Megan Starshak: Co-Founder of The Great Bowel Movement (E96)

About this episode

Megan Starshak shares her journey with ulcerative colitis and her advocacy work through The Great Bowel Movement.

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 emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and offers advice for young adults with IBD. She also talks about her involvement with The Great Bowel Movement, an organization that aims to decrease the stigma surrounding IBD. Megan shares her career in marketing and how she uses her skills to support other patient advocates. She closes this interview with a message of empowerment and the importance of not wasting the challenges we face. Takeaways Finding a supportive community is crucial for individuals with IBD. Connecting with others who understand the challenges can provide a sense of belonging and empowerment. It is important for young adults with IBD to be proactive in their healthcare journey. Staying informed about treatment options…

People in this episode

Guest: Megan Starshak

Topics covered

• ulcerative colitis
• inflammatory bowel disease
• patient advocacy
• community support
• chronic illness

Keywords

• IBD
• supportive community
• healthcare advocacy
• empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Great Bowel Movement

Books & works: Megan's IBD Story and Diagnosis

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