Wine, Biscuits, and Drinking Water With Author Kathleen Nicholls
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07/12/21
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Life with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) brings challenges and many life changes but it can also sometimes bring unexpected opportunities.
Kathleen Nicholls, author of "Go Your Crohn Way: A Gutsy Guide to Living with Crohn's Disease" and "My Flare Lady: a handbook for today's (diseased) dame" was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in her 20s. She started a blog as a way to process her disease journey. She was stunned when people started reading it and when publishers became interested. Two books later, she shares the lessons she learned along the way.
Buy Kathleen's Books:
- Go Your Crohn Way: A Gutsy Guide to Living with Crohn's Disease
- My Flare Lady: a handbook for today's (diseased) dame
Find Kathleen Nicholls on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and on her web site, KathFantastic.com.
Find Amber J Tresca at AboutIBD.com, Verywell, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Credits: Mix and sound design is by Mac Cooney. Theme music, "IBD Dance Party," is from ©Cooney Studio.
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Fatherhood and IBD With Jordan McConnell
June 20, 2021
•39m
The patient advocacy space is lacking the voices of men and especially men of color. The result is that the IBD community is not diverse enough to provide the kind of support that they need.
Jordan McConnell, the founder of Crohn's Veteran, is looking to change the dynamics of the online IBD space. Jordan served in the military and was eventually discharged due to his Crohn's disease. It was a shock and changed his career plans unexpectedly. His disease journey showed him that he needed to be the change and he developed his podcast and his brand to support men and the larger IBD community.
Concepts discussed in this episode:
- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
- Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)
- How to Prepare Yourself for Ileostomy Surgery
- Parts of the Small Intestine
Find Jordan McConnell on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Find Crohn's Veteran on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, Twitch, and on their web site, Crohn's Veteran.
Find Amber J Tresca at AboutIBD.com, Verywell, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Credits: Mix and sound design is by Mac Cooney. Theme music, "IBD Dance Party," is from ©Cooney Studio.
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A Wee Spark of Inspiration With Author Kathleen Nicholls
July 26, 2021
•25m
This is the second part of my conversation with Kathleen Nicholls, author of "Go Your Crohn Way: A Gutsy Guide to Living with Crohn's Disease" and "My Flare Lady: A Handbook for Today's (Diseased) Dame." Hear the first part in Episode 97, where Kathleen tells us about her Crohn's disease diagnosis and how blogging became the way she processes her disease journey.
We talk about how to answer when people ask us how we're doing. Which leads to another topic, and that's how providers can ask patients about whether or not they want to pursue parenthood. Kathleen also gives blogging tips, including a hard truth, and offers advice to anyone who is newly diagnosed. However, I think her wisdom is important for long-term patients as well.
Buy Kathleen's Books:
- Go Your Crohn Way: A Gutsy Guide to Living with Crohn's Disease
- My Flare Lady: a handbook for today's (diseased) dame
Find Kathleen Nicholls on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and on her web site, KathFantastic.com.
Find Amber J Tresca at AboutIBD.com, Verywell, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Credits: Mix and sound design is by Mac Cooney. Theme music, "IBD Dance Party," is from ©Cooney Studio.
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