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).
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
Latest Episodes
#37 Understanding IBS in IBD - with Professor Peter Irving
In our latest episode of Wrestling the Octopus: the IBD Patient Podcast, Nigel and I chat with Professor Peter Irving, IBD consultant at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital in London, about the confusing but incredibly common overlap between irr...
#36 Living With IBD: Real Patient Stories, Procedures, Prep & The Future of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
In this candid episode of Wrestling the Octopus: The IBD Patient Podcast, Rachel and Nigel dive deep into the lived reality of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - from emergency symptoms to complex procedures, new medication...
#35 World IBD Day 2026 - Reflecting on Our Efforts in IBD Patient Education
In honour of World IBD Day 2026, Nigel has curated his "best bits" from our Wrestling the Octopus: The IBD Patient Podcast over the last 12 months.If you're living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis - or caring for those who do -...
#34 Nigel talks about the reality of managing multiple health conditions as part of his Crohn's
In Episode 34 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, the tables are turned. This time, Rachel asks Nigel about his battery of recent tests and what the reality is like of managing multiple health conditions that stem from his Crohn's disease. Living wit...
#33 Rachel talks candidly about the return of IBD symptoms after years of drug-free remission
In Episode 33 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, Rachel chats with Nigel about her feelings on getting inflammatory bowel disease symptoms after 15 years of Crohn's remission - the last five years being without drugs.