026 - Ayahuasca & A Crohn’s Diagnosis While Pregnant: Tanikas Journey - Tanika Gomes

In this episode of The Survival Project, I am joined by Tanika for an honest conversation about Crohn’s disease, pregnancy, stress, trauma, flares, and motherhood.Tanika shares how she went from having no major stomach issues to repeated hospital visits, months of uncertainty, and eventually receiving a Crohn’s diagnosis while pregnant. She opens up about the emotional toll of living with chronic illness, the fear that comes with flares, postpartum setbacks, medication worries, and the reality of trying to care for a child while also trying to care for yourself.This episode explores:getting diagnosed with Crohn’s during pregnancythe possible link between stress, trauma, and gut healthwhat Crohn’s flares really feel likethe mental burden of chronic illnessmedication fears and learning what works for your bodyfasting, movement, self-care, and staying presentthe importance of support, patience, and speaking kindly to yourselfA very real episode for anyone living with Crohn’s disease, colitis, chronic illness, gut health issues, or pregnancy-related health fears.If you enjoyed the episode, please follow, rate, and share the podcast.