Enjoy this interview with Tim Parsons, a Crohn’s disease warrior, ambulance service chaplain, and author of the children’s book series Paramedic Chris. Through the Paramedic Chris children’s books, Tim aims to help develop children’s reading skills and also offers support for important subjects such as anxiety, fear, and working together as a community.
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Clemmie Oliver: IBD and Nutrition (E89)
Enjoy this interview with Clemmie Oliver. Diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis in 1999, she had an ileostomy at age 11, was later diagnosed with IBS in addition to IBD, and is now focused on helping others improve their lives and find better health.
Sarah Campbell: IBD and Advocacy (E88)
Enjoy this interview with Sarah Campbell. She’s a Crohn’s warrior, the founder of @ibdheroes on Instagram, a mother of two, and a former beauty queen. In this episode, she shares her IBD journey, advocacy, and how she balances it all.
Kiley Petencin: IBD and Music (E87)
Enjoy this interview with Kiley Petencin, an ulcerative colitis warrior diagnosed in 2014. Despite the flares battling IBD, she continued to pursue her graduate degree and is now an occupational therapist providing telehealth services to clients, many who have chronic illness. Four years ago, she started writing songs and found music to be a refuge and passion throughout her journey.
Kelly Jenkins: Chronically Willed (E86)
Enjoy this interview with Kelly Jenkins. She’s a chronic illness patient, certified yoga teacher and certified nutrition coach thriving in a modern world! After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, she spent the past eight years treating it with a combination of western and naturopathic medicine.
Tom Wilding: Post-Surgery Insights, IBD Humor (E85)
Enjoy this interview with Tom Wilding, a Crohn’s disease warrior and graphic designer who enjoys horror films, travel, wrestling, and sharing irreverent humor about body parts and his IBD journey!
Jackie Zimmerman: IBD, MS, and Business (E84)
Enjoy this interview with Jackie Zimmerman, an IBD warrior, author, patient advocate, and QUEEN of getting shit done (GSD)!
Natasha Monk: Body Acceptance, Ostomate (E83)
Enjoy this interview with Natasha Monk, your stoma acceptance queen! She’s advocating body acceptance and raising awareness about IBD and ostomies. In this episode, she shares her 20-year journey with Crohn’s disease and endometriosis.
Selvi Rengasami, MD: Holistic Gut Health (E82)
Enjoy this interview with Dr. Selvi Rengasami, a Crohn’s warrior, physician, and integrative nutrition health coach. From medications and multiple surgeries — including a temporary ostomy — to facing death, she’s reached remission and filled her life with joy, purpose, and the ability to guide others on the path to gut health.
Chrissy Y: @lifewithcrohns (E81)
Enjoy this interview with Chrissy Y (@lifewithcrohns on Instagram). She was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2005. From diagnosis to treatments, she shares her journey with IBD and how she raises IBD awareness through education and humor!