Ashley Zuchelli: Navigating Crohn's (E99)

Ashley Zuchelli: Navigating Crohn's (E99)

From Crohn’s Fitness Food by Stephanie Gish

May 9, 2024 · 46 min · Episode 99

About this episode

Ashley Zuchelli shares her journey with Crohn's disease, discussing her diagnosis challenges and the importance of advocacy.

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 conversation, Ashley Zuchelli shares her journey with IBD and the challenges she faced in getting a diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of realizing when something is wrong and seeking help, even when faced with fears and uncertainties. The conversation also highlights the difficulties doctors face in diagnosing IBD and the need for patients to advocate for themselves. Ashley encourages listeners to not give up on their goals, to prioritize their health, and to listen to our bodies and not dismiss symptoms. Takeaways Finding a supportive and understanding doctor is crucial in the journey to diagnosis and treatment. Managing anxiety and stress is important for overall well-being and symptom management. Having a flexible work schedule can be beneficial for…

People in this episode

Guest: Ashley Zuchelli

Topics covered

  • Crohn's disease
  • IBD
  • anxiety management
  • doctor-patient relationship
  • advocacy

Keywords

  • health
  • fitness
  • self-advocacy
  • symptom management
  • work-life balance

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