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      • Track Your Nutrient Intake
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      • Not All Support Is Good
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Visiting Reno with an Ostomy! (w/ video)

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Oct 2018 – I had the pleasure of visiting Reno, Nevada (USA) to give a presentation about ostomies and to explore the surrounding areas.

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My Trip to the WOCN Conference 2018!

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June 2018 – I was invited to speak on a panel discussion at the WOCN Conference and it was amazing!

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Ostomy Travel: Hello, Regina!

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May 11th, 2018 – I visited Saskatchewan for the time first in my life last week!

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Healthevoices 2018: Saying Hi to Old Friends for the First Time!

April 2018 – I had the opportunity to experience my second HealtheVoices conference and I’m excited to share those moments with you.

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HealtheVoices 2017: A Time to Remember!

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My first year at HealtheVoices was an absolute blast!

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Having Fun in Orlando for AIBD2016 With Fellow Advocates! (w/ video)

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Dec 2016 – I was invited to spend a few days in Orlando, Florida to attend both the AIBD conference and the IBD Social Circle Summit with other IBD advocates.

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Ostomy Travel: My Trip to Beautiful British Columbia! (w/ video)

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I had the honor and privilege of being invited to speak at an ostomy education event in Vancouver, BC for World Ostomy Day this past October 1st, 2016.

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Toronto Vegetarian Food Fest 2016: Meeting My Idol!

Sept 10, 2016 – I had a chance to attend the 32nd Annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival over the weekend and man did I have had fun!

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IBD Advocates Unite at P2PEP16: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

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I had been invited to speak in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA as part of a patient event called P2PEP (Patient 2 Patient Education Project) on Saturday, April 16, 2016.   The event was hosted by the University of Michigan IBD Team and was led by Dr. Peter Higgins.

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First Trip with an Ostomy! Cape Town, South Africa (w/ video)

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Between March 13-16th, 2016 I was able to take my first flight in over 20 years. It was not only my first flight in decades, but it was my first time traveling with an ostomy and as a vegan.

In this post, I’ll be detailing my experience, as well as explain why I was even in South Africa!

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Dealing with liquid ostomy output – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

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  • OSTOMY
    • OSTOMY 101
      • Glossary of Ostomy Terms
      • What Is An Ostomy?
      • Ostomy FAQs
      • Preparing for surgery
      • How to Change an Appliance
      • When to Change Your Appliance
    • OSTOMY SUPPLIES
      • *Product Reviews*
      • Guide to Ostomy Accessories
      • Guide to Ostomy Supplies
      • Emergency/Travel Kit
      • Vegan/Non-Vegan Supplies
      • Ostomy Clothing Suppliers
      • Where to get free samples
    • OSTOMY CARE
      • *All care articles*
      • Appliance Won’t Stick?
      • Ostomy Blockages
      • Preventing Leaks
      • Managing Ostomy Odors
      • Healing Damaged Skin
    • OSTOMY LIFE
      • Building Confidence
      • Clothing Guide: WOMEN
      • Clothing Guide: MEN
      • *Diet and Nutrition*
      • Sex and Intimacy
      • Showering tips
      • Travel
  • DIET
    • GETTING STARTED
      • *All Diet related articles*
      • Hospital Food: Making the Best of It
      • Ostomy Diet: First 6 weeks
      • Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery
      • Hydration Tips
      • How to find a Dietitian
    • FOOD !
      • Are plant-based diets healthy?
      • *Food Gallery*
      • What I eat
      • Nutrition tips & Food Substitutions
    • NUTRIENTS
      • Enhancing Nutrient Absorption
      • Track Your Nutrient Intake
      • Protein: What, Why, and How
      • Vitamin B12: Are You Getting It?
  • IBD
    • IBD 101
      • What is IBD?
      • *IBD Topics and Tips*
      • To the Newly Diagnosed
    • ADVICE
      • Colonoscopy Prep: TIPS
      • Laughing at Crohn’s Disease
      • Not All Support Is Good
      • Software to help Manage IBD
    • THE NOT SO GOOD
      • Stuff You Don’t Hear About IBD
      • Extraintestinal Manifestations
      • Why remission may not matter
      • Perianal Disease
  • MORE
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