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Created to discuss living with Crohn's disease and made for adults, kids, teens, and families to encourage them to find ways to overcome obstacles, small and large. We will invite guests from multiple perspectives to give us insight on how they have handled challenges and what they did to get through them. Some episodes will focus on open and honest discussions about Crohn's disease from a caregiver and patient perspective. We will talk to others with IBD, chronic illnesses, and life changing situations people have learned to navigate. Hosted by a mom and son duo who had their lives flipped upside down with a severe Crohn's disease diagnosis. They are living their best lives and helping others survive and thrive by creating awareness and finding empowerment.
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Send a text On today's episode we go over a recent article from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. It is about a study and how step therapy affects young adults in particular. It is helpful to better understand how to help young adults facing the challenges of step therapy. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Link to book: https://a.co/d/0azV...
Send a text On today's episode we discuss what Calprotectin tests are, how the scores work, and why your results might be a clue as to where your inflammation is located. Mason discusses his most recent results and why he is no longer in lab remission. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Link to book: https://a.co/d/0azVaFkp www.goodkarmastand.c...
Send a text We discuss a book called "Immune: A Journey Into the Mysterious System That Keeps You Alive" by Philipp Dettmer. We highly recommend it for anyone but it was particularly interesting to us as we made connections to the IBD world. And we have more exciting news about jumping spiders. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Link to book: h...
Send a text Having IBD can be scary and confusing. When you have to make decisions it is easy to be afraid of the unknown. We go over how we help ease those fears so we can make good decisions that are based on facts. We hope our techniques might help you empower yourself and make the best decisions for your health! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic il...
Send a text Welcome to Season 5 Episode 1! We are excited to start a new season in the new year. We wanted to kick it off with a topic and question we hear about often, is Crohn's curable? But then we got to thinking what a cure would look like. We go further into both topics and hope you find some hope in learning how the future of this disease is changing and what that could look like! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately w...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 17! Mason got to pick what he wanted to end the year and final season 4 with and he chose Christmas movies. We sometimes do Christmas Day throughout the year. When Mason is having a tough time we watch Christmas movies, bake, do whatever we can to enjoy the joy the holiday brings him. Enjoy his list of Christmas movies the whole family can watch together. He wanted to share in case any of you are having a tough day and want to watch something you will enjoy. ...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 16! As we head towards the end of 2025, we wanted to cover IBD breakthroughs, treatment developments and other stories that were in the news. We felt these stories were important to share because a lot of times there are click bait stories out there that can be misleading. But most of all we think it is important to share the hope, support, and direction research is heading! We included links for further reading. We are family friendly and want our audience t...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 15! It is IBD Awareness week but also a shorter show. We both ended up with colds but we didn't want to miss a podcast on such an important week. Use this week to tell your story, to raise awareness, and to find support! Feel free to comment and share your own stories with IBD! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 14! We know there is a lot to consider with IBD on a normal day. We know the holidays is even more demanding and our goal is to discuss common problems and offer solutions. This disease is never fair and it isn't right that you should have to have more stress during this time of the year. Our holiday guide will help prepare you so you can sail into the holidays and hopefully enjoy "the most wonderful time of the year". We are family friendly and want our audi...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 13! This time of year brings out a lot of questions about IBD and getting through cold and flu season. We go over risks of getting sick, treatments, ways we minimize risk, and things to consider if you have IBD. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Links used in episode: https://www.everydayhealth.com/crohns-dise...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 12! Michelle was honored by the local Crohn's and Colitis Foundation as the Volunteer of the Year at the Champions of Hope Gala. We go over the hope and inspiration we left with, tell you who we met, who was honored, and everything else about the wonderful night! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. www.goodkarma...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 11! Mental health is so important for anyone. For IBD patients, they sometimes have more appointments, treatments, and procedures than the average person. A lot of time these situations can create anxiety. Today we go over several methods you can do anywhere, to help relieve and reduce anxiety and stress. Anyone can use these and we hope you find them helpful! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultima...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 10! The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation recently released a news article about their initiative and study that has decreased hospitalizations and emergency room visits. It is all about working together and coming up with early intervention at the clinics. These tools have been tried and tested and are now available to other clinics! Very exciting! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope w...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 9! Today we discuss what we have noticed, our experiences, and our ideas with organizations that are intended to help chronically ill children. These organizations are phenomenal and we sure would love to see more IBD kiddos be recognized! Most of all, we want you to know your disease isn't invisible, you are a warrior, and we see you! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring som...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 8! It is so important to learn more about biologics o we can ask educated questions when we meet with a GI. We have heard about similarities between Tremfya, Stelara, and Skyrizi. Today, we go over all of them to better help you understand the options out there to treat IBD. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. w...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 7! After 5 years of infusions, we wanted to share our tips and tricks on what to bring, what to ask for, and what to expect at an infusion. Our tips will bring comfort and ideas to make an infusion a little better! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. www.goodkarmastand.com https://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmat...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 6! There have been so many times we wished we could help infusion patients, newly diagnosed IBD patients (or various other diagnoses!), and also thank blood donors. We think we found a way we can do all those things with Karmatude Clips. These will be donated and 100% free to patients! We can't wait to hear what you think! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention t...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 5! There was an article that was on social media and had been sent to me by a few friends. We wanted to go further than the headline to see what this article actually meant for those who suffer from IBD. The article was called, "Scientists discover network of cells and and genes involved in Crohn's disease complications." The link to it is: https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/scientists-discover-network-cells-and-genes-involved-crohns-disease-complication-0. ...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 4! There has been a lot of talk about using ChatGPT to evaluate lab results, medical pictures and even help diagnose patients. We put it to the test and asked 10 questions about IBD to determine how accurate and helpful ChatGPT and Google AI really are. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Follow us on Instagram ...
Send a text Welcome to S4 episode 3! We have discussed the physical aspects of this disease along with the financial burdens of IBD. Today we go more into the unwanted and unfair mental burdens placed on both the patient and caregivers. Our hope is to show you aren't alone and offer the ways we help navigate the challenges we also face. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved...
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