About IBD

By: Amber J Tresca
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  • Summary

  • Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease) are about more than diarrhea: they affect the whole person. About IBD focuses on health and lifestyle issues important to people living with Crohn's or colitis. IBD patients, doctors, therapists, and care partners give their tips and advice on topics including diet, nutrition, treatments, mental health, family dynamics, and sexuality as it relates to living with IBD.
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Episodes
  • How to Thrive as a Parent with IBD Featuring Jaime Holland

    How to Thrive as a Parent with IBD Featuring Jaime Holland
    Jan 28 2025
    Amber hands over hosting duties to Jamie Holland, a patient advocate with Crohn's disease. They discuss their personal experiences with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They focus on Amber's decision to have j-pouch surgery after being diagnosed with dysplasia and the effects it had on her fertility. Jamie asks Amber to share about the emotional and physical challenges of motherhood with IBD, including fatigue and guilt. They also touch on the possibility of passing IBD on to children and the importance of community and support. Concepts discussed on this episode:
    • Xue M, Leibovitzh H, Jingcheng S, et al. Environmental Factors Associated With Risk of Crohn's Disease Development in the Crohn's and Colitis Canada - Genetic, Environmental, Microbial Project. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024;22(9):1889-1897.e12. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2024.03.049.
    • Singh N, Bernstein CN. Environmental risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease. United European Gastroenterol J. 2022;10(10):1047-1053. doi:10.1002/ueg2.12319.
    • Oh SJ, Kim HJ, Lee CK; Big Data Research Group (BDRG) of the Korean Society of Gastroenterology. A dose-dependent increase in the risk of inflammatory bowel disease after exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics: A national population study in Korea. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2023;58(2):191-206. doi:10.1111/apt.17542
    • Growing Up With a Dog Might Lower Crohn’s Risk
    • My IBD Life Parenthood Project
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Everything You Need to Know
    Find Jaime Holland at:
    • Facebook: @prettyrottenguts
    • Instagram: @prettyrottenguts
    • Tik Tok: @prettyrottenguts
    • Bluesky: @prettyrottenguts.bsky.social
    Find Amber J Tresca at:
    • AboutIBD.com: About IBD
    • Verywell: Verywell Health
    • Facebook: @aboutIBD
    • Twitter: @aboutIBD
    • Pinterest: @aboutibd
    • Instagram: @about_IBD
    • YouTube: @AboutIBD
    • Threads: @about_IBD
    Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:
    • Facebook: @maccooneycomposer
    • Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
    • Web: Cooney Studio
    • YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
    • Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.
    Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD167 These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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    41 mins
  • Navigating Hernia Surgery Featuring Mike Tresca

    Navigating Hernia Surgery Featuring Mike Tresca
    Jan 7 2025
    Amber is joined by her husband, Mike, who recently underwent robotic hernia surgery. In this candid conversation, they explore the entire experience—from the initial discovery of the hernia to the surgery itself and the recovery process that followed. Mike shares his insights on the challenges he faced, including unexpected pain, dietary adjustments, and the importance of having a supportive caregiver. They also discuss the nuances of patient-provider communication and how to navigate the complexities of post-surgery life. Whether you’re considering surgery or simply curious about the process, this episode offers valuable lessons and firsthand experiences that might resonate with you. Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD166 Find Michael Tresca at World of Welstar:
    • Twitter: @WorldofWelstar
    • Instagram: @world_of_welstar
    • Facebook: @worldofwelstar
    • MeWe: http://tinyurl.com/MeWeTRPG
    • Threads: http://tinyurl.com/threadsWOW
    • Bluesky: https://blskyl.ink/worldofwelstar
    • Amazon: http://amzn.to/41jMn5h
    • EN World: http://tinyurl.com/ENWRPG
    • Drive Through RPG: http://tinyurl.com/DTRPGMNT
    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talien
    Find Amber J Tresca at:
    • AboutIBD.com: About IBD
    • Verywell: Verywell Health
    • Facebook: @aboutIBD
    • Twitter: @aboutIBD
    • Pinterest: @aboutibd
    • Instagram: @about_IBD
    • YouTube: @AboutIBD
    • Threads: @about_IBD
    Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:
    • Facebook: @maccooneycomposer
    • Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
    • Web: Cooney Studio
    • YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
    • Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.
    These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Amber's 2024 in Books

    Amber's 2024 in Books
    Dec 22 2024
    Amber shares some of the books she read over the previous year including biographies, young adult fiction, bestsellers, and romance. Hear about Amber's reading list from 2024, which was truly a mixed bag. The good news is that it contains something for everyone. Plus: learn about how you can read or listen to books for free using your local library — maybe without even leaving your house. Library apps mentioned in this episode:
    • Libby
    • Hoopla
    • Freegal Music
    Books mentioned in this episode:
    • Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
    • The Giver by Lois Lowry
    • Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
    • The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
    • My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
    • Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
    • Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
    • The Cloisters by Katy Hays
    • Rebel Rising by Rebel Wilson
    • I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez
    • Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
    • Hello, Molly! by Molly Shannon
    • Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones
    • Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
    • Funny Story by Emily Henry
    • Snowglobe by Soyoung Park
    Find Katie Connelly and the Chronically Ch(ill) Book Club at:
    • Instagram
    • Discord Server
    Find Amber J Tresca at:
    • AboutIBD.com: About IBD
    • Verywell: Verywell Health
    • Facebook: @aboutIBD
    • Twitter: @aboutIBD
    • Pinterest: @aboutibd
    • Instagram: @about_IBD
    • YouTube: @AboutIBD
    • Threads: @about_IBD
    Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:
    • Facebook: @maccooneycomposer
    • Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
    • Web: Cooney Studio
    • YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
    • Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.
    Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD165 These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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    24 mins

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