Crohn’s Fitness Food

Episode 8: Alexa Federico, NTP, Crohn's Warrior since 2007

Today’s guest is Alexa Federico, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, AutoImmune Paleo Coach, author, blogger, Crohn’s Warrior since 2007.
Alexa’s healing journey began with her Crohn’s diagnosis at the age of 12. Since then, it has shaped her entire career and the path that she is on now. As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, she helps people learn how to utilize food in support of their health and not against it. Many of her clients have gut issues, including Crohn’s and Colitis, and she helps teach how food plays a role in both healing and disease.
In this episode, we talk about everything from food and fitness to surgery and journaling. Alexa shares her tips for flares, how she manages stress, and what she does to keep a positive mindset.
Alexa Federico, NTPwww.girlinhealing.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/girlinhealing/ Instagram @girlinhealing Twitter @girlinhealing
Book The Complete Guide to Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis; A Road Map to Long-Term Healing, by Alexa Federico, NTP

Episode 7: Nathalie Begin, Crohn's Warrior and Gutsy Feeling Blogger

Today’s guest is Nathalie Begin, an architecture student, blogger, and Crohn’s advocate who focuses on self care, self love, meditation, and gratitude.
Nathalie was diagnosed with Crohn’s 10 years ago at the age of 11. Throughout the years, she has gone through waves of remission and flares, with the last few years being her worst and what led to a bowel resection this past summer.
In this episode, Nathalie and I talk about her Crohn’s journey, medications, surgery (and recovery), food, probiotics, flares, and how essential oils and stress management help in managing her IBD.
FOLLOW NATHALIEGutsy Feeling Blog (New articles every Sunday!) http://www.gutsyfeeling.com/Instagram @gutsyfeelingFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gutsyfeeling/
8 TIPS FOR NAVIGATING UNIVERSITY WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESShttp://www.gutsyfeeling.com/2018/09/8-tips-for-navigating-university-with.html
ESSENTIAL OILShttps://www.saje.com/single-note-essential-oils/https://www.doterra.com/US/en

Episode 6: Stephanie Gish shares her Crohn's story!

Hi Everyone! In this episode, I wanted to share my own Crohn's story and give you a chance to get to know me a little more. I've been interviewing other Crohn's Warriors and asking them to share their stories and experiences, so I also wanted to share my own so that you knew a little more about what inspired me to start this podcast and how Crohn's has shaped my own life. 
In this episode, I ask myself the same questions I ask my other interviewees and share my thoughts and experiences on food, flares, fitness, supplements, stress, and why it's important to follow your passions. I hope my experience–and the experiences of others on this podcast–will help you in your own Crohn's or Colitis journey and give you inspiration, hope, and a sense of community.
Learn more about me at: www.crohnsfitnessfood.comInstagram: @CrohnsFitnessFoodTwitter: @GishStephanie

Episode 5: Dayne Sullivan, 3rd Year Medical Student and Future GI Doc

Today's guest is Dayne Sullivan, a Phoenix-based naturopathic medical student from Georgia, who is pursuing his dream to become a gastroenterologist. Battling Crohn’s Disease himself since 2009, Dayne is the hardest working future GI doctor you’ll ever meet!
In this episode, Dayne shares his IBD story and talks about his path to becoming a gastroenterologist. As a third-year medical student, Dayne is studying Naturopathic Medicine and talks about the differences and similarities of Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.) and Medical Doctors (M.D.). He goes into detail about the types of additional tools for treating patients he'll have available as a Naturopathic Doctor and gives tips for anyone with Crohn's and Colitis who is interested in searching for a Naturopathic Doctor for managing their disease.
Dayne also shares his experiences with medications, surgery, diet, and balancing stress in managing his Crohn's. He talks about what compelled him to begin sharing his story and become an advocate for those with Crohn's and Colitis. He hopes to be a role model for others and spread the message that although Crohn's is something he has, it is not who he is.  
To keep up with Dayne, follow him on social media using:Instagram @daynesullivanTwitter @daynesullivan
Be sure to stay on the lookout for his new homeopathy podcast coming later this year! 

Episode 4: Patrick Lee, Crohn's Warrior since 2007

Today’s guest is Patrick Lee, co-owner of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Hicksville, NY, and Crohn’s Warrior since 2007. Since his diagnosis, Patrick has been learning to manage his Crohn’s Disease through a combination of medication, diet, supplements, and lifestyle and is hoping to help raise awareness for IBD.
Along with Crohn’s, Patrick battles Fibromyalgia and shares his experience with supplements–including kratom, CBD oil, and L-Theanine–and lifestyle practices such as meditation. He also talks about the role that diet and exercise play in his management of Crohn’s.
Patrick encourages others to keep an open mind and keep searching for the combination of things that will work for you; stay strong and know that we are in this together.
To follow Patrick on Instagram:
@patrick_ja_lee
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpg_ynSjwRx/

Episode 3: Jen Bubert, 20-year Crohn's Warrior and Health Coach

Today’s guest is Jen Bubert, a nearly 20-year Crohn’s Warrior and health coach. If you follow her on Instagram, you’ll recognize her as @jenvsgut.
Jen has gone through the gamut of medications, clinical trials, surgery, and even trying to go it alone for a year. In this interview, she talks about what it was like to be diagnosed in high school, her struggles with medications, what led to her first surgical resection, and her experience with clinical trials.
Jen talks about how she’s learning to listen to her body, focusing on self care, and making fitness a major part of her life and part of her Crohn’s management. She also talks about her experience with the low FODMAP diet and how it helped her to understand what foods are bad/easy for her to digest.
Jen encourages others that no matter where you are, the most important thing is to stay focused on what your goals are and take it one day at a time.
Follow Jen in Instagram at:@jenvsguthttps://www.instagram.com/jenvsgut/https://linktr.ee/jenvsgut

Episode 2: Theresa Spiess, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, South Texas Chapter

Today’s guest is Theresa Spiess, the Community Director (now Executive Directory) for the South Texas Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. In this episode, she talks in-depth about the patient-driven initiatives, research, educational programs, and activities of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
Research:Theresa gives a brief overview on some new, exciting diagnostic tests being developed as well as an overview on some of the types of research that the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation conducts. The foundation has been involved in every major advancement over the last 50 years, providing more than $330 million in research funding.
Learn more about the research projects of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation at:http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/research-success/
Patient Education and Support:Patient support and education are major initiatives of each local chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Theresa talks about the various webinars, educational events, and patient and family support groups available in South Texas and where to find local information across the United States on the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s website:http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/
Fundraising Activities and Program:The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation conducts national and local fundraising events. From Take Steps walks across the country to local golf tournaments and more, there are a variety of ways to get involved with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s events to raise money and bring the IBD community together.
If you live in the South Texas area and would like to get involved in events here, you can reach out to Theresa Spiess at:http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/southtexas/about/Theresa SpiessCommunity Development Manager – Central Texasmailto:tspiess@crohnscolitisfoundation.org
For more information about your own local chapter, visit:http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/

Episode 1: Natalie Hayden, "Lights, Camera, Crohn's"

Today’s guest is Natalie Hayden, author of the blog “Lights Camera Crohn’s: An Unobstructed View.” Natalie is a former TV news anchor who has now dedicated herself to being an advocate for those battling inflammatory bowel disease and showing that a chronic illness doesn’t have to dull your sparkle.
Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in July 2005, Natalie has undergone several hospitalizations, countless medications and flare ups, and underwent her first surgery in August 2015. She gave birth to her first child in March 2017 and is expecting the birth of their baby girl this January.
In this episode we talk about Natalie’s experience with food, pregnancy, balancing stress, advocacy, and managing flares with Crohn’s Disease.
For expecting mothers with IBD, Natalie recommends the following groups where moms can share advice and experience in managing disease and pregnancy:
https://www.facebook.com/IBDMoms/https://www.instagram.com/ibdmoms/
http://www.mamasfacingforward.com/
If you’d like to follow Natalie on social media or read new, weekly content on her blog, you can follow or reach out to her at:
www.Lightscameracrohns.com
Instagram: @natalieannhaydenTwitter: @nataliesparacioFacebook: Natalie A. Sparacio
For those with IBD, Natalie encourages you to, “Find your voice and recognize that your journey and your story matters.