006 - From Bed Bound With IBD To Ultra Marathons With An Ostomy - Alex MacInnis

In this powerful episode of The Survival Project, Jonathan speaks with his first international guest — Canadian athlete and Crohn’s warrior Alex MacInnis. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 12, Alex spent years in and out of hospitals, battling severe illness and multiple failed medications before finally undergoing ostomy surgery — a decision that gave him his life back.Now, Alex lives fully, advocates through his blog Tales from the Bag, and recently completed an ultramarathon to raise funds for Ostomy Canada, proving what’s possible with determination and the right mindset.Together, Jonathan and Alex explore:The emotional and physical journey from diagnosis to ostomy surgeryRebuilding health, strength, and identity after chronic illnessTraining for an ultramarathon with an ostomyOvercoming stigma and living without fearThe power of community, humour, and hopeA story of endurance, humility, and the unbreakable human spirit — this episode will remind you that life with an ostomy isn’t the end, it’s a powerful new beginning.If you would like to donate to Alex's fundraiser you can do so at this link https://www.justgiving.com/page/ultras-for-ostamiesor to Ostomy Canada, should Alex's link be expired use the link belowhttps://www.ostomycanada.ca/donation/