Latest Crohn's Podcast Episodes
Balancing Lifestyle, Nutrition + Medication with Chronic Illness, and Starting Your Own Business with Eli Brecher
Plenty and Well Podcast - January 13, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“focusing on my lifestyle helps me feel in control.” In today’s episode, Eli Brecher, a nutrition student, recipe developer, owner of Eli’s Granola and Crohn’s Disease warrior, shares about her journey with IBD since she was 8 years old. Despite it being difficult and wanting to “fit in” during ...
Balancing Lifestyle, Nutrition + Medication, and Starting Your Own Business with Eli Brecher
Plenty and Well Podcast - January 13, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“focusing on my lifestyle helps me feel in control.” In today’s episode, Eli Brecher, a nutrition student, recipe developer, owner of Eli’s Granola and Crohn’s Disease warrior, shares about her journey with IBD since she was 8 years old. Despite it being difficult and wanting to “fit in...
Pregnancy and Motherhood with IBD with Natalie Ann Hayden
Plenty and Well Podcast - December 30, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“That’s the thing about motherhood and IBD - you need to stop trying to be a superhero.” Natalie Ann Hayden was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at age 21, right after her college graduation and right before going into her dream career of being a television newscaster. Fast forward through years t...
Teach for America Nearly Killed Me
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - December 29, 2019 17:10 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNote from Kiki: The Kid, as we decided to call him—a bit of an anti-hero—not only made it to 22 without injury or prison, he's now 40 years old with a beautiful wife and family. It's my honor to still be in touch with this inspiring young man who taught me more than I taught him. Here's what pe...
Beyond Surviving
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - December 22, 2019 17:10 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWhat people are saying: “It has been so interesting listening to these. Looking forward to the next!... Inspiring.” — Alexandra F. “The Holocaust will be a shame for all of humanity always, and we must learn many things from this awful event, but we’re facing similar situations in other parts ...
SOLO: Balancing College and Chronic Illness - Social Life, Alcohol, Dining Halls & Coverage Under the ADA
Plenty and Well Podcast - December 16, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsI was diagnosed with IBD when I was 21 - a month before beginning my senior year of college. So while everyone else I knew was gearing up to go out as much a often, pound as many shots as their 21-year-old bodies could (sort of) handle and soak up their last year of college in a very stereotypic...
Balancing College and IBD: Social Life, Alcohol, Dining Halls & Coverage Under the ADA
Plenty and Well Podcast - December 16, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsI was diagnosed with IBD when I was 21 - a month before beginning my senior year of college. So while everyone else I knew was gearing up to go out as much a often, pound as many shots as their 21-year-old bodies could (sort of) handle and soak up their last year of college in a very st...
Small Blanket Fort
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - December 15, 2019 17:10 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNote from Kiki: My memory did not do justice to the '93 Corps TFA teachers (the corps I was supposed to be in instead of the '94 Corps): I'm happy to say I'm FB friends with at least two TFA teachers (who also completed 2-3 yrs, one even being named Teacher of the Year), as well as with two addi...
The Year of Living Dangerously
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - December 08, 2019 19:10 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNote from Kiki: Even now, that year made me tired, and you can hear it. You can even hear my dog snoring! But know that this episode is about the tunnel btw overwhelming grief & finding your way back to Life. My hope is that it speaks to your dark years and allows you to see the light that comes...
Finding Balance and Letting Your Old Self Go with Chronic Illness with Tatiana Skomski
Plenty and Well Podcast - December 02, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhat does balance look for you? For Tatiana Skomski, an ulcerative colitis fighter since 2015, balance looks like prioritizing herself and her needs with chronic illness, even while working full-time, running a blog and getting her health coaching certification. After waking up from her first co...
Finding Balance, Letting Your Old Self Go and Planning Ahead with Tatiana Skomski
Plenty and Well Podcast - December 02, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhat does balance look for you? For Tatiana Skomski, an ulcerative colitis fighter since 2015, balance looks like prioritizing herself and her needs with chronic illness, even while working full-time, running a blog and getting her health coaching certification. After waking up from her...
Mayo Miracle
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - December 01, 2019 17:10 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHere’s what people are saying: “Harrowing!!! Yaaaayyyyy, Mom!!! “Fetch me another chaplain!” was my favorite line. Continued excellent work.” — Kev H. “Episode by episode, these are amazing. Thank you for putting all this out there in this way. Kiki, you were already well established as one of...
Work Hard, Play Hard
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - November 24, 2019 17:10 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNote from Kiki: It was Not a Nissan commercial but Isuzu! Thx to CJ Camp & his librarial skills in tracking down the commercial! Here's the link to watch for yourself. Also, this episode contains multitudes. We invite you to look for the major themes for the full 5-season series. Now available...
Instagram Comparison, Working For Yourself, and Prioritizing Stress Release With Chen Kirshenabaum
Plenty and Well Podcast - November 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“Everyone’s journey is so different. What someone else is doing is taking might help you, but at the end of the day you have to do your own research and consult your own doctor.” In today’s episode I’m chatting with Chen Kirchenbaum, also known as @chens_plate on Instagram. Chen was diagnosed wi...
Working For Yourself, Stress Release and Instagram Comparison With Chen Kirshenabaum
Plenty and Well Podcast - November 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“Everyone’s journey is so different. What someone else is doing is taking might help you, but at the end of the day you have to do your own research and consult your own doctor.” In today’s episode I’m chatting with Chen Kirchenbaum, also known as @chens_plate on Instagram. Chen was dia...
Love and Collateral Damage
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - November 17, 2019 17:10 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIn the Series 1 opener for "Tales from a Bucket List Champ," we meet Kiki Kelley, as she adjusts to serious chronic illness during her college years. Author Amy Hallberg acts as Kiki's Virgil, leading our intrepid but sometimes still traumatized Dante/bucket lister through Hell and back, thus b...
Being More Than Your Diagnosis, Navigating Crohn's, and Finding Strength in Fitness With Renee Taylor
Plenty and Well Podcast - November 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhen was the last time you thought about everything else that defines you OUTSIDE of your diagnosis? In today’s episode with Renee Taylor, a Crohn’s disease warrior and voice of inspiration on Instagram, we explore the importance of focusing on the other passions and characteristics that define ...
Navigating Crohn's, Finding Strength in Fitness and Being More Than Your Diagnosis With Renee Taylor
Plenty and Well Podcast - November 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhen was the last time you thought about everything else that defines you OUTSIDE of your diagnosis? In today’s episode with Renee Taylor, a Crohn’s disease warrior and voice of inspiration on Instagram, we explore the importance of focusing on the other passions and characteristics tha...
Series Overview
Tales from a Bucket List Champ - October 27, 2019 21:10 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis unique podcast, Tales from a Bucket List Champ, begins with Season 1, comprised of seven episodes, ranging from the start of serious illness at college, and months at the Mayo Clinic, to a single year of jobs as a nanny, at Signet BankCard, and an English tutor/local guide to Saudi National...
Life Confidently With an Ostomy With Krista Deveau
Plenty and Well Podcast - October 21, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“My [ostomy] bag gave me my life again. Why should I be ashamed of that?” Krista Deveaux, a kindergarten teacher from Calgary, Alberta, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a young child, experiencing feeding tubes growing up, resection surgeries as an adult and many ups and downs that came alo...
Life With an Ostomy and Living Confidently With Krista Deveau
Plenty and Well Podcast - October 21, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“My [ostomy] bag gave me my life again. Why should I be ashamed of that?” Krista Deveaux, a kindergarten teacher from Calgary, Alberta, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a young child, experiencing feeding tubes growing up, resection surgeries as an adult and many ups and downs that...
The SCD Diet, Working Full-Time and Maintaining Relationships With Rachel Straining
Plenty and Well Podcast - October 07, 2019 12:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to know that it’s only up from there.” In this chill-worthy episode, Rachel Straining, also known as the @noglutengirl on Instagram, explains her journey with Crohn’s disease - from being diagnosed in high school after thinking she had a terrible c...
The SCD Diet, Working Full-Time and Maintaining Relationships With Chronic Illness With Rachel Straining
Plenty and Well Podcast - October 07, 2019 12:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings“Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to know that it’s only up from there.” In this chill-worthy episode, Rachel Straining, also known as the @noglutengirl on Instagram, explains her journey with Crohn’s disease - from being diagnosed in high school after thinking she had a terrible case of th...
The IBD-AID: Anti-inflammatory Diet for Crohn's and Colitis
Against the Grain - October 05, 2019 22:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsBarbara Olendzki RD, MPH, LDN is Associate Professor of Medicine and the Nutrition Program Director of the Center for Applied Nutrition at the University of Massachusetts. She is passionate about research and clinical care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), cardiac concer...
Being Your Biggest Advocating and Staying Active With Chronic Illness With Gaby DuFour
Plenty and Well Podcast - September 23, 2019 12:29 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWho says you can’t do it all? Gaby DuFour sure challenges this idea - ulcerative colitis warrior, student, trauma technician and cross-fitter/marathoner/fitness junkie. In this episode Gaby discusses being your biggest advocate when it comes to doctors and other medical professionals, her journe...
Being Your Biggest Advocating and Staying Active with Gaby DuFour
Plenty and Well Podcast - September 23, 2019 12:29 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWho says you can’t do it all? Gaby DuFour sure challenges this idea - ulcerative colitis warrior, student, trauma technician and cross-fitter/marathoner/fitness junkie. In this episode Gaby discusses being your biggest advocate when it comes to doctors and other medical professionals, h...
Grief, Self LOVE and Self CARE on a Chronic Illness Journey With Nitika Chopra
Plenty and Well Podcast - September 09, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsNitika Chopra spent 15 years of her life resenting her diagnosis and living in a state of depression because of it. Now? Now, Nitika is a thriving entrepreneur and recently launched an incredible event in partnership with Healthline, Chronicon, aimed at bringing individuals with chronic illness ...
Patient Empowerment, Precision Medicine and Next Generation Approaches in Crohn's and Colitis
Against the Grain - August 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsTwo guests for you today! The first is Andrew Kornfeld ([email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/andrew.kornfeld.18) who holds degrees in neuroscience and psychology from UCSC and has won awards for his work in science education. He has Crohn’s disease and has been able to achieve cl...
Body Image, Eating Disorders and IBD with Sarah Herman
Plenty and Well Podcast - August 26, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhat do you do when your body doesn’t feel like your own? Sarah Herman of Starving to Strong has known this feeling all too well over the past years of battling ulcerative colitis and an eating disorder. In this episode we dive into how her eating disorder has played a role in her ulcerative col...
SOLO: Welcome to The Podcast: The WHY Behind the Podcast
Plenty and Well Podcast - August 22, 2019 01:44 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIs there something you’ve always wanted to do, but just couldn’t quite figure out the exact calling you were being called to do? Been there, done that. I’ve been called to start a podcast for at least 2 years now, but I could tell the universe was whispering, telling me, “wait, just wait. It’s n...