GUTSY: The IBD Podcast

Get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation on the Gutsy Podcast as host Derek McEwan sits down with the incredible Mark Brown. Mark opens up about his personal journey with IBD, sharing how it has shaped his passion for self-development and self-care. But that's not all—he delves into the emotional rollercoaster of having not one, but two of his children diagnosed with Crohn’s disease,...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the GUTSY podcast! We’re diving into the inspiring world of the Catherine McEwan Foundation Scholarship, a program that supports incredible individuals living with IBD. Joining host, Derek McEwan are Graeme Rough, who heads up the program, along with two outstanding scholars – former scholar Katie McKitrick and current scholar George Bruce. Both of them are living...

Meet Liam Withnail: the comedian who doesn't just tell jokes, but transforms his own life into a source of laughter. Living with Ulcerative Colitis hasn't slowed down Liam’s comedic drive; if anything, it's made it even more powerful. Liam’s journey with Colitis has come with its challenges—flaring symptoms, unpredictable setbacks, and the constant adjustments to his condition. But through it all,...

In this episode of GUTSY: The IBD Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Vikki Garrick, former IBD Nurse Consultant and now the Director of Patient Services at the Catherine McEwan Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Vikki has dedicated her career to supporting those living with chronic conditions in the paediatric field , ensuring they receiv...

Episode 2: Brandon Duffy and his incredible rollercoaster journey with IBD In this raw and inspiring episode, Brandon Duffy takes you on a powerful journey through his personal battle with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). From the highs to the crushing lows, Brandon shares his unfiltered experiences, challenges, and victories in navigating life with a chronic illness. Brandon opens up about the p...

Rick Parfitt Jnr joins host Derek McEwan to talk Rock n Roll, Motorsport and IBD.