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! 💩

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 06:38:38 GMTWed, 04 Mar 2026 05:22:03 GMT60Mariam Khan: The Chronically ill-fluencer<p>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! 💩 </p>episodicMariam Khan: The Chronically ill-fluencerchronicallyillfluencer@gmail.comyesPeople often ask why I don't get more surgery or treatment for my Perianal Fistula. If I'm being honest, it's because I'm tired. I've exhausted most of my options. After 30 surgeries in 3 years, anyone would be tired. I don't want to call this giving up, though. It's more of a recharge. If you struggle with Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease, you'll understand exactly where I'm coming from. Hence the term I like to use: Fistula Fatigue.

]]>73f934fa-112b-4522-8be2-a8b7b78334e2Thu, 21 May 2026 20:21:25 GMT<p>People often ask why I don't get more surgery or treatment for my Perianal Fistula. If I'm being honest, it's because I'm tired. I've exhausted most of my options. After 30 surgeries in 3 years, anyone would be tired. I don't want to call this giving up, though. It's more of a recharge. If you struggle with Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease, you'll understand exactly where I'm coming from. Hence the term I like to use: Fistula Fatigue.</p>yes00:11:3216Fistula FatiguefullRob 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.

]]>b9911f6c-fd92-4de5-b00e-965ca0dcd3e3Sun, 10 May 2026 19:25:41 GMT<p>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. </p>yes00:55:3515Rally with Rob: a Fistula Face-offfullAndrew 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.

]]>188b2404-ec0b-446c-82e5-02deb3d96722Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:57:55 GMT<p>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.</p>yes00:48:4914EoE? My oh My!fullIn 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!

]]>551db82e-071d-4a33-b95e-dd6a175f13f9Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:22:26 GMT<p>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!</p>no00:31:06FoXX Talk: Putting "Women" Back in Women's HealthcarefullIBD vs IBS, the ultimate shitty 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.

]]>4c8f44ad-1e99-458a-8f86-045840f25cdaWed, 18 Mar 2026 04:27:03 GMT<p>IBD vs IBS, the ultimate shitty 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. </p>no00:34:2312IBD vs IBSfullWelcome 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.

]]>5f690cc0-31a0-4aa3-af78-a57069e02a77Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:46:01 GMT<p>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.</p>yes00:39:0411Medical Journey and IBDfull