Episode 73 (Video Version) - Ariel Jordan: Resident Gastroenterologis & Colitis Warrior

Patara and I met last year at the massive HLTH Conference hosted at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. We were invited to the conference as vendors to share our patient stories with healthcare providers. The conference was a memorable and fascinating experience. After learning we both had Crohn's Disease we immediately clicked. I couldn't be more grateful to call Patara a friend. She was kind enough to share her journey for the last Crohn's Veteran podcast interview. Patara talks about her diagnosis, medical bias, living with active Crohn's as a working Mom, her stage actress dreams, and the recent triumph of completing her Master's degree. I have a lot of respect and admiration for Patara Harper. Listen to her inspiring story and please share it far and wide. Have you been impacted by Inflammatory Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected]. Check out the website for previous episodes and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share, and check out previous episodes. Your support matters and is appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Crohn's Veteran Podcast for the past 3 years. I am grateful for every stream, every interview, and the media exposure the show received. I am grateful to everyone who supported the Crohn's Veteran online store. This is the final episode of the Crohn's Veteran podcast. I talk about staying nicotine free since my 1st episode. I also thank my co-hosts CJ and Renika for their contributions along with everyone single person by name who was interviewed. I am excited about the future and am looking forward to continuing to do my part to support the Crohn's and Colitis community. Don't lose hope and don't give up on your dreams. It is okay to ask for and get help. I am a better person because of this show. My goal was to provide a platform for all people impacted by Crohn's & Colitis to feel valued and heard. To let others know they are not alone. I'll see you on the next adventure. Look for more to come. Thank you to my wife and son for their support. Much love and respect. Jordan B. McConnell - Founder & Host

Salute to Michigan native Ariel Jordan for sharing her inspirational Ulcerative Colitis journey. A person with true grit; Ariel is a passionate IBD advocate who is currently in her second year of residency to become a gastroenterologist. We talked about her fight with her insurance company, having a relative with UC, what led her to become a GI doctor and more. A fascinating person who is going to make a really positive impact for the Crohn's and Colitis community. Have you been impacted by Inflammatory Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website for previous episodes and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share, and check out previous episodes. Your support matters and is appreciated.

Salute to Michigan native Ariel Jordan for sharing her inspirational Ulcerative Colitis journey. A person with true grit; Ariel is a passionate IBD advocate who is currently in her second year of residency to become a gastroenterologist. We talked about her fight with her insurance company, having a relative with UC, what led her to become a GI doctor and more. A fascinating person who is going to make a really positive impact for the Crohn's and Colitis community. Have you been impacted by Inflammatory Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website for previous episodes and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share, and check out previous episodes. Your support matters and is appreciated.

Dr. Albert Fliss, Ph.D. shares his harrowing journey of surviving extremely severe Crohn's Disease symptoms. Through grit, perseverance, and intellect he has overcome tremendous adversity while maintaining a commendable outlook on life. The fact that he has been in remission for over 20 years after what he has been through is remarkable. I highly recommend listening to his journey. Have you been impacted by Irritable Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website for previous episodes and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share, and check out previous episodes. Your support matters and is appreciated.

Dr. Albert Fliss, Ph.D. shares his harrowing journey of surviving extremely severe Crohn's Disease symptoms. Through grit, perseverance, and intellect he has overcome tremendous adversity while maintaining a commendable outlook on life. The fact that he has been in remission for over 20 years after what he has been through is remarkable. I highly recommend listening to his journey.  Have you been impacted by Irritable Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website for previous episodes and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share, and check out previous episodes. Your support matters and is appreciated.

Oshi Health Physician Associate Michael Currier shares his inspirational journey of living with Crohn's Disease himself since the age of 14. Jordan and Michael also discuss how Oshi Health differs from other IBD care providers. From their website, "Oshi Health is GI care that fits into real life with virtual-first care model. We help people gain control of their condition, from diagnosis to individual treatment." Have you been impacted by Irritable Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website for previous episodes and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share, and check out previous episodes. Your support matters and is appreciated.

Oshi Health Physician Associate Michael Currier shares his inspirational journey of living with Crohn's Disease himself since the age of 14. Jordan and Michael also discuss how Oshi Health differs from other IBD care providers. From their website, "Oshi Health is GI care that fits into real life with virtual-first care model. We help people gain control of their condition, from diagnosis to individual treatment." Have you been impacted by Irritable Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website for previous episodes and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share, and check out previous episodes. Your support matters and is appreciated.

Jordan is grateful to interview Clear Passage President Larry Wurn and Chief Operating Officer Sharon Hepburn. Larry also acts as the Co-Director and Sharon is an experienced physical therapist. Larry and Sharon explained how their nationwide company treats abdominal adhesions caused by a variety of ailments which includes Crohn's and Colitis. They use a hands-on approach that does not incorporate drugs or surgery. Make sure to check out the video version of the podcast to see successful results for a couple of their patients. A great conversation with fascinating people. Check out their website at clearpassage.com. Clear Passage has also been featured in the following publications: o Fertility and Sterility o Contemporary Ob/Gyn o WebMD’s Medscape General Medicine o Journal of Endometriosis o Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine o World Journal of Gastroenterology o Palliative Medicine Have you been impacted by Irritable Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share and check out previous episodes.   Your support matters and is appreciated.

Jordan is grateful to interview Clear Passage President Larry Wurn and Chief Operating Officer Sharon Hepburn. Larry also acts as the Co-Director and Sharon is an experienced physical therapist. Larry and Sharon explained how their nationwide company treats abdominal adhesions caused by a variety of ailments which includes Crohn's and Colitis. They use a hands-on approach that does not incorporate drugs or surgery. Make sure to check out the video version of the podcast to see successful results for a couple of their patients. A great conversation with fascinating people. Check out their website at clearpassage.com. Clear Passage has also been featured in the following publications: o Fertility and Sterility o Contemporary Ob/Gyn o WebMD’s Medscape General Medicine  o Journal of Endometriosis o Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine o World Journal of Gastroenterology o Palliative Medicine Have you been impacted by Irritable Bowel Disease and want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] Check out the website and get your own Crohn's and Colitis gear at www.crohnsveteran.com today. Subscribe, share and check out previous episodes.   Your support matters and is appreciated.