Meet Josie M!- Episode 14

Send us Fan MailThis week we share a tequila cocktail with Josie McGarva! We talk about her Crohn's disease and her struggle with fistulas and abscesses. We also spend quite a bit of time talking about mental health and IBD and Josie's graduate work in health psychology. She's making great strides researching Post Traumatic Stress and IBD and health disparities and IBD. Very cool stuff and we're really excited. We also talked about how opening up about her disease and how getting an ostomy empowered her, gave her more freedom, and helped her connect with others. You won't want to miss this episode! Follow Josie on Instagram! @it_takesgutsLinks: A journal article by Josie's Graduate Advisory on Post Traumatic Stress and IBDIntestinal Complications information from the Crohn's & Colitis FoundationInformation on Fistula Removal Surgery- Crohn's & Colitis FoundationInformation on Abscess Draining- Crohn's & Colitis FoundationInformation on Fistulas and Abscesses- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of CanadaAn educational video on Fistulas- Cleveland ClinicA video on how to change your ostomy bag- Phoenix Children's HospitalSo many great videos on living with an ostomy!- United Ostomy AssociationMental health & IBD- Cleveland ClinicLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!