Colitis Unfiltered

In episode 21 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Harriet, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 22 after years of believing she simply had IBS. With a family history of Crohn’s, blood in her stool led to a colonoscopy, years of uncertainty, and eventually a diagnosis that would completely change her life. After trying multiple medications, developing allergic reactions, losing res...

In this episode of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Liesel, who started experiencing swollen knees, extreme fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal pain while in college. It would take nearly two years before blood in the toilet finally led to a colonoscopy and a Crohn’s diagnosis. Liesel talks about navigating life with a chronic illness long before online communities and social media exi...

In episode 19 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Kylie, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 35 after suddenly experiencing urgency, bleeding, and symptoms she immediately knew were not normal. What started shortly before her daughter’s first birthday quickly turned into a confusing diagnosis, unanswered questions, and years of feeling alone in a system that never seemed to fu...

In episode 18 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Kyle, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just nine years old after months of vomiting, severe stomach pain, diarrhea, and exhaustion. What began as a confusing childhood illness quickly turned into a lifelong battle with active inflammation, failed medications, and a body that never seemed to fully cooperate. Diagnosed in element...

In this episode of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Jaime, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 25 after months of severe symptoms she initially ignored, despite correctly self-diagnosing herself online. What started as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue quickly escalated into hospitalizations, failed medications, and a body breaking down faster than she could process. Diagn...

In episode 16 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Clare, who was diagnosed with indeterminate colitis after a sudden and severe onset of symptoms that landed her in the hospital. With no clear diagnosis and little information available at the time, she was thrown into a confusing and frightening start to life with inflammatory bowel disease. Diagnosed as a teenager and navigating years...

In this episode of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Jess, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 32 after years of being told it was “just IBS.” What began with mucus, bleeding, and exhaustion quickly turned into a relentless cycle of flares, medications, and uncertainty that took a serious toll on her mental health. Diagnosed in adulthood and facing worsening symptoms every year...

In episode 14 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Lewis, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 23 after waking up one day with relentless diarrhea, bleeding, and inflammation that doctors described as “off the charts.” Fit, healthy, and in the best shape of his life, Lewis had no warning signs before his body suddenly changed overnight. After months of waiting for a colonoscopy...

In episode 13 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Sarah, whose IBD symptoms began at just 15 years old. What followed were eight years of colonoscopies, misdiagnoses, eating disorder accusations, and being told it was “just IBS” before she finally received a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis at 23. Through law school stress, repeated flares, and worsening symptoms, Sarah tried to power t...

In episode 12 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Oktober, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 18 after months of relentless bathroom trips, joint pain, exhaustion, and rapid weight loss. What began during a stressful year quickly escalated into six years of failed biologics, steroid cycles, and a life shrinking around the nearest toilet. After losing response to every available...

In this episode of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Janelle, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 25 after years of confusing symptoms, mucus, bleeding, and the constant fear that something was seriously wrong. What began as manageable flares slowly turned into nearly two decades of pain, accidents, and a body that kept pushing her to the edge. Diagnosed in her mid-twenties, Ja...

In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Kristin, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at just nine years old after months of severe diarrhea, urgency, weight loss, and bleeding. What followed was an 87-day hospital stay, a long stretch of steroid dependence, and a childhood shaped by chronic illness long before she could understand what it meant. Diagnosed in elementary scho...

In episode 9 of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Ant, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 19 in the UK. What began as worsening diarrhea, pain, and blood was repeatedly dismissed, until a colonoscopy finally revealed severe colitis and the start of a long, exhausting treatment journey. After more than a decade of medications, steroids, biologics, and cycling in and out of remission,...

In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Leah, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just nine years old after months of fatigue, weight loss, and bloody diarrhea. What began as a frightening childhood illness quickly became a life shaped by hospital stays, international moves, failed treatments, and major surgeries. Diagnosed during her early school years and living with an o...

In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kelli DuBois, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 22, following months of hidden bleeding, escalating pain and one humiliating ER visit. Newly married and caring for a one-year-old, she had to navigate a disease she’d never heard of and a medical system that didn’t prepare her for what life with IBD would really mean. Ke...

In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Kinsey, who started experiencing stomach pain, fatigue, weight loss and bloody stool soon after a big family move. It would take nearly a year before Kinsey finally got a colonoscopy and a clear answer. Diagnosed with colitis at just 15 years old, and now living with a J-pouch, Kinsey talks about navigating treatments, and the impact of her...

In this episode of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Yasmin, who didn’t expect her gut to become the biggest disruptor when she relocated to Los Angeles. We dive into her powerful and personal journey from the lab to the hospital. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease on her 31st birthday, Yasmin opens up about the rapid unraveling of her health, the emotional toll of living with an invisible illnes...

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...