About IBD

Author: Amber J Tresca

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD) are about more than diarrhea because they affect the entire body and every aspect of life. About IBD, hosted by a medical writer and veteran IBD patient, focuses on health and lifestyle issues important to people living with Crohn's or colitis. Patients, doctors, therapists, and care partners give tips and advice on topics including IBD treatment and research, what patients should eat, experiences with anxiety and depression, the effects on family dynamics, and intimacy and sexuality as it relates to living with IBD.
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The Hidden Cost of "Faking Being Well" With Allison Fine
Episode 212
Monday, 19 October, 2026

Living with a chronic condition places an invisible strain on friendships, marriages, and family dynamics, especially when patients feel the need to mask symptoms. Allison Fine, MSW, LICSW, founder and executive director of the Center for Chronic Illness, discusses breaking the cycle of emotional performance, navigating caregiver burnout, and processing ongoing grief. They explore how support groups are vital in chronic illness and how communication protects long-term relationships. Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD212 You'll Learn: Why chronic illness affects friendships, family relationships, and romantic connections Learning to talk about symptoms, limitations, and the need for support How to manage canceled plans, guilt, and social isolation Finding understanding through peer communities and support groups Recognizing caregiver fatigue and supporting the well-being of care partners Creating safe, welcoming, professionally moderated support groups The emotional impact of chronic illness, including grief, acceptance, and adapting to change Providing education and community resources for people with chronic illness and their caregivers Making chronic illness support and education accessible to patients and health care professionals Find Allison Fine, MSW, LICSW at: Instagram: @allisonfinemswlicsw LinkedIn: Allison Fine - Seattle Find The Center for Chronic Illness at: Web: The Center for Chronic Illness Facebook: @centerforchronicillness Twitter: @cciseattle LinkedIn: Center for Chronic Illness Instagram: @centerforchronicillness Threads: @centerforchronicillness YouTube: @centerforchronicillness5477 Find Amber J Tresca at: AboutIBD.com: About IBD Verywell Health: Verywell Health Facebook: @aboutIBD Twitter: @aboutIBD Pinterest: @aboutibd Instagram: @about_IBD YouTube: @AboutIBD https://www.threads.net/@about_ibd Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Facebook: @maccooneycomposer Instagram: @maccooneycomposer YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer Web: Cooney Studio Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio. These show notes contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.