# Episode 104: The Real Causes of IBD (Chrons & Colitis)

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Podcast: [Wholistic Living](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholistic-living-6719202)
Published: 2026-01-12T16:43:56+00:00
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## Resource

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is often explained as a “gut issue” or something managed solely with immune-suppressing medications. But the science tells a much deeper story. In this episode of Wholistic Living, we break down what actually drives IBD at the immune, genetic, and microbial level, including mechanisms that are rarely discussed in conventional care. You’ll learn: Why certain genetic SNPs (like NOD2, ATG16L1, IL23R, CARD9, and FUT2) make some people far more susceptible to chronic gut inflammation How loss of key probiotic strains and microbial metabolites can lock the immune system into an inflammatory loop The emerging role of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the gut virome in worsening disease severity Why fungi, oral bacteria, and barrier dysfunction matter far more than most people realize How IBD progresses beyond simple flare-and-remission cycles This episode connects cutting-edge immunology research with real-world clinical insight to help you understand why IBD behaves the way it does, and why a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. If you or someone you love is navigating Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, this conversation will change how you think about inflammation, gut health, and personalized healing. Equip Foods Grass-fed beef protein - Code: MARLA Want to work with me? email me to health@holisticspring.com

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