About IBD Podcast
1) How to Protect Yourself in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. How can we approach AI with both curiosity and caution, especially as it becomes more integrated into daily life? If we're not aware of it and looking for...Show More
2) How to Bring an Intention to Your 2026
We explore the idea of setting intentions instead of resolutions in the new year, which are more adaptable for people living with IBD. Amber shares clips from guests who explain their intentions, such...Show More
3) Amber's Year in Books 2025
Looking for your next great read? Host of About IBD, Amber Tresca, gives her year-end roundup of books, with brief summaries and her reflections on each. The selections cover a mix of genres, from spe...Show More
4) How To Build Resilience and Manage Life With IBD Featuring Kinsey Beagley
Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD191 Kinsey Beagley, a pediatric medical assistant diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 15, shares about her experiences with IBD, includi...Show More
5) The Truth About Surviving IBD and Incontinence
Katryna Loewen, a registered nurse diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2020, shares her journey through severe flare-ups, incontinence, and her decision to have a colectomy and ileostomy in 2024. She...Show More
6) What You Need to Know About IBD and Gastroparesis Featuring Samantha Sauer, BCPA of G-PACT
Samantha Sauer, BCPA, president of Gastroparesis Patient Association for Cures and Treatments (G-PACT), uncovers the challenges of living with gastroparesis and how it can overlap with IBD or other co...Show More
7) The Truth About Stigma and Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Featuring Mariah Leach, JD, MS
Amber and Mariah discuss how women with chronic illnesses cope with advice on medication use in pregnancy—especially in light of the confusion around acetaminophen. Mariah shares her experiences with ...Show More
8) How To Stay Active With IBD Featuring Sean Lochran
Sean Lochran, who lives with IBD and an ileostomy, describes his IBD journey, including complications such as blood clots and adrenal insufficiency. Sean shares advice for staying active on difficult ...Show More
9) How Patient Stories Change Perspectives and Influence Lawmakers
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. Am...Show More
10) Powerful Ways Art Can Help Us Heal from Trauma Featuring Daniel Leighton
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 too...Show More