This week we are enlightened to be joined by CJ Hoey who chats in depth to Derek about his IBD journey, mindset and resilience. CJ opens up about living with Crohn’s Disease - how it has made him the person he is today, how it has challenged him and pushed him to achieve things that me may never have otherwise. 💪

From globe-trotting adventures to fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a ski instructor, CJ proves that IBD has not held him back - it has actually fuelled him along the way. ⛷️

Hear the raw truth about his toughest moments, like when his meds failed just before a major trip to Australia, and how the unexpected care he encountered abroad positively changed his perspective. CJ contrasts his medical experiences at home vs overseas, offering eye-opening insights. 🌎

In this episode he shares tales about rumours in high school that he had passed away and him selling Buckfast in the Alps. CJ’s story is uplifting and proof that sometimes the hardest battles shape us into who we’re meant to become. 💜