This week we spoke to Ken Carpenter! Ken is the producer and host of Athlete 1 podcast and was diagnosed with UC when he was 46 years old. Since he’s been diagnosed he has had a pretty wild ride finding the right treatment and the right provider but has been so fortunate to have his wife be his partner in this process. We discussed all of the health conditions that he’s faced and how his community rallied around him. We talked about his love of all things sports including coaching baseball for many years and how he managed that while also struggling with his UC. We talked to him about his life and how he eventually found his path (with help from his wife!) but about all the things in tried along the way including serving in the Army as a paratrooper!
We had a lot of fun getting to know Ken and we definitely had some good laughs!
Please keep in mind that the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with your healthcare team on any changes to your disease, diet, or treatment. We want you to stay safe and healthy! 😉
Links:
- Athlete 1 podcast
- Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis– Cleveland Clinic
- Information on J-Pouch Surgery– Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation USA
- Surgery in IBD and Pouchitis video– Crohn’ s & Colitis Foundation USA
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