The Autoimmune RESET

How Dane Johnson Overcame Crohn’s Disease with Natural Therapies

VJ Hamilton Episode 174

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dane Johnson—holistic nutritionist and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle—to unpack his journey of reversing life-threatening Crohn’s disease using natural, integrative therapies. After multiple hospitalisations, failed medications, and being told he had few options left, Dane made the radical decision to take charge of his own recovery. What followed was years of experimentation, research, and ultimately the development of the S.H.I.E.L.D. method—his signature approach to managing and reversing IBD.

We explore the tools and therapies that helped Dane regain his health, including targeted supplements, herbal protocols, mindset work, and key dietary shifts. We also touch on the emotional toll of chronic illness, what it's like to challenge conventional narratives around disease, and how to rebuild hope when your body feels like it's failing you.

If you or someone you love is navigating Crohn’s, colitis, or another chronic gut condition, this conversation is both eye-opening and deeply encouraging. It’s a reminder that with the right strategy and support, recovery is possible—even when it seems out of reach.

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