Bowel Moments
Bowel Moments
Alicia Barron and Robin Kingham
Meet Stephanie L.!
57 minutes Posted Mar 12, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Introduction to Stephanie's Journey
Initial IBD Diagnosis and Symptoms
Cancer Diagnosis During IBD Crisis
Multiple Surgeries and Ostomy Journey
Mental Health and Professional Identity
Journaling as Healing Practice
Being Patient with Recovery Process
Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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Send us Fan Mail This week Alicia and guest co-host Stacey Calabro talk to Stephanie LaFlamme! Stephanie takes us on an extraordinary journey through simultaneous health battles that would challenge anyone to their core. In late 2020, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, but it wasn't until 2023 that her health challenges truly escalated. Stephanie discovered a breast lump that led to a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer—all while her IBD symptoms were spiraling out of control. ...