Wrestling the Octopus IBD
By Rachel Sawyer (The Bottom Line IBD) and Nigel Horwood
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Episodes: 47
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Two long-term IBD patients, Rachel and Nigel, share their experiences and perspectives on living with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
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#46 Understanding GLP-1 drugs in IBD - with Dr David Rubin, University of Chicago
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Nov 08, 2026 |
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#45 Treating pain in IBD - with Dr Jessica Sheehan from University of Michigan Health
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Nov 01, 2026 |
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#44 How an ulcerative colitis diagnosis led to a career in health research - with Dr Sue Blackwell
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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#43 Discussing our IBD survey responses - and how they will shape our podcast!
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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#42 Hakeem's story: how a Crohn's diagnosis shaped a career change to mental health nursing
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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#41 Getting the most out of primary care when you have IBD
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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#40 IBD health updates from Rachel and Nigel
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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#39 Help shape the future of our IBD patient podcast!
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Sep 06, 2026 |
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#38 From Birkenhead to Philadelphia: an update on Rob's IBD story, a year after his surgery
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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#37 Understanding IBS in IBD - with Professor Peter Irving
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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#36 Living With IBD: Real Patient Stories, Procedures, Prep & The Future of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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#35 World IBD Day 2026 - Reflecting on Our Efforts in IBD Patient Education
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May 19, 2026 |
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#33 Rachel talks candidly about the return of IBD symptoms after years of drug-free remission
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May 10, 2026 |
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#34 Nigel talks about the reality of managing multiple health conditions as part of his Crohn's
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May 10, 2026 |
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#32 How to find resilience in chronic illness: IBD and cancer patient, Neil Barker shares his story
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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#31 Understanding Blood Clots and IBD - with Professor Beverley Hunt OBE
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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#30 Top tips for living with a stoma in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD)
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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#29 Understanding Liver Disease in IBD - with Dr Sree Kotha and Dr Phil Berry
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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#28 Wrestling the Octopus IBD is one year old! An anniversary episode of thanks and reflections
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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#27 Understanding colorectal cancer risk in IBD - with Professor James East
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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#26 IBD flares and diet - What does the new PREdiCCT study tell us?
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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#25 Medical cannabis use in IBD - with Dr Jami Kinnucan from Mayo Clinic, Florida
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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#24 An introduction to IBD surgery - with consultant colorectal surgeon, Raj Mankotia
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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#23 Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - with Dr Gauraang Bhatnagar and Dr William Blad
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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#22 IBD Then & Now: Patients' Reflections for Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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#21 Nigel’s A–Z of Crohn’s: Biopsies, Blowtorches & Burnt Bananas
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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#19 Rachel reflects on staying in Crohn's remission, four years after stopping infliximab
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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#20 Nigel reflects on 15 years post-Crohn's op, and a life-changing experience
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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#18 When long-term stability on a Crohn's drug meets a curveball: an IBD patient's story
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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#17 Understanding the gut-brain axis in IBD - with clinical psychologist, Dr Gita Robson
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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#16 Learning the basics of diet in IBD - with dietitian Dearbhaile O'Hanlon
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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#15 Understanding bile acid diarrhoea / malabsorption in IBD with Professor Julian Walters
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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#14 Iron Deficiency and Anaemia: What Every IBD Patient Should Know
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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#13 Nigel and Rachel Reflect on Recent Life with IBD...
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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#12 Mental Health and IBD with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Stacey Boardman
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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#11 Author Vicky Ball Discusses Life With IBD - Plus Her Famous Viral Moment!
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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#10 IBD and Ageing - Gastroenterologist, Dr Adam Faye Tells Us What We Need to Know!
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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#9 Travelling With IBD - Our Interview With IBD Passport Founder, Kay Greveson
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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#8 From Birkenhead to Philadelphia - an IBD Patient's Story
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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#7 Having a Colonoscopy - Top Tips and Musings from Two Veteran IBD Patients
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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#6 Part 2 - More IBD patients' questions answered by Dr Mark Samaan
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#6 Part 1 - IBD patients' questions answered by Dr Mark Samaan
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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#5 Good Medicine in IBD - Through the Eyes of Patients
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#4 World IBD Day special - Shooting the breeze on IBD
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May 19, 2025 |
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#3 Advocating for yourself as an IBD patient - what it means and how to do it!
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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#2 How Do You Like Your IBD Medication Served... Oral, IV or Injection?
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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#1 To start or stop IBD medication? We debate this hot topic!
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Feb 18, 2025 |