I’m excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring Dane Johnson, an expert in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. This conversation is filled with hope, practical tools, and insight for anyone dealing with chronic illness or wanting to better support their gut health. Here are a few of my biggest takeaways: 1. You can take ownership of your healing journeyDane shares his personal story of going from being housebound and severely ill to rebuilding his health and life. A major turning point for him was stepping into the mindset of becoming the “CEO of his health.” 2. Food philosophy plays a big role in gut healingWe talk about how important it is to think intentionally about food choices. Dane encourages a “food philosophy” approach—looking at the potential impact of every food and how it’s prepared. For those with IBD, this can mean starting with softer, easier-to-digest foods and being mindful with things like raw foods and alcohol, which can be harder on an already inflamed gut. 3. Managing stress is foundational for healingStress has a profound effect on gut health and overall inflammation. Dane talks about building your “shield” against stress by identifying triggers and taking real, practical steps to support your nervous system. This isn’t just about mindset—it’s about action: creating boundaries, making adjustments where needed, and intentionally adding in things that bring calm, joy, and regulation. I really loved this conversation and the hope it brings for anyone navigating chronic illness. There is so much more potential for healing when we start addressing the root pieces. Listen now and let us know your thoughts—we love hearing how these episodes resonate with you. Bio: Dane Johnson is naturopathic nutritionist and the Founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, a premier telehealth company on a mission to naturally reverse Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease. He turned his own near-fatal Crohn's/Colitis crisis in 2014 into a lifelong mission of self empowered & fully customized healing solutions. When conventional medicine failed, he fully embraced natural healing—and has stayed surgery-free, medication-free, and symptom-free for the past 11 years. Through his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program, Dane and his specialized team have delivered over 750 success stories of true IBD reversal. Handling 250+ unique cases weekly, they serve clients worldwide—regardless of age, diet, culture, or location. Dane's rare blend of survivor experience, IBD-specific expertise, and fierce passion empowers people to take charge of their healing, achieve lasting symptom relief, and rewrite their IBD story Connect with Dane Johnson: Instagram: danejohnson1 and crohnscolitis_lifestyle YouTube: www.youtube.com/@crohnscolitislifestyle Website: www.crohnscolitislifestyle.com Healing Journal: https://healingjournal.crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?el=JustIngredientsPodcast IBD Relief Strategy Session: https://www.cclworkshop.com/apply?el=JustIngredientsPodcast Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Facebook Community: Join our group Discover our non-toxic product line: Shop Just Ingredients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices