Crohn's and Autism Awareness Advocate

Today I am joined with Kay who speaks about her Crohn's and her Fitness goals, Kay was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2009 when she was only 16 years old and she has had a stoma since 2012 it was temporary at first then made permanent where having it saved her life. Kay was open to speak about her Crohn's from her diagnosis, Kay thinks thinks fitness is really important especially for your mindset. Kay...

In today's Episode I'm joined with Sarina Functional Nutritionist and certified wellness coach. Sarina shares her story and experience with Ulcerative Colitis which she has had for 7 years. She speaks about healing and different diets and explains how good it is to try out different foods. Sarina also tells speaks about raising awareness and how important it is too educate people about IBD. We bot...

Today I am joined with Sam who has Ulcerative Colitis, she was diagnosed back in 2018,she speaks about medication, her lead up to her diagnosis, she also speaks about how she in the only member in her family who has UC. Sam loves to raise awareness and educate others, she also says Fatigue is a big Symptom of hers she explains this in more depth. Sam offers great advise where she says using social...

In Today's Episode I am joined with Grady where we talk about a lot of touching topics surrounding IBD, Grady also talks about his personal IBD journey with Ulcerative Colitis, we also relate In quite a lot of topics. Grady was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when he was 15 years old at a quite a young age. Grady query how he got diagnosed with UC was because he was food poisoned. Grady and I ha...

Today I am Joined with CJ we chat and talk about her Journey with Crohn's Disease She was diagnosed back in 2018 but had symptoms 2 years before her diagnosis. CJ talks openly about Crohn's Disease to advocate and educate people about it. We talk about how Crohn's Disease and Covid-19 can affect to your mental health. CJ speaks about how you can feel isolated at first while having Crohn's Disease...

In today's Episode I speak to Olivia who speaks about her Journey with Crohn's Disease, Olivia has had Crohn's for a year and was missed diagnosed for about 3-4 years with getting diagnosed with Anorexia where you can loose lots of weight like you can with Crohn's Disease. Olivia speaks openly about her Crohn's Disease to raise awareness, this episode is a great listen.

Today I am Joined with Aston who is a Radio Presenter he has had Autism since he was 2 years old. He explains his Autism journey and all his wonderful work from his show getting people on talking about Autism, he does some fantastic charity work. We talk about how people with Autism may feel on a Talent Show and the news lately on Tele. Ashton is a performer too he Presented Autism Got Talent last...

Welcome to series 2 of the "My Journey Crohn's Disease and Autism" Podcast. Today I am joined with Lucy who has crohn's Disease she was diagnosed when she was 15 years old so 8 years ago, it was really challenging for her as she knew nobody who had crohn's. Later on Lucy was told she had Indeterminate Colitis which is a bit of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis this is a really interesting sto...

Today I am joined with Anna Kennedy OBE who speaks about Autism all of the wonderful work she has been doing and continue to do to raise awareness and to promote Autism. Anna started off to promote Autism because she feels people need to be accepted foe who they are and everyone is different, also her two sons have Autism too. I also talk about my Autism and we have a nice conversation. Anna also...

In Today's Episode I am joined with Mel who speaks about her Crohn's Disease Journey, she speaks about helping others, creating a group to help people and she explains about a App that is really good. Mel was diagnosed with Crohn's in October 2018, she says getting a diagnoises is really important. Mel also gives really good advise, she does really good work too to raise awreness of Crohns and IBD...

Today I am joined with Bianka who is from Austraila all the way cross the world. She was recently diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in September last year. she was misdiagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis which was a really stressful time for her. Bianka suffers from joint pain, me and Bianka cover a lot of topics. Bianka offers great advise, Bianka thinks it is important to talk about Crohns and IBD. I...

In Today's Episode I talk to Connell he tells his story about Autism he explains how Autism has affected him and how you should embrace it, he also said schools and more should get educated about it, Connell is an Ambassador for the Multi Schools Council he explains his role and how he speaks out. Connell also mentions the power and his passion for music and why lyrics are so important, he also ta...

In today's episode I am joined with Trevor who has Autism, he was born with Autism in 2001. Trevor feels more people need to know and be educated about autism. We feel Autism should be a lesson so more people are aware of it. Trevor likes to raise awareness of it. Trevor also sings and writes music it makes him feel calm and relaxed. This episode is awesome and it offers awesome Autism awareness.

In today's series 4 finale I speak to Duncan who is the Headteacher of Marketfield College. In series's 1 finale you may rememer I had Gary Smith Headteacher of Marketfield School on my podcast they are both linked from the same family. I went both myself but today me and Duncan speak about about Autism how the College has changed. This episode is a great listen we also talk about routine and how...

In today's episode the penultamate episode of series 4 I am joined with Sarah who is from Nothern Ireland she was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in October 2017 after 4 years of fighting for a diagnoises and answers. We talk about presedues, stress, the pandemic and fatuige, blood and stools we talk about a lot. Sarah speaks about her book she wrote called Crohn-ly get better, where she shares her...

Today I am joined with Jess who has Autism she was self - diagnosed in 2018 but was diagnosed in 2019. Jess advocates for autism to get the word out there and more people know about Autism. Jess shares her traits being autistic we both do. Me and jess have a great chat, lot's of great advise. Jess has her own website on her page holisticaustistic wear it has lots of information which can help peop...

Today I am joined with Cassie where we talk Chronic Illness, IBD, Fistlar's and life with Crohn's Disease. Cassie has had Crohn's since 2016 but she had had symtoms for a couple years before her diagnosis, she has servere Crohn's too. We talk about the high's and low's with and Chronic Ilness and about weight loss, struglling to eat and how easliey you can get misdiagnosed, we say if you feel some...

Today I am joined with Maizey should has had Crohn's Disease since she was 17 years old in 2013. It took time for her to speak out becasue she felt embarrased but now she thinks that is silly becasue you are going to have Crohn's your whole life. We cover a lot of topics, Maizey says you should always be honest and respectful of your condition, Maizey is in a good place with her Crohn's, she takes...

Today I am joined with Anna who has Crohn's Disease she was diagnosed in 2019. She has a passion to singing and songwrirting hse also teachees others. She likes to base her music around the IBD community and to help other people. Anna also takes humira since august where she is in a good place with her Crohn's Disease. This epsiode is an awesome listen where Anna says your not alone in this fight.

Today I am joined with Alannah, she is a blogger where she raises awareness of IBD. She has had Crohn's Disease since she was at College, she was only 17 when she was diagnosed. We cover a lot of topics. Alannah raises awareness to help others. She offers great advise, her Partner also has Crohn's Disease. This episode is a great listen. She is talks about what it is like being pregnant as well as...

Today I am joined from Vanessa who is from Canada, she has Ulcerative Colitis. Vanessa has had Colitis since she was 15 she was diagnosed in 2016. Vanessa thinks it's always important to advocate and educate others who are unaware of the condition. Vanessa explains her journey with diet and speaks about nutrition too. Vanessa offers some awesome advise. Episode 12 is a great listen.

In the half way point of the series I am joined with Harrison who is an ambassador for the Multi Schools Council. We speak his involvement with The Multi Schools Council and his Autism, we also speak about Mental Health, Harrison offers good advise too. This Episode is a great listen.

In today's Episode I am joined with Leanna who has had Crohn's since 2002 just over 18 years, she was diagnosed when she was only 10 years old but it took about 6 months for her to get a diagnoises. It took Leanna time to speak out her Crohn's. Me and Leanna have a great conversation, we also speak about anxiety and how that can really affect you with a chronic condition. Leanna offers some great...

Today I am joined with Chloe who has Crohn's disease, it was a battle to get diagnosed for her she was very young when she was diagnosed over 10 years ago now. Chloe speaks about her journey so far and the awareness she brings, this epsiode is a good listen and ofers lots of advise, a great conversation, Chloe also explains what it was like to have the Coronavirus.

In Today's episode I am joined with Andrew who run's the Independance project to help those with additional needs. Andrew created the project in need to help others and to help people get more Indepedant becasue that's everyone goal in life. Andrew talks and the project, what it is, how to get involved. I think the Indepencdance project is fantastic and helps so many people. Linked with the Indepe...