Sep 24, 2025
Every person living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
can help change public policy by sharing their story and
participating in advocacy events, such as visiting legislators in
Washington, D.C. Amber talks to Kelly E. Dwyer, who teaches us how
to prepare an elevator speech and gives us practical tips for Hill
Day...
Sep 17, 2025
Amber interviews artist Daniel Leighton, who shares his journey living with Crohn's disease from childhood. Daniel tells us how he didn't think of himself as an artist, but painting became a vital tool for expressing emotions and coping with complex PTSD related to chronic illness. He offers some advice for those...
Sep 10, 2025
Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD184
Amber talks with Aaron Blocker, a Crohn’s disease patient and
advocate, about the importance of finding and creating community
for people touched by IBD. Online and in-person groups offer
support and serve as platforms to share practical tips and...
Sep 3, 2025
We get back to the basics of inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD), including the differences between Crohn’s disease,
ulcerative colitis, and how IBD is different than irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS). IBDologist Dr Katie Dunleavy explains common
symptoms, the diagnostic process, and treatment options, focusing
on patient...