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GUTSY: The IBD Podcast

Derek

Welcome to Gutsy, the podcast that dives into the heart of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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  • S2 · E1
    August 31 · 1 hr 40 min

    Shehnaz Bashir: Diet, Nutrition and IBD | Episode 14

    We are SO excited to finally share a DIET and NUTRITION episode and delighted to welcome Shehnaz Bashir AKA @theibd.dietitian to have this important conversation! 🍏 Diagnosed at 17 years old, after a long period undiagnosed and unheard, Shehnaz felt a massive lack of nutritional support. This experience inspired her to study Nutrition and Dietetics herself. Shehnaz’s personal experience and insight allow her to relate to patients, make them feel heard and help them advocate for themselves. 🗣️ Fibre, FODMAP, myth busting and “The Gutsy Method” as well as what Shehnaz would change about access to nutritional care in an ideal world. Derek and Shehnaz discuss so many important topics that we cannot wait for YOU to hear. 🎧

  • S2 · E13
    August 16 · 1 hr 34 min

    Scot Gardiner: Football, Business and All Things IBD

    We’re super excited to share our new episode with Scot Gardiner, talking business, football and all things IBD. ⚽️ Scot has spent decades immersed in the football world, boasting accolades many viewers will recognise from Hearts, Dundee, Rangers and Spurs. He’s now proud founder and director of Sixty Steps Productions. 🏟️ In this episode Scot dives into his personal experience living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He shares his struggle through many years of living with undiagnosed IBD, the shock/relief mix of receiving his diagnosis and the impact it has had on his life. Derek and Scot discuss the realities of managing IBD with a busy, demanding, high pressure career and what Scot has learned along the way - from making sure his diagnosis doesn’t define him to becoming more open about sharing his story. 🗣️ They also have the very important conversation around the impact of early diagnosis and the urgent need of raising awareness. 💜

  • S2 · E12
    July 17 · 1 hr 57 min

    Jerry Vocalino: IBD Advocate, Action Sport Trailblazer & Avid Storyteller | Season 2 Episode 12

    We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Jerry Vocalino all the way from the USA for this episode. 🇺🇸 Jerry joins Derek to share his journey - being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at 21 during his time at the University of Montana and the impact IBD has had on his life. Jerry is a total treasure trove of unforgettably unique and interesting stories that you won’t want to miss. Tune in to hear all about his wild adventures trailblazing the early days of inline skating and ramp building for extreme action sports, all while facing some of his toughest IBD challenges. 🛹 He has made it his mission to share his story and support others living with IBD. We can’t wait to share it with you on Season 2 Episode 12.🎙️ #GutsyPodcast #IBDpodcast #InflammatoryBowelDisease

  • S2 · E11
    April 3 · 1 hr 55 min

    Fraser Wall & Natasha Cowley: You, Me & The Bag | Season 2 Episode 11

    We are absolutely thrilled to be joined by writer and actor Fraser Wall, alongside his friend and producer Natasha Cowley. 🎥 In this episode, Fraser opens up about living with Crohn’s Disease and his experience undergoing life-changing, emergency stoma surgery. Inspired by his own story and the support of his wife, Hayley, Fraser wrote the script for You, Me and the Bag, a deeply personal short film currently in development. 🎬 Fraser and Natasha reflect on their time at drama school as well as the creative process behind the film and their ongoing fundraising journey to make it all possible. Get ready… this is one not to be missed - tune in, listen and support You, Me and the Bag. 💜 #GutsyPodcast #ScottishPodcast#YouMeandtheBag #IBD #Crohns #Colitis#Stoma

  • S2 · E10
    Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min

    Professor Richard Russell: Paediatric IBD, Cutting-Edge Research and Transforming Treatment | Ep 10

    Next up on Gusty - Professor Richard Russell, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist. Professor Russell is a leading clinical researcher in Paediatric IBD with an especially strong interest in the dietary treatment of Crohn’s Disease. He has published hundreds of research papers, the vast majority of them focused on advancing care for children with IBD. 📄 He chairs crucial committees, sits on European societies, provides global guidelines. The list is endless as he’s unfalteringly enthusiastic about all things IBD in children. Topping his long list of achievements, Professor Russell has now made it to the Gutsy podcast! 🎙️ Please welcome Richard by tuning in this week – where he joins Derek chatting about, you guessed it – Paediatric IBD! It’s one not to be missed. 💜

  • S2 · E9
    Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 59 min

    Season 2 Episode 9: Ask the Experts – Unfiltered Insights from Scotland’s Leading IBD Researchers

    We’re back with another Ask The Experts episode! This time Derek is joined by two of the world’s leading minds in Inflammatory Bowel Disease research: Professor Gwo-Tzer Ho and Professor Konstantinos Gerasimidis. 🧠🎙️Professor Konstantinos Gerasimidis, a clinical nutritionist, has spent the past two decades in Glasgow investigating the role of diet in the cause and management of IBD - from the CD-TREAT diet to cutting-edge microbiome research. 🍽️Professor Gwo-Tzer Ho brings a powerful dual perspective as both a practicing consultant gastroenterologist and a scientist, recently appointed Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Glasgow. 🥼This episode takes you inside the world of IBD research - demystifying what is happening behind the scenes and why it matters to you, all while answering questions from you. 💜💡You asked - and our experts delivered. Whether you’re newly diagnosed and know nothing about research, or very interested and keen to get involved, this episode is for you. Tune in. Get informed. Feel seen.#GutsyPodcast #IBDpodcast #IBDresearch #Crohns #Colitis

  • S2 · E1
    Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 58 min

    CJ Hoey: IBD Advocate, Ski Instructor and Antipodean Road Tripper | Episode 8

    This week we are enlightened to be joined by CJ Hoey who chats in depth to Derek about his IBD journey, mindset and resilience. CJ opens up about living with Crohn’s Disease - how it has made him the person he is today, how it has challenged him and pushed him to achieve things that me may never have otherwise. 💪 From globe-trotting adventures to fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a ski instructor, CJ proves that IBD has not held him back - it has actually fuelled him along the way. ⛷️ Hear the raw truth about his toughest moments, like when his meds failed just before a major trip to Australia, and how the unexpected care he encountered abroad positively changed his perspective. CJ contrasts his medical experiences at home vs overseas, offering eye-opening insights. 🌎 In this episode he shares tales about rumours in high school that he had passed away and him selling Buckfast in the Alps. CJ’s story is uplifting and proof that sometimes the hardest battles shape us into who we’re meant to become. 💜

  • S2 · E7
    Sep 17, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

    Steven Sharp: Director of football and top-notch IBD Advocate | Episode 7

    This week we are inspired to chat to the wonderful Steven Sharp: Director of football and top-notch IBD Advocate. ⚽️ From Fauldhouse to Downing Street, Steven has made it his mission to raise awareness and shine a floodlight on the importance of early diagnosis. Turning his pain into purpose, he personally took that message to the Prime Minister, he’s even met Queen Elizabeth II. 👑 Diagnosed with Crohn’s at just 12 and undergoing life-saving stoma surgery as a teen, Steven’s impact is widespread and his story is one of resilience, determination and relentless advocacy. A proud Fauldhouse local and Director of Football at Fauldhouse United FC, he’s leading by example every day, on and off the pitch. Don’t miss this purpose-driven episode of GUTSY – tune in to hear Steven’s powerful story of strength, community and his fight for change. 💜 #GutsyPodcast #IBDPodcast #IBD #Crohns #Colitis #Football#Advocacy

  • S2 · E6
    Aug 28, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min

    Hayley Edwards: Writer, Performer and Creator of the solo play Shitbag | Episode 6

    This week GUTSY is ecstatic to welcome Hayley Edwards – Writer, Performer and Creator of the solo play Shitbag. Hayley’s multi-award-winning show tells the story of Crohn’s disease, mania, and casual sex, following a young genderqueer person through an IBD diagnoses, hypo-manic episodes, colostomy bag fears, sex, shit, blood, laughter—and tears. This summer, Hayley brought Shitbag to the Edinburgh Fringe, delivering the story with unflinching honesty, humour, and heart. 💜 Off the stage, Hayley is a passionate advocate for mental health and chronic illness awareness, as well as being a children’s hospital worker. Unafraid to tackle the messy, awkward, and hilarious sides of life, in this episode Hayley opens up about the stories, struggles, and sparks of joy that fuel their work, sharing honest, funny, and unexpected moments from both life and the stage. Tune in this week for a unique conversation filled with courage, humour, and entertaining insights – dropping this week on GUTSY. 💜 #GutsyPodcast #IBDPodcast #HayleyEdwards #Shitbag #Crohns#Colitis #IBD #edinburghfringe

  • S2 · E5
    Aug 13, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min

    Lorna Carson: Lorna Carson - IBD advocate, Personal Trainer and Ironman | Episode 5

    This week GUTSY is thrilled to be joined by the effervescent Lorna Carson - Ironman, personal trainer and IBD advocate.💪 Blazing a trail on and off the track Lorna literally walks the talk. From the West Highland Way to Catherine McEwan Foundation Wellness Walks, she raises awareness, funds and spirits. 🏃‍♀️ Listen in and laugh along with Lorna in this joyful and life affirming episode. 💜

  • S2 · E4
    Jul 25, 2025 · 2 hr 11 min

    Catriona Mill: Force behind “colitiswithcatriona” sparks often-avoided, but vital conversations.

    This week Gutsy is saying hello and welcome to Catriona Mill – mum of 2, diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 5 years ago and powerhouse behind @colitiswithcatriona - a vibrant and widely followed voice in the IBD community. Drawing from her own experience living with UC, Catriona shares honest insights and practical guidance for those on a similar path. Her bold approach encourages listening to your body and making empowered choices that suit you. She speaks openly about intimacy, motherhood, mental health, and the everyday realities of living with a chronic condition—sparking conversations that many shy away from, but so many need. This month Catriona joins the Catherine McEwan Foundation Wellness Walk team, expanding the programme to the North of Scotland. Tune in on Friday for raw truth, real talk, practical tips, candid reflections.

  • S2 · E1
    Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min

    Liam Robertson: Writer, martial artist, and powerful voice in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease community.

    This week we are thrilled to welcome Liam Robertson - a published writer, dedicated martial artist, and powerful voice in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease community. Using his own journey with Ulcerative Colitis, Liam sparks connection, empowers others and challenges stigma. Through his impactful writing, including his book More Than Meets the Eye: Living With Ulcerative Colitis, and his inspiring presence on Instagram @livingwithulcerativecolitis, Liam offers both practical advice and emotional support. He reminds us that taking charge of our health isn’t just about managing symptoms - it’s about finding community, reaching out to others for help and embracing each day, one at a time.

  • S2 · E2
    Jun 27, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min

    Alex Pope: Talking fitness, food and finding her strength.

    Next up on Gutsy The IBD Podcast we are joined by passionate fitness enthusiast and foodie, Alex Pope. Alex, AKA, @youcancallme_a_ uses her platform to raise awareness and share her real and relatable journey with IBD - alongside a mix of fitness content, home cooked meals, food reviews and recommendations. In the early days of her diagnosis, while navigating the physical and emotional toll of IBD, Alex set herself a bold goal: to complete Hyrox, when she was ready. This year Alex did exactly that - smashing her goal and raising money to help improve the lives of people living with IBD. In this inspiring and motivational episode Alex opens up about her diagnosis story, the path to reclaiming her strength and shares empowering advice and top tips for people living with IBD. Her story is a reminder that IBD doesn’t have to define you or hold you back. Tune in for a powerful, uplifting conversation not to be missed.

  • S2 · E1
    Jun 13, 2025 · 2 hr

    GUTSY Season 2 Premiere: Ask the Experts – Unfiltered Insights from Scotland’s Leading IBD Consultants

    We’re back — and bolder than ever. In the electrifying first episode of Season 2, GUTSY welcomes not one, but two of Scotland’s most respected voices in Gastroenterology. Dr. John Paul Seenan and Dr. Jonathan MacDonald, with over three decades of combined experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, join host Derek McEwan for a no-holds-barred conversation that puts you, the GUTSY community, at the heart of it all.This is more than just a Q&A — it’s an empowering, myth-busting, deeply human discussion about living with IBD. From tackling flares and the role of steroids, to unpacking the gut-brain connection and mastering self-management, this episode dives deep into the real questions you’ve been asking — and delivers the answers you deserve.Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long time patient, or supporting someone on their journey, this episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, and the kind of expert guidance that can truly make a difference.🔥 Tune in, get informed, and feel seen. This is GUTSY — where your voice matters, and knowledge is power.

  • S1 · E16
    May 15, 2025 · 2 hr 15 min

    GUTSY The Highlights VOL 1: A Showreel of Strength, Stories & Breakthroughs

    In this special episode, we celebrate the bold, the brave, and the beautifully gutsy voices from our first 15 episodes. From raw truths to hard-won triumphs, this showreel captures the heart of what it means to live—and thrive—with IBD. Whether you’ve been here from the start or you’re just tuning in, get ready for a powerful hit of insight, inspiration, and community. This is more than a recap. It’s a reminder: you’re not alone, and you’re stronger than you think.

  • S1 · E15
    Apr 18, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

    Seb Tucknott: The passion & brains behind IBD Relief talks UC, Self Management and more.| Episode 15

    We are joined by the inspirational Seb Tucknott on the latest episode of GUTSY. Seb has been navigating life with ulcerative colitis since he was 21—nearly two decades of resilience, learning, and growth. A self-proclaimed science geek with a love for problem-solving, Seb finds joy in running, cycling, and getting outdoors.He shares life with his partner Jen—who also lives with ulcerative colitis—and their beautifully blended family, including his 10-year-old son, Hayden, and Jen’s three children, one of whom has Crohn’s disease. Fuelled by a deep commitment to improving the lives of those living with IBD, Seb founded IBDrelief ten years ago. Since then, he’s become a trusted voice in the IBD community, gaining invaluable knowledge and collaborating with individuals and organisations around the world who share his mission to support and empower others on their IBD journey. Not to be missed!

  • S1 · E14
    Apr 4, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min

    Jen Rose: The genius behind Creative Patient's, Me (and IBD) shares her inspiring story | Episode 14

    Next up on the GUTSY podcast! 💜We’re joined by the amazing Jen Rose, who has dedicated her life to supporting young patients and families living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at just 10 years old, Jen’s personal journey has shaped her passion for raising awareness of the profound impact of Crohn's & Colitis. 💜 Not only is Jen a mum to a young patient with Crohn’s disease, but she’s also an 'expert by experience' volunteer and patient advocate, working closely with paediatric IBD patients, their families, and healthcare teams. She’s the brilliant mind behind Me (and IBD), a unique colouring journal designed to support young patients through their diagnosis and beyond, as well as many other invaluable patient resources. 💜 Jen works tirelessly alongside the paediatric IBD team at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge, offering support and vital information to young patients and their families. Together with her partner Seb, she’s helping to create an atmosphere of understanding, engagement, and support within the clinic. 💜 In this episode, Jen shares her personal experiences, insights into her work with young IBD patients, and the importance of creating age-appropriate, engaging materials to guide them through their diagnosis. This is an episode you won’t want to miss – let's dive in! 💜

  • S1 · E13
    Mar 21, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min

    Cairn Murphy: Inspiring tales of colitis, stoma, surgery, music, guitar & sausage rolls | Episode 13

    In the latest episode of the GUTSY podcast, we sit down with the incredible Cairn Murphy, a man whose journey through misdiagnosed IBD and years of suffering is nothing short of inspiring. 💜After battling through terrible health, Cairn's life was transformed by a life-saving stoma, giving him back the quality of life he’d almost lost forever. But rather than succumb to despair, Cairn turned his challenges into triumphs. He taught himself guitar during his darkest days, and today, he’s not only a super talented musician but a passionate advocate for others facing similar health struggles. 💜What stands out most about Cairn is his unwavering positivity and gratitude. Despite the hardships he’s endured, he sees his battle as a blessing—fuelling his career in music and his role as an ambassador for the Catherine McEwan Foundation. His story is one of resilience, hope, and the incredible power of turning pain into purpose. Tune in to hear from one of the most inspiring, grateful, and talented people we've ever met. 💜

  • S1 · E12
    Mar 7, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min

    Derek McEwan : Derek opens up in a powerful, honest, humorous journey of the charity. | Episode 12

    This week on the GUTSY podcast, we’re doing something a bit different. 💜 Host Derek McEwan is stepping into the spotlight to share his own personal story, with GUTSY friend and all round legend, Aarti Joshi taking the reins as host. 💜While many are aware of Derek's deep connection to IBD, there’s a side of his journey that’s often untold—and it’s time to change that. 💜 As the founder of the Catherine McEwan Foundation, Derek opens up in a powerful, deeply honest, and at times, humorous conversation. He speaks candidly about the heartbreak of losing his mother, Catherine, his battles with grief, and how founding the Catherine McEwan Foundation has transformed his pain into purpose, helping countless others affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. 💜 This episode is an inspiring and unflinchingly real look at the highs, the lows, and the pivotal moments that have shaped Derek’s mission for the future. Get ready for an emotional, life-changing journey that will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful. 💜

  • S1 · E11
    Feb 20, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    Jenny Cook : Talking IBD, Tea Jenny, highs, lows and everything in between | Episode 11

    Next up, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Jenny Cook, a true inspiration and role model to so many in the IBD community. 💜Diagnosed with colitis at just 4 years old, Jen’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Overcoming unimaginable challenges, including three major surgeries, Jen has not only survived but thrived—turning her experiences into a powerful story of resilience, courage, and hope. Her unwavering strength in the face of adversity is a beacon for those living with IBD, proving that with perseverance, anything is possible. 💜Known for the iconic, Tea Jenny, Jen has become a symbol of advocacy, empowerment, and leadership. Her work has earned her numerous awards, and she continues to be a trailblazer for those navigating the complexities of chronic illness. 💜Through her advocacy, Jen provides a voice for the voiceless, showing the world that IBD doesn’t define you—it’s what you do with your story that matters. Tune in to hear how Jen has turned her struggles into triumphs and how she inspires others to do the same. Her message is clear: no matter the challenge, you have the power! 💜

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