016 - Cannabis & Crohn’s And Why Biologics Stop Working - Colm Collins

In this episode of The Survival Project, I sit down with Colm Collins, an IBD researcher with over 15 years of experience at the cutting edge of inflammatory bowel disease science.Colm unpacks some of the most misunderstood and debated topics in IBD today, including:Why cannabis may feel helpful short-term but can significantly worsen Crohn’s disease long-termThe real science behind the gut–brain axis and how inflammation affects mental healthStress as a genuine biological trigger, not just a “side effect”Why biologics can stop working and what’s coming next in IBD treatmentThe role of genetics, the microbiome, environment, and immune memoryHow wearables, home testing, and personalised medicine could change patient careWhy collaboration between patients, researchers, and clinicians is essentialThis is a deeply informative conversation that bridges lived experience with real-world science, cutting through myths and offering clarity, hope, and context for anyone living with IBD or supporting someone who is.This episode is proudly supported by Salts Healthcare.This episode is supported by Salts Healthcare. Thank you to Salts for supporting The Survival Project and helping amplify conversations around health and wellbeing.If you'd like to check out Ostique Connect, you can do at the following links:Android: Apple:  Follow the podcast to stay up to date with future episodes, and share this one with someone who could benefit from it.