Ashley and Rebecca from The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians talk about all things IBD-related. In this episode we touch upon how this time of year can be challenging for a lot of people and how the decreased light and coldness in winter can be hard. We also talk about panic attacks and how we navigate through them.
We discuss how social media can be a double edged sword and while great for some things, it can be detrimental when not used in moderation. We talk about the beneficial aspects to social media, such as connecting with others we may not otherwise meet in our everyday life, and finding out about events and what is going on in our community, especially the IBD community! Some things we find difficult about social media include FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), competition and sifting through false information. Images and posts we see on social media can be very filtered and it can be hard to see the whole picture sometimes. We think recognizing our own bias and looking at social media with a discerning eye is always a good practice.
We end the podcast by talking about the importance of completely disconnecting from technology and being outside. We discuss ways we cultivate more space, joy and peace in our own lives.