The Frequent Flusher: Recent Episodes
The Frequent Flusher
Broadcasting from our individual bathrooms (not really), The Frequent Flusher is a podcast that focuses on all things related to Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Our goal is to help bring some joy, knowledge, and laughter to a pretty crappy (pun-intended) disease, through discussions about living with IBD.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or topics that you would like us to discuss, please e-mail us at TheFrequentFlusher@gmail.com
DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during The Frequent Flusher podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of any entity that we have been, are now, or will be affiliated. The Frequent Flusher is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to share our journeys with IBD and hopefully help others diagnosed with this condition. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.
In this week's episode we discuss ways to find a new GI practitioner, as well as play a fun game known as "Would You Rather?" However, this "Would You Rather" is all IBD related and we had a blast recording this one! Enjoy!
In this week's episode, we have our first guest on the show: Shawn Hoffer! Shawn is 34 years old and has Crohn's Disease. He opens up about his journey with IBD over the past 10 years, and provides awesome insight on traveling with this disease! **Just a FYI- this was our first time recording virtually, from 3 different locations (thanks COVID), so the sound quality is a little off and echoey...but we hope you still enjoy it. We learned so much from Shawn, and hope you will too!
Okay so we are ACTUALLY back this time! In this week's episode we explain why we went on an unintentional hiatus (thanks IBD), as well as catch everyone up on where we are at physically, mentally, emotionally - all of it! This episode is chalk-full of personal IBD struggles, and we are excited to FINALLY be back and sharing it with you Flushees! Here is to a new year filled with health and IBD-wellness.
We're back! In this week's episode we explain why we have been M.I.A, where we are at (health-wise), and opening up about personal struggles we've been facing lately. Pumped to be back flushees!
In this week's episode we discuss all of the embarrassing features that are associated with IBD. Anthony & Sarah open up, in detail, about farts, sharts, gurgles, belches, and of course...pooping your pants. Sarah even rates her top 8 moments of pooping her pants in public. Buckle up flushees, you're in for an extremely raw & real episode.
In this week's episode we discuss navigating FOMO (fear of missing out)with various life events due to IBD.
In this week's episode we discuss all of the blessings associated with having an IBD diagnosis. It's so easy to get caught up in the negatives surrounding a chronic illness, so we wanted to dedicate an episode to viewing the glass half full when it comes to approaching this disease!
In this week's episode we discuss all the information you'd ever want to know about what-to-expect with colonoscopies, endoscopies, and colectomies. We dive into our personal experiences, and throw out some tips to make these procedures a little more bearable.
This audio clip is NOT an episode, just a short conversation about nothing in particular, between Tony & Sarah in order to test the new soundboard. We have been attempting to improve the quality of our sound and eliminate the echo present throughout our previous episodes, and we successfully managed to achieve that in this audio short! Safe to say, we are both extremely excited to have a more "professional" sound. Episode 7_The One with the Surgeries, will drop Sunday August 2nd. Thanks for listening!
In this week's episode we discuss the "fear cycle" associated with various aspects of this disease, including fear with food, future health implications, being on long-term medications, body changes, and navigating intimate relationships. We attack these issues that cause fear head-on, and discuss ways to cope and combat these negative thoughts that can easily consume an IBDer.
In this week's episode we discuss lifestyle modifications any IBDer can apply to their lives, in order to lessen anxiety and stress.
In this week's episode we discuss all of the drugs used for IBD, as well as certain diets that have been linked to this condition. In addition we share personal stories about being on many of these drugs, as well as which diets work for us!
In this week's episode we discuss all of the shenanigans involved with being hospitalized for an IBD-related flare, as well as tips and helpful hints to remember for any hospital stay.
In this week's episode we discuss all there is to know about flares, specifically what to do when you are in one. With IBD, flares are inevitable, so we provide various tools and resources to help guide you through when a flare strikes.
Welcome to the Frequent Flusher podcast! We're happy you're here and we hope we can be your personal Yoda while navigating this crappy disease. In our first episode, we break down our personal IBD journeys, and remind IBD warriors that they are not alone while facing this condition.