Health & Healing From The Inside Out

Danielle walks us through the initial symptoms that led to her diagnosis and discusses how IBD has impacted her career and educational goals.

Key Questions Discussed:

• Can you walk us through the initial symptoms that led to your IBD diagnosis?
• Have you had to adjust your career or educational goals due to IBD?
• What challenges have you faced in navigating the financial aspects of IBD care?
• Have you participated in or led any IBD-related events, such as walks or awareness campaigns?
• What advice would you give to someone who has just received an IBD diagnosis?

Danielle also shares the challenges of navigating the healthcare system and personal aspects of IBD care and offers advice to those who are newly diagnosed. Her story of resilience will inspire others facing similar challenges and provide valuable insights into managing life with IBD.

Follow Danielle on the following platforms:

IG: @danies_grammy

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Wendy shares her approach to helping clients develop sustainable and realistic eating habits—without feeling deprived—along with her work in supporting marginalized communities in accessing nutrition-related care.

We also dive into:

1. The role of ultra-processed foods in chronic inflammation
2. Key dietary strategies for reducing inflammation in IBD patients
3. Wendy’s 3/3 Method, a simple yet effective approach to creating balanced meals

This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to fuel their health with smart nutrition choices and sustainable habits.

Connect with Wendy Wesley, RDN:
Website: https://wendywesleynutrition.com

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Advocacy is essential for anyone managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), especially in navigating healthcare disparities and ensuring access to quality care.

Stephanie shares three actionable self-advocacy tips that you can implement right away to take control of your health journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand Your Diagnosis and Medical Terminology: Learn how to ask the right questions to ensure you fully understand your IBD diagnosis and treatment.
• Know and Explore Your Treatment Options: Discover how understanding all available treatments empowers you to make informed decisions about your care.
• Build a Supportive Healthcare Team: Stephanie emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with a healthcare team that listens, supports, and respects your advocacy efforts.

Join Our Lunch & Learn Series!

Want to dive deeper into IBD advocacy? Join us for the Exploring Health Equity Lunch & Learn Series on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Stephanie Wynn will lead a session on IBD Advocacy: Building Skills to Bridge Health Gaps (Self-Advocacy), with CME/CE credits provided by Orlando Health and a nutritious lunch for in-person attendees. Both in-person and virtual options are available.

Register today at thestephanieawynnfoundation.org!

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This episode is sponsored by the Let's Talk Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Health & Wellness Summit : A health and wellness summit focused on raising awareness and understanding of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) among African Americans, who are disproportionately affected by this chronic illness.

Here are the topics covered in this week episode #1:

• The Importance of the Digestive System
• Navigating Through The Healthcare System

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Welcome to Health & Healing From The Inside Out Podcast with Stephanie A. Wynn. An online health and wellness podcast where we will provide weekly health and wellness tips about Inflammatory Bowel Disease specifically Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Our podcast is a mixture of special guests interviews from professional experts, IBD Survivors, Crohn's Survivors, Ulcerative Colitis Survivors and mental health and wellness professionals. Be sure to select the subscribe button and Let’s start the Health & Healing process from the Inside Out! Produced By: Jay Wilson at Podcast Mechanic-beacons.ai/podcastmechanic Follow us in LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sawfoundationinc