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Interviews
M.B. Mooney and Michelle interview
Michelle Garber, a member of the CtoC Leadership Development Council, interviews M.B. Mooney about his children's book, The Mouse Who Couldn't Eat Cheese.
Interview with David Soren, Author and Filmmaker
As part of our interview series highlighting voices in the IBD community, we're excited to share a conversation between Maya, one of our incredible LDC members, and David Soren, author and filmmaker known for his work on Captain Underpants, Turbo, Shrek, and Madagascar.
Awareness Campaign - Larry Nance Jr. Interview
In this interview with Lowell, Larry Nance Jr. shares his experiences with IBD, from years of unexplained fatigue to becoming an NBA player who refuses to let Crohn’s define him. From our 2025 awareness campaign.
IBD Awareness - Jake and Amanda Diekman Interview
From hospital stays and surgeries to infusions hours before games, Jake never let his ulcerative colitis take him off the mound. Through it all, his partner Amanda was by his side, giving him the strength to keep going. Stories like Jake’s remind us that IBD impacts far more than just the gut, and that support systems play a crucial role in resilience. From our 2025 awareness campaign.
Awareness Campaign - Mike McCready Interview
Lowell talks with Mike McCready, lead guitarist of Pearl Jam, to talk about life with IBD. He shares openly and honestly about his Crohn's disease, including what happened to Mike when they were opening up for his favorite band, The Rolling Stones. Mike talks about how much the landscape has changed over the years, from a time when no one talked about IBD, to now, where there’s a growing community and support. From our 2025 awareness campaign.
Interview with Alison McGauley, author of Kenzie’s Little Tree
Lowell sits down with author Alison McGauley to discuss her new children's book, Kenzie’s Little Tree. Inspired by Alison’s experience with IBD and motherhood, this beautifully written story follows Kenzie, a young girl processing her mother’s chronic illness. The book offers a framework for discussing chronic illness with children, showing that, despite the challenges, love and resilience will always bloom—just like Kenzie’s tree.
IBD Cookbook - Interview With Dr. Ajit Sood and Dr. Ritu Sudhakar
We partnered with Nikhil Jayswal, the founder of IBD India, to do an interview about diet and IBD with Dr. Ajit Sood and Dr. Ritu Sudhakar. We discussed the use of spices in food, turmeric, expanding the variety of food we eat, and how to adjust your diet during an IBD flare.
Interview with IBD Children's Book Author Adam Finkelstein
Lowell interviews the author of Up and Adam, Adam Finkelstein.