Shit Talk

Mariam Khan: The Chronically ill-fluencer

Welcome to Shit Talk, where we get down to the real shit about life with Crohn's Disease and chronic illness! We'll be talking about my personal experiences, those of other patients, and we will also be hearing from doctors and specialists who study chronic illness. Now let's get ready to talk shit! 💩

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Rally with Rob: a Fistula Face-off

    Rob Nunnery is used to a back and forth on the pro Pickleball court, but today we discuss our experiences with the APR (abdominoperineal resection): A procedure commonly used in fistulizing Crohn's disease where part of the colon, rectum, and an*s is removed to stop the formation of perianal fistulas. Rob shares his recovery, journey with fistulizing Crohn's disease, and his outlook for the future, both on and off the pickleball court.

    56 min

  2. APR 19

    EoE? My oh My!

    Andrew Gallagher is a cybersecurity specialist, so nothing gets past him, or his throat, since Andrew suffers from EoE. EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis) is an immune-mediated allergic disease where eosinophils (white blood cells) build up in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and inflammation. In this episode, we compare Andrew's EoE symptoms with my GERD and esophagitis, sharing our similarities and laughing our way through the pain.

    49 min

  3. APR 1

    FoXX Talk: Putting "Women" Back in Women's Healthcare

    In this episode, I get to interview the amazing Maria Haugen, the founder of FoXX Health and a champion for women's health. Maria and I talk about her health scare, what led her to create FoXX, and how FoXX can help underserved communities. Join us as Maria puts the "women" back in women's healthcare!

    31 min

  4. MAR 18

    IBD vs IBS

    IBD vs IBS, the ultimate s****y situation. Today we have our special guest Kevin Oliva, a titan of real estate who not only shows people bathrooms, but spends a lot of time in them himself as someone who suffers from IBS. Kevin shares his journey through diagnosis, dietary adjustments, and awkward moments that he's learned to take in stride. We compare his IBS with my IBD symptoms and learn just how different yet similar we really are.

    34 min

  5. MAR 5

    Medical Journey and IBD

    Welcome to the first episode of Shit Talk, where we go over my medical history and journey with IBD! Join me and my lovely co-host/best friend Rebecca where we discuss what life with Crohn's disease is really like, and the intricacies that come with life with chronic illness.

    39 min
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Welcome to Shit Talk, where we get down to the real shit about life with Crohn's Disease and chronic illness! We'll be talking about my personal experiences, those of other patients, and we will also be hearing from doctors and specialists who study chronic illness. Now let's get ready to talk shit! 💩

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  • Creator
    Mariam Khan: The Chronically ill-fluencer
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mariam Khan: The Chronically ill-fluencer
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