Talking Crohn's

Follow Talking Crohn's
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

A weekly podcast talking all things Crohn's, Colitis, IBD & more. Jake & Andy will be discussing a number of different topics, sharing their stories and revealing all the ups and downs they've had since being diagnosed over 20 years ago. If listening to just one episode could help another Crohnie, then it's job done!

Jake & Andy


    • Jul 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Talking Crohn's with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Talking Crohn's

    Talking Crohn's & Siobhan's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 57:35


    On this weeks episode, Siobhan shares her story by answering the all important 8 questions. She talks about the embarrassment of going to the toilet in school, not comparing your IBD to other people and the love she have received from the IBD community. 

    Talking Crohn's & Liam's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 34:06


    On this weeks episode, Liam shares his story by answering the all important 8 questions. He talks about being an active person before IBD, side effects from medication and being persistent to get what you need from your specialists.

    Talking Crohn's & Kahlia's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 30:47


    On this weeks episode, Kahlia shares her story by answering the all important 8 questions. She talks about time spent in hospital, adapting to life with IBD and her support network of family & friends.

    Talking Crohn's & Harvey's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 36:42


    On this weeks episode, Harvey shares his story by answering the all important 8 questions. He talks about memory of life before IBD, how he believes knowledge is power and leaves Jake & Andy speechless with one story.

    Talking Crohn's & Priya's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 28:44


    On this weeks episode, Priya shares her story by answering the all important 8 questions. She talks about finding the IBD community on social media, is thankful for the support from all her family & friends and puts a rapper in the crapper.

    Talking Crohn's & Dale's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 39:06


    On this weeks episode Dale shares his story with us by answering the all important 8 questions. He talks about challenging your doctors, secret toilets and gives a shoutout to his mum for all the support.

    Talking Crohn's & Rebekah's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 31:19


    On this weeks episode, Rebekah shares her story by answering the all important 8 questions. She talks about being brave enough to ask for help and how the little things can go a long way when supporting someone with IBD.

    Talking Crohn's & Clive's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 32:01


    On this weeks episode Clive shares his story with us by answering the all important 8 questions. He talks about finding the right medication, listening to your body and treats us to a famous poo story.

    Talking Crohn's & Molly-Jo's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 31:09


    On this weeks episode, Molly-Jo shares her story with us by answering the all important questions. She talks  about how people didn't believe the early signs of her IBD, and how the journey has allowed her to appreciate the small things in life.

    Talking Crohn's & Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 24:27


    It's the first episode of Season 3 - Talking Crohn's & Stories. Jake & Andy have a good catch up, talk a bit of S**T and discuss the plan for this season.

    Talking Crohn's & Teenagers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 61:23


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Taylah to the podcast to discuss life with IBD as a teenager. Being judged by peers, growing up fast forward and the importance of support networks.

    Talking Crohn's & Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 99:34


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Natalia & Mike to the podcast to talk about being diagnosed with IBD. Discussing the time, seeking further advice and googling what Crohn's & Colitis is.

    Talking Crohn's & Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 77:19


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Ailish Evans to the podcast to talk about operations. They discuss the different operations for IBD patients, the complications and what the future holds.

    Talking Crohn's & The Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 92:56


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Octavio Aragon to the podcast, a lead paediatric rheumatology pharmacist. They discuss the main thing that everybody is talking about in the world at the moment, and get answers to some brilliant questions. 

    Talking Crohn's & Fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 55:36


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Max Hall to the podcast to talk about fundraising. They discuss a number of topics related to fundraising, motivations behind it, how it can effect people and support from family and friends.

    Talking Crohn's & Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 55:56


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Faye & Kim to the podcast to talk about parenting. They discuss a number of different topics to being a mum with IBD & being a mum who's child suffers with IBD.

    Talking Crohn's & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 52:11


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Chris McDermott to the podcast to talk about the importance of friends. They share stories about how they met, supporting each other and when to laugh about poo.

    Talking Crohn's & Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 58:20


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Bryony Hopkins to the podcast to talk all about raising awareness. They discuss the 'Living with IBD' documentary she created, how she began raising awareness and the positive impact it can have on others.

    Talking Crohn's & Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 68:39


    In this week's episode Jake & Andy welcome Ali Jawad to the podcast to talk all things Fitness. The Paralympian has managed his IBD and competed at the top of his sport. They discuss the setbacks, the comebacks and farting in competition.

    Talking Crohn's & 31 Day Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 47:43


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy look back on their 31 Day Challenge. They welcome back Crohn's & Colitis UK for the first episode of the new season, discuss how the challenge came about and the impact of the funds raised.

    Talking Crohn's & Charity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 55:24


    Jake & Andy finish the first season by welcoming Crohn's & Colitis UK to the podcast. Discussing how the charity started, the importance of fundraising and the 30 Day Challenge.

    Talking Crohn's & Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 42:42


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy share their experiences of managing IBD with work. Starting new jobs, when to tell colleagues and travelling to and from work. Plus they have a brand new famous poo story, and they answer your questions.

    Talking Crohn's & Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 38:30


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy discuss shopping. How they've managed their IBD when going to the shops but also what they've purchased over the years to help their IBD. Plus there's a brand new famous poo story, and they answer your questions.

    Talking Crohn's & Nightlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 48:06


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy discuss nightlife. How they've supported each other, the anxiety of going out drinking and trying to be normal and fit in with peers. Plus Andy rates one of their favourite Loos, and they answer your questions.

    Talking Crohn's & School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 51:04


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy look back on their time at school. Comparing their experiences, support from friends and the dreaded school toilets. Plus there's a new famous poo story, and they answer some of your questions. 

    Talking Crohn's & Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 63:08


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy welcome a couple of special guests to the podcast. Discussions include family dynamics, supporting someone with IBD and the first ever Battleshits.

    Talking Crohn's & Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 44:33


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy discuss all things travel. Sharing stories from family holidays, backpacking around the world and living in other countries. There's a famous poo story from a holiday and they answer some of your questions.

    Talking Crohn's & Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 44:31


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy dive into the world of dating. They discuss dealing with Crohn's & Colitis on 1st dates, meeting families and modern dating. Andy rates another loo and they answer some of your questions. 

    Talking Crohn's & Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 45:48


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy talk all things sport. Discussing how they've coped with the disease, achievements they've had and sporting heroes. There is a famous poo story, Andy rates the first loo and they answer some your questions.

    Talking Crohn's & S**T

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 40:17


    In this weeks episode Jake & Andy introduce themselves, talk about the plans for the podcast over the coming weeks and talk a little bit of S**T!

    Claim Talking Crohn's

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel