What if managing Crohn’s disease isn’t only about treating symptoms, but understanding the deeper factors that may be affecting your gut health?In this episode of the Elemental Evan Show, I sit down with Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to talk about his personal journey with Crohn’s disease and the lifestyle changes that transformed the way he approached his health.We go beyond the typical conversation about medications and restrictive diets and explore the bigger picture of gut health, inflammation, nutrition, stress, the gut-brain connection, lifestyle, and finding your individual path toward better health.Dane shares what he learned through his own experience with Crohn’s, the mistakes he made early on, and why he believes we need to look deeper than symptoms when addressing chronic digestive conditions.In this episode, we discuss:• Dane’s journey with Crohn’s disease and his lowest point• The difference between managing symptoms and addressing potential root causes• The gut-brain connection and the role of stress• How nutrition and diet can influence gut health• Why there is no one-size-fits-all diet for everyone with Crohn’s• The relationship between inflammation, lifestyle, and digestive health• The role of mindset in living with chronic illness• How to approach conventional medicine alongside lifestyle changes• Why fear around food can become its own problem• What Dane wishes he knew when he was first diagnosed• How to rebuild trust in your body• Practical steps for someone newly diagnosed with Crohn’s or IBDWhether you're living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, digestive issues, or simply want to improve your gut health, this conversation offers a different perspective on the connection between what we eat, how we live, how we think, and how we feel.- My Go-To Supplements🔗Get Your ENERGYbits Superfood Spirulina and Chlorella and use code ELEMENTAL at checkout for 20% off!https://energybits.com/discount/ELEMENTAL?rfsn=7850751.c42108🔗Addictive Wellness Chocolates and Adaptogens: Use Code ELEMENTAL_EVAN for 10% off your entire order!http://www.addictivewellness.com/ELEMENTAL_EVAN-Chapters00:00 Trailer02:08 Understanding Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease05:03 Distinguishing Between IBS and IBD08:08 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Gut Issues10:55 The Importance of Stool Testing14:13 Liver Health and Its Connection to Gut Health17:19 Dietary Recommendations for Gut and Liver Health29:42 Understanding Bile Acid Malabsorption31:45 The Role of Diet and Self-Listening in Health34:20 The Limitations of Conventional Medicine38:22 Personal Journey Through Chronic Illness53:40 Transformative Healing and Recovery Strategies01:01:29 From Struggle to Success: Dane's Journey01:04:19 Empowering Others: Building a Community01:06:34 Diet and Healing: A Personal Approach01:20:16 Nervous System Regulation: The Key to Health

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In this conversation, Evan speaks with Chris Bath about finding balance between ambition and presence, and how Zen can still have a place in a high-pressure job/life. Chris shares the thinking behind his book, A to ZEN, and explains how mindfulness, yoga, gratitude, and simple boundaries can help reduce stress, prevent burnout, and create more space for a grounded life.-Add some Zen to your life by simplifying your Supplement Cabinet with Energybits.These are truly one of nature's multivitamins!

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-Topics covered:- Why ambition and Zen are not necessarily opposites- How to separate work mode from personal time- Practical ways to handle burnout and mental overload- The role of gratitude in building a more centered life- How yoga and mindfulness shaped Chris’s perspective and writingIf you’re trying to stay driven without losing your peace, this episode offers a thoughtful, practical framework for doing both.-Instagram

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- DISCLAIMER:This show is for educational purposes only, it is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Evan Roberts is not a medical professional and this podcast is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Statements and views expressed on this show are not medical advice, this podcast, including Evan Roberts and any guests on the show, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained in this episode. If you think you have a medical problem please consult a medical professional.