Leah Crumrine: Wife and Caregiver (E95)

Leah Crumrine: Wife and Caregiver (E95)

From Crohn’s Fitness Food by Stephanie Gish

February 9, 2024 · 56 min · Episode 95

About this episode

Leah Crumrine shares her experiences and insights as a caregiver to her husband Logan, who has Crohn's disease.

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 to her husband, Logan, who has Crohn's disease. She discusses the challenges they faced during Logan's flare-up, the changes in roles and responsibilities, and the importance of communication in their relationship. Leah also talks about managing food and family meal planning, communicating with their children about the disease, and the support system they had throughout their journey. She emphasizes the need for caregivers to prioritize self-care and balance, and offers advice for managing day-to-day flare-ups. Leah concludes by discussing the therapeutic aspect of advocacy and sharing their journey with others. This conversation explores the journey of Logan and Leah Crumrine as they navigate life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It highlights…

People in this episode

Guest: Leah Crumrine

Topics covered

  • caregiving
  • IBD
  • Crohn's disease
  • self-care
  • family meal planning

Keywords

  • support
  • communication
  • advocacy
  • challenges
  • recovery

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