Wrestling the Octopus IBD
Two long-term IBD patients, Rachel and Nigel, share their experiences and perspectives on living with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
Podcasting since 2025 • 45 episodes
Wrestling the Octopus IBD
Latest Episodes
#44 How an ulcerative colitis diagnosis led to a career in health research - with Dr Sue Blackwell
n this episode of Wrestling the Octopus: The IBD Patient Podcast, Nigel and I speak with Dr Sue Blackwell, whose journey with ulcerative colitis began in 2002 and eventually led her into the world of colorectal research. Sue sha...
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#43 Discussing our IBD survey responses - and how they will shape our podcast!
SURVEY LINKWhat topics should our Wrestling the Octopus IBD podcast cover next? In thi...
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#42 Hakeem's story: how a Crohn's diagnosis shaped a career change to mental health nursing
What happens when a future mental health nurse spends 17 years searching for answers before finally being diagnosed with Crohn's disease?In Episode 42 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, Rachel and Nigel speak with Hakeem
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