Join me as we dive into a world where every challenge is met with courage and every story is filled with hope. I'm your host, a devoted mother to a 12-year-old IBD warrior bravely battling Crohn's disease. Through this journey, I’ve made it my mission to uncover the root issues affecting my daughter’s health. Together, we explore every avenue from cutting-edge functional medicine to the mysteries of the esoteric.
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Ep 6. Living with purpose. Interview w/ Jennifer C, host of ‘IBD Warrior/CIRS Healer’ podcast.
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1:01:50******THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE***** In this conversation, Joanna speaks with Jennifer C., host of the 'IBD Warrior/ CIRS Healer podcast', about her journey with ulcerative colitis, the impact of mould toxicity on her health, and the emotional toll of chronic illness. They explore natural healing methods, the role of trauma in health, and the impo…
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Ep 5: Interview with Lawrence Lopez | Health & Life Coach & Personal Trainer ... Healing from Crohn's IS possible... This is Lawrence's story...
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58:32****THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE**** In this enlightening conversation, Joanna interviews Lawrence Lopez, a certified health coach and inner peace activist who shares his transformative journey of healing from Crohn's disease. The discussion delves into the importance of mindset, acceptance, and emotional health in the healing process. Lawrence empha…
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Ep 4: Part 2- Interview with Jini Patel Thompson Inspired by her Publication 'Childhood Chronic Ilness And The Family Dynamic'
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54:33****THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, I AM NOT A DOCTOR**** In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Joanna interviews Jini Patel Thompson Founder of 'Listen To Your Gut'. They explore the importance of holistic practices, the emotional landscape of families dealing with chronic illness and much more. Jini shares insights on karmic connections, the signi…
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Ep 3: Part 1- An Overview Of How We Have Utilised Jini Patel Thompson's Protocols for Our 12 Yr Old Daughter With IBD/ Crohn's And A Fistula (Part 2 I Will Interview Jini Herself!)
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12:26****THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. I AM NOT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL**** This is Part 1 of a 2 part series in which Joanna explains the methods that she has used for her daughter with IBD/Crohn's from Jini Patel Thompson’s works ‘Listen To Your Gut' and 'The IBD Remission Diet'. Here she explains how utilising Jini’s wild oil of organic protocol for …
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Ep 2: Healing Is Always Our Optimal Goal w/ Shauna Jayne, Nutritionist And Co Founder Of Shine, Mind, Body, Spirit.
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1:22:19In this conversation, Joanna Mercer and Shauna Jayne discuss the journey of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), exploring the emotional, physical, and nutritional aspects of healing. Shauna shares her personal experiences from diagnosis to recovery, emphasizing the importance of mindset, nutrition, and self-agency in managing chronic illn…
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Ep 1: The story so far- Healing Crohn's disease naturally.
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26:01In this episode I will explain our experience with our daughter's diagnosis of Crohn's disease and following for the most part, a natural path of healing. We have been part of the SHIELD programme with Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle in recent months and have also been delving into the Jini Patel Thompson protocol through her book "Listen to your gut.' I…
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