{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Powerful Impact of the IBD Community Featuring Katie Neu","description":"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 \u2014 Host Amber Tresca introduces the podcast and her guest, Katie Neu, who lives with Crohn's disease. 01:25 \u2014 Amber and Katie discuss the IBD Social Circle, a community for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. 04:25 \u2014 The conversation turns to the experience of &quot;faking being well&quot; to manage social and professional expectations with an invisible illness. 10:17 \u2014 Katie shares her experiences with the stigma surrounding IBD, from high school and college to the workplace. 13:59 \u2014 The discussion focuses on the significant barriers to maintaining a career while living with IBD, including needing accommodations. 23:20 \u2014 Amber and Katie discuss the impact of IBD on body image, dating, and intimate relationships. 31:26 \u2014 The hosts talk about why people hesitate to join support groups and the mental health benefits of finding community. 37:08 \u2014 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 \u00a9Cooney 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. ","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\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202116630"}