GUTSY: The IBD Podcast

Derek

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

  1. Apr 3

    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

    1h 56m

  2. 11/26/2025

    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. 💜

    1h 39m

  3. 10/29/2025

    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

    1h 60m

  4. 10/08/2025

    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. 💜

    1h 59m

  5. 09/17/2025

    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

    1h 25m

  6. 08/28/2025

    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

    1h 44m

  7. 08/13/2025

    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. 💜

    1h 23m

  8. 07/25/2025

    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.

    2h 12m
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Welcome to Gutsy, the podcast that dives into the heart of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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  • Creator
    Derek
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Derek
  • Show Website
    GUTSY: The IBD Podcast