Crohn's and Autism Awareness Advocate

In the next episode of the series Communities Unite I am joined with Ryan and Sarah reprising as guests in this new series. Ryan has Autism and has a sister with Ulcerative colitis, he last appeared on the show in August 2021 so over a year now. Sarah has Crohn's Disease in the podcast we are sure we last do our episode in 2020 which is correct we recorded our episode at the end of 2020 and it was...

In today I am reunited with good friends Corban and Connell, today's episode topic making a business and being autistic. This is Corban's first time on the podcast so welcome to him he is autistic and runs his own business as a personal trainer Corban was diagnosed exactly 1 year ago time at this recording so happy anniversary Corban. This is Connell's 3rd appearance on the podcast he last appeare...

In this episode of Communities Unite I am joined by Aleina who is back on the podcast after featuring earlier this year. I'm also joined with Johana who was nervous before the podcast but loved it as it continued it's her first podcast! Both have Arthritis and share their Journey's. Johana was misdiagnosed and on social media saw lots of Aleina content really helped her, which is really special an...

In the next episode of the communities series I am joined With Chandler and Zinzan. A reminder this series is all about recurring guests and some new ones where we reunite in a conversation an important topic within the group. Today myself, chandler and Zinzan talk about Autism. We talk about a fair few topics, our opinions on the Autism logo change from a puzzle piece to a infinity sign which Zin...

Today I am joined with Andrew and we have a catch up, Andrew was last on the podcast late 2020 where the episode was published early 2021, as we say this is a series all about reunions. We talk about the workplace and giving Autistic people job opportunities , Andrew and the Independence project have done lots since the last episode Andrew was in, later on in the episode we are joined some other p...

In the next episode of the series I am joined with Jack and Michael who have been on the podcast multiple times. This will be Jack's 6th episode and Michael's 3rd. In today's episode we talk about Acting Drama and music alongside Autism.  Jack can finally talk about a film he stars in "I used to be famous" where he talks about his experience meeting the rest of the cast and his favourite part...

Today I am joined with some great people who also have Crohn's and Autism and we was all diagnosed as Autistic first then Crohn's later on in our journey's we all share our crohn's and autism journey's and experiences so far.  everyone's Crohn's diagnosis down below... Makayla - 2021 Peyton - 2014  Mason - 2017  Jack - 2011  A very interesting episode all united talking Crohn's...

Throwback to 2017 in today's episode as we all was diagnosed with IBD in 2017, Macy Crohn's Disease in November 2017, Ben diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in September and Mason diagnosed with Crohn's October 2017. This is Macy's first time on a podcast ever! which she loved and this is Ben's second appearance after his first appearance in 2020. We are all apart of a group called Cicra where you...

Today we are joined with 3 great people in Tami, Hattie and Amelia. We all have Crohn's with Hattie being diagnosed age of 8. Hattie has been on infliximab for 10 years while Amelia has been on it for about 3 years. While Mason and Tami are currently on Humira Amgevita.  Crohn's diagnosis down below...   Hattie - aged 8  Tami & Amelia both 6 years ago 2016  Mason 2017&...

Today marks the last Autumn special of the year, In this special podcast collaboration between two podcasts! between the Crohn's & Autism Awareness Advocate podcast and the Neurocast Podcast!  I am joined with Aaron who is autistic who was was diagnosed in 2010 when they were 10 years old, Aaron is also has dyspraxia. We both talk about a host of topics, non binary sharing information and...

In today's episode on her first ever podcast, I'm joined with Kayleigh who has had Crohn's Disease since 2009 it's been a journey for Kayleigh, she shares her Crohn's journey since her diagnosis which was a fight for her!  We talk about support, medication, Fistulas and much more, Kayleigh was diagnosed around the time she was pregnant with her son and her main symptom was weight loss, we als...

In today's episode on the podcast, It's a Podcast winter Special! I'm joined Dave who is one of Coaches' for the football fun factory, who tells a bit about it. We talk about inclusivity with football, including stadiums and how things are taught, we talk about the World Cup, and how it would be great for the nation if England brought football home!  For the first time ever on the podcast a e...

In today's episode I am joined with Millie this will be the last set of Autumn specials trust me they are awesome! who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, she talks about what it is and we share our insight about having Chronic Illness. Earlier in the year we had a guest called Ella who is friends with Millie which both have the same Chronic Illness.  Millie talks about she is doing at the moment and...

In today's episode I am joined with Jacqueline who is Autistic, she was diagnosed 2 years ago she cried with Joy when she got her diagnosis. For the first part of the episode we talk about being Autistic, school life, and the difference between boys and girls in the spectrum. Girls and boys have different symptoms of Autism, and girls have found it harder for a diagnosis, from the 2000s to now a l...

In today's episode I'm joined with Dilly who is an ambassador for the Multi Schools Council she has been an Ambassador for a year now. She was diagnosed with Autism 6/7 months ago now long at all.  We talk about Hobbies, An upcoming Talent show where Dilly is performing celebrating 10 years of The Multi Schools Council, Dilly Autism is sensory, and talks about masking, how she does Mask a lot...

Today I am joined with Lucy who was diagnosed late 2019, she talks about her journey for start to present, at the moment she is in a good place with her Crohn's. Such a good conversation, it's Lucy's first podcast!  We talk Gossip about I'm a celebrity get me out of here! and our interests such as Swimming, spending time with Family golf and TV! Some great advise from Lucy, talk to someone if...

In today's episode I am joined with Adam who has Crohn's Disease he was diagnosed in 2015. Adam shares his journey with Crohn's disease and we say how much time fly's almost 8 years since Adam's diagnosis. Adam shares surgery and stoma stories and we talk fistulas and blood and medication!  So much talked about in this episode in Adam's first podcast, he talks about he was diagnosis and a new...

Today I am joined with Nicole who has Crohn's Disease, she shares her story, she was diagnosed 2 years ago at the start of the pandemic, Nicole talks about her whole experience and the stress what's involved and a colonoscopy. Nicole says she was diagnosed a day after her colonoscopy. It's a really good conversation!  8 hours time difference today, travelling the world! Nicole takes Stelara f...

Today I am joined with talented artist Olivia from the States who is autistic who was diagnosed age of 5 years old which is pretty quick for a girl to get diagnosed with Autism. Olivia shows her love of Doctor Who with her Artwork, every drawing she does is evolved around get's becasue she loves them so much! we talk about Doctor Who and Autism and own personal experiences!  As it's Doctor Wh...

Welcome to a Doctor Who Anniversary Special on the day it aired 59 years ago today! I am joined with Dalton who is Autistic and is a massive Mental Health advocate. Dalton talks about his Journey into advocacy with Mental Health, Highlighting the importance talking about the good and bad days. We talk about relationships and how Men Mental health can be affected when trying to please your partner...

Today I am joined with fellow podcaster Doug who is Autistic, he talks about his Autistic journey so far. We talk about education and how autistic people are treated. Doug tells us a few experiences which are very unacceptable and lead to assistant  teacher getting the sack after their actions. We share past experience's with each other , we say the 20th century 2010 era really lacked educati...

Today I am joined with Robert Who was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2019 just before the pandemic started! where we say i this episode it was a relief and good we both was able to get diagnosed before the outbreak, as we know it was a tough time to get seen for a diagnosis process.  Robert shares his Crohn's journey and admits he is in a much better place than he was in a year ago. We share our i...

In today's episode I am joined with Richard who was both has Crohn's and Autism, we said before the episode this very rare and he is fourth person on the podcast to have both. Richard was diagnosed with Autism age of 2 years old and he was 18 when he was diagnosed in 2005,  Every guest including myself has first been diagnosed with Autism then later with Crohn's Disease, what a coincidence. R...

In today's episode the return of the Autumn specials we head to Germany to speak to Luke. We speak about the differences between ADHD & Autism. Luke was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 10 years old. We speak a lot about our interests music being one of them and how it helps us.  We speak about the conception of time, not realising how much time we may have left on a task. We both talk abo...

In today's Halloween special I am joined and reunited with The best teacher ever Katie Harvey who was my tutor and teacher in college. Today we have a good catch up and talk! We speak about Halloween and how much we love Horror!  The last time me and Katie spoke was about 2-3 years a long time and I was in the class which was Katy's first class at the college. It's a really good chat! I am Ka...