"Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease-My Body, My Teacher."

Aleksandra Kedzierska
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This podcast is a space for people living with inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and colitis, who want more than surface-level advice. Hosted by an IBD coach with lived experience, this podcast explores what it really means to live inside an IBD body — beyond symptoms, diagnoses, and lab results. Here, we talk about: The emotional and nervous system impact of IBD Living with chronic inflammation and unpredictability Rebuilding trust with your body after diagnosis The grief, identity shifts, and resilience that come with IBD A whole-body approach to healing that includes — but goes beyond — medication and diet.

Episodes

  1. Healing From the inside out

    2 DAYS AGO

    Healing From the inside out

    Healing Begins Within — with Valentina White & Aleksandra Kedzierska In this deeply reflective and heartfelt conversation, Aleksandra Kedzierska is joined by Valentina White to explore the powerful connection between emotional wellbeing, the subconscious mind, trauma, stress, healing, and the body. Together, they discuss how unresolved emotional experiences can shape physical health, the nervous system, energy levels, relationships, purpose, and our connection with ourselves. Through honest storytelling and meaningful conversation, this episode explores the importance of slowing down, listening to the body, and understanding healing on a deeper level. Aleksandra also shares parts of her personal journey living with ulcerative colitis and how chronic illness can become a catalyst for transformation, self-awareness, and purpose. Valentina brings a compassionate and trauma-aware perspective, offering insight into subconscious patterns, emotional healing, and reconnecting with inner balance in a world that often keeps people disconnected from themselves. This episode is for anyone navigating chronic illness, emotional overwhelm, stress, burnout, anxiety, or simply searching for a deeper understanding of healing beyond the surface level. Topics explored include: • The mind–body connection • Trauma and the nervous system • Stress, cortisol, and chronic illness • Emotional healing and subconscious patterns • Living with IBD and invisible illness • Purpose, self-awareness, and personal transformation • The importance of slowing down and reconnecting with yourself A calming, thought-provoking conversation designed to leave listeners feeling understood, grounded, and inspired. Hosted by Aleksandra Kedzierska Guest: Valentina White

    56 min
  2. Purpose -The Invisible Force That Changes Everything

    5 MAY

    Purpose -The Invisible Force That Changes Everything

    🎙️ Episode 1: Purpose – The Invisible Force That Changes Everything What if the missing piece in your life… isn’t more discipline, more effort, or more control— but purpose? In this deeply personal first episode, I explore how purpose is not something we find externally, but something we reconnect with internally—often through the very moments that challenge us the most. Sharing my own journey with ulcerative colitis, I take you through the experience of believing I was doing everything “right,” yet feeling disconnected from my body, my intuition, and ultimately… myself. It was through illness, discomfort, and unlearning that I began to understand what purpose truly means—and how powerful it is when we start living in alignment with it. This episode goes beyond motivation. It is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask yourself deeper questions. We explore: – Why purpose changes your internal energy and direction – The connection between purpose, stress, and the nervous system – How disconnection from self can manifest physically and emotionally – Why unlearning is often more powerful than learning – How your personal experiences—especially the difficult ones—can shape your purpose This is not about having everything figured out. It’s about starting to listen. Because when you begin to understand why you’re here… everything starts to shift.

    10 min
  3. Announcement

    3 MAR

    Announcement

    I will be back in April ☺️

    1 min
  4. "My Journey"

    16 FEB

    "My Journey"

    From dreams of the stage, to years in fitness, to a life-altering diagnosis of pancolitis and IBD… this episode unfolds like a quiet, powerful awakening rather than a tragedy. It’s raw without being dramatic. Vulnerable without being heavy. Honest without trying to impress. You don’t just listen — you feel it. It’s a story about identity, loss, healing, and how the body doesn’t break your life… it redirects it. For anyone navigating chronic illness, burnout, reinvention, or the grief of who you used to be — this episode feels like being understood without needing to explain yourself. Soft. Powerful. Grounded. Real. This one stays with you 🤍

    11 min
  5. People Pleaser

    10 FEB

    People Pleaser

    In this episode, I explore how people-pleasing becomes a survival pattern, how the nervous system adapts to chronic stress, and how the body may express years of suppression through illness. A compassionate, grounded conversation about healing, boundaries, safety, and learning to live in the body instead of performing for the world.

    10 min
  6. The Fear Habit

    2 FEB

    The Fear Habit

    Instead of telling you what to do, it invites you to notice how much fear has become part of everyday life — through the news, health information, and constant warnings — and how deeply that fear lives in the body. The reflection on fight-or-flight is especially powerful, not in a scientific way, but in a way that makes you recognise yourself. What stands out most is the perspective on our ancestors. Life was harder, yet fear wasn’t constantly fed, imagined, or rehearsed. There’s something grounding in that comparison — it gently questions whether our modern alertness is actually helping us live better. The episode doesn’t rush, doesn’t overwhelm, and doesn’t try to fix you. It simply creates space to think, to feel, and to remember what it’s like to be present again.

    9 min
  7. I thought remission would feel different.

    26 JAN

    I thought remission would feel different.

    Each episode blends personal storytelling, gentle education, and compassionate reflection, offering a grounded alternative to fear-based or overly clinical conversations about IBD. This podcast is not about fixing yourself. It’s about understanding your body, creating safety, and learning how to live with IBD in a way that feels sustainable, human, and supportive. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating flares, or in remission but still searching for balance — you’re welcome here.

    9 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

This podcast is a space for people living with inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and colitis, who want more than surface-level advice. Hosted by an IBD coach with lived experience, this podcast explores what it really means to live inside an IBD body — beyond symptoms, diagnoses, and lab results. Here, we talk about: The emotional and nervous system impact of IBD Living with chronic inflammation and unpredictability Rebuilding trust with your body after diagnosis The grief, identity shifts, and resilience that come with IBD A whole-body approach to healing that includes — but goes beyond — medication and diet.

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