Michelle Hobson is the founder of IBD Hub, (self-proclaimed as) Australia's boldest voice in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease community. After spending years being misdiagnosed and nearly losing her life to severe Ulcerative Colitis, Michelle transformed her traumatic experience into a mission. As an author, speaker, and advocate, she bridges the gap between clinical information and patient experience through her signature blend of evidence-based education and irreverent humour.
Her book, The Ultimate IBD Handbook: Your Guide to Thriving, Not Just Surviving, provides newly diagnosed patients with the resource Michelle desperately needed during her own journey. Through IBD Hub, she delivers "Certified Sh*t Talk" workshops,, challenging the shame and stigma that typically surrounds digestive conditions.
Featured in 7 News, Townsville Bulletin, WIN news, Queensland Country Health fund... the list goes on, Michelle's refreshing approach has earned her recognition as an emerging voice in patient advocacy and health communication. She's committed to ensuring no one suffers for years without proper diagnosis as she did, and to creating a world where everyone with IBD feels seen, supported, and empowered to live a full life beyond their diagnosis.