What The Poop? Thriving with Ulcerative Colitis

Sex After an Ostomy: The Untold Truth About Intimacy, Diverticulitis & Life-Saving Surgery What really happens to your sex life, confidence, and sense of identity after an emergency ostomy? In this powerful episode, Coralie Lynch shares the story of how months of ignored symptoms led to diverticulitis, a bowel perforation, sepsis, and a middle-of-the-night emergency surgery that saved her life...

What does “remission” really mean when you’re living with ulcerative colitis? In this candid bonus episode of What the Poop? , Teri shares a personal story about a health scare that turned out not to be a flare — and the important lesson her gastroenterologist taught her about managing expectations in remission. With honesty and humor, she breaks down the realities of life with UC: why little “bli...

When your body doesn’t cooperate the way you want it to, expectations can feel like landmines. The pressure to “keep up,” the guilt of letting people down, and the frustration of not meeting your own standards can leave you exhausted — long before the flare-ups even hit. In this episode of What the Poop? , Teri dives into the messy reality of expectations: The difference between self-expectations...

In this heartfelt episode, host Teri Holland shares her personal journey with ulcerative colitis, exploring the powerful connection between gut health, spiritual healing, and holistic wellness. After years of battling chronic illness, Teri opens up about her struggles, moments of surrender, and the role faith played in her path to remission. Key Topics Covered: Ulcerative colitis symptoms, flare-u...

Welcome to season two of What to the Poop! I'm your host, Teri Holland, and today we're dishing the scoop on everything food-related and ulcerative colitis. After navigating this condition for over three decades, I’m here to share my highs, lows, and a mix of humor on living with UC. From my experiments with a vegetarian diet in high school to going carnivore recently, I'll talk about what worked...

Join me as I share my personal battle with relentless fatigue and how it's forced me to prioritize my health. I'll let you in on how I manage my business from home, the importance of sleep, and finding joy in little things like reading or watching shows. Tune in for an honest look at what it really means to be tired all the time. Subscribe now and join our community—because living with UC doesn't...

Are Ulcerative Colitis and IBS the same thing? Short answer; no they are not. So let's talk about it and I'll share the similarities and differences and break them down for you.  Follow me on IG: www.instagram.com/whatthepooppodcast Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Ulcerative Colitis vs. IBS 00:09 Welcome to 'What the Poop' Podcast 01:08 Common Misconceptions About IBS and Ulcerative Colitis 0...

In this episode I'm sharing what I did wrong on the road trip, what I learned to do differently, and how to eat out in restaurants with Ulcerative Colitis.  Connect with me on IG: www.instagram.com/whatthepooppodcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:14 Road Trip Update: Challenges and Lessons 01:33 Managing Ulcerative Colitis on the Road 02:28 Dealing with Dietary Deviation...

In this episode we're talking about taking a road trip with Ulcerative Colitis.  So pack your wipes, grab your Gatorade and let's go!  Connect with me: www.instagram.com/theteriholland www.instagram.com/whatthepooppodcast   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to What the Poop 01:17 Road Trip Announcement 01:48 Personal Road Trip Experiences 02:52 Ulcerative Colitis and Road Trips 04:32 Trav...

Today, we're diving into some life hacks and tips to make living with Ulcerative Colitis a bit more manageable. From meal prepping and keeping a food diary to carrying a 'just in case' bag and planning for travel, I've got you covered. We'll also chat about navigating social situations and the importance of self-care and mental health. Join me as we share, laugh, and tackle the tough stuff togethe...

In this episode I dive into the realities of living with ulcerative colitis. Drawing on over three decades of personal experience, I share insights on symptoms, diagnosis, daily impact, and management strategies. From understanding what UC is to handling social and emotional challenges, this episode offers a wealth of information and support for both newly diagnosed individuals and seasoned Ulcera...

What are we supposed to look like?  Let's take a look at this phrase and I'm sharing with you how I respond and how you can respond too.  Got a cringy phrase you hear often about chronic illness? Share it with me! Connect with me: On social media everywhere @TheTeriHolland On IG for this podcast (it's new. There's no one there yet) www.instagram.com/whatthepooppodcast  Or send me an...

The only way to start is to start. The beginning seemed like a good place.  In this episode I'm sharing the beginning of my life with Ulcerative Colitis, how I got diagnosed and where I'm going with this show.  Connect with me on social media @TheTeriHolland Listen to my other podcast, Success in Mind, on your favourite podcast app (probably the one you're listening to this on. Chapters:...

Welcome to the What the Poop? The show that shares the scoop on living with Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and invisible illnesses.  Make sure you hit the subscribe button to be notified as soon as the first episode drops!