Join us for the final episode of the season. Jake, Ruth and Christine pretty much chat shit for an hour, discuss a very important question, drop some major news and of course finish on a funny story courtesy of Jake.

All the gang is back together to talk about a popular subject, DATING!

Having IBD and dating can be a mind field, never knowing how to explain your illness, when to bring it up and the anxiety it can bring.

On Episode #8 Ruth and Jake chat with Liam Robertson about his journey with Colitis. He only went and wrote a book about it! Liam's book is available to order on Amazon - More Than Meets The Eye: Living with Ulcerative Colitis.

An episode to get your teeth in to! Join Ruth, Christine and guest Ziyad (The Grumbling Gut) covering an array of subjects. Ziyad really dishes out some interesting facts about disordered eating, difficult diagnosis, medical wisdom, miss information on the internet, support networks and help educating the IBD community. Settle in for a jam packed episode! @thegrumblinggut @mike_and_me7717 @the.bright.sideee

This week Christine and Ruth sit down to chat about another taboo topic, periods and how they impact IBD.

From delayed puberty, periods poops, endometriosis, awkward examinations with doctors, bum pain, and uterus repositioning…these pair don’t hold back on this topic!

Please note, the girls had some technical issues when recording, so sorry for some sound fluctuation.

Reach out to us on Instagram @ittakesgutspod or individually if you wish:

Christine - @the.bright.sideee

Ruth - @mike_and_me7717

After a short break, the team are back discussing how to deal with IBD at work. Everything from day to do management to opening up to your employer.

If nothing else, this recording really helped one member of the team figure some stuff out at work!

Reach out to us on Instagram @ittakesgutspod or individually if you wish:

Christine - @the.bright.sideee

Jake - @jakesteerscomedy

Ruth - @mike_and_me7717

Ever felt like you've forgotten something? Or like you have trouble focusing? This is likely to be due to what is known as brain fog. In this episode Christine explains all and the team discuss their personal experience with this subject.

We recorded this episode in an evening instead of our usual morning and . . . . it shows! We're all tired and our thought patterns have seen better days. It was ironic that we chose this subject in an evening but it worked out well as you can hear brain fog in all it's glory

Reach out to us on Instagram @ittakesgutspod or individually if you wish:

Darren - @darrendoesjokes

Christine - @the.bright.sideee

Jake - @jakesteerscomedy

It's the first interview of season 2 and its with the Man of the moment, Craig Weaver. Known best in the community for his Instagram page @driventofightuk

Darren & Ruth sat down with Craig to discuss all things from symptoms & diagnosis, mental wellbeing and of course, how Craig raises awareness in such a unique fashion.

Another open and honest account of the journey that so many of us have suffered in silence through. Let Craig's story inspire you to take more positive steps in your own life.

Reach out to us on Instagram @ittakesgutspod or individually:

Craig - @driventofightuk

Darren - @darrendoesjokes

Ruth - @mike_and_me7717