1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD202 Katie Neu and Amber Tresca talk over the results of the IBD Social Circle white paper, &quot;The Power of Community in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.&quot; A survey of more than 500 patients puts a spotlight on the ways IBD affects body image, relationships, intimacy, and mental health. Amber and Katie discuss masking symptoms, the difficulties of working a corporate job, and why having community is critical. &amp;nbsp; Chapters 00:05 — Host Amber Tresca introduces the podcast and her guest, Katie Neu, who lives with Crohn's disease. 01:25 — Amber and Katie discuss the IBD Social Circle, a community for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. 04:25 — The conversation turns to the experience of &quot;faking being well&quot; to manage social and professional expectations with an invisible illness. 10:17 — Katie shares her experiences with the stigma surrounding IBD, from high school and college to the workplace. 13:59 — The discussion focuses on the significant barriers to maintaining a career while living with IBD, including needing accommodations. 23:20 — Amber and Katie discuss the impact of IBD on body image, dating, and intimate relationships. 31:26 — The hosts talk about why people hesitate to join support groups and the mental health benefits of finding community. 37:08 — Katie shares where listeners can find her online, including her Instagram and Substack, to connect and learn more. The IBD Social Circle White Paper:&amp;nbsp;The power of community in inflammatory bowel disease Find Katie Neu of Badass With a Bad Ass at: Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@badass.w.a.bad.ass LinkedIn: @badasswithabadass Find Amber J Tresca at: AboutIBD.com: About IBD Verywell Health: Verywell Health Facebook: @aboutIBD Twitter: @aboutIBD Pinterest: @aboutibd Instagram: @about_IBD YouTube: @AboutIBD Threads: @about_ibd Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Facebook: @maccooneycomposer Instagram: @maccooneycomposer YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer Web: Cooney Studio Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio. These show notes contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About IBD http://aboutibd.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41333545/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/202116630