Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease) are about more than diarrhea: they affect the whole person. About... more
Amber shares some of the books she read over the previous year including biographies, young adult fiction, bestsellers, and romance.... more
What's the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease? We talk about them like they're two distinct sides of a... more
For people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the path to pursuing our dreams can look different from that of... more
Alicia and Robin, co-hosts of the "Bowel Moments" podcast, join Amber for a discussion about podcasting in the IBD community.... more
Stephanie Gish, host of the Crohn's Fitness Food podcast, gives the details of her journey with Crohn's disease and IGA... more
Amber interviews Alison McGauley, a teacher and author of "Kenzie's Little Tree," a children's book about a girl whose mother... more
Is it surprising to learn that some people living with IBD choose to have ostomy surgery? Hannah, a 24-year-old woman,... more
Christina King shares her journey with being diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2021. She was misdiagnosed with gastritis and hemorrhoids,... more
The relationship between patient and physician in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) is so critical to the... more
Amber Tresca and Katie Connelly discuss the challenges and importance of workplace accommodations for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).... more
Amber is joined by Stacy Dylan, co-founder and executive director of Connecting to Cure Crohn's and Colitis (CtoC). CtoC is... more
There tend to be more women than men who share their journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative... more
Dr Iris Wang, assistant professor in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Associate Program Director of the GI... more
What is being done to help prevent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the next generation? The Genetic, Environmental, Microbial (GEM)... more
Did you notice that suddenly one year you started paying more for your healthcare? Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are... more
People with IBD are more likely to live with anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders than people who don't live... more
Diagnosed with attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis (AFAP), retired Navy veteran Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley shares his remarkable journey of service,... more
We can hold two truths: Crohn’s disease is funny. It is also not funny. I speak with Matt Nagin, who... more
What did you read over the past year? If you made a reading goal: did you hit it? The books... more
A diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBD) affects the entire family. When it’s a child that’s... more
My guest is Stephanie Brenner of Chronic Illness Psychotherapy. Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience in... more
As an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine,... more
What is it like to be a teen living with Crohn’s disease? If you’re like Josef Miller, you channel the... more
What options are you wiling to try to manage your ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease? How about putting someone else’s... more
What do all the new oral drugs available for treating IBD have to do with military service? Being diagnosed with... more
Being diagnosed with a chronic condition is a major adjustment. Digestive conditions like IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)... more
Menopause is a topic that's not well understood in general and there's even less information when it comes to menopause... more
Colon cancer is being diagnosed more frequently in younger people. It’s now recommended that most people get a screening colonoscopy... more
Diet does matter in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Not only in how it affects the digestive system, but also in... more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects people from all ethnic and cultural groups. In this limited series, we'll explore how inequalities... more
Healthcare is political. That's why it's important to push legislators to ensure care is available and accessible to all patients,... more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects people from all ethnic and cultural groups. In this limited series, we'll explore how inequalities... more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects people from all ethnic and cultural groups. In this limited series, we'll explore how inequalities... more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects people from all ethnic and cultural groups. In this limited series, we'll explore how inequalities... more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects people from all ethnic and cultural groups. In this limited series, we'll explore how inequalities... more
In this limited series, we'll explore how inequalities in the healthcare system affect people from diverse backgrounds who live with... more
Pregnancy while living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feels scary. But thanks to the groundbreaking Pregnancy Inflammatory bowel disease And... more
Desiree Schmidt, a 500-hour yoga instructor and owner of a personal training business, shares her passion for helping people with... more
Brad Watson-Davelaar, founder of Gaming for Guts, shares his experiences in living with Crohn’s disease and how he found support... more
When is the last time you pooped your pants? Amber speaks with April Michelle Harris, who lives with ulcerative colitis,... more
Going to a movie can be a frustrating experience for anyone with a digestive or urinary condition. Not only are... more
What happens when your professional life and your IBD overlap? Sari Grossman is a research scientist, Crohn's disease patient, and... more
Is it possible for kids to look at their touchpoints with medical care as empowering experiences? Adam Finkelstein, a medical... more
Caitlin McGinnis, LCSW was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 22 and had her entire colon removed. This... more
Are we getting close to predicting how Crohn's disease might change over time? Dr. Corey Siegel, co-director of the Inflammatory... more
For years we were told that diet doesn’t matter in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We know now that diet is... more
Caring for pelvic health is important for people of all genders who live with an inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease... more
What did you read over the past year? If you made a reading goal: did you hit it? The books... more
For some people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the disease puts roadblocks in the way when it comes... more
Does living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis make a person more resilient? And is resilience something that should be... more
When it comes to people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis serving in the military, the usual policy is that... more
What if we knew which patients would have severe Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis? And which wouldn’t? How about if... more
There aren’t as many men who are vocal in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) space as there are women. Crohn’s... more
Have you ever been out in public and needed a toilet — but there wasn’t one available? This has happened... more
There are significant unmet needs for IBD patients that include pain control, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression. Some patients turn... more
When you think of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you might not think of physical therapy. But physical therapy and... more
There are tools available to address the psychosocial impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn what’s available to you from... more
Whether in remission or not, the day-to-day of life with IBD can be challenging. Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative... more
Myths and misconceptions about IBD are common. Even amongst patients, there’s things that take time and education to understand because... more
People who live with chronic illness don’t get training on how to deal with health insurance. Yet it is a... more
People who live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis don’t want to feel like a burden. They may feel guilty... more
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are complicated. There are choices to make along the treatment journey, which means that patients... more
After being diagnosed with a form of IBD, it can be a real challenge to understand that treatment is ongoing.... more
Setting goals is an important part of managing IBD. But after controlling symptoms: what other goals do patients have? They... more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects our quality of life. What that means, however, is going to be different for each... more
Once people understand that symptoms like ongoing diarrhea and bloody stools are not normal, they need a way to overcome... more
How is IBD different in kids than it is in adults? When should kids be transitioned from pediatric to adult... more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis) is being diagnosed in young people with greater frequency.... more
Did you know that being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease is a disqualifying condition to serve in the... more
Ulcerative colitis surgery is sometimes viewed as the last stop for treatment but it can be a good option to... more
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are complicated. There are choices to make along the treatment journey, which means that patients and their... more