Double Baggin It - Danielle & Joe's Ostomy Story

05/03/2025 23 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Beautiful Bag Podcast, host LeeAnne Interviews Danielle and Joe as they share their personal journeys with ostomy surgeries due to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. They discuss how they met through social media, the birth of their advocacy platform 'Double Bagging It', and the importance of community support. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of ostomy on their lives, the freedom it has brought them, and their mission to raise awareness and share stories within the ostomy community.Takeaways:The importance of community support for those with ostomies.Social media can be a powerful tool for connection.Ostomy can lead to a more fulfilling life.Advocacy is crucial in raising awareness about ostomy.Personal stories can inspire and help others.Living with an ostomy can be liberating.It's okay to share your journey in your own way.Finding your tribe is essential for emotional support.Health journeys are unique and should not be compared.Embracing life after ostomy surgery is possible and rewarding.