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how do our stomachs just KNOW when we're in a super quiet, serious, public space... and take that opportunity to make the LOUDEST. WEIRDEST. MOST HUMILIATING. NOISES. EVER ??
personally... i actually (kinda) know why this happens to me. so i'm here to talk about it, while also exposing the most embarrassing times my stomach has mortified me in public, including:
- quiet classes & lectures
- work offices
- in front of my crush
- sorority initiation
my instagram friends also shared the weirdest/worst places their stomachs have screamed bl00dy murd3r, and i am just so sorry, yet so happy, we can all commiserate on this universal experience together.
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ahh, yes, Interstitial Cystitis ... another f**cking annoying chronic condition to add to the list of things i'd like to complain about on this podcast :-)
for those of you who may not know, Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is "painful bladder syndrome" .... or as i call it, IBS of the bladder.
in this episode, i'm just complaining about my current IC flare, explaining what IC is, the symptoms that can come with it, how i got diagnosed, and more. if you deal with IC too, i'm so sorry. we got TOO MUCH GOING ON DOWN THERE that it should be illegal.
also let me know if any of y'all take the neon blue poop pills. kk love you, thanks for listening, bye! xo
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the fact that we feel the need to "earn" rest is i n s a n e. ok? after a week of driving myself nuts because i wasn't as "productive" as i felt i needed to be, i'm here to give you a list of things that i want YOU to do, GUILT-FREE !
this includes:
- canceling or rescheduling plans
- calling out of work if you feel like garbage
- binging your favorite shows
- taking naps
- treating yourself to a lil somethin' somethin'
- & more !!!
don't be so hard on yourself, bestie. you deserve to do fun, relaxing things for yourself and NOT feel bad about it! love u, thinking of u, don't feel guilty, bye! xo
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you can watch this mess of an episode on the MyIBSLife YouTube Channel!
in a total 180 from last week - this episode is trash. and stupid. and meaningless. and i'm so sorry. lmao.
the first 7 minutes consist of me be dramatic. if you listen, hey, thanks for being a real one! if not, hey, i get it lmao. skip ahead to 7:20 for the REAL mediocre content.
thank you to everyone on instagram who submitted some "never have i ever" statements! they made me laugh, which was exactly what i needed today. i think this goes without saying -- but please don't take anything i say too literally. i'm just joshin' with y'all. if you've $h*t yourself ever, anywhere, IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF THE IBS BESTIES.
wishing you all a great rest of your week. and a much better day than i'm having lmao. ok love u bye xo
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content warning: this episode discusses food anxiety, disordered eating, and weight loss.
i know, this topic is a heavy one... it feels uncomfortable just typing out a summary for this episode. but let's talk about it.
spoiler alert: my relationship with food... is not great. but we're working on it.
my food anxiety began when i was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome 16+ years ago. my lifelong struggle with emetophobia certainly hasn't helped, either.
but it's not just being afraid of food itself... but also the fear of my own body. and the feeling having no control of how my body will react when i eat food.
but what i've noticed through the years is that:
1. i CAN get control of my IBS symptoms
2. my food anxiety comes in waves. i'll go through periods of time where it's incredibly overwhelming (especially during/after a really bad IBS flare), and then go through periods of time where it calms down. i build confidence again. i get control again. i can enjoy meals and my favorite snacks once again. i feel free again.
if you can relate, i'm so sorry. but i promise, you are not alone. i'm right there with you. and let me reiterate: this. $h*t. comes. in. waves. there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. you are strong enough to get through this. i'm sending you all my love.
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hi, i'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! sorry it's been awhile since my last episode - i've missed you all!
this week's episode is a real & raw stream of consciousness about how i'm currently doing with my emetophobia (spoiler alert: it's not good lol). for those of you who may not know, emetophohbia is "the extreme fear of vomiting" (or seeing others vomit). it's been a life-long struggle of mine, and i know that so many of you (unfortunately) struggle with it, too.
the winter is hard. the holidays are hard. living with this phobia while also dealing with IBS and chronic nausea everyday is hard. but we're here to talk about it and support each other through it all!
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hi, i'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! a few weeks ago, i asked my instagram followers to ask me questions related to IBS and emetophobia, and now i'm here to answer a few!
talking points include:
- what i currently do for work, and how i'm able to work/function with chronic nausea & IBS (4:00 - 13:55)
- IBS advice i've received that never worked for me (14:00 - 19:45)
- whether or not i think i "just" have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or if it could be something else (19:50 - 25:30)
- how alcohol effects my IBS and emetophobia (25:35 - 35:05)
thank you guys so much for your questions, and thank YOU for being here & listening!
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Working In Corporate America With IBS: Pt. 1
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hi, i'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! i get asked quite frequently over on Instagram and TikTok what I do for work while living with IBS, so I wanted to make a few-part series about all the jobs I've had during my 16+ years of dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome!
here's part two: my first big girl, corporate america job! honestly, this job was such a blessing for me & my irritable intestines. while i still faced a few challenges during my 2.5 years at the accounting firm, i'm thankful for having such an understanding boss and positive work environment!
i'm always so curious - what do you guys do for work? what are some of the challenges that you've faced in the workplace while living with IBS? let me know over on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or leave a review telling your stories!
thank YOU for being here & listening!
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was it an IBS flare or a stomach bug: a guessing game
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hi, i'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! the last 36ish hours have been ROUGH and i'm honestly just here to complain about it lmao. hope y'all are having a much better week than i am, but if you're in the trenches with me, at least we're in this together!
thank YOU for being here & listening!
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EXCITING NEWS (kinda lmao) - you can WATCH this episode on YouTube!
hi, i'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! i get asked quite frequently over on Instagram and TikTok what I do for work while living with IBS, so I wanted to make a few-part series about all the jobs I've had during my 16+ years of dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome!
here's part one: working retail with IBS. I honestly feel that this job was the hardest, especially when it came to dealing with the general public, being understaffed, working crazy schedules and dealing with the holiday madness. having an IBS flare in the middle of a department store is just NEVER the vibe -- especially when you don't have the choice to go home during a shift lmao.
i'm always so curious - what do you guys do for work? what are some of the challenges that you've faced in the workplace while living with IBS? let me know over on Instagram, TikTok or leave a review telling your stories!
sending so much love to all my teachers, nurses, doctors, field workers and so many more who push through and work through the pain. you are so incredibly strong, and I know you are underappreciated. thank you for everything you all do.
thank YOU for being here & listening!
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you're not crazy. you're not dramatic. your doctor might just suck.
hi, I'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! today we're talking about all the things & people who gaslight us: our own brains, menstrual cycles, emetophobia... and doctors.
someone mentioned over on Instagram that they wanted me to talk about tips for dealing with medical gaslighting. unfortunately, medical gaslighting seems to be a universal experience for many IBS patients, so let's talk about it!
also - THANK YOU to everyone who was so supportive this week for the very first MyIBSLife merch drop!! my heart is so full, and i cannot wait for everyone to start receiving their Yak Bun Scrunchies! keep an eye out, as more merch will be dropping soon over at MyIBSLife.Shop !
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I promise you... if I could do it, you can do it too.
hi, I'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! I, once again, I had an intense flashback to a very (in)significant moment in time that inspired this whole episode about how I survived my freshman year of college.
going to college is an EXTREME lifestyle adjustment for everyone - but especially for those with IBS or other chronic illnesses/conditions. I hope this episode helps relieve some anxiety for anyone out there who has IBS and is either thinking of going to college, or is currently in college. control what you can, take breaks and listen to your body. no matter what your college experience looks like, you always have time to start over and build your future. you are never a failure.
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we spend so much time trying to convince others in our lives how sick we truly are, or how much pain we're in. instead of competing to see who has it worse, let's use this little corner of the internet to support, validate, and uplift each other!
hi, I'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! one thing I am so thankful for is this online IBS / chronic illness community we've built together. I can confidently say that 99% of the time, this is the best, most caring, most empathetic group of people... until that one occasional "I WISH I *only* had IBS" comment comes in and RUINS IT FOR EVERYONE
this episode is just a reminder to be kind to your fellow gut-impaired friends, and to be thoughtful of what you're saying to others (online or IRL). we may have different illnesses/conditions/symptoms/triggers/etc., but we're all fighting similar battles.
thank you to every single one of you who makes this community so bright and loving and accepting and supportive. you all make a difference in someone's life every single day just by being here, especially mine!
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happens to the best of us... amirite, ladies?
hi, I'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! in the midst of a mental breakdown earlier today, i had some flashbacks to the beginning days of my IBS journey. considering it's been over 16 years since I was first diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, I sometimes forget how truly dark and lonely those first few years of navigating my new illness (and new life) were.
although some of these memories should've probably stayed a secret, I wanted to talk about them in case there is anyone else out there currently struggling to cope with their IBS. the beginning is always the hardest. even if you don't believe me right now, I promise it gets better.
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why make caffeinated drinks taste so yummy but make tummy hurt so bad :(
hi, I'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife podcast! today i'm here to ramble about how, as an IBS girly, my most toxic relationship in life (currently) is the one I have with caffeine (and how if that's my biggest battle in life, hey, i'm doing pretty good).
how do YOU handle caffeine? any tips for me/everyone else? let me know either via Instagram or leave it in a review!
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hey... hey... how y'all doin ?
hi, I'm Christine, and welcome (back) to the MyIBSLife Podcast! sorry it's been forever ... if you've been here before, you're probably used to it by now. I'M SORRY
let's re-try this whole podcast thing... shall we?
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5 years ago from the day this podcast was recorded, Matt had his first colonoscopy. How iconic is that timing? 🤣
Welcome back to the MyIBSLife Podcast! Sorry it's been forever - if you've been here awhile, you're probably used to it by now.
On this episode, Christine (creator of MyIBSLife on instagram), sits down with her good friend, Matt, to discuss his journey and struggles with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and mental health.
Matt is currently 31-years-old, but started experiencing symptoms in his early 20's, right around the time he was also diagnosed with anxiety and depression. The initial symptoms included frequent diarrhea and a general "upset stomach" feeling, which became worse and worse as the years went on.
He then saw a gastroenterologist who performed a stool sample test and a colonoscopy, which then led to Matt's diagnosis of IBS-D (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea predominant).
After years of "just dealing" with his IBS, this year, Matt saw his symptoms begin to worse once again and affect his quality of life.
"I only go to the gastro, or any doctor, when I'm in dire need. I was like 'It's starting to get really bad now and I'm starting to feeling miserable.'"
Matt then goes into detail about his new experiences with taking the prescription medication, VIBERZI, to control and manage his IBS-D flares.
In this episode, Matt also talks about:
Thank you again to my bestie, Matt for being on this episode of the MyIBSLife Podcast, and thank you to YOU for being here & listening!
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in this episode, Christine shares how her fiancé, Jay, proposed to her and how it literally all revolved around her screwed up stomach/intestines lol.
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in this episode, Christine records while in the midst of having a caffeine induced IBS-D attack. she talks about what caffeinated beverages she can (kinda) tolerate, describes what her IBS attack feels like & gives waaaaay too much personal information about her bowels that no one asked for.
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in this episode, Jay, Christine's "healthy" boyfriend, shares 2 times he experienced "IBS" (aka had explosive poops and felt like complete doo doo). moral of the story is that cheese is the bad guy but is too good to give up hahahahahaha.
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