From Privacy to Advocacy: Balancing Faith and Chronic Illness Featuring Hindy (Tauber) Klein

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07/22/25

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Amber speaks with Hindy Klein, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community living with Crohn's colitis. Hindy shares how she manages IBD while observing Jewish laws, discussing challenges with diet, fasting, and hospital care during Shabbat and holidays. She also talks about overcoming stigma, the importance of community support, and how her faith helps her cope. The episode highlights the need for cultural sensitivity in healthcare and the value of sharing personal stories to support others with chronic illness. Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD179 ✨ Intersection of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and religious faith ✨ Personal experiences of managing Crohn's colitis within the Orthodox Jewish community ✨ Challenges related to diet, fasting, and hospital care during religious observances ✨ Cultural tendencies towards privacy regarding chronic illness in the Jewish community ✨ Importance of community support and mutual aid in times of health crises ✨ Navigating healthcare communication with providers unfamiliar with religious customs ✨ The role of spirituality and trust in G-d as coping mechanisms for chronic illness ✨ Advocacy and openness about health experiences to combat stigma ✨ Balancing personal health needs with religious obligations ✨ The impact of social media in connecting with others and finding support within the IBD community Topics discussed in this episode:

Find Hindy (Tauber) Klein at:

Instagram: @Hopeinhindy
Tik Tok: @hopeinhindy

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The Mind-Body Connection in IBS and IBD Featuring Ali Navidi, PsyD

July 8, 2025

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Amber interviews Dr. Ali Navidi, a gastropsychologist specializing in mental health for people with gastrointestinal disorders. They discuss the importance of addressing mental health alongside conditions like IBD and IBS, highlighting the stigma surrounding these issues. Dr. Navidi explains cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and clinical hypnosis, emphasizing their effectiveness in managing symptoms. He also shares insights on the challenges of accessing mental health care and introduces a new therapeutic group program for IBD patients developed in collaboration with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, aimed at making treatment more accessible and affordable. Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD178

Mental health challenges associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Stigma surrounding mental health in gastrointestinal disorders
The connection between mental and physical health in digestive disorders
Disorders of gut-brain interaction and their implications
Importance of seeking support and building a network for mental health
Role of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating GI disorders
Use of clinical hypnosis for managing pain and anxiety
Access to specialized mental health care for patients with GI disorders
Development of therapeutic groups for IBD patients
Need for specialized training for mental health professionals in GI disorders

Find Dr. Ali Navidi and GI Psychology at:

Web: https://www.gipsychology.com/
Facebook: @GIPsychology
Instagram: @gipsychusa

More information on the topics we discussed:

IBD Psychotherapy Group: https://www.gipsychology.com/ibdgroup/
PsyPact: https://psypact.gov/
Dr. Navidi's discussion with Dr. Mark Mattar (Medstar Georgetown) and Kate Wheeling of The Atlantic about the impact of Clinical Hypnosis on IBS: https://www.gipsychology.com/2023/11/30/gi-psychology-and-the-atlantic-discuss-clinical-hypnosis-for-ibs/
Dr. Navidi's interview with Elizabeth Chang of the Washington Post to talk Clinical Hypnosis and IBS: https://www.gipsychology.com/2022/10/04/gi-psychology-director-dr-ali-navidi-talks-to-the-washington-post/

Find Amber J Tresca at:

AboutIBD.com: About IBD
Verywell: Verywell Health
Facebook: @aboutIBD
Twitter: @aboutIBD
Pinterest: @aboutibd
Instagram: @about_IBD
YouTube: @AboutIBD
Threads: @about_IBD

Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:

Facebook: @maccooneycomposer
Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
Web: Cooney Studio
YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.

These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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How Propel a Cure is Transforming Crohn's Disease Research

August 5, 2025

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39m

Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD180 Grassroots organizations are an important part of the IBD landscape, helping fill in the many gaps in our underserved community. Amber talks with Angela Clark, president and CEO of Propel a Cure, a grassroots nonprofit that funds research projects looking for the causes of Crohn's disease. They discuss the challenges of finding cures for IBD and the importance of supporting innovative, early-stage research. Angela explains their grant selection process, highlights current research they fund, and shares how the organization communicates complex science to the IBD community. Topics in this episode include:

Origins and mission of Propel a Cure, a nonprofit organization focused on Crohn's disease research.
Angela Clark's personal connection to Crohn's disease and her role in Propel a Cure.
The grassroots nature of Propel a Cure and its all-volunteer structure.
Challenges and rewards of running a nonprofit organization dedicated to IBD research.
Funding strategies for innovative research projects related to Crohn's disease.
Importance of raising awareness and combating misconceptions about Crohn's disease.
Overview of current research projects funded by Propel a Cure and their scientific approaches.
The role of a scientific advisory board in evaluating research proposals.
Communication strategies for making complex scientific research accessible to the IBD community.
Future goals for expanding funding capacity and building partnerships within the IBD space.

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