GUTSY: The IBD Podcast

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

GUTSY: The IBD Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Derek, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Derek hosts GUTSY: The IBD Podcast, a health show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Scot Gardiner: Football, Business and All Things IBD

  Aug 16, 20261h 35mS2

  We’re super excited to share our new episode with Scot Gardiner, talking business, football and all things IBD. ⚽️ Scot has spent decades immersed in the football world, boasting accolades many viewers will recognise from Hearts, Dundee, Rangers and Spurs. He’s now proud founder and director of Sixty Steps Productions. ️ In this episode Scot dives into his personal experience living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He shares his struggle through many years of living with undiagnosed IBD, the shock/relief mix of receiving his diagnosis and the impact it has had on his life. Derek and Scot discuss the realities of managing IBD with a busy, demanding, high pressure career and what Scot has learned along the way - from making sure his diagnosis doesn’t define him to becoming more open about sharing his story. ️ They also have the very important conversation around the impact of early diagnosis and the urgent need of raising awareness.

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  Episode #12

  Jerry Vocalino: IBD Advocate, Action Sport Trailblazer & Avid Storyteller | Season 2 Episode 12

  Jul 17, 20261h 58mS2

  We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Jerry Vocalino all the way from the USA for this episode. Jerry joins Derek to share his journey - being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at 21 during his time at the University of Montana and the impact IBD has had on his life. Jerry is a total treasure trove of unforgettably unique and interesting stories that you won’t want to miss. Tune in to hear all about his wild adventures trailblazing the early days of inline skating and ramp building for extreme action sports, all while facing some of his toughest IBD challenges. He has made it his mission to share his story and support others living with IBD. We can’t wait to share it with you on Season 2 Episode 12.️ #GutsyPodcast #IBDpodcast #InflammatoryBowelDisease

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  Episode #11

  Fraser Wall & Natasha Cowley: You, Me & The Bag | Season 2 Episode 11

  Apr 3, 20261h 56mS2

  <p>We are absolutely thrilled to be joined by writer and actor Fraser Wall, alongside his friend and producer Natasha Cowley. 🎥</p><p><br>In this episode, Fraser opens up about living with Crohn’s Disease and his experience undergoing life-changing, emergency stoma surgery. </p><p><br>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. 🎬</p><p><br>Fraser and Natasha reflect on their time at drama school as well as the creative process behind the film and their ong...

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  Episode #10

  Professor Richard Russell: Paediatric IBD, Cutting-Edge Research and Transforming Treatment | Ep 10

  Nov 26, 20251h 39mS2

  <p>Next up on Gusty - Professor Richard Russell, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist. <br>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. 📄<br>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! 🎙️<br>Please welcom...

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  Episode #9

  Season 2 Episode 9: Ask the Experts – Unfiltered Insights from Scotland’s Leading IBD Researchers

  Oct 29, 20252 hourS2

  <p>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...

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