Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)

About Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)

Two long-term IBD patients, Rachel and Nigel, share their experiences and perspectives on living with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

Publisher

Rachel Sawyer (The Bottom Line IBD) and Nigel Horwood

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Feb 2025

Latest episode

8 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Nov 2026

   #46 Understanding GLP-1 drugs in IBD - with Dr David Rubin, University of Chicago

   Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 drugs have transformed the conversation around weight loss, but could they also play a role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? In this episode of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, we are joined by a world leader in gastroenterology, Dr David Rubin, professor of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the University of Chicago. He educates our listeners on what these medications could mean for people living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr ...

2. 

   1 Nov 2026

   #45 Treating pain in IBD - with Dr Jessica Sheehan from University of Michigan Health

   Send us Fan Mail Living with pain is a common and debilitating aspect of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In this episode of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, we are joined by Dr Jessica Sheehan, IBD specialist at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor. She gives us excellent advice on how IBD patients can manage pain. Dr Sheehan explains that abdominal pain does not always mean your IBD is flaring. While active inflammation can certainly ca...

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   #44 How an ulcerative colitis diagnosis led to a career in health research - with Dr Sue Blackwell

   Send us Fan Mail n this episode of Wrestling the Octopus: The IBD Patient Podcast, Nigel and I speak with Dr Sue Blackwell, whose journey with ulcerative colitis began in 2002 and eventually led her into the world of colorectal research. Sue shares her experiences of severe disease, life-changing surgery, living with a stoma and multiple parastomal hernia repairs, and explains how those experiences inspired her to pursue a PhD and help shape future research for patients. Sue discusses the rea...

Who has been a guest on Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Jami Kinnucan
• Raj Mankotia
• Dr Gauraang Bhatnagar
• Dr William Blad
• Olie Bosley

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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