Here is another episode of Sava Wellness Community: Interview Series!

Today listen to Beth as she talks about her IBD (ulcerative colitis) and how having an ileostomy surgery helped her live again. She also busts the myth that having an ostomy bag equals a cure, and talks about how hard it is to have her illness when there is so much stigma around bodies and bodily functions. Beth also talks about how getting a diagnosis is relieving at first, but then you learn about having an autoimmune disease that is lifelong. Through her chronic illness Beth has learned to advocate for herself through pure frustration, realized the need for accessibility in the world, and how easy it is to normalize symptoms in everyday life only to realize how difficult it is when someone asks you to explain them.

When Beth received her surgery, she turned to drawing to help her cope. Each figure she drew had an ostomy bag. Inspired, Beth has created a whole line of prints, stickers, and more!, that feature beautiful bodies with medical devices. Through her art, Beth aims to normalize medical devices and bodies through empowerment. Please check out her Instagram @broken_n_brave and her website https://brokennbrave.co.uk/ 

Sava Wellness was created to help spread awareness about chronic illness. Head over to the booking page to see how you can book Sarah for speaking engagements about inclusivity and chronic illness.