Alicia Aiello stops by to discuss all things IBD’s stomas, surgeries and POOP! We clear up the myths around IBDs, sex, pregnancy, dating and periods - it’s not an interview for the faint hearted! We also discuss her best advice for coping with constant IBD surgeries, the real risks of taking short term steroids (ever heard of bone death?!) and the glorious retreats held by the fabulous Girls With Guts. Alicia is president of ‘Girls With Guts’ which is an organisation which helps women become empowered, knowledgeable and their own advocate for their healthcare. They recognise that women in particular have a more difficult time with IBDs because of all that added biology and social pressure. They do a great job of supporting women with IBDs with their retreats, butt baskets and ‘gotta go’ cards. Make sure to check out their website if you have an IBD. Want a shout out on the podcast? Click here to pledge $5 and get perks! > http://bit.ly/enabledsupport or leave a rating and review :)If you’re watching on YouTube you may also see a special kitty guest! Connect with Alicia, president of Girls With Guts at GirlsWithGuts.org Thanks to Audible for sponsoring this episodeGet a free audio copy of the book ‘Brain on Fire’ mentioned in this podcast episode by clicking here: http://bit.ly/enabledwarrior Join the tribe of warriors:Search Facebook: ENabled Warriors Or Insta: Enabled_Warriors Want a shout out on the podcast? Click here to pledge $5 and get perks! > http://bit.ly/enabledsupport or leave a rating and review :)Stay #ENabled
