The Beautiful Bag

Apr 17, 2024

Chloe Moody shares her unique experience of living with an ostomy since birth due to necrotizing enterocolitis. She discusses her childhood, including multiple surgeries and hospitalizations, as well as the challenges she faced in school, such as bullying and feeling different. Chloe emphasizes the importance of finding...

Apr 10, 2024

• LeeAnne introduces guest Ann Marie Lupacckino, who has had 3 ostomies.
• Ann Marie shares her journey, which began 18 years ago during pregnancy with a bowel perforation.
• Ann Marie underwent emergency surgery to remove her large intestine while pregnant.
• Despite challenges, Ann Marie gave birth full-term and underwent...

Apr 3, 2024

In this episode I interview retire US navy man Dan Dry Dock Shockley. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Being in the Navy and learning perseverance
• Recovering from a surgery and needing to be back on assignment after 9/11
• Finding out about his rare genetic condition
• Living life in an ostomy 
• His advocacy work 
• How he lives by the 3 steps...

Mar 27, 2024

Introduction:

LeeAnne expresses excitement for spring and its positive impact on wellness.

• Proper Hydration with an Iliostomy:
  • Importance of hydration, especially with an Iliostomy.
  • Tips for staying hydrated: carry water or herbal teas, use electrolytes.
  • LeeAnne's personal hydration routine: drinking a gallon...

Mar 20, 2024

• Introduction: LeeAnne Hayden welcomes listeners to the episode from her loft, introducing Cass Roberts as her guest. They met at the UAA convention in August and bonded over their shared experiences.

• Dancing and Transformative Power: Cass shares her love for dancing and how it has been transformative for her. She...