So excited! If you’re in LA, I hope you can make it! 💜

🙄 Yes. Even your eyes. On Ep 200 of #AboutIBDPodcast, I go over some eye problems connected to IBD. They range from annoying to potentially sight-destroying. It's good to be aware, but remember everyone has a different risk level. Ask your healthcare providers to put your situation into context.

It's the last day of voting in the Women Podcasters Awards! About IBD is nominated in the "Wellness" category. I'd be grateful if you'd consider voting here: www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-voting #IBD #Crohns #UlcerativeColitis #Podcast

Did you know #IBD can attack your vision? #Crohns & #UlcerativeColitis are immune-mediated, which means inflammation doesn't always stay in the gut. Even in remission, it can attack other parts of the body. I break down 3 eye conditions on #AboutIBDPodcast episode 200! Get it here: bit.ly/AIBD200

"Toughing it out" can be common in endurance sports, but it almost cost T.L. Wright her life. After years of undiagnosed Crohn's, she had to completely pivot her diet and athletic goals to heal. Hear to her journey on the latest #AboutIBDPodcast: bit.ly/AIBD199 #CrohnsDisease #IBD #SCDDiet

#IBD patients are living longer — are our care models keeping up? Explore #geriatric-focused longevity clinics and real-world pharmacist innovations at the 2026 IBD #Pharmacist Virtual Symposium. Join us May 30: https://bit.ly/4kYXE2C

🎯 What are your goals? Remission isn't the only one. I sat with Drs Sonia Grandi and Cristina Longo to discuss the BIONIC Study on #AboutIBDPodcast, which uses data to learn how immune-mediated conditions affect pregnancy & babies. We have 5 tips for navigating health conditions & family planning.

You’re more than a diagnosis. You’re an expert. 🧬 In #AboutIBDPodcast Ep 198, Dr. Longo explains how the BIONIC Study is using data to keep mothers in remission & babies safe—by listening to experts: YOU. 👩🏼‍🍼✅ 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or AboutIBD.com: bit.ly/AIBD198 #IBD #MaternalHealth

"What do I do now?" 🤰🏾 IBD pregnancy planning brings up questions because trials exclude pregnant people. Dr. Sonia Grandi’s team is using data to give patients the confidence to stay in remission while keeping babies safe. 🚼 Get the whole story on Ep 198 of About IBD: bit.ly/AIBD198 #IBD #Science

Prevention & screening are key when it comes to ulcerative colitis & its association w/#colon cancer risk. Tune in "The Woman's Doctor" tonite Mon., March 30th, 5:25pm as Mercy gastroenterologist Dr. Raymond Cross appears on #WBAL-TV11 to discuss. @wbaltv11.bsky.social www.wbaltv.com/article/heal...

❌🤰 Pregnancy is often excluded from drug development, leaving moms in a "data vacuum." In Ep. 198, Dr. Sonia Grandi & Dr. Christina Longo share how the BIONIC Study uses 30 years of data to help #moms stay healthy & keep babies safe. 👩🏼‍🍼✅ Listen: bit.ly/AIBD198 #IBD #MedicalResearch

Struggling to build up a better feed here with content focused on health, especially digestive health. I'm not sure whether discovery is more difficult or is a function of my not yet knowing how to use the platform well, but I appreciate any leads on who to follow!

🤖 Everyone likes to use AI to make cartoons. But there are ways that AI can actually help you with your health! Here are 5 Tips to Safely Use AI to Manage Your Health Information from About IBD Podcast episode 196.

😒 Have you heard of artificial intelligence (AI) "hallucinations"? It says what you want to hear rather than the truth. ✅ Learn more about AI & how it could benefit patients on About IBD, especially if you aren't using AI. Get About IBD Ep 196 in your podcast app, on YouTube, or at bit.ly/AIBD196

Should we use AI to manage #IBD? The answer: Maybe. For #AboutIBDPodcast, I asked my husband, Mike, to explain how AI works, how to use it responsibly, and where it may not be ready for prime time. Get Episode 196 in your podcast app, on YouTube, or on my website: bit.ly/AIBD196

🚦Pressure and expectations get in the way of connection and pleasure for people living w/ #IBD. Intimacy is about communication, closeness, and finding what works for you & your partner. Learn more on About IBD Podcast Ep 195 w/intimacy coach @drstacyfriedman.bsky.social at: bit.ly/AIBD195

🪞Body image issues are common in #IBD. Symptoms change our bodies & stigma doesn’t help with dating and intimacy. On #AboutIBDPodcast Ep 195, sex coach Dr Stacy Friedman shares how to build a better relationship with your body & your partner. Listen, watch, or read on my website: bit.ly/AIBD195

💟 63% of women, 34% of men & 75% of LGBTQ+ people with IBD struggle w/ intimacy. If you are dissatisfied with your intimate life, please know help is available! Learn from #intimacy coach @drstacyfriedman.bsky.social how you can bring sexy back on #AboutIBDPodcast ep. 195: bit.ly/AIBD195

💭 I’m inspired by the idea of leaving people better than we find them. On Episode 193 of #AboutIBDPodcast, Lisa Zawrotny of Positively Productive Systems shares her philosophy: improve the things and people she touches. Find this episode in any podcast app, on the YouTubes, or here: bit.ly/AIBD193

🚨Reminder for all the #chronicillness besties to get some labs or med refills done now, before the end of the year, to take advantage of any flexible spending dollars, or if you've met your deductible for the year! #IBD

🌟 She makes a good point! We're not talking about denying reality. It's about going into a situation with optimism. Because the truth is that most of the things we worry about never happen. 🧠 Kinsey explains it best on episode 191 of About IBD: bit.ly/AIBD191

My newsletter is cued up. Usually I send in the morning, but having IBD means I need to be flexible! In this edition: links to content from The Global Healthy Living Foundation, IBD Connect, Badass With a Bad Ass, and The Job Hopper. Get it by only providing your email: aibdnewsletter.aboutibd.com

⚡Katryna, my guest for About IBD Podcast Ep 190, points out how life with #IBD is distracting. After #colectomy with #ileostomy placement, she was more present in her relationships. Get the whole episode (audio, video, transcript) with more wisdom (plus some laughs) on my website: bit.ly/AIBD190

🍾 #IBD shows up even on our biggest days. In Episode 190 of #AboutIBDPodcast, Katryna Loewen shares how she navigated #UlcerativeColitis, flare-ups, a colectomy, and an ileostomy during major life milestones. Her courage, creativity, and community spirit shine through. Get it here: bit.ly/AIBD190

🚽 New symptoms are frustrating. Whether it’s brand new or something your team hasn’t diagnosed yet, getting help takes time. But ignoring it risks an emergency. On #AboutIBDPodcast, Samantha Sauer of G-PACT reminds us: keep advocating! 🌟 Ep 189 is out now! bit.ly/AIBD189

🌼 You deserve respect, answers, & proper care. On #AboutIBDPodcast: Samantha Sauer, BCPA of G-PACT, shares why self-advocacy is key for people with digestive conditions. If you're not being heard, keep pushing & seek other opinions. Episode 189 is live now in podcast apps, YouTube, & bit.ly/AIBD189

🍽️ Gastroparesis can cause nausea, fullness, and vomiting. Samantha Sauer, BCPA, president of G-PACT, helps us understand gastroparesis, how it differs from #IBD, and whether it's common to have both. 💕 Episode 189 of #AboutIBDPodcast is in your podcast app, on YouTube, or at bit.ly/AIBD189.

The haphazard comments regarding acetaminophen open pregnant women to stigma about medication use. Listen, watch, or read episode 188 of #AboutIBDPodcast with Mariah Leach, JD, MS of Mamas Facing Forward. See the show notes for info, incl the FDA letter & medical society statements: bit.ly/AIBD188

🪫 Staying active with #IBD is challenging, but it’s possible! Join me on #AboutIBDPodcast as I chat with Sean Lochran, an #ostomy fitness coach who shares practical tips for managing nutrition, hydration, and exercise. 🌿Listen, watch, or read here: bit.ly/AIBD187

I’m so excited to be at Mercy University today for the Bridging Autoimmunity: Patient Forum with IMIDeology! Lots of great talks and also innovative solutions coming out of this one of a kind event! #IMIDeology www.imideology.com/event-detail...

🗝️ I am thrilled to share my About IBD Podcast with IBDologist Dr Katie Dunleavy! She covers how IBD differs from IBS, common symptoms, how #Crohns or #UlcerativeColitis are diagnosed, and what treatment looks like. In podcast apps, the YouTube, or get it all at: bit.ly/AIBD183

🫥 #IBD is invisible, so people don't understand. Stories like “The Mouse Who Couldn’t Eat Cheese,” help kids (& grown-ups) feel seen. 📖 Learn more about the book, who inspired it, and author MB Mooney on #AboutIBDPodcast 181! Get it any podcast app, or watch the VIDEO on the YouTube! bit.ly/AIBD181

My email newsletter goes out today (Tuesday)! In it is the latest from me and more from around the IBD community, including Lights, Camera, Crohn's, @crohnscolitisfdn.bsky.social, IMIDeology, and other folks not on this app. Get subscribed with only an email address: aibdnewsletter.aboutibd.com

🧐 Curious about IBD research? On #AboutIBDPodcast, I talk with Propel a Cure president & CEO, Angela Clark. Propel a Cure funds research into causes of Crohn's and updates the community on progress. Listen in any podcast app, see a video on YouTube, or use my website to choose either: bit.ly/AIBD180

🤩 I have a great podcast for you! I'm a big fan of Lisa Zawrotny and the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, so we worked together to put together an episode of self-care tips that aren't trivial! Get it in your #podcast app or at my website: bit.ly/AJTPods #IBD #MentalHealth #Crohns #colitis #SelfCare

I can’t wrap my brain around this.

🎙️ On the latest About IBD Podcast, Dr Navidi of GI Psychology and I dive into the critical link between #mentalhealth and GI disorders like IBD. It's an eye-opening discussion you won’t want to miss! 💡 Get it here: bit.ly/AIBD178 Also, watch the whole video on YouTube! youtu.be/k9TAupEcRtk

🫁 How do you get started with breathwork? I was wondering too! That's why I welcomed Elizabeth Coldrick of Wildly Brave Wellness to Episode 177 of About IBD. We talked about her life in Bali, living with an ostomy, and -- breathwork! Here are 5 tips from our conversation.

🌟 Breathwork isn’t only about breathing. It's also a journey into emotional release, making space for clarity. I was thrilled to welcome breathwork facilitator Elizabeth Coldrick of Wildly Brave Wellness to Ep 177 of About IBD Podcast! Hear our talk in your podcast app or get it here: bit.ly/AIBD177

here is a more inclusive diagram that includes more medications that cause heat sensitivity than just SSRI/SNRIs!!

🫁 On this episode of #AboutIBDPodcast, in real time, you can hear Elizabeth Coldrick of Wildly Brave Wellness teach me a breathing technique for stress management. You can even breathe along with us! Check your podcast app or get it at: bit.ly/AIBD177

My email newsletter goes out tomorrow (Tuesday)! In it, you'll get links to the latest content from me and so much more from around the #IBD community! Get it with only an email address: aibdnewsletter.aboutibd.com

Wanna talk about toilets? 🚽 Probably not. We can't make a port-a-potty appear at the trailhead. So to go outside, we need a plan. Jonathan Stewart of EverGreen Adventures helps people with chronic illness get outside. Find out how on About IBD, in your podcast app or at my website: bit.ly/AIBD176

🧘‍♀️ Chronic illness is a never-ending cycle of acceptance. People with IBD can enjoy the outdoors, but may need to make adaptations. For #AboutIBDPodcast Ep. 176, I spoke with Jonathan Stewart of EverGreen Adventures about reconnecting with nature. Get it in your #podcast app or at: bit.ly/AIBD176

🌻 It's not easy to get outside with #IBD, but the benefits to our emotional and physical well-being are crucial! For #AboutIBDPodcast Ep. 176, I spoke with Jonathan Stewart, co-founder of EverGreen Adventures, about ways to connect with nature. Get it in your #podcast app or at: bit.ly/AIBD176

My email newsletter goes out today (Tuesday)! In it, you'll get links to events and new stuff from @genpatient.bsky.social, @connectingtocure.bsky.social, Ostomy 101, Natalie Hayden, and more! Get it with only an email address: aibdnewsletter.aboutibd.com

🎉 Cheers to 11 yrs of #GetYourBellyOut!🎈 I welcome Victoria of @getyourbellyout.bsky.social to #AboutIBDPodcast Episode 175! We discuss beginnings and endings in the #IBD community and how we make decisions regarding projects, opportunities, and challenges. In your #podcast app, or at bit.ly/AIBD175

📱It's an exciting time in gastroenterology! On #AboutIBDPodcast Ep 174, Dr Neil D. Parikh, gastroenterologist, technophile, and podcast host at The Gut Doctor, shares what's coming in GI and how it may benefit people with #IBD. Hear it in your podcast app or at my website: bit.ly/AIBD174

As a GI Psychologist I talk w/ patients w/ IBD about stigma. Healing comes from patients learning that they aren't alone. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation provides many support resources. Take Steps helps fund these amazing programs for patients w/ IBD. Donate below. @crohnscolitisfdn.bsky.social

For May the 4th, please enjoy my Star Wars nerd meets health activist article on how Anakin was failed by his community in regards to his mental health. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #IBD #MentalHealth aboutibd.com/2022/05/30/h...