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Talking sh*t. Literally. 💩
Exploring how IBD and chronic illnesses impact individuals, relationships, work and daily living. 💙🚽

29/08/2026

What helps you get through IBD? For Liesel .ibd.ileostomy.support , it’s writing.

Writing can be a powerful tool for catharsis, allowing you to release deep feelings and navigate the impact of illness on life.

Putting thoughts on paper, even the angry ones, provides a way to process emotions privately without the need for a formal journal.

Looking back at past writings months later offers a unique perspective on your journey, helping you realize just how far you have come from the times you were truly struggling.

27/08/2026

🎙 In episode 25 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Jack, who first started experiencing blood in his stool at just 14 years old. Misdiagnosed two years later, it would take years of pain and symptoms before a colonoscopy finally revealed the truth: Jack was living with ulcerative colitis.

🤐 Jack and I talk about spending years hiding his IBD, pushing through painful flares at work, and feeling deeply embarrassed about a disease he struggled to even admit he had. After an 18-month flare brought bleeding, accidents, exhaustion and worsening mental health, he began fighting harder for better treatment and learning to listen to his body instead of constantly pushing through.

💪 Today, Jack is determined to break the stigma around men talking about IBD and chronic illness. He opens up about mental health, masculinity, workplace rights, exercise, self-advocacy and his changing fears around potentially needing a stoma.

For more inspiring stories from the bathroom floor, visit colitisunfiltered.com

26/08/2026

Managing IBD requires identifying specific trigger foods that can rapidly worsen symptoms, such as high-fiber nuts, seeds, raw greens, greasy foods, and alcohol.

Dairy can also be a significant trigger for individuals who are lactose intolerant. During an active flare, it is better to choose soft, low-fiber options instead.

While everyone has different triggers, such as garlic or beer, you will eventually discover exactly which foods you personally need to avoid.

What are some trigger foods for you?

24/08/2026

Living with inflammatory bowel disease and an ostomy comes with daily struggles that most people never see. From leaks and skin irritation to emotional overload and mental fatigue, ostomy life requires constant adaptation. In this talk, Leah speaks honestly about what people with IBD and ostomies go through, and what actually helps versus what makes it harder.

You’ll hear practical guidance on early ostomy care, managing leaks, protecting skin, and why acceptance takes time. We also explore the mental health side of ostomies and IBD, including frustration, overwhelm, and the pressure to “handle it well.” This excerpt from the Talking Sh*t podcast explains why tough love, realistic expectations, and access to community resources can make a real difference during the adjustment period.

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