The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
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The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
#17 Understanding the gut-brain axis in IBD - with clinical psychologist, Dr Gita Robson
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
21 minutes
1 month ago
#17 Understanding the gut-brain axis in IBD - with clinical psychologist, Dr Gita Robson
In this episode, we gaze deep into the gut-brain axis with Dr. Gita Robson, a clinical psychologist who specialises in gastroenterology. Our brains and guts chatter in both directions constantly, and we wanted to understand if this had an implications in how Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients can better manage their disease. 🔍 What We Cover Why the gut might be our “first brain”The bidirectional nature of the gut-brain axisHow inflammation, stress and mood are interconnectedThe vag...
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
