Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
Two long-term IBD patients, Rachel and Nigel, share their experiences and perspectives on living with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
Podcasting since 2025 • 31 episodes
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
Latest Episodes
#30 Top tips for living with a stoma in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD)
For Episode 30 of Wrestling the Octopus: the IBD patient podcast, we are joined by Lead Stoma Care Nurse, Natasha Rolls at University Hospital Foundation Trust Bristol and Weston. Natasha provides brilliant tips and practical guid...
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#29 Understanding Liver Disease in IBD - with Dr Sree Kotha and Dr Phil Berry
Did you know that up to 30% of people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will have abnormal liver tests at some point?In this episode of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, Nigel and I are joined by two expert hepatologists from ...
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#28 Wrestling the Octopus IBD is one year old! An anniversary episode of thanks and reflections
We can hardly believe it's been 12 whole months since we started this podcast on patients' reflections on living with inflammatory bowel disease.Happy first birthday, Wrestling the Octopus IBD!During this year, we have spoken with...
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#27 Understanding colorectal cancer risk in IBD - with Professor James East
The fear of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) when living with inflammatory bowel disease can weigh heavily on our minds as patients.So Nigel and I resolved to get an expert guest on the podcast who could talk us (and our patient listen...
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#26 IBD flares and diet - What does the new PREdiCCT study tell us?
Welcome to Episode 26 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD!After 10 years studying IBD patients in remission, the first results from the PREdiCCt study have now been published - and it's essential reading: https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2026/...
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