating observation... | 51m 49s | ||||||
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