The Crohn's Dome

In this Episode your host Nikol is going to take you with her to her first appointment with UCSF My. Zion’s Gastroenterology Department. She’ll be having the last part of her testing so we can see what will be the next course of treatment for Nikol.

In this Episode your host Nikol gives everyone a reminder to love yourself first and foremost and give yourself some Fucking grace! She'll give you an update on her current journey of medication or surgery and Nikol has a little surprise she would like to share with everyone!! ** DISCLAIMER RAW RECORDING No Background Music Spotify Has Changed How We Record Our Podcasts and Riverside Does Not Support Background Music At This Time**

Just a quick episode where you host Nikol discusses our food in this nation. Something that she is very passionate about is good quality food for Everyone. Nikol will also give a quick update on the MRI and Surgery outcome.

Happy 2024 Everyone! Yes your host Nikol and the Crohn's Dome is still here! In this episode Nikol catches you up on what was going on, what’s going on and what to look forward to in 2024. Thank you to all that are still here and stuck it out you are all greatly appreciated!

In This Episode your host Nikol has a little self reflection and just being thankful for the little things. After joining several Facebook groups for Crohn's Disease she realizes she is a lot better off than the majority of people with the same disease.

In this episode your host Nikol will talk about Glyphosate and how its used here in the U.S. how it's harming us not just pests and weeds also where in the US it's used the most even though studies show that this widely used herbicide She will also give you a update on her symptoms with Crohn's and Skyrizi.

In this Episode your host Nikol welcomes Guest Leah @stopfuckingcrying_ a Holistic Health Coach from Alberta Canada. They will discuss Leah's journey being diagnosed with Moderate Crohn's Disease in 2020 and her holistic approach to healing her Crohn's Disease. They'll have a big focus on environmental exposures and how what we’re exposed to in our environment effects the gut ultimately causing her Crohn's Disease, what she did to figure out the "root cause" of her inflammation and her diet that helped heal her gut. Nikol will also give a quick update on her Skyrizi which is part of her journey to healing her Crohn's Disease.

In this episode your host Nikol and Guest Megan from UpKept Nail Salon discuss the importance of selfcare. Even 5-10 minutes of setting time aside for simple self care helps when it comes to managing stress and symptoms of Crohn's Disease. Nikol and Megan offer some insights on different techniques that have been used for decades if not centuries to help, if you suffer from anxiety and/or depression, manage stress and also to help with the pain associated with inflammation and aid in better digestion. *Please Excuse the Recording Quality This Was My First Guest Recording and The Mic I Used Was Not a Good Choice*

In this episode your host Nikol will give you an update on Skyrizi and if its finally working or not!! Nikol is also going to discuss the book written by Jordan Rubin "The Raw Truth" and share with you the benefits particular Raw Foods have for your tummy. It's a great book of information and a definite must read for anyone wanting to get their gut Happy and Healthy so they rest of your body can be Happy and Healthy!

In this episode your Host Nikol will be discussing the Gut Brain Connection and how our gut health has severe consequences on our mental health. Nikol will be sharing studies from Dr. Andrea Nazarenko, Phd a psychologist from Lexington South Carolina and the author of "When Food Hurts" She will be sharing how we can heal our gut health with food and dietary suggestions By Dr. Nazarenko and her colleges that play a major part of balancing the gut microbe. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikki7955/message