Colitis Unfiltered

In episode 4 of the Talking Sh*t podcast, Kim shares her journey with Crohn's disease, detailing her symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and the challenges she faces in managing her flares. She discusses the emotional and physical toll of Crohn's, the importance of support systems, and her advocacy efforts online. Kim emphasizes the need for understanding from friends and family, and expresses hope for f...

In episode 3 of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Nadia, who shares her journey of living with ulcerative colitis since age 15. Years after managing her disease, Nadia got diagnosed with colorectal cancer, which led to an inevitable surgery. Nadia and I dive into what life is like with an ostomy. Nadia also discusses the emotional and physical challenges of managing IBD, the importance of pat...

In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Hannah, who shares her personal journey with ulcerative colitis. Hannah was diagnosed at age 16. She discusses her experiences with diagnosis, treatment, and the impact of surgery on her life. She battled colitis for four years until she couldn't take it anymore. Her colon had to go. Hannah reflects on the challenges of living with IBD as a...

In this first episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, we speak with Melissa, who shares her personal journey with ulcerative colitis, from her diagnosis at age 46 to her current state of remission. Doctors wanted to remove her colon. Melissa refused. We discuss the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, the importance of finding the right specialist, and the various treatments Melissa underw...