GUTSY: The IBD Podcast
Episodes
Professor Richard Russell: Paediatric IBD, Cutting-Edge Research and Transforming Treatment | Ep 10
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next up on Gusty - Professor Richard Russell, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist. Professor Russell is a leading clinical researcher in Paediat...
Season 2 Episode 9: Ask the Experts – Unfiltered Insights from Scotland’s Leading IBD Researchers
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 resea...
CJ Hoey: IBD Advocate, Ski Instructor and Antipodean Road Tripper | Episode 8
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are enlightened to be joined by CJ Hoey who chats in depth to Derek about his IBD journey, mindset and resilience. CJ opens up about livi...
Steven Sharp: Director of football and top-notch IBD Advocate | Episode 7
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are inspired to chat to the wonderful Steven Sharp: Director of football and top-notch IBD Advocate. ⚽️ From Fauldhouse to Downing S...
Hayley Edwards: Writer, Performer and Creator of the solo play Shitbag | Episode 6
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week GUTSY is ecstatic to welcome Hayley Edwards – Writer, Performer and Creator of the solo play Shitbag. Hayley’s multi-award-winning show...
Lorna Carson: Lorna Carson - IBD advocate, Personal Trainer and Ironman | Episode 5
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week GUTSY is thrilled to be joined by the effervescent Lorna Carson - Ironman, personal trainer and IBD advocate.💪Blazing a trail on and off ...
Catriona Mill: Force behind “colitiswithcatriona” sparks often-avoided, but vital conversations.
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gutsy is saying hello and welcome to Catriona Mill – mum of 2, diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 5 years ago and powerhouse behind @coliti...
Liam Robertson: Writer, martial artist, and powerful voice in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease community.
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are thrilled to welcome Liam Robertson - a published writer, dedicated martial artist, and powerful voice in the Inflammatory Bowel Disea...
Alex Pope: Talking fitness, food and finding her strength.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next up on Gutsy The IBD Podcast we are joined by passionate fitness enthusiast and foodie, Alex Pope. Alex, AKA, @youcancallme_a_ uses her platform ...
GUTSY Season 2 Premiere: Ask the Experts – Unfiltered Insights from Scotland’s Leading IBD Consultants
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back — and bolder than ever. In the electrifying first episode of Season 2, GUTSY welcomes not one, but two of Scotland’s most respecte...
GUTSY The Highlights VOL 1: A Showreel of Strength, Stories & Breakthroughs
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we celebrate the bold, the brave, and the beautifully gutsy voices from our first 15 episodes. From raw truths to hard-won tr...
Seb Tucknott: The passion & brains behind IBD Relief talks UC, Self Management and more.| Episode 15
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by the inspirational Seb Tucknott on the latest episode of GUTSY.Seb has been navigating life with ulcerative colitis since he was 21—...
Jen Rose: The genius behind Creative Patient's, Me (and IBD) shares her inspiring story | Episode 14
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next up on the GUTSY podcast! 💜We’re joined by the amazing Jen Rose, who has dedicated her life to supporting young patients and families living ...
Cairn Murphy: Inspiring tales of colitis, stoma, surgery, music, guitar & sausage rolls | Episode 13
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the GUTSY podcast, we sit down with the incredible Cairn Murphy, a man whose journey through misdiagnosed IBD and years of su...
Derek McEwan : Derek opens up in a powerful, honest, humorous journey of the charity. | Episode 12
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the GUTSY podcast, we’re doing something a bit different. 💜Host Derek McEwan is stepping into the spotlight to share his own persona...
Jenny Cook : Talking IBD, Tea Jenny, highs, lows and everything in between | Episode 11
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next up, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Jenny Cook, a true inspiration and role model to so many in the IBD community. 💜Diagnosed with c...
Stefanie Boyle : The Powerhouse behind Instagram sensation "lifewithastoma" talks IBD | Episode 10
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of GUTSY podcast is none other than Stefanie Boyle – a true powerhouse in the IBD world - raising awareness and breaking down barrie...
Mental Health : Avril Bruce joins Derek McEwan to talk Mental Health & IBD | Episode 9
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next up on the Gutsy Podcast, we're joined by Avril Bruce, Catherine McEwan Foundation's very own nurse therapist with over two decades of exp...
Jen Wilson: The Healing Rebel talks Crohn's, self care, diet, fitness and wellbeing | Episode 8
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest—Jen Wilson, also known as The Healing Rebel. Jen’s journey is one of courage, resilience, an...
Aarti Joshi: Talking all things Crohn's, pressure, girl power, leaking & narcolepsy | Episode 7
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of GUTSY features a dynamic conversation between host Derek McEwan and Aarti Joshi, a true multi-talented force in the world of ...
Mark Brown: IBD patient, father, self development coach & author with incredible insight | Episode 6
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation on the Gutsy Podcast as host Derek McEwan sits down with the incredible Mark Brown. Mark open...
Scholarship:Talking all things education and IBD | Episode 5
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week’s episode of the GUTSY podcast! We’re diving into the inspiring world of the Catherine McEwan Foundation Scholarship, a progr...
Liam Withnail: The comedy sensation talks colitis, Chronic Boom, running & much more | Episode 4
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Liam Withnail: the comedian who doesn't just tell jokes, but transforms his own life into a source of laughter. Living with Ulcerative Colitis h...
Vikki Garrick : A deep dive into the world of a paediatric IBD nurse | Episode 3
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GUTSY: The IBD Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Vikki Garrick, former IBD Nurse Consultant and now the Director of Patient Serv...
Brandon Duffy: Brandon Duffy's incredible rollercoaster journey with IBD | Episode 2
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Brandon Duffy and his incredible rollercoaster journey with IBD In this raw and inspiring episode, Brandon Duffy takes you on a powerful ...
Rick Parfitt Jnr: IBD, Rock N Roll, Motorsport and everything in between | Episode 1
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Parfitt Jnr joins host Derek McEwan to talk Rock n Roll, Motorsport and IBD.