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S3E6: Teen Life with IBD: Julianne's Story *Special Edition*

In this episode, we’re joined by Julianne Piraino, a teen who opens up about her personal journey living with Crohn's Disease. From navigating school and sports to managing flare-ups and infusions, she shares her real experience living with IBD at a young age. Whether you’re living with IBD, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, this episode can help offer insight, connection, and inspiration. Thank you for listening to this episode! We hope you enjoyed. Julianne's Instagram: @juliannepiraino Crohns and Colitis: @crohnscolitisfoundationla_oc https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Follow us too! Our instagram @IBDiditpodcast and email us at ibdiditpodcasts@gmail.com about your stories or anything else! We would love to hear from you!

S3E5: The Gut–Brain Connection : Stress, Therapy, and Living with IBD

We’re back with Dr. Wren, a Stanford pediatric psychologist who works closely with gastroenterology patients, to continue our conversation about the powerful connection between the gut and the brain. In Part 2, we dive deeper into how stress, anxiety, and emotions can influence IBD symptoms,— and what to do about it! Dr. Wren shares practical strategies for managing flare-related stress, explains why therapy is increasingly part of GI care, and talks about how young people with IBD can build resilience while navigating a chronic illness. Follow our instagram @IBDiditpodcast and email us at ibdiditpodcasts@gmail.com about your stories or anything else! We would love to hear from you!

S3E4: The Gut Feeling: Mental Health and IBD *Special Edition*

We have a guest speaker! Living with IBD isn’t just about managing physical symptoms, but also about mental health. In this episode, we sit down with a Dr. Wren, a Stanford Pediatric Psychologist who works closely with gastroenterology patients to talk about the gut–brain connection, how stress and anxiety impact IBD, and why mental health care is becoming a key part of GI treatment. Whether you’ve struggled with flare-related stress or wondered why your doctor suggested therapy, this episode breaks it all down.  Follow our instagram @IBDiditpodcast and email us at ibdiditpodcasts@gmail.com about your stories or anything else! We would love to hear from you!

S3E3: IBD Without Borders: Living With IBD Around the World

In this episode, we look at how IBD shows up across different countries, exploring differences in medical access, cultural attitudes, diet, and stigma. We talk about what it means to have IBD in places with limited resources versus advanced care, and how culture shapes the way patients cope, advocate, and heal. Here is the link to more personal stories: ⁠https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/blog/what-its-like-to-live-with-ibd-around-the-world⁠ [https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/blog/what-its-like-to-live-with-ibd-around-the-world] Here is the link to IBD Passport: ⁠https://www.ibdpassport.com/en-nz/travelling-ibd/health-care-abroad⁠ [https://www.ibdpassport.com/en-nz/travelling-ibd/health-care-abroad] Here is all our research tools!:⁠ [https://arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/delayed-diagnosis-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-is-linked-to-worse-clinical] https://arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/delayed-diagnosis-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-is-linked-to-worse-clinical⁠ [https://arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/delayed-diagnosis-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-is-linked-to-worse-clinical] ⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934325005455⁠ [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934325005455?utm_source=chatgpt.com]⁠ [https://www.ajmc.com/view/addressing-disparities-in-ibd-care-to-reduce-costs-and-improve-access] https://www.ajmc.com/view/addressing-disparities-in-ibd-care-to-reduce-costs-and-improve-access⁠ [https://www.ajmc.com/view/addressing-disparities-in-ibd-care-to-reduce-costs-and-improve-access]  ⁠https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-growing-impact-of-biosimilars-in-ibd-care [https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-growing-impact-of-biosimilars-in-ibd-care]

S3E2: Clinical Trials 101: How do we learn about IBD?

Before a medication ever reaches patients, it must pass through one of the most carefully regulated systems in medicine: clinical trials. In this episode, we break down how clinical trials work, why they’re structured in phases, and what is determined to approve them. This episode explains what really happens behind the scenes, and why clinical trials are essential to evidence-based medicine... Follow us too! Our instagram @IBDiditpodcast and email us at ibdiditpodcasts@gmail.com about your stories or anything else! Let us know what inventions you would like to create that could help with IBD. We would love to hear from you!