Join us in celebrating world IBD day by discussing all things Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis related. In this episode we discuss the biggest misconceptions that come with an IBD diagnosis. We hopefully aim to reassure you with any anxieties you may have around these common misconceptions. We are over the moon to say that in the last week @bowelbabe has received a much deserved Damehood recognising her incredible work involving the raising of awareness and education surrounding bowel cancer. At the time of this recording, the phenomenal Dame Deborah James has raised over £6 million for Cancer Research UK through her Bowelbabe Fund. Donations can be made to the Bowelbabe Fund @bowelbabefund through www.bowelbabe.org/,Grab a cuppa and enjoy our last episode of season 2! We'll be back in October with season 3. Love Cass & Sarah xx

Join us in having a cuppa to discuss the last couple of months. Cass has had a busy month involving a stag doo, hen doo, trip to Ibiza and two weddings! She discusses trying to stick to a routine of some sort in between the mayhem of her amazing friend’s events. Sarah discusses getting used to being back in the office environment and starting her latest corporate role. We discuss the tweaks and adaptations we personally implement that support us in attending social events and approaching work as confidently as possible with our IBD’s. Love C&S xx

Join Sarah, Cass and one of Cass' best friends, Martha, while they sip negronis in Ibiza and discuss a few things IBD related. Check out this episode for more insight into Cass, all things Crohn’s Disease related and things completely unrelated to her Crohn’s !Be sure to connect with us on Instagram and join our IBD community! - @poptotheloopodcast

Join us in speaking with the incredible Liam about his journey with Ulcerative Colitis. Liam was absolutely amazing to speak with and was open to discuss all aspects of his IBD. He discussed his diagnosis journey, medication, fitness, experiences with clinicians, managing his career whilst being chronically unwell and shares some hilarious stories. We hope you enjoy this episode and find Liam’s charisma and personality as infectious as we did. Be sure to checkout Liam’s book “More Than Meets The Eye - LIving with Ulcerative Colitis”. It can be purchased on Amazon and is an excellent read for anyone wishing to understand more about IBD. All proceeds go to Crohn’s and Colitis UK. We both absolutely loved the book whereby Liam provides an insightful, raw and humorous view on personally living with Ulcerative Colitis. We are over the moon to hear that he is currently writing his second book. Watch this space! Liam can be followed on Instagram on @livingwithulcerativecolitis

Join us in talking to the incredible Harry J Thomas, M.D. a gastroenterologist currently based in Austin, Texas.We sat down with Dr. Thomas and discussed everything IBD related including treatment plans, COVID-19, accessibility of treatment, advice around attending appointments with clinicians, and the current research and development within the IBD world.He is an extremely forward thinking and open-minded clinician, who is incredibly warm, compassionate and empathetic. We absolutely loved speaking with Dr Thomas and really hope you enjoy this episode.Dr. Thomas received his bachelor's degree in natural sciences from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford and his masters degree in public health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Dr Thomas After serving as a house officer in the U.K. National Health Service, he completed his internship and residency in medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, both in Boston. He moved to Austin in 2014 and practiced at Baylor Scott & White where he was an assistant professor of medicine at Texas A&M prior to joining Austin Gastroenterology. His clinical interests are inflammatory bowel diseases and he has served as Site Principal Investigator for multiple phase I-IV clinical trials in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Thomas serves on the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Austin Leadership Board and is Chair of the Austin Mission Committee. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of People’s Community Clinic, a federally qualified health center in Austin.

Join us talking to Darcie, a registered holistic nutritionist, in concentrating on health, fitness and wellbeing. Darcie concentrates on how she supports her clients with brain fog, energy, digestion, caffeine addiction, bloating and fatigue. Darcie is an incredible woman who had ovarian cancer, changed her career from a biologist to a nutritionist, had her beautiful daughter Rosie and maintains a productive and healthy lifestyle in Canada. Follow Darcie @your_pathway_to_happiness on Instagram for recipes, fitness regimes and really cute pictures of her daughter Rose!And be sure to connect with us on instagram at @poptotheloopodcast

Join us in interviewing the incredible Phoebe, who brought the most amazing energy and passion to this episode.Phoebe is currently within the frustrating stage of getting diagnosed, experiencing a number of painful, infuriating and challenging symptoms. She opens up, with no area untouched, about her current physical and psychological health and symptoms she is experiencing. Phoebe’s transparency around her health and wellbeing, alongside her outlook in general, will ensure you fall in love with her as much as we have.She is incredibly charismatic and shares her life in depth discussing her most recent change in career, going back to studying, traveling Europe and going through a challenging break up.Phoebe provides an insight into how she manages her symptoms, enforces self-care, encourages everyone to move out of their comfort zone, feeling confident in saying no, having self-awareness, reflecting, and focusing on a calm life. This is not an episode to miss, especially should you be experiencing symptoms and have yet to be diagnosed.You can connect with Phoebe on her instagram account @plundqvistrBe sure to connect with us on instagram @poptotheloopodcast

Join us in interviewing the incredible Sophie who was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Sophie explains the challenging 9 year diagnosis period which resulted in a series of events which she will never forget. Sophie was previously an Olympic youth swimmer and was training for the London 2012 Olympics. She had a dramatic change to her life following on from her diagnosis, having to stop competing and focusing on her physical and psychological health. Sophie has continued to support others with their illnesses, by providing a platform on social media in discussing illness openly and admirably, writes an inspiring blog, has her own podcast “Chronic but iconic” and has written three books. Sophie’s selfless acts encompass her day to day life and we absolutely loved interviewing her. Find Sophie on Instagram @sophiewardyJoin our Instagram community @poptotheloopodcast

Join us in speaking with Antony Cousins, CEO of Factmata, and Sarah’s previous boss from London, about his and Sarah’s experience of when she was first diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis.This episode concentrates on how employers can support individuals with health conditions and offers advice to employees on how to approach employers when you have been diagnosed with a physical or psychological health condition. Ant supported Sarah immensely when she became extremely unwell very quickly in 2015, and provided Sarah with the flexibility to work remotely which supported her throughout her initial diagnosis journey. This continued during a time at which Sarah was undergoing extremely intrusive treatment for her Ulcerative Colitis. This is a really insightful episode into how to manage your career or profession while having an IBD.For behind the scenes footage connect with us on Instagram @Poptotheloopodcast

Join us on Pop To The Loo with Jen, one of Cass’ best friends, for this hilarious episode with even more insight into Cass’ life, living with Crohn’s Disease. Jen talks about how she best describes Cass and how she feels Cass manages her Crohn’s. Jen does not hold back on stories of when they have traveled together and highlights tips she has developed regarding their travels and how they manage her Crohn’s worldwide. Jen discusses what she has learnt about Cass that she did not know from the last 20 years of knowing her and what she has learnt about IBD in general from the podcast itself. This is certainly an episode not to miss should you want more insight into Cass’ hilarious ways in managing her Crohn’s. Organisations raising money for Ukraine, and Australian flood victims:The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) launched an Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to raise funds for food, water, medicine, protection and trauma care for people fleeing the war.The International Committee of the Red Cross is working closely with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society to provide emergency assistance and support local hospitals and primary healthcare facilities with medical equipment.Australian Red Cross is raising money for those impacted by the floods in Queensland and New South Wales. For behind the scenes footage connect with us on Instagram @Poptotheloopodcast

Join us in talking with the wonderful Dr. Jessica Mack! We absolutely loved sitting down with Jessica, discussing her astonishing diagnosis journey which took place straight after giving birth, how she manages her IBD, and the career change she undertook from being an Occupational Therapist to a nutrition blogger due to her illness. Jessica has created More Than Meatless Monday, which is an incredible site detailing delicious recipes, advice and articles on preparing nutritious foods for you and the family throughout the week, incorporating a vegetarian lifestyle. She discusses vegetarian recipes and keeping active whilst being chronically unwell, taking care of her beautiful family and how she approaches her illness. Jessica’s personality is absolutely infectious and this episode is not one to miss! Her positivity, hilarious stories and insight into her health conditions was an absolute joy to record and we can’t wait to visit her in NYC! How to connect with Dr. Jessica Mack: Instagram: @drjessicamack Instagram: @morethanmeatlessmondayWebsite: www.morethanmeatlessmonday.com Podcast: What’s Cooking with Jessica MackConnect with Cass and Sarah:Instagram: @Poptotheloopodcast Website: www.poptotheloo.comMind & Body IBD Journal: Get on the waitlist

We are back! Join us in catching up on the non existent dry January and Cass’s new attempt of dry Feb! We discuss the latest gossip and some topics that have been circulating the IBD community regarding people’s current situations, concerns and more specific questions arising from Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. We also announce a project that we've been working on the past few months! How to tune in:1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) Spotify4) Amazon MusicFor behind the scenes footage connect with us on Instagram @Poptotheloopodcast Products mentioned...Pop To The Loo Mugs Mind & Body JournalKin Prenatal The Next-Gen PrenatalFructis Hair Food Nourishing Banana Hair Mask

We're back this February!In season 2 we'll be bringing on experts in a range of different fields, speaking with people about their IBD journeys as well as other guests about their hidden illnesses. We'll also be bringing on some of our friends and family to share a bit more insight into who we really are.Connected with us on Instagram where we share behind the scenes posts and more.Love,C&Sxx

Welcome back to the 12th and final episode of season one of Pop To The Loo, living with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, with Cass and Sarah. During this episode the girls sit down to reflect on the Christmas period and to set their intentions for 2022.During this episode Cass and Sarah discuss the following: -their mental health and gut health check ingratitude of the weekreflections from the Christmas periodNew Years plansCass and Sarah’s intentions for 2022Sarah’s phobia…wrapping up season oneCass and Sarah discuss their intentions ready for 2022 and what they would like to contribute to the IBD community ongoing.Cass and Sarah wish to thank everyone for their invaluable and outstanding support throughout season one. In particular, a massive shout out to Gillian, Martha and Craig (aka @driventofightuk) who have provided unconditional love and support from day one, alongside the wider IBD community. Wishing everyone an incredible start to 2022 and make sure you join the girls for Season Two in February 2022 after Cass completes a much-needed dry January!!Love you guys,C & S xxxFor anyone who wants to hysterically laugh, not listen to anything politically correct, empathise and relate to two professional women who continue to work far too many hours, study when they have no free time to do so, date all the wrong and right men, love a glass of vino and have so many poo stories that will ensure Cass, in particular, will never date again, make sure you tune in.How to tune in:-1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) Spotify4) Amazon MusicAnd for behind the scenes footage follow @Poptotheloopodcast on Instagram !Do not forget to email Cass and Sarah on hello@poptotheloo.com for any advice, tips or questions of interest regarding Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Should you like any certain topics to be discussed, email them across. Cass and Sarah would love to have as many people as possible on the show talking about their experiences so should you like to share your story let them know! Creating laughter, acceptance and a community during such a difficult time for many is the Poptotheloo's fundamental drive. Join the women on their journey!

Welcome back to the 11th episode of Pop To The Loo with Cass and Sarah. During this episode the girls sit down to discuss the Christmas period and how to manage this time when you have a chronic illness.During this episode Cass and Sarah discuss the following: -their mental health and gut health check in,gratitude of the week involving Sarah's awesome friends and Cass’s wonderful friend Sophia who can be found at @newbeginnings_laserremovalChristmas memoriesChristmas traditionswhat Cass and Sarah are doing this yearmanaging the stresses that comes with the seasonal periodpressure of socialisingdealing with Christmas when you have a poor immune systemthe impact of the disruption on your routinethe importance of planning and organisationthe importance of saying nothe importance of preparing food and drink you are able to consumethe importance of prioritising yourselfJoin Cass (AKA The Grinch!) and Sarah in discussing the festive season and how to manage this period, which can be extremely challenging for many.They are fully aware that the upcoming period can be extremely difficult and so should you wish to chat, please don't hesitate to contact the girls on @poptotheloopodcast on Instagram. As always, Cass and Sarah will have the 24 hours covered between them!Wishing everyone an incredible Christmas, should you celebrate this particular holiday, and the girls really hope that everyone maintains as manageable health as possible during this time.Lots of lovexxxFor anyone who wants to hysterically laugh, not listen to anything politically correct, empathise and relate to two professional women who continue to work far too many hours, study when they have no free time to do so, date all the wrong and right men, love a glass of vino and have so many poo stories that will ensure Cass, in particular, will never date again, make sure you tune in.How to tune in:-1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) Spotify4) Amazon MusicAnd for behind the scenes footage follow @Poptotheloopodcast on Instagram !Do not forget to email Cass and Sarah on hello@poptotheloo.com for any advice, tips or questions of interest. Should you like any certain topics to be discussed, email them across. Cass and Sarah would love to have as many people as possible on the show talking about their experiences so should you like to share your story let them know! Creating laughter, acceptance and a community during such a difficult time for many is the Poptotheloo's fundamental drive. Join the women on their journey!

Welcome back to the tenth episode of Pop To The Loo with Cass and Sarah. During this episode the girls sit down with a cuppa, reminiscing and reflecting over Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, which took place from the 1st-7th of December 2021.During this episode Cass and Sarah discuss the following:a mental health and gut health check in, involving negronis, can you believe it?!the statistics around fatigue and IBD,the impact IBD can have on sight and overall eye health,the impact IBD can have on the menstrual cycle,the price of tampons!!! Cass is still complaining about this…the impact IBD can have on joint pain,the impact IBD can have on skin,the impact IBD can have on bone health,the importance of having your smears, testicle checks, dental checks, and eye tests carried out (Cass’s reminder!)Cass and Sarah’s favourite products to support with their IBD symptoms which impact the entire body.Products discussed in this week's episode can be found on the Pop To The Loo Blog.Join Cass and Sarah in discussing the aftermath of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. Due to the incredible awareness that the IBD community raised this week regarding the non-gastro symptoms of IBD that are often forgotten about, Cass and Sarah sat down to see whether any of them have impacted them. As always, Cass and Sarah discuss their own personal experiences in a raw, transparent and hilarious manner, emphasising that this is certainly not the podcast for certified medical advice and guidance! Cass and Sarah share their recommendations that have helped them with each symptom, which do not necessarily involve their stomach area.For anyone who wants to hysterically laugh, not listen to anything politically correct, empathise and relate to two professional women who continue to work far too many hours, study when they have no free time to do so, date all the wrong and right men, love a glass of vino and have so many poo stories that will ensure Cass, in particular, will never date again, make sure you tune in.How to tune in:1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) Spotify4) Amazon MusicAnd for behind the scenes footage follow @Poptotheloopodcast on Instagram !Do not forget to email Cass and Sarah on hello@poptotheloo.com for any advice, tips or questions of interest. Should you like any certain topics to be discussed, email them across. Cass and Sarah would love to have as many people as possible on the show talking about their experiences so should you like to share your story let them know! Creating laughter, acceptance and a community during such a difficult time for many is the Pop To The Loo's fundamental drive. Join the women on their journey!

Welcome back to the ninth episode of Pop To The Loo with Cass and Sarah. This episode involves the legendary Darren, one of the hosts of the amazing podcast “It Takes Guts”, being interviewed by the girls.Things kick off with Sarah's 'Moment of Gratitude' to Michael Hanson, who originally encouraged her to start a podcast. And Cass sending our love out to everyone struggling with both their physical and mental health at the moment. During the episode Cass, Sarah and Darren discuss the following: -the podcast “It Takes Guts” that Darren co-hosts with Jake and Christine,Darren’s diagnosis journeysymptoms experienced prior to diagnosisthe free from range from back in the day medication and side effectsDarren’s special treatment when in Hospital - should a needle be involved (!),Darren’s work as a comedian & how his illness has produced some great materialthe story of when Darren went paint ballingthe importance of Darren’s wife and friendsdealing with stress and mental healthgoing dairy freeSarah’s overpriced cheese !Join Cass, Sarah and Darren in this heartfelt, yet hilarious, interview discussing Darren’s journey with Crohn’s Disease. Darren’s story is an incredible one, which involves him remaining extremely positive, humorous and humble regarding his illness. Darren continuously raises awareness surrounding IBD in such a confident and upbeat way, through his podcast, comedy and charity work. Make sure you check out Darren’s podcast “It Takes Guts”. It is exceptionally informative and hilarious, with Jake, Darren and Christine all bringing their unique personalities, perspective and experience to the table.For anyone who wants to hysterically laugh, not listen to anything politically correct, empathise and relate to two professional women who continue to work far too many hours, study when they have no free time to do so, date all the wrong and right men, love a glass of vino and have so many poo stories that will ensure Cass, in particular, will never date again, make sure you tune in.How to tune in:-1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) Spotify4) Amazon MusicAnd for behind the scenes footage follow @Poptotheloopodcast on Instagram !Do not forget to email Cass and Sarah on hello@poptotheloo.com for any advice, tips or questions of interest. Should you like any certain topics to be discussed, email them across. Creating laughter, acceptance and a community during such a difficult time for many is the Pop To The Loo's fundamental drive.

Welcome back to the eighth episode of Pop To The Loo with Cass and Sarah.This episode involves the incredible Katie, aka Badass with a Bad Ass, being interviewed by the girls.During this episode Cass, Sarah and Katie discuss the following: -Sarah’s near-death experience following an ant bite,Katie’s diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease originating from a trip to the orthodontist,being home schooled between 10-17 years old,medication and their side effects,the awesome clinician Katie now works with,how Katie has personally approached clinicians and the importance of appropriately challenging clinicians about your health,the importance of being supported with your mental health as well as physical health,the benefits of therapy,the benefits of journaling, Katie’s main operation which took place when she was 15,the importance of a positive outlook,continuing with corporate life,relationships and a chronic illness,entertaining people’s ideas on Crohn’s.Join Cass, Sarah and Katie in this incredible interview discussing Katie’s journey with Crohn’s Disease. Katie’s positivity and humour is infectious, and her transparency and honesty surrounding her illness is captivating. Make sure you check out Katie’s Instagram page @badass.w.a.bad.ass and take a read of her new blog. It is awesome! Cass and Sarah absolutely fell in love with Katie’s personality and so will you. An episode certainly not to miss.For anyone who wants to hysterically laugh, not listen to anything politically correct, empathise and relate to two professional women who continue to work far too many hours, study when they have no free time to do so, date all the wrong and right men, love a glass of vino and have so many poo stories that will ensure Cass, in particular, will never date again, make sure you tune in.How to tune in:-1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) SpotifyAnd for behind the scenes footage follow @Poptotheloopodcast on Instagram !Do not forget to email Cass and Sarah on hello@poptotheloo.com for any advice, tips or questions of interest. Should you like any certain topics to be discussed, email them across. Creating laughter, acceptance and a community during such a difficult time for many is the Pop To The Loo's fundamental drive. Join the women on their journey!

Welcome back to the seventh episode of Pop To The Loo with Cass and Sarah. This episode concentrates on managing relationships and friendships throughout the IBD journey.During this episode Cass and Sarah discuss the following: -the weekly gut and mental health check in with Cass falling off the wagon after being so cocky last week!!huge shout out to everyone who has raised money throughout November for men’s mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. If you'd like to donate, some of our friends are raising money for Movember Canada and Movember UK.how relationships can be impacted by IBD,Cass’s admission of being a terrible girlfriend!the importance of communication and vulnerability,how friends have handled Cass and Sarah’s flare ups,how much Cass hates Valentine’s Day!embarrassing stories from previous relationships (and even Sarah has one !!)how to engage and socialise even when unwell,how to manage anxiety around social events,preventing isolation,supporting children with an IBD diagnosis,dealing with people who are judgmental about requesting gluten free/ dairy free/ vegan foods,how to discuss an IBD with a new partner.This episode concentrates on how Cass and Sarah have managed their relationships and friendships during their IBD journey. Cass and Sarah provide tips, advice and of course hilarious real life experiences to encourage you to keep socialising, communicate openly and nurture the relationships within your life preventing isolation from occurring, which can be very common as a result of IBD symptoms.For anyone who wants to hysterically laugh, not listen to anything politically correct, empathise and relate to two professional women who continue to work far too many hours, study when they have no free time to do so, date all the wrong and right men, love a glass of vino and have so many poo stories that will ensure Cass, in particular, will never date again, make sure you tune in.How to tune in:-1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) SpotifyAnd for behind the scenes footage follow @Poptotheloopodcast on Instagram !Do not forget to email Cass and Sarah on hello@poptotheloo.com for any advice, tips or questions of interest. Should you like any certain topics to be discussed, email them across.Creating laughter, acceptance and a community during such a difficult time for many is the Pop To The Loo's fundamental drive. Join the women on their journey!

This episode concentrates on mental health and how Cass and Sarah have managed their own mental health along their IBD journey.During this episode Cass and Sarah discuss the following: -the weekly gut and mental health check in with a gratitude shout out for three amazing people. Ailish aka @LittleMissColitis, Katie aka @badass.w.a.bad.ass Craig aka @driventofightuk. Cass and Sarah can’t thank these three individuals enough for their incredible outlook on their own IBD’s and the awareness that they each personally raise regarding IBD. They have been so supportive since the podcast started and Cass and Sarah wanted to shout some love to all of them!celebrating Men’s Mental Health Awareness Monththe lowest point of Cass’s illness which impacted her psychologically more so than physicallyhow Sarah manages anxietyhow malnourishment and dehydration impact Cass and Sarah’s mental healthhow Cass and Sarah manage mood swings that may come from malnourishment, dehydration, a menstrual cycle or general flare ups. Cass would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that puts up with her the mood swings over the yearshow Sarah has coped with the side effects of medication including weight gain and hair lossCass’s experience with therapyrealistically managing mental health in generalcoping with the winter months and the festive season, especially when you do not like either of them, like SarahThis episode concentrates on how Cass and Sarah have managed their mental health previously and manage it currently, which can often be impacted due to their IBD. A very raw and honest episode on how Cass and Sarah prevent their mental health from deteriorating, especially during flare ups and during other challenging times. Breaking the stigma by discussing mental health so transparently, this is not an episode to miss.For anyone who wants to hysterically laugh, not listen to anything politically correct, empathise and relate to two professional women who continue to work far too many hours, study when they have no free time to do so, date all the wrong and right men, love a glass of vino and have so many poo stories that will ensure Cass, in particular, will never date again, make sure you tune in.How to tune in:-1) Apple Podcasts2) Google Podcasts3) SpotifyAnd for behind the scenes footage follow @Poptotheloopodcast on Instagram !Do not forget to email Cass and Sarah on hello@poptotheloo.com for any advice, tips or questions of interest.Creating laughter, acceptance and a community during such a difficult time for many is the Pop To The Loo's fundamental drive. Join the women on their journey!