Guts and Glory

Returning guest, Matthew Sebastiani joins us to chat about this year’s Gutsy Walk by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and brings with him an incredible #IBDWarrior. John Smythe is this year’s Honourary Chair for Vancouver & Fraser Valley West Gutsy Walks. He is also a Canadian Men’s Field Hockey Team member with sights on the 2021 […]

In this episode we chat about the AbbVie IBD Scholarship and hear a past recipient describe her journey with IBD and how this scholarship was able to help her. Jenn Ackerman, Child & Youth Programs Coordinator at Crohn’s & Colitis Canada, discusses who/how can apply, the selection process, and everything in between! One of the […]

In this episode we chat about the AbbVie IBD Scholarship and hear a past recipient describe her journey with IBD and how this scholarship was able to help her. Jenn Ackerman, Child & Youth Programs Coordinator at Crohn’s & Colitis Canada, discusses who/how can apply, the selection process, and everything in between! One of the […]

Not only is Peter Dobranowski an IBD Warrior but he has literally dedicated his life to IBD…by choice. Why? Well, he says, “someone’s gotta do it”. In this episode, Peter shares his story about his diagnosis and his journey with IBD. But Peter’s journey doesn’t end there because his life really does involve everything IBD. He […]

IBD Warrior sisters, Claudia and Simona Tersigni, share their individual journeys with IBD. More importantly, they share their involvement with this year’s Gutsy Walk as York Regions Honourary Chairs. We discuss the importance of Crohn’s...

Noah Weber is a pretty incredible teen and IBD Warrior who co-founded the organization ‘Athlete vs. Crohn’s & Colitis’ with Larry Nance Jr., NBA Basketball Player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Noah shares his journey with...

Noah Weber is a pretty incredible teen and IBD Warrior who co-founded the organization ‘Athlete vs. Crohn’s & Colitis’ with Larry Nance Jr., NBA Basketball Player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Noah shares his journey with Crohn’s Disease from diagnosis, surgery, and various medications. A journey that led him to reaching out to NBA star Larry […]

This episode features two Registered Dietitians working in Toronto. Inez Martincevic, a Clinical Dietitian practicing within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Hospital for Sick Children and Julie Cepo who is an...

Dr. Ahola Kohut is a Clinical Health Psychologist at Sick Kids, who works specifically with children with IBD. She splits her time between research and clinical work. In this episode she shares valuable information regarding mental health...

Shawn Reynolds is an IBD Warrior that has been living with Crohn’s Disease for over 20 years. Shawn shares his experiences as an entrepreneur, husband, dad, former actor, brother of two siblings who also have...

Amanda Lapidus is a Registered Dietitian in Toronto who focuses on digestive disorders. She is actively involved in research related to diet and the gut microbiome in the IBD community. We talk about what set Amanda on the path to dedicate her energy to diet, nutrition, and preventable health. She answers questions about the difference […]

Jason Singh, the Manager of Innovative Health Initiatives for Crohn’s & Colitis Canada (CCC) talks all about two apps launched by CCC, GoHere & MyGut. What is the GoHere Washroom Access Program? How does the app work? Where can I get a Washroom Access Card and how can you become a GoHere Volunteer Ambassador? Jason […]

Gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network, Dr. Mark Silverberg, discusses the importance of multi-disciplinary care in IBD. How important it is that we begin treating #IBDWarriors with a more holistic approach. This is why he is opening his own clinic, the Toronto Immune and Digestive Health Institute (TIDHI) that will not only be a […]

Amanda Lapidus is a Registered Dietitian in Toronto who focuses on digestive disorders. She is actively involved in research related to diet and the gut microbiome in the IBD community. We talk about what set...

Jason Singh, the Manager of Innovative Health Initiatives for Crohn’s & Colitis Canada (CCC) talks all about two apps launched by CCC, GoHere & MyGut. What is the GoHere Washroom Access Program? How does the...

Gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network, Dr. Mark Silverberg, discusses the importance of multi-disciplinary care in IBD. How important it is that we begin treating #IBDWarriors with a more holistic approach. This...

Want to help an IBD Warrior that you love? Why not volunteer?! Host, Chantel from Toronto, ON sits down with Matthew Sebastiani from Vancouver, B.C. and Shannon Epstein from Montreal, QC and together they share...

Mina Mawani, President & CEO of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and Dr. Laura Targownik, Clinician Scientist and Gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and Division Director for Gastroenterology at University of Toronto discuss some...

IMAGINE Network is conducting a number of Fecal Microbial Transplantation (FMT) studies. Dr. Paul Moayyedi, Lead Investigator of IMAGINE Network and Gastroenterologist at McMaster University discusses what is FMT and the evidence, to date, on...

IMAGINE Network is conducting a number of mental health studies in IBD patients. Studies that focus on topics like the brain-gut connection in IBD & IBS, Suicide Risk in IBD, and Stress Reduction (to name...

Why is Patient Oriented Research so important? What is the IMAGINE Network? What is the CIHR SPOR and how is it helping patients with IBD? What is the role of patient partners in IMAGINE? Answers...

Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2015, Effie Siamalekas takes us through her diagnosis and navigating the many questions and uncertainty she experienced. She discusses her journey of educating herself about ulcerative colitis and taking her...

IBD Warrior, Lyndsay Hunter-McWaters, chats with us about her journey. Diagnosed with UC at 14, later diagnosed with Crohn’s at 25, ileostomy at 35, and all the details in between. She openly shares her experiences...

This is Part Two of our episode with the resilient, Montana Skurka who is an IBD Warrior, Health & Wellness Coach, and Yoga Teacher. She continues to share her personal experiences with childhood cancer, eating...

Montana Skurka is an Integrative Wellness Educator who is dedicated to providing patients with guidance, education and support as they overcome the unique challenges of chronic illness. In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Montana opens...

Nathan Pember is a fellow IBD Warrior who is not afraid to advocate for himself and others with IBD. What should you do if you aren’t happy with the treatment you receive at a medical...

It’s almost that time of year again, Gutsy Walk time! Every year, Crohns and Colitis Canada hosts a 5 km walk at over 60 locations across Canada! This year we walk on Sunday, June 2nd,...

We have personal trainer, Mike Short back again. Mike not only trains athletes but also people living with chronic illness. He speaks about how his lifestyle of taking his medications and paying attention to his...

We are joined, once again, with the resilient Rasheed Clarke, this time to talk specifically about his personal journey with IBD: pancolitis, total colectomy, pelvic pouch (J-pouch), temporary ileostomy, percutaneous tube to drain an abscess....

Rasheed Clarke, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Crohn’s & Colitis Canada, joins Chantel and Lisa for a special Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month episode. They discuss key findings from the newly released “2018 Impact of IBD in...

For some, “gluten-free” may be a choice made easy by recent trends, but for people with Celiac disease it is much more serious than that. Though not IBD, Celiac disease is a serious illness that...

For some, “gluten-free” may be a choice made easy by recent trends, but for people with Celiac disease it is much more serious than that. Though not IBD, Celiac disease is a serious illness that...

How does cannabis work and how can we use it medically? Who is a candidate for medical cannabis and where are legal sources to access it? We are joined by Martina, a cannabis coach/educator from...

How does cannabis work and how can we use it medically? Who is a candidate for medical cannabis and where are legal sources to access it? We are joined by Martina, a cannabis coach/educator from...

We chat with Peter Habashi, a research coordinator at Mount Sinai Hospital who's main work is in coordinating the PACE (Promoting Access and Care through Centers of Excellence) IBD Telemedicine Program funded by Crohn's and Colitis...

We chat with Peter Habashi, a research coordinator at Mount Sinai Hospital who’s main work is in coordinating the PACE (Promoting Access and Care through Centers of Excellence) IBD Telemedicine Program funded by Crohn’s and Colitis...

Dr Vivian Huang is back again and from her unique perspective as a GI Specialist and IBD sufferer she talks about her journey as a doctor and how her own condition helps her to better...

Dr Vivian Huang is back again and from her unique perspective as a GI Specialist and IBD sufferer she talks about her journey as a doctor and how her own condition helps her to better...

In this episode we meet Dr Vivian Huang.We discuss her recent IBD surgery, and how it has impacted her GI practise.

In this episode we meet Dr Vivian Huang.We discuss her recent IBD surgery, and how it has impacted her GI practise.

We sit down with Chris DiGiovanni, the founder of Kilos4Colitis, to talk about what inspired him to start lifting weights after his diagnosis of IBD and what sparked him to turn that into a fundraising...

We sit down with Chris DiGiovanni, the founder of Kilos4Colitis, to talk about what inspired him to start lifting weights after his diagnosis of IBD and what sparked him to turn that into a fundraising...

We talk with Ryan, the filmmaker of the documentary “Gutsy” and former IBD scholarship recipient!

We talk with Ryan, the filmmaker of the documentary “Gutsy” and former IBD scholarship recipient!

We talk with Eric again about everything Ostomy, including questions you might be afraid to ask. Lets go!

We talk with Eric again about everything Ostomy, including questions you might be afraid to ask. Lets go!

Charlotte joins us in the studio to discuss her work with Crohn's and Colitis Canada and her own personal experience with Crohns disease.

Charlotte joins us in the studio to discuss her work with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and her own personal experience with Crohns disease.

Today we discuss what its like living with an ostomy bag and the ups and downs of being an “ostomate” with Eric from Veganostomy.ca.

Today we discuss what its like living with an ostomy bag and the ups and downs of being an “ostomate” with Eric from Veganostomy.ca.

Flares, checklists, and colonoscopies! Oh My! Chantel and Lisa dive into whats new in their lives and discuss everyone's favourite: colonoscopies.