{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Privacy to Advocacy: Balancing Faith and Chronic Illness Featuring Hindy (Tauber) Klein","description":"Amber speaks with Hindy Klein, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community living with Crohn\u2019s colitis. Hindy shares how she manages IBD while observing Jewish laws, discussing challenges with diet, fasting, and hospital care during Shabbat and holidays. She also talks about overcoming stigma, the importance of community support, and how her faith helps her cope. The episode highlights the need for cultural sensitivity in healthcare and the value of sharing personal stories to support others with chronic illness. &amp;nbsp; Episode transcript and more information at: https:\/\/bit.ly\/AIBD179 &amp;nbsp; \u2728 Intersection of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and religious faith \u2728 Personal experiences of managing Crohn's colitis within the Orthodox Jewish community \u2728 Challenges related to diet, fasting, and hospital care during religious observances \u2728 Cultural tendencies towards privacy regarding chronic illness in the Jewish community \u2728 Importance of community support and mutual aid in times of health crises \u2728 Navigating healthcare communication with providers unfamiliar with religious customs \u2728 The role of spirituality and trust in G-d as coping mechanisms for chronic illness \u2728 Advocacy and openness about health experiences to combat stigma \u2728 Balancing personal health needs with religious obligations \u2728 The impact of social media in connecting with others and finding support within the IBD community &amp;nbsp; Topics discussed in this episode:   Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn's Disease: What's the Difference?   Crohn's Colitis: A Type of Crohn's Disease   &amp;nbsp; Find Hindy (Tauber) Klein at:   Instagram: @Hopeinhindy   Tik Tok: @hopeinhindy   &amp;nbsp; Find Amber J Tresca at:   AboutIBD.com: About IBD   Verywell: Verywell Health   Facebook: @aboutIBD   Twitter: @aboutIBD   Pinterest: @aboutibd   Instagram: @about_IBD   YouTube: @AboutIBD   Threads: @about_IBD   &amp;nbsp; Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:   Facebook: @maccooneycomposer&amp;nbsp;   Instagram: @maccooneycomposer   Web: Cooney Studio   YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer   Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from \u00a9Cooney Studio.   &amp;nbsp; These show notes may 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. ","author_name":"About IBD","author_url":"http:\/\/aboutibd.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37471015\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190953400"}