About IBD7 Okt 2025

How To Stay Active With IBD Featuring Sean Lochran

Sean Lochran, who lives with IBD and an ileostomy, describes his IBD journey, including complications such as blood clots and adrenal insufficiency. Sean shares advice for staying active on difficult days, including the importance of personalization, hydration, and tracking health data. He debunks misconceptions about exercise with IBD or an ostomy and describes his client-centered approach to fitness coaching, grounded in empathy and lived experience.

Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD187

This episode sponsored by Fathom Care! Fathom is an AI-powered wellness companion made for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Over 2.4M people in the United States are navigating IBD alone, and Fathom is here to change that. Learn more at: https://fathom.care/

Chapters in this episode:

00:04 – Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:20 – Sean's Diagnosis Journey
02:59 – Complications: Adrenal Insufficiency and Prednisone
04:08 – Living with Adrenal Insufficiency
05:34 – Blood Clots and IBD
08:36 – Mental Impact of Complications
10:20 – Pre-Diagnosis Fitness and Lifestyle
12:29 – Managing Fatigue and Flare-Ups
14:23 – Sponsor Message: Fathom Care App
16:15 – Coaching Clients: Fatigue vs. Tiredness
17:32 – Tracking and Adjusting Fitness Plans
18:55 – Practical Tips for Staying Active During Flares
23:47 – Weekly Averages and Progress Tracking
25:21 – Misconceptions About Fitness and IBD
26:50 – What It's Like to Work with Sean
30:38 – Learning to Understand Your Body
31:45 – Visiting Scotland: Local Recommendations
34:27 – How to Connect with Sean
36:04 – Closing Remarks and Credits

Find Sean Lochran at:

Instagram: @seanlochrancoaching

Find Amber J Tresca at:

AboutIBD.com: About IBD
Verywell Health: Verywell Health
Facebook: @aboutIBD
Twitter: @aboutIBD
Pinterest: @aboutibd
Instagram: @about_IBD
YouTube: @AboutIBD
Threads: @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.

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