Guts And Glory

Chantel and Lisa discuss Chantel’s current experience with her present flare and an organization known as the 100 women who care.

Chantel goes to Nuckfest, The Ontario Beard and Mustache Championships which raises money for Crohn’s and Colitis, hosted by #theyeardproject. She interviews several of the contestants, some of which are affected by IBD.

Chantel and Lisa talk with Sherry, a mother of two teenage boys with Crohn’s Disease, as they discuss how the disease affects their lives.

Chantel and Lisa welcome Mike Speyer as they discuss his experience with Crohn’s disease and his organization: The Yeard Project. The Yeard Project is a not-for-profit organization that Mike and his brother founded to raise money for Crohn’s and Colitis by growing yearlong beards and selling beard products! It is an excellent organization that raises money to […]

Chantel and Lisa share websites, organizations, resources, etc. that they trust and value when it comes to information about IBD.  The following URLs for IBD organizations were mentioned in this episode: Crohn’s and Colitis USA: ccfa.org  Crohn’s and Colitis UK: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/  GI Society: badgut.org  Go here app: http://www.crohnsandcolitis.ca/site/c.dtJRL9NUJmL4H/b.9012887/k.8491/Washroom_Access.htm  Girls with Guts: http://www.girlswithguts.org/  GemProject: http://www.gemproject.ca/ Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Dr.Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keqzt83KMVA  Dr. Mike […]

Lisa and Chantel share their advice and experiences for navigating relationships with co-workers and healthcare professionals. 

Two Toronto based women discuss their experiences living with IBD. Lisa has Crohn’s and Chantel has Crohns and ulcerative colitis. Together they share their ups and downs battling IBD. Lisa and Chantel explore what it really means to have IBD; the moments that require true guts and the glorious moments too. Real and fun advice […]