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The Beautiful Bag
by LeeAnne Hayden
The Beautiful Bag is a compelling podcast that explores the world of Ostomies with compassion and authenticity. Join me as I share inspiring stories, practical insights, and educational discussions about living with an Ostomy. Each episode features guests who generously share their experiences, providing a supportive community for Ostomates and valuable knowledge for those curious about Ostomy life. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding, find empowerment, and discover the beauty within the Ostomy journey.
Episodes
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• I Might Outlive My Money. Here's What I Did About It.
You have been doing everything right for your body. But when is the last time you sat down and asked whether you can actually afford to be here for the long haul? This week is a solo episode, and it is one I have been sitting on for a while. Because longevity is not just about your body. It is...
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EPISODE 156 | Functional Medicine 101 with Dr. Sandra Mannon
You feel it. Something is off. But your doctor looks up fromthe lab results and says, "Everything looks normal." You walk out of that appointment no better than when you walked in. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sandra Mannon, afunctional medicine doctor based in Florida who also has an...
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What Being Gigi Actually Looks Like at 55
This week LeeAnne Hayden talks about the thing that makes everything else make sense. Being Gigi. LeeAnne is 55 years old, runs a full-time wellnessbusiness, lives with an ostomy, and has three grandchildren who call her Gigi. Mila is eight. Jack is six. Maeve is six months old and sleeps through...
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I Ran a Science Presentation for the First Time in Eight Years. Here Is What Happened.
She had not done this kind of presentation in eight years. She stood in front of 50 people at a country club, ran a science talk she had practiced for weeks, and what came out of the room afterward shocked her. LeeAnne Hayden has stood in front of hundreds of peopleon stages for 15 years. For the...
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How I Built Teams of 12,000 - And What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then
She went to school to be an accountant. She ended up building teams of 12,000 people. This is the business story LeeAnne Hayden has never fully told on this podcast before. LeeAnne Hayden has been in network marketing for 16years. She has built a team of 12,000 people with one company, a team of...
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Collagen - What the Science Actually Says
Sixyears. One tablespoon a day. Tastes like juice. LeeAnne Hayden has been takingthe same liquid collagen consistently for six solid years and today she istelling the whole story - including the part where she stopped and whathappened next. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human…
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What I Actually Eat in a Day at 55 - With an Ostomy and Post Menopause (EP 151)
No science. No stats. No protocol. Just what LeeAnne Hayden actually eats in a day at 55 - with an ostomy, post surgical menopause, and a holistic nutrition certification that taught her one thing above all else: not everybody iscreated equally. LeeAnne is a certified holistic health practitioner...
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Live Better, Longer: The Science of Aging Well
Episode 150. A milestone worth celebrating - and worth spending on something that actually matters. Today LeeAnne teaches the science of aging well, straightfrom one of the most credible independent longevity researchers working right now. LeeAnne Hayden went to Nashville and sat in a room...
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Ten Years With an Ostomy. I Would Not Change a Thing.
Ten years with an ostomy. LeeAnne Hayden missed her stoversary on air because she was not recording at the time. So this week she is coming back to it honestly. January 15th of this year was LeeAnne's ten year stomaversary. Ten years since surgery. Ten years of figuring out what life lookslike on...
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I Went to Nashville Questioning. I Came Home Certain.
LeeAnne went to Nashville questioning whether she still had it in her to build again. She came home with something she did not expect: certainty. This episode is the honest version of what happened inNashville - not a highlight reel. Before the conference even started, there was a 4am blowout in...
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Episode 147 - The Habit That Was Quietly Wrecking My Mornings
In this episode, I walk through exactly what happened to my mornings this past year, why I started reaching for my phone before my feet even hit the floor, and the specific, small things I've put back in place at 55 to feel like myself again. HIGHLIGHTS - The moment I realized my confidence had...
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The Year I Went Back to Corporate America And Why I Will Never Go Back
What happens when you leave a business you built - and go back to corporate America? LeeAnne did exactly that. And she is not going to let you forget the moment Ivan rumbled in a quiet meeting. In 2018, after years of building her own businesses innetwork marketing and health and wellness…
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Why I Came Back And Why Everything Is Changing
It has been over a year. And I am not apologizing for it. When I stepped away from The Beautiful Bag, I did not plan for it to be this long. What started as a summer break turned into something more, a blockage that took me offline for sixweeks last October, a business I was growing, and a quiet...
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Angie Davenports Ostomy Story
This episode is from 2021 with guest Angie Davenport as she shares her journey with her ostomy.
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Navigating Travel, Pelvic Floor Therapy, and New Ostomy Innovations
In this episode, I’m sharing some real-life experiences and lessons learned that I think so many ostomates will connect with. First, I talk about my recent travel through airport security in Italy — and the unexpected moment when a security guard didn’t understand what my ostomy pouch was. That...
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Facing Health Challenges: A Nurse's Perspective with guest Sandra Mannon
In this episode, LeeAnne Hayden speaks with Sandra Mannon about her journey with scleroderma and the decision to undergo an ileostomy. Sandra shares her experiences as a trauma nurse and the challenges she faced after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. The conversation delves into…
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Titles Navigating Life as an Ostomate
Summary In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne Hayden is joined by Kimberly Coleman and Jessica Miles to discuss their personal journeys as ostomates, their experiences with Hollister products, and the importance of skin health and advocacy in the ostomy community. They share...
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Navigating life with a Stoma - Elizabeths journey
In this episode, LeeAnne Hayden interviews Elizabeth, who shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Elizabeth discusses her diagnosis, the challenges of living with IBD, her experiences with various treatments, and the impact of lifestyle changes on her health. She...
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Nina Hayes ostomy Journey
In this episode of The Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne speaks with Nina Hayes, a nutritionist and yoga instructor who shares her journey with ostomy and how it has transformed her life. They discuss the importance of yoga and meditation in healing, the challenges of nutrition for those with...
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Michelle Valentino's Ostomy Journey
In this episode, LeeAnne Hayden interviews Michelle Valentino, who shares her inspiring journey of living with an ostomy after years of battling chronic illness. Michelle discusses her early health struggles, the challenges of motherhood while managing her condition, and the impact of her surgery...
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Krista Nickersons Ostomy Journey.
In this episode, Krista shares her inspiring journey of living with Crohn's disease since childhood and her decision to undergo ostomy surgery. She discusses the challenges she faced, including pain and incontinence, and how she advocated for her health. Krista highlights the positive changes in...
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Lauren Beach's Ostomy
In this episode of The Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne Hayden speaks with Lauren Beach, a Crohn's disease survivor who shares her journey from diagnosis at a young age to living with an ostomy. Lauren discusses the challenges she faced during her teenage years, including health struggles…
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Small Bowel Obstructions: What You Need to Know
In this episode, LeeAnne Hayden shares her personal journey with small bowel obstructions and adhesions, detailing her experiences in the hospital, the impact on her health, and the dietary changes she has made to manage her condition. She emphasizes the importance of understanding adhesions, the...
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Kim Fleck's Ostomy Journey
In this episode, Kim Fleck shares her personal journey through health challenges leading to her ileostomy. From her background as a special education teacher to her struggles with misdiagnosis and autoimmune issues, Kim's story highlights resilience and the importance of community support. She...
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Molly Olly Ostomy's Journey
In this episode, Molly shares her unique journey of living with an ostomy, starting from her childhood struggles with chronic constipation to her eventual ileostomy surgery. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of community support, and how her perspective on life has changed...
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The Hidden Struggles of Burnout
In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, LeeAnne Hayden explores the multifaceted nature of burnout, particularly in the context of living with an ostomy. She delves into the emotional, physical, and behavioral signs of burnout, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these symptoms as the...
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Double Baggin It - Danielle & Joe's Ostomy Story
In this episode of the Beautiful Bag Podcast, host LeeAnne Interviews Danielle and Joe as they share their personal journeys with ostomy surgeries due to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. They discuss how they met through social media, the birth of their advocacy platform 'Double Bagging…
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Stephanie Bension's Crohn's and Ostomy Story
In this podcast episode, Stephanie Benson shares her inspiring journey of living with Crohn's disease and navigating life with an ostomy. From her initial diagnosis to the challenges of dating and self-acceptance, Stephanie discusses the importance of community support and finding strength in...
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Tom's Cancer and Ostomy Story
In this episode of The Beautiful Bag podcast, host Speaker interviews Tom, a rectal cancer survivor who shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery. Tom discusses the initial shock of his diagnosis, the challenges of chemotherapy and surgery, and the adjustments he has made to life with an...
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Living Life with an Ostomy: Brianna's Story
In this episode of The Beautiful Bag podcast, host and guest Brianna share an insightful conversation about living with an ostomy, her journey with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and the importance of raising awareness about ostomies. Brianna discusses her initial struggles, the adjustments she made…
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What can happen in a Marriage after an Ostomy
In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, LeeAnne Hayden shares her personal journey through marriage, love, and the challenges she faced, including a cancer diagnosis and the impact it had on her relationship. She emphasizes the importance of communication, commitment, and resilience in...
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The Strength of a Mother: Yvonne's Ostomy Story
In this episode of The Beautiful Bag podcast, Yvonne Holly, known as Crohn's Mummy on Instagram, shares her profound journey with Crohn's disease, which began at the age of 11. She discusses her diagnosis, the challenges of living with a colostomy bag, and her experiences with pregnancy while...
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Living with an Ostomy: Kya's Story
Summary In this episode of The Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne Hayden speaks with Kaya, who shares her journey with ulcerative colitis and living with an ostomy. Kaya discusses her diagnosis at a young age, the challenges of managing her health, and the emotional toll it took on her. She also...
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My 9-Year Journey with a Stoma
In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne Hayden celebrates her ninth anniversary with her stoma, sharing her personal journey from being an accountant to facing cancer and ultimately embracing life with an ostomy. LeeAnne reflects on the challenges she faced, the support from…
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Look Good, Feel Good in your Ostomy Embrace Your “Chic” Confidence in 2025
In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, LeeAnne Hayden discusses the concept of 'chic confidence,' which combines inner self-esteem with outward style. She shares personal experiences and practical tips on how to boost confidence through fashion, self-care, and community support. LeeAnne...
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2024 Recap & Setting Goals that Stick
In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne Hayden returns after a seven-month hiatus to reflect on her experiences in 2024 and share her goals for 2025. She discusses the importance of setting personal, family, and business goals, and emphasizes the need for clarity and planning…
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Navigating GI Issues While Training for a Marathon Embracing Life with a Chronic Illness
Leanne Watanabe shares her journey with ulcerative colitis and the decision to undergo surgery to remove her colon. She discusses her late discovery of fitness and her initial motivation to work out for weight loss. Leanne talks about her mentor who introduced her to marathon running and helped…
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Navigating the Emotional Journey of Living with a Chronic Illness with Dana Gebrian
SummaryDana shares her 17-year journey with ulcerative colitis and the challenges she faced before ultimately getting an ostomy. She reflects on her carefree college years, multiple surgeries, and the disappointment of the J-pouch not working as expected. Dana discusses the emotional toll of…
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Bare it all with guest Raina O'dell
In this episode, host LeeAnne Hayden interviews Raina about her journey with an ostomy and her book 'Bare'. Raina shares her experiences with ulcerative colitis, her decision to get an ileostomy, and her subsequent journey with a J-pouch. She discusses the role of social media in her life and how...
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Living with an Ostomy from Birth: Chloe Moody's Unique Journey
Chloe Moody shares her unique experience of living with an ostomy since birth due to necrotizing enterocolitis. She discusses her childhood, including multiple surgeries and hospitalizations, as well as the challenges she faced in school, such as bullying and feeling different. Chloe emphasizes…
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Navigating life after 3 ostomies with guest Ann Marie
LeeAnne introduces guest Ann Marie Lupacckino, who has had 3 ostomies. Ann Marie shares her journey, which began 18 years ago during pregnancy with a bowel perforation. Ann Marie underwent emergency surgery to remove her large intestine while pregnant. Despite challenges, Ann Marie gave birth...
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From US Navy to Ostomate
In this episode I interview retire US navy man Dan Dry Dock Shockley. HIGHLIGHTS Being in the Navy and learning perseverance Recovering from a surgery and needing to be back on assignment after 9/11 Finding out about his rare genetic condition Living life in an ostomy His advocacy work How he…
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Hydration & Wellness Tips in an Ostomy
Introduction: LeeAnne expresses excitement for spring and its positive impact on wellness. Proper Hydration with an Iliostomy: Importance of hydration, especially with an Iliostomy. Tips for staying hydrated: carry water or herbal teas, use electrolytes. LeeAnne's personal hydration routine:...
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Thriving Through Challenges: Cass Roberts' Journey
Introduction: LeeAnne Hayden welcomes listeners to the episode from her loft, introducing Cass Roberts as her guest. They met at the UAA convention in August and bonded over their shared experiences. Dancing and Transformative Power: Cass shares her love for dancing and how it has been...
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Fueling Your Health Journey: Nourish, Hydrate, and Thrive with LeeAnne Hayden!
In this episode, I, LeeAnne Hayden, emphasize the crucial role of nutrition in maintaining overall health and well-being. I stress the importance of consuming a balanced diet rich in nutrients, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats. Throughout the discussion, I...
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Finding Hope and Community Through Ostomy Surgery
Join us this week as Nikki Kilpatrick shares her inspiring journey through ostomy surgery and the profound impact of mindset and community support on her recovery. Nikki's story highlights the power of connecting with others who have undergone similar experiences, emphasizing the importance of...
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Body Positivity and Self-Esteem
Title: Embracing Self-Love: Body Positivity and Self-Esteem Description: Join host LeeAnne Hayden in this powerful episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast as she delves into the crucial topics of body positivity and self-esteem. With a compassionate heart and insightful perspective, LeeAnne guides...
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Guest Jenny Harrison - Ostomy Journey and the lessons learned from a father
In this episode of The Beautiful Bag, host LeeAnne Hayden sits down with Jenny Harrison, a remarkable individual whose journey with gastrointestinal challenges serves as a testament to the power of strength and determination. Introduction: LeeAnne and Jenny dive deep into Jenny's journey…
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Love and Relationships: A Journey of Communication and Connection
LeeAnne greets listeners and wishes them a happy Valentine's Day. She explains that her husband was supposed to join her for the episode but couldn't make it. Instead, she discusses the theme of love and relationships, reflecting on her own journey with her husband. Discussion Highlights: LeeAnne...
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Navigating Life with HSAN IV: Tori Judson's Inspiring Journey
Join your host, LeeAnne Hayden, in this heartening episode of "The Beautiful Bag Podcast," coming to you from New Hampshire. This week, we are honored to have Tori Judson, a remarkable guest who shares her unique and rare journey living with HSAN IV and navigating life as a double ostomate....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Beautiful Bag is a compelling podcast that explores the world of Ostomies with compassion and authenticity. Join me as I share inspiring stories, practical insights, and educational discussions about living with an Ostomy. Each episode features guests who generously share their experiences, providing a supportive community for Ostomates and valuable knowledge for those curious about Ostomy life. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding, find empowerment, and discover the beauty within the Ostomy journey.
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