My Journey to Healing Crohn's & Empowering Others to Do the Same with Dane Johnson #154

My Journey to Healing Crohn's & Empowering Others to Do the Same with Dane Johnson #154

Author: Sarah Dawkins - Root Cause Healing and Natural Holistic Health Coach January 1, 2026 Duration: 1:01:03

Today, I sit down with Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a holistic nutritionist, to share his incredible journey of reversing life-threatening Crohn's and ulcerative colitis naturally.

After years of conventional medication failing and facing the prospect of colon removal, Dane rejected the surgery and chose a radical, natural healing path. He details his personal transformation, from being housebound, wheelchair-bound and critically ill to completely eliminating IBD symptoms and being medication-free for over a decade.

In this powerful episode, Dane reveals the emotional, spiritual and practical breakthroughs required to heal chronic disease.


Key Information

05:51 The spiritual and emotional breakthrough that changed Dane's perspective from victim to taking responsibility.15:25 The key belief Dane had to eliminate: needing to conform to society's norms (drinking, junk food) to connect and be accepted.22:47 Simple steps to start tracking your journey (bowel movements, water, sun) for self-accountability and results.34:29 Addressing emotional blockages, including anger at his father, to accelerate spiritual and physical healing.39:22 How to feel worry, doubt, and fear without letting them control your actions or your journey.41:21 Identifying pathogens (Candida, Mold, Parasites, Virus) and clogged drainage pathways as key factors in chronic disease.47:46 Why letting go of the need for perfection and embracing desire is critical for healing (like learning a new hobby).58:33 #1 Tip: The most impactful tip for struggling with chronic illness: start by focusing on simple things you can stop doing rather than things you could start doing.

Dane's Bio

Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane’s story ignited through a life-threatening case of Crohn’s/Colitis which nearly took his life December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating IBD symptoms.

To date, Dane and his passionate team of specialists and coaches have created 500+ success stories for reversing IBD symptoms using his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program. His international IBD consulting firm is one of the few organizations in the world that only treat IBD, and see roughly 100+ international IBD cases a week despite any unique needs!

Dane and his team have successfully worked with of IBD clients despite surgery, age, medication, past experiences, diet preferences, extreme cases, world location or culture.

His passion, unique experience, and niche in the field of IBD have empowered him to create unparalleled value for real, long-term symptom relief for those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease.


Link to Free Journal - https://bit.ly/4p48XXt

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Connect with Dane

crohnscolitislifestyle.com

IG - crohnscolitis_lifestyle

danejohnson1

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3Yhapgc2Qb16_MP7f-DuQ

https://www.linkedin.com/company/crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?originalSubdomain=th


Who am I?

Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She’s also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins.

With over 20 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.


www.sarahdawkins.com


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