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The Survival Project

Jonathan Healy
Crohn's Disease
Chronic Illness
Ostomy
Sleep
Ireland
Multiple Sclerosis
Breathwork
Mental Health
Endometriosis
Gut-Brain Axis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Footprints To Africa
Circadian Rhythm
Perthes Disease
Hip Replacement
Friedrich's Ataxia
Psoriasis
Ultramarathon
Mediterranean Diet
Lyme Disease

The Survival Project is a podcast about health, resilience, and the power of shared experience. We all face battles; for our health, for our wellbeing, for survival itself. This podcast is a space to explore those battles honestly, whether you’re living with chronic illness yourself or supporting someone you love. “Your story can be someone else’s survival guide” - The Survival Project exists to d... more

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From 60 toilet trips a day to fitness racing, Terri Brannigan's story is one of resilience, courage, and reclaiming life after Crohn's disease.

In this episode of The Survival Project, Jonathan sits down with Crohn's disease advocate, ostomate, and ... more

What happens when years of being undertreated for Ulcerative Colitis leads to a permanent ostomy, a cancer diagnosis, multiple major surgeries, and repeated setbacks?

In this powerful episode of The Survival Project, Jonathan Healy sits down with Je... more

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For 13 years, Kate Ann was told her pain was normal.

In this episode of The Survival Project, Jonathan Healy sits down with Kate for a deeply emotional and eye-opening conversation about living with Stage 4 Endometriosis and bowel endometriosis.

Ka... more

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World IBD Day Special | The Female Experience of IBD, Chronic Illness & Identity

In this episode of The Survival Project, Sarah O’Connor and Terri Brannigan join me for a powerful conversation on the female experience of living with Crohn’s disease,... more

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In this World IBD Day special episode of The Survival Project, I’m joined by Owen and Oliver for a deeply honest conversation about the male experience of living with IBD.

We talk about Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, stoma surgery, masculinity... more

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Episode 33 of The Survival Project with Levi.

Levi is a photographer based in Las Vegas living with ulcerative colitis and, since recording this episode, Crohn’s disease.

In this conversation, Levi shares the reality of years of symptoms, blood los... more

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Aoife Quinn is 23, from Galway, and living with a rare condition called Friedreich’s Ataxia.

Right now, her symptoms are manageable.

But she knows what’s coming.

She knows there’s a drug that could slow the progression of her condition and protect ... more

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Episode 31 of The Survival Project is a reflections episode titled:

“Let Us Sit in the Fire Together.”

This episode explores the reality of living with chronic illness, Crohn’s disease, IBD, ostomy life, chronic pain, and mental resilience, through... more

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Jenn Moore
Ostomy advocate, fitness coach, and educator for people with complex medical histories
Self-employed / Wellness coaching
Episode: 037 - The Glass Is Refillable: IBD, Cancer & Rebuilding Life With An Ostomy - Coach Jenn Moore
Kate Smith
Individual living with stage 4 endometriosis sharing her personal journey
Independent advocate and coach
Episode: 036 - Stage 4 Endometriosis: “They Told Me It Was Anxiety” - Kate Ann Smith
Sarah O'Connor
Guest sharing lived experience with Crohn's disease and health advocacy
Crohn's & Colitis Ireland
Episode: 035 - The Female Experience Of IBD: Identity, Illness & Rebuilding Yourself - Sarah & Terri
Terri Brannigan
Guest sharing lived experience with Crohn's disease and health advocacy
Crohn's & Colitis Ireland
Episode: 035 - The Female Experience Of IBD: Identity, Illness & Rebuilding Yourself - Sarah & Terri
Aoife Quinn
Living with Friedrich's Ataxia; advocate for access to treatment
Episode: 032 - “Not Value for Money” Aoife’s Fight for a Future, Living with Friedrich’s Ataxia - Aoife Quinn
Oliver Achard Ravn
Person living with Crohn's disease and psoriasis; founder of Chronicare
Chronicare
Episode: 030 - “I Turned My Chronic Illness Into A Career”, Turning Pain Into Purpose - Oliver Achard Ravn
Jack Brennan
Guest from Dublin who underwent a bilateral hip replacement at 23 due to Perthes disease
Independent, survivor story
Episode: 029 - Relearning To Walk At 23: Double Hip Replacement Due To Perthes Disease - Jack Brennan
Karen O'Shea
Chronic Lyme disease survivor who sought treatment abroad after years of misdiagnosis
Episode: 028 - Ignored By The HSE, Forced Abroad For Treatment: Karin’s Fight Against Lyme Disease - Karin O'Shea
Diego Alejandro Zárate
Elite middle-distance runner, health advocate, and researcher-in-progress
Athlete (Virginia Tech, OTC era), Argentina national team aspirant
Episode: 027 - Olympic Dreams Vs. Ulcerative Colitis: Diegos Comeback - Diego Alejandro Zárate

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Jonathan Healy
Host of The Survival Project / The Survival Project; appears across multiple episodes with reflective insights on chronic illness and resilience.

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037 - The Glass Is Refillable: IBD, Cancer & Rebuilding Life With An Ostomy - Coach Jenn Moore
Q: What advice would you give to families supporting someone with chronic illness?
Encourage connection to support groups, involve caregivers in understanding the journey, and utilize resources from organizations like Crohn's and Colitis Canada or equivalent patient advocacy groups to get practical and emotional support.
037 - The Glass Is Refillable: IBD, Cancer & Rebuilding Life With An Ostomy - Coach Jenn Moore
Q: What steps would you recommend to someone facing post-surgery recovery and returning to the gym six months down the line?
Start with foundational movement, focus on breathing and gradual core activation, avoid intensive crunches early, and progress through bear-crawl planks and controlled movements with attention to form and tissue healing; seek guidance from a physiotherapist specializing in ostomy and complex surgeries.
037 - The Glass Is Refillable: IBD, Cancer & Rebuilding Life With An Ostomy - Coach Jenn Moore
Q: Would you tell us your story?
Jenn recounts years of severe illness from ulcerative colitis, an eventual ostomy, then anal cancer, followed by multiple surgeries and a long recovery, which ultimately led her to help others through fitness coaching and ostomy education.
036 - Stage 4 Endometriosis: “They Told Me It Was Anxiety” - Kate Ann Smith
Q: What practical steps can someone take to advocate for themselves within a strained healthcare system?
Track cycles and symptoms, collect evidence, request referrals to endometriosis specialists, document refusals, and seek information to distinguish between masking treatments and definitive care like excision.
036 - Stage 4 Endometriosis: “They Told Me It Was Anxiety” - Kate Ann Smith
Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions about endometriosis that you want listeners to understand?
That severe pain is 'normal' or not life-changing, that a pill is a definitive treatment, and that fertility outcomes are the same for everyone; in reality, surgery type and timing, specialist experience, and individualized management shape outcomes.

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What is The Survival Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A health-focused interview show that centers lived experience with chronic illness, resilience, and personal transformation. Episodes feature guests ranging from patients and caregivers to healthcare professionals and researchers, who share intimate journeys through diagnosis, treatment, and daily life. Common threads include navigating complex healthcare systems, managing fear and mental health, leveraging community and technology for care, and turning hardship into purposeful work or advocacy. Noteworthy aspects include strong emphasis on mind-body strategies, empowerment through self-advocacy, and the collaboration with patient-centered tech and support platforms. For potential listeners, the show offers practical insights, real-world co... more

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1. Jenn Moore
2. Kate Smith
3. Sarah O'Connor
4. Terri Brannigan
5. Aoife Quinn
6. Oliver Achard Ravn
7. Jack Brennan
8. Karen O'Shea

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