{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Brown Note: Helping People with IBD Find Hope and Support With Andrew Giffin","description":"Amber Tresca talks with Andrew Giffin, a product manager in Toronto who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 19 after years of symptoms in high school. Andrew shares his experience navigating three major surgeries, adjusting his career path away from law enforcement, and learning to manage stress as part of living with a chronic illness. He also discusses developing apps, including Brown Note, a free, anonymous peer-support app for people with digestive diseases. Brown Note was inspired by his own feelings of isolation while preparing for his third surgery and is available on Apple, Android, and the web. Transcript and more at: https:\/\/bit.ly\/AIBD204 What you\u2019ll learn:\u2028\u2028 Personal journey with Crohn's disease, including challenges in high school and college and the impact surgery has on personal and professional life. What goes into developing apps to support individuals with digestive diseases.  What goes into creating a bathroom finder app such as "Flusher." Explanation of Brown Note, an anonymous peer support app for people with IBD. Importance of community and support for those with chronic illnesses. Coping strategies for managing stress and emotional challenges related to illness, such as reading and music. Key Chapters & Timestamps: [00:00:05] \u2014 Introduction to Andrew Giffin [00:01:49] \u2014 Early Symptoms and Diagnosis Journey [00:03:53] \u2014 The Challenge of University Life [00:07:09] \u2014 First Surgery and Recovery [00:09:30] \u2014 A Ruptured Appendix Emergency [00:12:28] \u2014 Changing Career Aspirations [00:15:53] \u2014 Coping with Life Changes [00:18:32] \u2014 Developing the "Flusher" App [00:21:14] \u2014 Lessons Learned from "Flusher" [00:24:54] \u2014 The Creation of "Brown Note" [00:27:50] \u2014 The Goal of the "Brown Note" App [00:30:12] \u2014 Andrew's Current Reading Obsession [00:33:59] \u2014 How to Find "Brown Note" Find Andrew Giffen at: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/giffen\/   Find Brown Note at: Web: https:\/\/www.brownnote.app\/ Apple Store: https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id6759183219 Google Play: https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.brownnote.app Resources discussed on this episode: Melsheimer R, Geldhof A, Apaolaza I, Schaible T. Remicade\u00ae (infliximab): 20 years of contributions to science and medicine. Biologics. 2019;13:139-178. doi:10.2147\/BTT.S207246 https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6679695\/ Anal Fissure vs. Fistula: What Are the Differences First Signs of Appendicitis and Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore IBD in College or Grad School: Coping With Stress, Flares, and Feeling Left Behind Got2Go \u2014 New York City Bathroom Finder We Can't Wait: Restroom Finder App \u2014 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation GoHere\u00ae Washroom Access \u2014 Crohn's and Colitis Canada Pop culture references: The Smiths: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=the+smiths&rh=p_lbr_music_artists_browse-bin%3AThe%2BSmiths The Wheel Of Time Series: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wheel-Time-Book-Set-Crossroads\/dp\/B00132BG7U\/ Frank Herbert's Dune Saga: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Frank-Herberts-Dune-6-Book-Boxed\/dp\/0593201884\/   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 Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Facebook: @maccooneycomposer Instagram: @maccooneycomposer Web: Cooney Studio YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from \u00a9Cooney Studio. ","author_name":"About IBD","author_url":"http:\/\/aboutibd.com\/","html":"