041 - IBD In The US: "My Insurance Company Said I Didn't Need My Medication" - Ian Goldstein
What happens when surviving Crohn's disease means fighting your own healthcare system?
This week on The Survival Project, I'm joined by Ian, a Crohn's disease advocate, comedian and storyteller from New York.
Diagnosed at just 16 years old, Ian shares his journey through bowel obstructions, multiple surgeries, intestinal strictures, internal bleeding, anxiety and the emotional impact of living with inflammatory bowel disease for nearly two decades.
Together we explore the hidden realities of chronic illness, the importance of community, using humour as a coping mechanism, and the incredible…
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