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 lessons taken from the last 10 conversations on the podcast.

From misdiagnosis and isolation to recovery, identity loss, breathwork, sleep, and rebuilding life after illness, this episode brings together powerful insights from real lived experiences.

If you are navigating:

• Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
• IBD or an ostomy
• Chronic illness or chronic pain
• Mental health struggles linked to health

This episode is a reminder that you are not alone.

The core message is simple:
We are all sitting in the fire, but we do not have to sit in it alone.

Featuring reflections from guests including Sam (Footprints Africa), Joe Forde, Tom Coleman, Tanika, Diego, Karen, Jack Brennan, and Oliver (Chronicare).

A massive thank you to Western Auto Parts Oranmore for supporting this episode and helping keep The Survival Project alive.

Contact: 091-790014

📌 Links & Resources:

Chronicare App: https://chronicare.io/

Footprints Africa: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jonathan-footprints2africa?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

Contact: sam@footprints2africa.org.uk