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About IBD

Amber J Tresca

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Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease) are about more than diarrhea: they affect the whole person. About IBD focuses on health and lifestyle issues important to people living with Crohn's or colitis. IBD patients, doctors, therapists, and care partners give their tips and advice on topics including diet, nutrition, treatments, mental health, family dynamics, and sexuality as it relates to living with IBD.
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City Stories

Fort Worth City Church

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City Stories is a regularly published podcast that tells authentic Gospel Stories from The City Church. Subscribe and listen to hear stories from all across The City Church.
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome Pacific Northwest upstart Lucy Lux to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss representation in PNW pro wrestling, their familial lineage of self-motivation, Peak Sports Entertainment, queering up wrestling with Wrestle Yr Friends and more! Follow Lucy Lux on Twitter & Instagram: @ebklucylux Follow Brian Bell on …
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestler and producer of Alabama's first Pride wrestling event ever "The World Is Yours" on August 17, "Big City Kitty" Bobcat, to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss how the show came together, his motivations for and the significance of holding the event, using pro wrestling to test himself, his time with P…
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The relationship between patient and physician in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) is so critical to the success of the management of the disease. Both the patient and the physician have roles to play in developing and maintaining a good working relationship. One such example of a truly special and inspirational…
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Beauty Standard" Vougan to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his time with WWA4 and Platinum Championship Wrestling, navigating the Southeast Indie scene as a gender nonconforming wrestler, his divas love and Alabama's first Pride event "The World Is Ours!" Follow Vougan on Twitter & Instagram: @vouganxo…
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Hello, Lovelies! Guard your joints because we're welcoming back "The Submission Sniper" Jordan Blade on this week's show! She & Brian Bell discuss her experience in Europe, breaking into new regions while trying to develop pro wrestling in the DMV, chipping away at the xenophobic foundations of wrestling and the importance of building relationships…
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Amber Tresca and Katie Connelly discuss the challenges and importance of workplace accommodations for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Katie has been through the process of asking for accommodations with different employers and shares her personal experience, emphasizing the need for understanding the Americans with Disabilities A…
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome the voice of Full Queer Jackie Orange to the show! He & Brian Bell chat wrestling weddings, the evolution of Full Queer, learning from Broseph Joe Brody, his work in sports and his rivalry with Brian Bomb! Follow Jackie Orange on Instagram & TikTok: @jackieloveshisorange Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram …
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Hello, Lovelies! Offer your prayers to the Ironslut because DARK Sheik is back on LGBT In The Ring! She & Brian Bell discuss the return and evolution of Hoodslam, her approach to IWTV's "The Life Of," making people think about important issues, building community & continuing to expand and influence storytelling in pro wrestling! Follow DARK Sheik …
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Hello, Lovelies! We close out King week by welcoming back the King of the Dog Collar Match and Zero1 USA Heavyweight champion Mad Dog Connelly to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss his chaotic battles with Demus and Jake Lander, breaking into new areas of the country, being recognized as the King of the Dog Collar Match by The Ringer, his philosophy…
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Hello, Lovelies! We kick off King Week on the show by welcoming back the King of Bomaye and former MLW & ACTION World champion Alex Kane! He & Brian Bell discuss MLW's Opera Cup, Kane's reflections on his MLW title reign, the chaos of his ACTION title win, Ritual Combat, Kane's The Life Of episode & the further evolution of Bomaye! Follow Alex Kane…
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Amber is joined by Stacy Dylan, co-founder and executive director of Connecting to Cure Crohn's and Colitis (CtoC). CtoC is a patient advocacy group focused on addressing unmet needs in the IBD community. Stacy founded CtoC to help other families after her son was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. CtoC offers support groups, mentorship programs, and …
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We are back!! After a 14 month haitus, Amber and Heather kick off their return podcast with a book discussion about what may be the most perfect book for them. This one is for those that love love, romantic tropes, perfect kisses, fireworks, sunsets, summer vibes, and all the fun flirting in between. Join along as they discuss "Summer Ever After" b…
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestler and co-founder of Alabama's New Level Pro Wrestling Kalon Jay to the show! He & Brian Bell chat New Level Pro's sixth anniversary show on July 3, the promotion's support for marginalized identities, doing that work in Alabama and Jay's own queer outreach through his in-ring persona! Follow Kalon Ja…
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Hello, Lovelies! We cap off Pride Month this year by welcoming Amber Roze McCormick fka MSP's DangerKid! She & Brian Bell discuss her gender journey, coming out as trans in April, her 49-minute "magnum opus" against MSP partner and close friend Aiden Aggro, leaving wrestling and MSP's legacy! Follow Amber Roze McCormick on Twitter & Instagram: @Amb…
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Hello, Lovelies! The final week of Pride Month kicks off with the returning "Quintessential Knockout" Gisele Shaw! She & Brian Bell discuss her return to TNA programming, LGBTQ advocacy, dealing with haters, TNA's working relationship with NXT and more! Follow Gisele Shaw on Twitter & Instagram: @GiseleShaw08 Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram…
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There tend to be more women than men who share their journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). The reasons are challenging to uncover, but what's clear is that more can be done to raise the visibility of men living with an IBD, ostomy, or other digestive condition. My guest is Jordan William Henry Aggen, al…
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Hello, Lovelies! Today we welcome back Terrance Griep aka Tommy "SpiderBaby" Saturday ahead of his retirement match on June 30! He & Brian Bell discuss his feelings heading into his final match, the impact of his 21-year career in the ring, learning to press the pause button along the journey and breaking down barriers for queer people in culturall…
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Hello, Lovelies! Pride month rolls on as we welcome Nathan Foxx to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss his time in the PNW wrestling scene, his various stables, Def Threat, military service, building relationships and the falsity of "not looking bi." Follow Nathan Foxx on Twitter & Instagram: @HLGN_NathanFoxx Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram &…
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Hello, Lovelies! We make our first trip to Australia as we welcome one half of Prima Pi Kappa, Nikki Van Blair, to the show! She & Brian Bell discuss how botox factored into PPK's formation, her and Frankie B's close relationship, the power of Australian women in pro wrestling, making history at H.E.R. and NJPW Tamashi and her passion to increase t…
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Hello, Lovelies! We kick off this week by welcoming back Barbie Boi! He & Brian Bell chat Alliance For All's upcoming event on June 27, lessons learned from promoting so far, the pressure of booking EFFY and finding perfect dates! Follow Barbie Boi on Twitter: @TheBarbieBoii Follow AFA Wrestling on Twitter: @AFAwrestling Follow Brian Bell on Twitte…
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Hello, Lovelies! We're embracing our inner flawlessness today as we welcome "The Flawless Feature Film" Edward Draven to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss his time at WWA4 and Platinum Championship Wrestling, how acting prepared him for the ring, learning better self-care practices, the Pretty Flawless faction and how serving cunt endeared him to n…
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Hello, Lovelies! We had some scheduling snafus pop up, so we're giving everyone a Pride Month gift, an episode of our Patreon exclusive show Required Reading! Join my friend Hollis and I as we discuss Chris Colt alongside the queer glam rock cult classic film Velvet Goldmine! Barbie Boi will join the show next week and we'll have another episode of…
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Hello, Lovelies! We kick off Pride month 2024 by welcoming British pro wrestling trailblazer Visage! They and Brian Bell discuss the evolution of Visage from supermodel to queer villain, how embracing drag pushed them to explore their gender, their friendship with Che Monet, plans to train in the U.S. next year and their experience on "You're Cordi…
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Dr Iris Wang, assistant professor in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Associate Program Director of the GI fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and Amber Tresca discuss the stigma surrounding gut health and poop. Dr Wang shares the experience of writing a children's book focused on preventing and managing constip…
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we go totally plastic and dolled up as we welcome TWE Tag Team champ and subject of HBO's "We're Here" Pha'Nesse! He & Brian Bell discuss his experience on "We're Here," doing drag for the first time, Pha'Nesse's passion for activism through pro wrestling, his relationship with tag partner Jameson Shook & the growing pres…
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome U.K. queer pro wrestling trailblazer "The Man That Masculinity Forgot" Priscilla, Queen Of The Ring! He and Brian Bell discuss how attitudes toward queer wrestlers have changed during Priscilla's 20-year career, becoming a major star in PCW, how the pandemic pushed her to evolve the character & how the British …
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Hello, Lovelies! We're sticking with Full Queer again this week as we welcome back co-founder Marco Mayur! He & Brian Bell chat new ways the promotions is honoring queer historic figures, the many faces of Marco, Folsom Street Fair, working with Hoodslam and more! Follow Marco Mayur on Twitter: @marcomayur15 Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram …
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What is being done to help prevent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the next generation? The Genetic, Environmental, Microbial (GEM) Project is a research study from Crohn's and Colitis Canada (CCC) focused on finding possible causes for Crohn’s disease by following healthy people who are at a higher risk for developing the disease. To talk abou…
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Hello, Lovelies! We're doing official queen business this week as welcome Jess Reina Capablanca aka "The Official Official" Ref Domino to the show! She & Brian Bell chat her upcoming pro wrestling debut, reffing for Full Queer and Hoodslam, her connection to chess grandmaster J.R. Capablanca, Yu-Gi-Oh! and how Dark Sheik inspired her from day one o…
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Hello, Lovelies! We trek back to Canada this week as welcome "The Festive Firework" Alex Maze to the show! He & Brian Bell chat getting his start with IWS, developing under "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Shayne Hawke during the pandemic, the emotions surrounding his Big Gay Brunch debut and winning the IWS Tag Team titles with Kristara! Follow Alex Ma…
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Did you notice that suddenly one year you started paying more for your healthcare? Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are sometimes treated with medications that are expensive. Manufacturers create programs to help patients afford these drugs. In the beginning, these payments from assistance programs counted toward a yearly health insurance ded…
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Hello, Lovelies! We're a little early this week, but for good reason as we welcome Oklahoma pro wrestlers Logan Knight, Giganto, Frankie Lee and Konnor Vaughn to discuss their fight against the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. They & Brian Bell share their thoughts on the OSAC warning AEW, the transphobic nature of the state's rule against inter…
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Hello, Lovelies! We're going Super Saber this week as we welcome Saraya Saber to the show! She & Brian Bell discuss the history-making matches she has had across the Southeast so early in her career, training at The Nightmare Factory, EFFY's Big Gay Brunch and her Big Chicken heist plans! Follow Saraya Saber on Twitter: @SarayaSaber Follow Brian Be…
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People with IBD are more likely to live with anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders than people who don't live with one of these conditions. For that reason, caring for mental health is as important as caring for physical health. But it doesn't always work out that way, as patients may not know how important their mental health is to their ph…
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Hello, Lovelies! After our adventures in Philly, we're back to chat EFFY's BIg Gay Brunch 9 with Patches Chance! They & Brian Bell discuss everything from the amazing opener, a perfectly in sync Senegal and Surreal, a surprise Trish Adora, Bussy turning the Fashion Police gay, Parrow taking flight, Billy Dixon & Rina Yamashita getting violent and a…
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Hello, Lovelies! The biggest week in pro wrestling is upon us, and we're previewing all of the queer ongoings hitting Philadelphia this week with Grit & Glitter's Em Fear & Don Halliwell! They and Brian Bell discuss Big Gay Brunch 9, For The Culture, 880's Philly debut, Tournament of Breath, Combat FIghts Unlimited and all the other shows that we'r…
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Hello, Lovelies! EFFY's Big Gay Brunch 9 is just over a week away, so we welcomed back the man behind the show, EFFY, to the show this week! He & Brian Bell discuss BGB 9, the stresses and challenges behind holding these events, continuing the effort to divest wrestling from corporatist mindsets, How the BGB has evolved since 2014 and EFFY's blood …
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Diagnosed with attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis (AFAP), retired Navy veteran Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley shares his remarkable journey of service, diagnosis, and advocacy. Following his diagnosis, Shockley became a passionate advocate for early detection and reducing the stigma associated with living with an ostomy. He emphasizes the importanc…
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Hello, Lovelies! Let's get limber as we welcome DUSK Pro founder and bendy wrestler Parm Singh Mann to the show! He & Brian Bell chat the founding of DUSK Pro, its upcoming show on March 29, Parm's experiences in wrestling, the changes in the Vancouver wrestling scene, women's wrestling in the PNW and Dangal! Follow Parm Singh Mann on Twitter: @BiB…
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Hello, Lovelies! Throw on some shades this week as we welcome The Pride of Oklahoma, "The Spotlight" Logan Knight, to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss the independent wrestling scene in Oklahoma, coming out as pansexual last year, how his wrestling travels have inspired him to change Oklahoma wrestling and his family's connection to The Sheik! Fol…
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Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome back the most returningest of returning guests, "The Business" Billy Dixon! He & Brian Bell discuss the challenges and joys of running GCW For The Culture, heeling it up as "The Gaytekeeper" in Uncanny Attractions, the legacy of Pro Wrestling VIBE and bringing his blood feud with Darius Carter to the GCW stage!…
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