In this episode, The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians - Ashley Hurst and Danielle Leffler interview an expert in the field of GI psychology, an emerging new specialization that focuses on the gut-brain connection.This episode is jam-packed with useful resources and affirming insights on the IBD journey and how the gut-brain connection is important for us to learn more about.We discussed:Dr Navidi's background and how he got started as a leader in the field of GI psychologyThe emergence of GI psychology - there are only 400 in the worldWhat is GI psychology? What are DGBI's - why we need to know about these with IBDAlthough Crohn's & Colitis are not considered disorders of gut-brain interaction - those of us with IBD are more prone to have themHow medical trauma and DGBI's can impact our symptoms even when IBD is considered stableHow we often underestimate the power of the brain & trauma in gut symptomsHow trauma to the gut impacts our symptoms - it's not in your head - the impact is real and commonAnxiety & Depression - is it more common in IBD?Introduction to clinical hypnosis for GI disorders What clinical hypnosis is and what it is notWhat is trance vs. dissociation?Reframing Anxiety as "misguided imagination"What we mentioned:Clinical hypnosis breakdown - https://www.gipsychology.com/gi-psychology-and-the-atlantic-discuss-clinical-hypnosis-for-ibsResearch mentioned: PMID: 33721557, PMID:34684663, PMID: 33251075Podcast edit by: Christopher GarzaMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebirdLicense code: FTTITUEPIFAD2VEO

Has your doctor ever told you your labs look good but... you still have IBD symptoms?It's actually pretty common! In this episode we talk about this in more depth.Discussion points:Personal updates - Danielle shares about being snowed in, Ashley shares about the two new additions to her family (0:00 - 9:00)With Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis & Microscopic colitis - What is going on when our labs are fine but we are still symptomatic? Our own personal experiences, the importance of multiple providers from different specialties (9:00 - 18 minuites)Possible reasons for symptoms outside of IBD - malabsorption (18 - 20 minutes)Why we don't usually recommend low fodmap in IBD (20-23 minutes)Fiber and how we navigate it, how food tolerance can change over time, why getting support with nutrition can improve your quality of life with IBD, medical trauma with IBD and learning to trust your body... and more!Our website: https://crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com/Book a call with us HEREPodcast editor: Christopher GarzaMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebirdLicense code: FTTITUEPIFAD2VEO

Ashley Hurst and Danielle Leffler discuss their "IBD In's & Outs" for 2024 and their personal intentions for the year.You can join the RAINBOW™ movement by downloading our free rainbow game. You can also find our fatigue e-book on the page below:https://crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com/resources/Are you looking for an IBD nutritionist and licensed dietitian? Want to work with us specifically? We are now back to accepting patients again! Check out our 1:1 program by clicking the link below:https://crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com/ibd-nutritionist-support/In the pod we mentioned Danielle's new t-shirt from our new line. If you want to check our our new shirts and sweaters we mentioned, click the link below!https://crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com/product-category/merch/See you next week for our interview with Dr Navidi! You won't want to miss it.

Welcome to season 2 of the Gut Feelings podcast!In this episode, we talk all about:How fiber is often misunderstood with IBDA breakdown of the different types of fiberHow food tolerances can improve over timeFiber's important role in our microbiome in IBDNavigating strictures and fiber in IBDCheck out our rainbow challenge here:http://expert-teacher-5890.ck.page/eat_the_rainbowOur fiber e-book:https://crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com/resources/Want to work with us? https://p.bttr.to/2VpevRX

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. 0-10 minutes:We start off this episode talking about the delicious beverages we've been enjoying and some nice dairy free alternative milks and creamers. Ashley talks about her sleep struggles lately and how the summer heat is affecting her schedule. We talk about how we squeeze exercise into our busy schedules. 10-21 minutes:Everyone has their own journey with IBD. Ashley reflects on how much transformation has occurred since she was first diagnosed with UC about 12 years ago. We reflect on what we would tell our younger self at different stages in our life- for one, get the colonoscopy! We look back on unexpected weight loss and how it changed our perspective and made us appreciate our bodies and the healing process more. We discuss uncertainties and fears when we were first getting diagnosed.21-29 minutes:Rebecca talks about her first encounter with a GI doctor and how the bedside manner was terrible and discouraging to her. Sometimes that first experience can really set the tone and influence our path. Rebecca saw 3 more GI doctors while trying to figure out what was going on with her. She is grateful for the answers and clarity she has now. Ashley reflects on the fact that the difficulties she has experienced sparked motivation to help others experiencing the same type of challenges. She is grateful that she was able to transform that pain into motivation and that she now has an understanding of others experiencing the many depths of hardship with IBD and chronic illness. We now feel reassured knowing there are others to help with the IBD journey and find the next step, instead of being dismissed. We wish that this support was available when we were first diagnosed but we are proud of the guidance we can give to others. It is truly an honor and pleasure to work with our IBD clients! 29-40 minutes:Ashley and Rebecca talk about how they are proud to do the work they do and are grateful that they were able to merge their purpose and passion into a career. We recognize that some people can have a deep calling that is separate from their job and they don't necessarily have to be same thing.  Rebecca talks about how she is passionate about researching IBD and she will always be interested in learning more since she has the personal connection to it. We admit that having a career that is your calling may not always be glamorous and there are sometimes hard days but we always come back to it because it is so meaningful. Ashley talks about the decisions she isn't sure about, like maybe being a parent in the future. We talk about some comments or assumptions people make and how we hope there is more education around IBD in the future.

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we talk about how small things make a difference and how being in tune with your body can build trust with yourself.0-6 minutesAshley talks about the ingredients she used in a gluten free and dairy free pizza she recently made. She mentions some gluten free and dairy free brands that don't taste terrible!  We talk about how carbohydrates are essential and not to be avoided.6-13 minutesAshley discusses a client she recently worked with who was gaining weight but couldn't figure out why and thought maybe she needed to see a specialist. She was not eating much in the morning or for lunch, was working out and then crashing in the afternoon.  Ashley helped her to realize that she wasn't getting enough fuel and her body was in starvation mode. We talk about how sometimes we think we need complex solutions, but often simple things can help. We talk about how a perfectionist mindset around food is unattainable and we should give ourselves grace.13-19 minutesRebecca brings up how trust with health professionals is key. It is natural to feel vulnerable or worry about judgment but it can help immensely to be open with those we trust. With IBD or other diseases it is normal to question things and try to figure out the causes of our diagnoses and sometimes there aren't clear cut answers. IBD is so unpredictable and complex. There can be grief when diagnosed or even years into the process when treatment or symptoms change. 19-23 minutes We briefly look at the role of IBD with pregnancy and discuss having kids when the parent has IBD. Keeping in mind that you have a plan in place and a supportive healthcare team can drastically improve our quality of life. We try to remember to not let IBD get in the way of living life!23-33 minutesIBD affects joints, skin, and mental health too; we talk about how it's all connected. We have fun with some mindfulness dice and cards. We talk about breathwork and  we practice ujjayi breath which can be helpful to induce relaxation. Ashley talks about some advice she received when making decisions based on how your body feels with each scenario. Does the choice make you feel restricted or expansive? We acknowledge that sometimes growth can feel scary, and in that situation is a good thing. The body is a great guide. With IBD we can sometimes disconnect from pain and uncomfortable feelings or symptoms but it is good to check in with yourself. We can start small to build trust with ourself and body.

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. On this episode, Ashley and Rebecca talk about supporting family members with IBD and delve into a recent blog post we published on the Top 10 IBD Myths Debunked. 0-9 minutesAshley talks about her sister's recent Crohn's diagnosis and how this reminded Ashley of her own experience of being diagnosed and the associated feelings. There can be anger about the challenges or from being dismissed by doctors previously. There can be fear of the unknown and about how much treatment will cost. We discuss the grieving process and how hard it can be to watch a family member go through all of this.  Ashley said that she felt helpless at times when seeing  her sister in pain and dealing with  factors that are out of their control, such as what insurance  will cover.  Rebecca gave Ashley a compassionate reminder that being present for loved ones is an important role and we don't need to have all of the answers right now.  9- 23We discuss that when someone has IBD or any disease it is important to process emotions,  and allow oneself to go through the grieving process when newly diagnosed and even years after. We talk about some of the phases we went though after getting diagnosed with IBD. We felt validation, grief, and would sometimes feel frustrated when hearing insensitive comments from others. We agree that having someone support us and just be with us is helpful but we don't want people to feel sorry for us. Ashley references a Brene Brown youtube video at 18:15:  Empathy vs. Sympathy23-27Rebecca talks about how her husband understands her fears around living with Ulcerative Colitis because he has Crohn's disease. He reminds her to not let IBD control her life. Rebecca discusses some of her worries, such as traveling, and how IBD can feel overwhelming at times. We discuss how nutrition can feel overwhelming too because there is so much information out there and not all of it is good. We acknowledge that some things can be partially true but that doesn't mean it is helpful.  Danielle did a recent blog titled: Top 10 IBD Myths Debunked. Feel free to use this as a reference if you would like to clarify things for people!27- 36 We discuss a few of the myths in the blog:Myth: IBS and  IBD are the same thingMyth: my bloodwork is fine so I don't need stool test Myth: IBD is my fault36-47We delve into more myths with IBDMyth: fad diets will cure my IBD. Myth: if you have no symptoms, there is no inflammationMyth: If you have symptoms you are not in remissionMyth: all fiber is the sameMyth: stress causes IBDMyth: you have to eat low fiber for the rest of your lifeMyth: diet doesn't matter We hope this podcast is helpful and that you feel less alone if you are experiencing challenges with your IBD!

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode we discuss advocating for ourselves in health care, research, and the importance of nutrition and working with a dietitian.0-9  minutesRebecca talks about a conversation with her GI doctor and how she was proactive and found a good middle ground when he had a different recommendation than what she expected.  She explains why colonoscopies and monitoring for dysplasia (abnormal cells) is important. These biopsies help monitor for colon cancer.  We agree that it's important to follow that inner knowing in our body and speak up for ourselves.  9-12Rebecca and Ashley talk about wearing two hats as being a patient with IBD and as a dietitian working with IBD patients. We talk about the fact that an IBD patient may be asymptomatic but there can still be inflammation. It's best to check that everything is good from a lab and scope standpoint.  12-17Ashley talks about being a participant in a research study. She took a certain type of curcumin and remarks on the effects she noticed. She shares another update: she has taken a second job as a researcher. She has always been interested in research and is studying Ulcerative Colitis protocols and comparing it to other protocols. The research process is exciting and Ashley enjoys being a part of amplifying the idea that nutrition is important. 17-25We talk about a client who made one change and had a drastic impact, which is a great example of how important nutrition is in improving quality of life. We find that sometimes people or other health professionals don't understand the importance of nutrition and there is a  lack of exposure to the role that dietitians play. When people are looking for IBD focused dietitians we have found that there can be a fear about nutrition plans being too restrictive or extreme. We would love to shift the perception of what a dietitian is, so that people can understand that dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy, which includes treatment plans and education so that foods can be healing.25-32We look forward to when the role of a dietitian is more widely understood and valued and the impact dietitians and nutrition plans can have is also acknowledged. Dietitians are great at digging, gathering data and asking questions to uncover things. We discuss the nuance of looking at nutrients and labs and how looking at the big picture and understanding relationships of nutrients to each other is so important.

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we are joined by Danielle, one of the IBD specialized dietitians on our team! We discuss what it was like for Danielle to be diagnosed with Crohn's as a teenager and Celiac disease a little later in life.  We also talk about our big takeaways from the Digestive Disease Week conference we attended. 0-10 minutesWe talk about how exciting it was to meet in person recently! Danielle shares one of her favorite experiences in the US: Trader Joe's! Danielle dives into her gut sensitivities as a child and her journey getting diagnosed at age 14 with Crohn's disease. Her illness sparked her interest in her current career as a dietitian. In 2018 she was diagnosed with Celiac.10-15Danielle discusses dealing with Crohn's as a teenager and sharing the news with her softball team. She talks about her biggest support system- her parents.16-20Playing softball with IBD; Rebecca shares about playing sports with IBD also. The experience made Danielle feel stronger and inspired her to help others with IBD so they feel supported.20-27Danielle discusses when she knew she wanted to be a dietitian working with IBD patients. She loved learning about the body and nutrition as a teenager. She shares her experience with a dietitian in the hospital.27-35We talk about our experience at the Digestive Disease week conference. Ashley's big takeaway: she enjoyed the connections she made. Rebecca found it invigorating to see how many people are dedicated and passionate about finding a cure for IBD. It was cool to see different ways to improve IBD patients' lives.  Danielle thought that some moments were challenging as an IBD patient.35-39favorite lectures from the conference:Rebecca enjoyed the study on sulfur microbial diets in IBD . There is a higher prevalence of IBD in western countries. Foods with higher sulfur content are linked to an increased risk of Crohn's and colon cancer; but no association was found with UC, which was surprising. 39-43Danielle found the study about the Hispanic diet interesting and noted that there is some inclusivity lacking in research.  She wonders how many dietary patterns are we missing? We found it comforting that one meal isn't going to make or break anything. From an inflammatory standpoint it is more important to look at patterns and we can let go of black and white thinking. 43-51Ashley liked the study about fiber and how it is important to reduce inflammation. She shares some notable facts about IBD patients and brings up a common bias. It was also brought up that rates of IBD are rising. We met some interesting companies including one who advocate for patients, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. It was so good to see nutrition valued, a big shift! We are hopeful for future research and detection, but acknowledge how the funding aspect of nutrition research is an obstacle.

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we are joined by our very own Christa Smith, another IBD specialized dietitian, who we have loved working with, and her 3 year old daughter, Millie.**Note: In this episode we had many interruptions in internet connection so we tried to salvage what we can. This is why it sounds like you are coming into it mid conversation. Enjoy.0-9:00-We enjoy some insights from Christa's daughter. We really appreciate her honest answer when asked if she likes broccoli: "I do but I don't"-ASMR: sounds we enjoy.. or don't -We're impressed by the confidence of 3 year olds!9:00-18:00-Christa, a busy mom who wears many hats,  talks about what she does when she feels overwhelmed. She tunes out unnecessary noises and tasks, prioritizes and focuses on issues of most importance- Christa discusses how these parenting challenges can be rewarding -We agree that asking for help can be difficult. A lot of the time we think, "I'll figure it out on my own."- Dealing with the ups and downs of IBD made Christa realize that she does need to ask for help.19:00- 28:00-Christa talks about the postpartum period and how she paces herself and provides herself with more grace and patience.-Christa talks about raising children and how they are expanding their family to 4 kids!28:00- 35:00- Christa talks about IBD during pregnancy- what her experience was like, the treatments she went through, and why she felt like it was worth the difficulties and unknown.- We remember when Christa first met Ashley.35:00- 46:37- ASMR and movie theaters- Ashley talks about how she loves her noise cancelling headphones because certain sounds really bother her.- We talk about icebreakers and what we do and don't like about them

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. On this episode we talk about interpreting nutrition recommendations, and why looking at "the how" and the rationale behind these recommendations is so important. We discuss what has improved our outcomes as Ulcerative Colitis patients and how things have changed for us since we were first diagnosed. 0-12:00:- we talk about the role of the dietitian and how they help patients with "the how" of implementing new recommendations-how dietitians can clarify terminology, interpretations and the rationale behind recommendations.-how beneficial plants are and their powerful properties-looking at our approach vs. the Mediterranean diet12:00-18:00:-nutrition guidelines can be complex and dietitians can bridge the gap and interpret this information- maintaining a healthy relationship with food  - we don't want it to be just about restrictions but an overall good balance18:00-27:00:- nutrition is very individualized-when looking at the Mediterranean diet and we see something recommended in "moderate" amounts- what does that even mean? We'd like to see more clear guidelines.-Ashley likes to understand "the why" of recommendations. She wants to understand the concept and degree of importance and impact on the individual.- We have fun and talk about how we would approach things if we were each others' dietitian.27:00-32:00:-Ashley explains how someone can understand a concept but can only implement it to the degree that you understand the impact of it.-If we understand what is possible, we are more likely to make positive change and have trust in the process32:00-38:00:- Rebecca discusses the process of researching Ulcerative Colitis, especially when she was first diagnosed. -Rebecca talks about how implementing plant foods changed how she felt and improved her symptoms. -Rebecca emphasizes how her family and support system, therapy and looking for ways to ground herself greatly improved her quality of life and improved her outcome as an Ulcerative Colitis patient. 38:00-41:00:- Ashley talks about what has helped her Ulcerative Colitis. She shares that her access to meds, a nutrition plan, connection with others and stability all have helped her tremendously.-Ashley still struggles sometimes with overdoing it, especially since she enjoys her work so much. She is aware that she surpasses her threshold at times.41:00-48:00:-Rebecca discusses how things have changed since her Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis. She has a better awareness of her self and what she is able to handle.-Rebecca and Ashley explore their social capacity and honoring when they need a break.48:00- 53:23: -We talk about how it's not easy to be vulnerable and share all that we do on the podcast, but it is so meaningful to hear that it resonates with people and that is why we keep going!

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. On this episode we talk about how we deal with overwhelming feelings and fears that come up with IBD symptoms. We also talk about a conference we were excited to attend, research and communicating needs. 0-16 minutes: -we talk about joint pain and the fear response with flare ups-we are excited for the DDW (Digestive Disease Week) conference and would love to see more of a focus on nutrition at events like this.-we would love it if every GI doctor had a dietitian on staff!-the varying factors in research and how we hope to see more research in nutrition16-26 minutes:-The IBD scaries: symptoms that bring up fear and remind us of flares-how our emotions tie into our gut issues-what we feel when we have symptoms and how we feel a loss of control-how we try to take it step by step when experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions-the fear response can be hard to pause -Rebecca talks about how she doesn't make important decisions when feeling these strong emotions30-44 minutes:-Rebecca talks about when she was very overwhelmed and in a flare and first reached out to Ashley as a patient to work with her-giving ourselves space to process and go through what we need to go through-Rebecca talks about  a recent shopping experience trying on jeans when Ursula (her IBD) reared it's ugly head and started causing her pain. -why communicating needs is so important-Ashley talks about the experience as a HSP- highly sensitive person. She has difficulty with tags in clothes, certain sounds and focusing in noisy environments.

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we talk about keeping a balance with our healthy habits and how it can be challenging to incorporate necessary rest. Ashley discusses her days of being a runner and the strategy involved and Rebecca reflects on playing water polo and swimming in college.We think about the origins of IBD and any illness. It is common to ask ourselves: what is my role in this? What is the cause of my disease? As patients, we want answers but have to remember with IBD it is difficult to pinpoint one specific cause. There are multiple risk factors and sometimes we just don't know exactly why we have IBD. Adding guilt and blame to the mix makes it more challenging. It is important to remember that we didn't cause our IBD but our daily choices and nutrition matter significantly. And those are things that are under our control! We also talk about the book The Happiness Trap and the questions you can ask yourself about certain beliefs and thoughts. Asking if these thoughts are true or helpful helps us to keep in mind that we don't have to respond to every fleeting thought. We end our talk today reflecting on how joy and celebrating other's happiness can feel vulnerable but is so rewarding!

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. We cover many topics today, such as our early days as a dietitian, asking good questions and how sharing our vulnerabilities can help others.Rebecca shares one of Ashley's beliefs that has inspired her: What if it works out in the end? We dive into an interesting conversation about belief vs. feeling and what that means to us. We talk about gratitude, nostalgia and choice.We bring up how processing the emotions that we feel when dealing with a chronic illness can empower us to make different choices and can influence our beliefs. Also sharing our hardships with others that we trust can help us lead a more authentic life.0-5 minutes: -Can we stop calling IBD irritable bowel disease? Also, what is a dietitian really?-How Ashley learned about what a dietitian does5-10 minutes:-Rebecca's journey to become a dietitian-Rebecca's random deep dive into the urea cycle15-20 minutes:-The importance of asking questions -How talking about IBD can be for those not familiar with it20-30 minutes:-How people respond to discussing IBD-There is room for opportunity for learning in being open to questions-Teaching Rebecca about the "more you F around" meme-What is the difference between feeling & believing-Our missing podcast-What Ashley taught Rebecca: What if it all works out in the end?-What it means to validate our feelings but also choosing to believe optimistically30-40 minutes:-The difference between feelings & belief:  Belief involves choice and how you interpret your own feelings and thoughts-A feeling can change, belief is the meaning you attach to the feeling which can impact your actions and choices-Changes in our company, and our sad feelings or really gratitude for it all-Greif and gratitude are intertwined40-50 minutes:-Accepting all feelings as ok helps us move through them -Knowing you aren't alone in your IBD can help-How rebecca felt more freedom when she started working with us-Connection with others with IBD helps us feel seenLinks:The more you F💩 around the more you find out: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogerskaer/video/7147844411915783470

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. **We do have a 3 part webinar series starting this Friday, June 9th- we would love for you to join us! Here is the link to join this informative series on What to Eat with IBD, including group coaching!**Rebecca talks about a recent experience of gathering with friends that she hasn't seen in a long time and how she feels like a completely different version of herself now. She worked through the feelings of missing the person she was before her diagnosis and realizing how different her lifestyle is now. With chronic illness we can sometimes feel like a part of our identity is lost but we also think there is opportunity there to embrace the new changes. We notice that social events and food can trigger these uncomfortable feelings because food can represent so much: memories, socialization and fun. Ashley talks about some recent networking events where it felt a little challenging as an introvert, but she ultimately wants to bring awareness to IBD and educate others. Sometimes talking to people who aren't aware of what IBD is can feel uncomfortable and there is a lot of room for improvement in education and understanding this disease. We always recommend the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCFA) website if you would like to share information about IBD with someone who wants to learn more. We find that there is a big knowledge gap about IBD with friends, family and the general community. We have noticed discomfort in others and sometimes their comments can feel dismissive and like they are minimizing our experience with IBD. Please remember you aren't alone and we will always advocate for all of the IBD warriors out there!

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. We start off this episode talking about some music we have been enjoying that helps to minimize stress. Rebecca talks about how she was recently frustrated about not being able to run like she used to and realized she was being hard on herself. We talk about shifting our perspective and keeping in mind all of the small improvements we've had.We discuss compassion for our own struggles and to also remember that most people are fighting some sort of battle we may not know about and that everyone deserves compassion. We especially see a lack of compassion in comment sections and some discussions on the internet!We end this podcast by talking about how we want to show up as professionals and advocate for IBD patients. We discuss the changes we would love to see in the GI field and with education around IBD nutrition.

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. We start off this episode discussing "if our rectums could talk, what would they say?" We talk about symptoms, enemas, and all kinds of things we experience as IBD patients. We are always keeping it honest and real over here! We kick off a discussion about intentions with our mindfulness cards. We talk about disagreements and how we can inject pauses into these discussions and remember the disagreement is usually about deeper issues than the surface thing we are talking about. We have a great conversation about the small steps forward that can have a big impact. We ask our audience- what is one small thing you could start doing to improve your life? Sometimes it is about that 1% improvement that makes all of the difference. We also ask ourselves- how am I showing up for myself? In our culture it seems that a constant state of busyness is normalized but we are working on prioritizing rest and self care!

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we discuss Ashley's recent experience with covid, our experiences traveling and changing our mindset with new experiences. We also bring up a recent blog post about J-pouches. We talk about food options and distracting ourselves when uncomfortable symptoms arise. Rebecca talks about her recent trip to California and Ashley found some interesting differences in Europe in regards to food and bathroom availability. Ashley brings up questions she has been asking herself in order to figure out what is fun for her and explore ways to give herself some space. We also talk about how sometimes opening our mind to new experiences can shift our perspective. We love the idea of  welcoming in fun and pausing fears in order to release some control and enjoy ourselves!

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we discuss planning for trips, how we work through our worries and we answer more of your questions.Ashley talks about preparing for her trip to Europe and we go through ways that we deal with anxiety. We like to reach for things that give us comfort, reframing our perspective, and adding in more helpful thoughts. We answer additional questions that were submitted to us on Instagram! We talk about HAES practitioners, dealing with feeling like you are dismissed by your doctor or others, hobbies, and the worst nutrition advice we have gotten. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode, we talk about some recent personal experiences with our health and we answer some of your questions. Ashley talks about how she prepared for her Europe trip and faced her traveling fears. She discusses exploring the "what if's" of IBD and how her doctor helped her put a plan into place. We also talk about advocating for ourselves as patients and what self care means for us. We answer some burning questions submitted to us! These questions range from enemas and dealing with urgency to some deep questions about relationships and  feeling inadequate. We hope you enjoy our insights!