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Send us Fan MailWe have discussed the difficulty of outside opinions and judgement with IBD. Today we read an anonymous letter we received from a "neighbor". Might have been well-intended but the advice was dangerous. We discuss the ways you can support and help patients when offering advice but mainly are her to say we get it, we see you, and we know the opinions can be so frustrating. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailToday is a big day for the IBDetermined podcast family. You have made it with us to our 100th episode! We never had any idea how many podcasts we would create and we sure are happy we have made it to the big 100. We are also excited to keep going and continue to make podcasts! Join us as we reminisce and make a special announcement just for our listeners. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode we are continuing a series on better understanding biologics and expensive treatments. Today we are covering the reasons bioscience companies and pharmaceutical companies are accused of not wanting a cure. We examine why these claims are being made, how accurate they are, and why some people just don't trust them. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode we are beginning a series on better understanding biologics and expensive treatments. Our hope is to create more awareness and hopefully spark change and understanding. We begin this series by going over a brief history of how treatments have changed over the past 20 years, which wasn't too long ago! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode we go over a recent article from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. It is about a study and how step therapy affects young adults in particular. It is helpful to better understand how to help young adults facing the challenges of step therapy. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Link to book: https://a.co/d/0azVaFkpwww.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode we discuss what Calprotectin tests are, how the scores work, and why your results might be a clue as to where your inflammation is located. Mason discusses his most recent results and why he is no longer in lab remission. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Link to book: https://a.co/d/0azVaFkpwww.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWe discuss a book called "Immune: A Journey Into the Mysterious System That Keeps You Alive" by Philipp Dettmer. We highly recommend it for anyone but it was particularly interesting to us as we made connections to the IBD world. And we have more exciting news about jumping spiders. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Link to book: https://a.co/d/0azVaFkpwww.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailHaving IBD can be scary and confusing. When you have to make decisions it is easy to be afraid of the unknown. We go over how we help ease those fears so we can make good decisions that are based on facts. We hope our techniques might help you empower yourself and make the best decisions for your health! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 5 Episode 1! We are excited to start a new season in the new year. We wanted to kick it off with a topic and question we hear about often, is Crohn's curable? But then we got to thinking what a cure would look like. We go further into both topics and hope you find some hope in learning how the future of this disease is changing and what that could look like! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 17! Mason got to pick what he wanted to end the year and final season 4 with and he chose Christmas movies. We sometimes do Christmas Day throughout the year. When Mason is having a tough time we watch Christmas movies, bake, do whatever we can to enjoy the joy the holiday brings him. Enjoy his list of Christmas movies the whole family can watch together. He wanted to share in case any of you are having a tough day and want to watch something you will enjoy. Happy New Year!! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 16! As we head towards the end of 2025, we wanted to cover IBD breakthroughs, treatment developments and other stories that were in the news. We felt these stories were important to share because a lot of times there are click bait stories out there that can be misleading. But most of all we think it is important to share the hope, support, and direction research is heading! We included links for further reading. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Links in episode: -https://newatlas.com/disease/obefazimod-daily-pill-ulcerative-colitis-clinical-trial/?-https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/icotrokinra-maintains-standout-combination-of-therapeutic-benefit-and-a-favorable-safety-profile-in-once-daily-pill-through-28-weeks-in-ulcerative-colitis-302594371.html?-https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/study-crohns-disease-investigational-treatment-shows-potential-for-achieving-remission/?-https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/aibdnet/news/fda-approves-updated-indication-upadacitinib-ibd?-https://www.investor.jnj.com/investor-news/news-details/2025/TREMFYA-guselkumab-achieves-U-S--approval-for-subcutaneous-induction-in-adults-with-ulcerative-colitis-now-the-first-and-only-IL-23-inhibitor-with-a-fully-subcutaneous-regimen/default.aspx?-https://www.gastroendonews.com/Inflammatory-Bowel-Disease/Article/11-25/Molecular-Biomarkers-IBD-Therapy/78819?-https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251103093012.htm?-https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cell-and-developmental-biology/articles/10.3389/fcell.2025.1517121/full?-https://innovationdistrict.childrensnational.org/growth-program-tackles-inflammatory-bowel-disease/?-https://www.barchart.com/story/news/35342504/ulcerative-colitis-pipeline-2025-moa-and-roa-insights-clinical-trials-status-and-key-companies-involved-by-delveinsight-nubiyota-adiso-therapeutics-landos-biopharma-prometheus-biosciences?-https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Impact%20Report_Fall_Winter%202025.pdf?utmwww.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 15! It is IBD Awareness week but also a shorter show. We both ended up with colds but we didn't want to miss a podcast on such an important week. Use this week to tell your story, to raise awareness, and to find support! Feel free to comment and share your own stories with IBD! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 14! We know there is a lot to consider with IBD on a normal day. We know the holidays is even more demanding and our goal is to discuss common problems and offer solutions. This disease is never fair and it isn't right that you should have to have more stress during this time of the year. Our holiday guide will help prepare you so you can sail into the holidays and hopefully enjoy "the most wonderful time of the year". We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 13! This time of year brings out a lot of questions about IBD and getting through cold and flu season. We go over risks of getting sick, treatments, ways we minimize risk, and things to consider if you have IBD. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Links used in episode:https://www.everydayhealth.com/crohns-disease/what-know-about-cold-flu/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5016364/www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.giraleigh.com/ibs/ibd-and-the-flu-a-complication-prone-combination/https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/managing-ibd-during-the-covid-19-pandemic?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 12! Michelle was honored by the local Crohn's and Colitis Foundation as the Volunteer of the Year at the Champions of Hope Gala. We go over the hope and inspiration we left with, tell you who we met, who was honored, and everything else about the wonderful night! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 11! Mental health is so important for anyone. For IBD patients, they sometimes have more appointments, treatments, and procedures than the average person. A lot of time these situations can create anxiety. Today we go over several methods you can do anywhere, to help relieve and reduce anxiety and stress. Anyone can use these and we hope you find them helpful! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 10! The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation recently released a news article about their initiative and study that has decreased hospitalizations and emergency room visits. It is all about working together and coming up with early intervention at the clinics. These tools have been tried and tested and are now available to other clinics! Very exciting! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Article: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/emergency-visits-drop-51-and-hospitalizations-fall-57-ibd-patients-following-crohns-colitisToolkit: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/urgentcarewww.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 9! Today we discuss what we have noticed, our experiences, and our ideas with organizations that are intended to help chronically ill children. These organizations are phenomenal and we sure would love to see more IBD kiddos be recognized! Most of all, we want you to know your disease isn't invisible, you are a warrior, and we see you! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 8! It is so important to learn more about biologics o we can ask educated questions when we meet with a GI. We have heard about similarities between Tremfya, Stelara, and Skyrizi. Today, we go over all of them to better help you understand the options out there to treat IBD. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.comArticles used for episode:https://biologyinsights.com/tremfya-and-il-23-how-this-inhibitor-works-for-treatment/https://news.abbvie.com/2022-06-17-SKYRIZI-R-risankizumab-rzaa-Receives-FDA-Approval-as-the-First-and-Only-Specific-Interleukin-23-IL-23-to-Treat-Moderately-to-Severely-Active-Crohns-Disease-in-Adultshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S152169181930006X#:~:text=More%20recently%2C%20interest%20has%20shifted,%3C%200.001)%20%5B24%5D.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 7! After 5 years of infusions, we wanted to share our tips and tricks on what to bring, what to ask for, and what to expect at an infusion. Our tips will bring comfort and ideas to make an infusion a little better! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 6! There have been so many times we wished we could help infusion patients, newly diagnosed IBD patients (or various other diagnoses!), and also thank blood donors. We think we found a way we can do all those things with Karmatude Clips. These will be donated and 100% free to patients! We can't wait to hear what you think! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.www.goodkarmastand.comhttps://www.karmatudecandles.com/karmatude-clipsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 5! There was an article that was on social media and had been sent to me by a few friends. We wanted to go further than the headline to see what this article actually meant for those who suffer from IBD. The article was called, "Scientists discover network of cells and and genes involved in Crohn's disease complications." The link to it is: https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/scientists-discover-network-cells-and-genes-involved-crohns-disease-complication-0. Lots of good info as we go over the positives and limitations of the article. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 4! There has been a lot of talk about using ChatGPT to evaluate lab results, medical pictures and even help diagnose patients. We put it to the test and asked 10 questions about IBD to determine how accurate and helpful ChatGPT and Google AI really are. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 3! We have discussed the physical aspects of this disease along with the financial burdens of IBD. Today we go more into the unwanted and unfair mental burdens placed on both the patient and caregivers. Our hope is to show you aren't alone and offer the ways we help navigate the challenges we also face. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode 2! We have had a busy week and wanted to share the good news that Mason is graduating. To be clear (since I am not sure how clear we are in the podcast), Mason was one year ahead in school prior to his Crohn's disease diagnosis. After diagnosis, he gained another year so he ended up graduating two years early. His path isn't for everyone but we hope you find inspiration or validation in your own education journeys! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S4 episode1! After 75 episodes, we have officially entered season 4 of our podcast. It is a very proud moment for both of us and we are so hopeful this podcast is helpful to you. Today we discuss Lego and how they can help with hospital stays, being unwell, and how they are used for therapy. Lego helped Mason through some tough times and continues to do so! We are so excited to share news about how Mason received a Lego MRI machine from the developer over in Denmark. Thank you to Erik Star for pushing this concept through and making it a reality for so many kids! We still can't believe we have it! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.For more about Lego therapy: https://therapyfocus.org.au/on-the-blog/what-is-lego-therapy/https://news.arizona.edu/employee-news/building-flexible-and-creative-mindset-u-experts-discuss-legos-impact-adultsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 201! We go over how our appeals went and are happy to share that we won this round. However we know the fight isn't over and we are hoping to testify before congress or share this story. We aren't alone in this and there are so many who are forced to make changes based on what insurance wants, not what the doctor wants. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 20! We are facing a treatment change by insurance against Mason's doctor's wishes. It has been a fight with pharmacists, health solutions, and insurance to do what is right and let Mason remain on what is working for him, not what will save money. Our hope is change will happen because step therapy and "try and fail" tactics are heart breaking and so difficult for patients.We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 19! How many times have you caught yourself trying to figure out what caused your Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis? There are the scientific ideas, then there is what you can google and find. A lot of people think it is something they did and we are here to tell you to stop blaming yourself. IBD is still a mystery in so many ways but we go over what google AI tells us it is and debunk a lot of the theories with Mason's own journey with Crohn's. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 18! Today we revisit the Reggie Project. We would love to have any of you participate and really help us provide a place where you have a platform and a voice for whatever chronic illness or disease you wish to discuss. We go over the ways we can help you raise awareness and get your message out there. We truly want to create a community of awareness and support with the help of Reggie! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Follow @TheReggieProject on InstagramDownload a Reggie from: www.GoodKarmaStand.com or email us at [email protected] us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 17! We attended IBD day at Rady Children's Hospital and one of the things discussed were stem cell injections and GLP2 peptides.  We were excited to learn more about stem cells and GLP2 peptides and better understand how they work. We decided to discuss what we learned and share these areas of research that could make a difference how IBD is treated in the future! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.Cited sources:https://reports.mountsinai.org/article/gi2023-02-stem-cell-transplants-for-crohns-disease#contenthttps://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9730438/#:~:text=Abstract,their%20use%20in%20CD%20patients.&text=Core%20Tip:%20Short%20bowel%20syndrome,specifically%20designed%20studies%20are%20needed.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 16! We ordered and taste tested 21 different supplemental drinks that are the type used for  liquid diets and supplements for Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. We tried Boost, Ensure, Kate Farms, Fairlife, and Glucerna. We tasted each one to honestly give our opinions on what we thought. In the second half of the podcast we will go over nutritional details for all the drinks so you can make better informed decisions. At most, we hoped to give some perspective and understanding of what IBD patients go through with having to, at times, use supplemental drinks. We chose these drinks because we have had them recommended to us by doctors, have seen their booths at IBD events, or they were at a store like Costco where you buy in bulk. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness.All drinks were ordered from:  https://www.vitalitymedical.com (with the exception of Fairlife which we got at Target) https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 15! The Crohn's Colitis Congress recently held their event and Intestinal Ultrasounds was a popular topic. While used in other countries, they are still relatively new in the U.S. but we are very excited to discuss the incredible benefits they offer! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 14! We wanted to revisit a topic that continues to happen to those of us living with or living with someone we love with IBD. Opinions! There are a lot of them, some good, some bad. We go over how we handle them, ways to help keep you sane, and laugh/cry together over what we are all dealing with. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/legacy/corticosteroids.pdfhttps://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 13! Today we talk about the types of steroids used to treat Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. We also go further into potential side effects and usage recommendations. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/legacy/corticosteroids.pdfhttps://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 12! I have noticed that some IBD patients are unaware of the involvement of joint pain and arthritis with IBD. It is a part of the disease for some and something worth discussing further! Mason has dealt with joint pain and goes over how his story connects with our discussion today. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/arthritiscomplications.pdfhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/arthritis-associated-with-inflammatory-bowel-disease-a-to-zGo to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 11! We wanted to share a positive story for the holidays about Costco. Besides being an incredible business to work for, they also stood by us with Mason's diagnosis. We go further into how they helped us get Mason's biologics approved when we had run out of options and time. We are so thankful for Costco and how they treat their employees as well as the families of their employees. It is nice to have support with any chronic disease and it is even better when it is a company like Costco who stands by you. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 10! Bone health is something that goes hand in hand with IBD. It can be a silent problem until it isn't. We go over how it is detected through a DEXA scan, how to understand your scores, things you can do for better bone health, and how IBD patients are affected. We also discuss intestine cookies and Mason's new Invisalign! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.comLinks from show:*https://health.ucsd.edu/care/imaging/dexa/*https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4917635/#:~:text=The%20T%2Dscore%20is%20a,and%20sex%20as%20the%20patient.*https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/bone-mineral-density-tests-what-numbers-mean#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20a%20premenopausal,age%2C%20ethnicity%2C%20and%20sex*https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 9! Sometimes it is hard to "see" the side effects of IBD. Sometimes you might feel like something is in your mind. We dive deeper into cognitive changes not often discussed and shed light on changes to bring up with your own doctors. Cognitive challenges are difficult and it is important to continue to research them so there is a better understanding of how they are affected by IBD. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 8! So many people face unseen challenges in the IBD world. Today we are bringing some to light and discussing hidden financial and mental costs of IBD that patients are all too aware of. We also hope this will be something that someone unfamiliar with IBD will learn from, leading to more understanding and compassion. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 7! Today we have conversation about how people seem to understand Crohn's disease in different ways and use different methods to treat it. We also go into detail on the 4 different ways inflammation is diagnosed with Crohn's disease. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 6! Learn with us and find out how the digestive system works and doesn't work when it comes to IBD. We also discuss how malnutrition and malabsorption can happen with inflammation! Lots of great info is covered and we think you also might connect the dots when it comes to your own diagnosis. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgHelpful links from the episode:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/why-hydration-matters-for-people-with-ulcerative-colitis#causes-of-dehydrationhttps://muschealth.org/medical-services/ddc/patients/digestive-organs/small-intestine#:~:text=The%20duodenum%20is%20also%20a,vitamin%20B12%2C%20and%20bile%20salts.https://usdigestivehealth.com/about-us/newsroom/why-ulcerative-colitis-can-cause-loss-of-appetite/#:~:text=And%20research%20on%20nutrition%20and,to%20experience%20normal%20hunger%20cues.Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 5! Today we go over interchangeable biosimilars and how they are similar and different in comparison to biosimilars. We also go over biosimilars in pediatric patients and share a great source through the FDA to see if you are taking a biologic, biosimilar or interchangeable biosimilar with a simple search! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFDA search to find if biosimilars/interchangeable biosimilars are available and what the names are: https://purplebooksearch.fda.gov/results?query=ustekinumab&title=StelaraMore info on interchangeable biosimilars: https://www.goodrx.com/drugs/biologics/interchangeable-biosimilar-drugsFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 4! We wanted to focus on biosimilars today because we know they are becoming more popular with insurance. We will help you better understand what they are, how they differ from biologics, how they are used in place of IBD biologics and how patents work with biologics. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFDA info on biosimilars: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/things-know-about/9-things-know-about-biosimilars-and-interchangeable-biosimilarsMore info on biosimilars: https://www.fightcancer.org/policy-resources/understanding-biologic-and-biosimilar-drugsMore info on ancillary product patents: https://www.raps.org/News-and-Articles/News-Articles/2023/11/Studies-Drugmakers-are-gaming-the-patent-system-wi#Follow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 3! We are revisiting a topic we have gone over since it has been awhile. There is a lot to absorb when you are first diagnosed with IBD and it can be overwhelming. We are here to discuss our ideas for how we handled it, both as patient and caregiver, and offer support to those of you on this journey. It is a lot and you aren't alone! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 2! In light of Disney and the changes they have made to not accommodate IBD disabilities, we were excited to find somewhere for our listeners that does. The National Parks are proud to support permanent disabilities and we were so excited to find out they offer a lifetime access pass. They do require documentation which we fully support, but they make the process smooth and simple! We hope that those of you with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis who haven't been able to visit a NP are able to! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Get your National Park Access pass here! https://store.usgs.gov/access-passGo to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S3 episode 1! We wanted to revisit the topic of stress and how it influences IBD. We read an article in Psychology today and it provided helpful tips to manage stress with IBD. We had a good time sharing our own experiences and giving our own perspectives on this article. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgTo see the article in Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/gut-feelings/202407/stress-and-ibd-breaking-the-vicious-cycle?fbclid=IwY2xjawEPjwJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaHDZDeQKA79N0-xpfjjIJe6n7CirP1q8rj_QVQmfJAQNq3tJsEsPy6ycA_aem_Np6Sk0WYOyexKOL9Lt5swgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S2 episode 29! Today is just a relaxed, sit back episode where we discuss how the podcast started, the process of how we create podcasts, and we formally announce we are moving from posting once a week to every two weeks. We hope you have enjoyed Season 2 and we are looking forward to seeing you back here in 2 weeks for Season 3! We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S2 episode 28! Today we discuss the early days of IBD and when it was first "discovered". We also discuss how the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation began and the many achievements it has made over the years in the fight against IBD. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to S2 episode 27! We have posted a podcast on biologics but wanted to follow up with JAK inhibitors (think Rinvoq and Xeljanz). These are a newer tool in the battle against IBD and we looked forward to sharing what we learned. We compare them to biologics and discuss a little more how they work. We are family friendly and want our audience to be involved! Listen together, separately, but ultimately we hope we bring some attention to some well deserved topics on chronic illness. Go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's page at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.orgFollow us on Instagram @TeamIBDetermined, @TheReggieProject, and @KarmatudeCandlesTo find out where to listen to our podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911185To purchase IBDetermined t-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/karmatude/To order candles:www.karmatudecandles.com