Causes or Cures
"For the Nerds and the Nerd Nots"
Causes or Cures is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Eeks—an independent, grassroots show driven by curiosity and a passion for breaking down complex health topics into bite-sized, easy-to-understand insights. Dr. Eeks works as a public health consultant, in the realm of epi/scicomms. She's all about making science relatable and often uses a blue-collar sense of humor to drive the message home.
On this podcast, Dr. Eeks talks with experts from around the world (doctors, researchers, public health pros, and more) to dive into the latest hot topics in health and research, all in a down-to-earth kind of way. She also includes people with compelling stories of healing and "characters" because life is too boring and short to leave out characters. ;)
DISCLAIMER: Some topics are more controversial than others, so keep in mind that this is information only and not health advice. Dr. Eeks doesn't endorse any of her guests' views, and despite a strict health routine, nor does she endorse any products, supplements, oils, magic socks or potions. If an episode is sponsored by a company she likes, she will say so in the show notes!
Causes or Cures is not a "news site." It's about having conversations, and Dr. Eeks is confident that she can have a respectful conversation with anyone, even people who think far differently than she does. (At least that's been her experience at hole-in-the-walls & on the NYC sidewalks.) The point is to not take anything here as Gospel. Sometimes Dr. Eeks' dog Barnaby makes his opinion known, but the good news is that he's a smart dog. Most importantly, she hopes this podcast encourages folks to stay curious, empathic, hopeful, compassionate, honest, open-minded, and engaged. Freedom of discussion is a beautiful thing, delightfully messy, and one that many take for granted.
*The views on this podcast do not reflect the views of anyone she contracts with or consults for.
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Causes or Cures
What He Did When Nothing Worked: A Personal Story of Crohn’s and Colitis with Dane Johnson
Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health.
🎙️ In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with Dane Johnson, CEO and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle.
Dane shares his story of going from modeling and acting in Los Angeles to a life upended by severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. At the height of his career he looked like the picture of health, yet behind the scenes he faced extreme weight loss, pain, anemia, exhaustion, sleepless nights, and a long stretch of treatments that did not bring relief.
After a near-death hospitalization in 2014, Dane decided to become the "CEO" of his day-to-day health. He reassessed options, leaned into nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and rebuilt routines from the ground up. A decade later he describes full recovery and now works with others through Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle.
We discuss:
- Early warning signs and the spiral into severe IBD
- What it felt like when standard options did not help
- The turning-point moment in the hospital
- How he rebuilt daily habits around food, stress, sleep, and support
- Why he launched Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle and how his team operates with clinicians
- What “healing journey” means in real life when you live with a chronic condition
This is a raw, personal episode for anyone navigating Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, or long-haul chronic illness, and for listeners curious about functional and holistic approaches from a patient’s perspective. It is also for people in that restless middle when tests are inconclusive, symptoms persist, and you are mapping your own next steps. We talk about what that search can look like in real life: asking better questions, trying thoughtful lifestyle changes, building a support team, and thinking outside the box while staying grounded and safe with your clinician.
🎧 Listen in, and share with someone who might need this story today.
Dane Johnson is a board-certified nutritionist who specializes in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He is the CEO and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, where he and a team that includes licensed physicians support clients with practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies. After a near-fatal IBD crisis in 2014, he rebuilt his health and now focuses on helping others navigate day to day life with IBD.
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Disclaimer: This episode shares one person’s experience and is not medical advice.
Please talk with your clinician before making any changes to treatment, medication, or diet.
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