Buddha Belly Life: Simple Healing- Mind to Microbiome · Coach Britt

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OBSTICAL

·50 min

This episode features host Brett and guest Angie Licklitter, an HWCA-certified coach and author who overcame a severe Crohn's disease crisis. Angie discusses her 25-year journey with Crohn's, including a pivotal moment in 2018 when she faced a possible cancer diagnosis and underwent a double bowel resection surgery. She details her pre-surgery physical state, weighing only 110 pounds and being largely bedridden, and her experimentation with CBD oil for pain management. Angie credits CBD with improving her symptoms enough to leave the house and aiding a remarkable surgical recovery, leaving the hospital in three days without an ostomy bag. A profound insight is that Angie's prior health investments, like diet and exercise, likely improved her surgical outcome despite the illness. She describes the intense mental health struggle, including depression and feeling like a "hypocrite" in the wellness field while being severely sick. The episode reveals how her near-death experience and subsequent healing birthed a new perspective: "why not me" instead of "why me." Angie explains that writing her book, "Finding Her," uncovered deeper "monsters" like adoption trauma and body image issues, which journaling helped heal more than any diet or doctor could. The conversation is deeply personal, raw, and supportive, focusing on shared vulnerability rather than simple solutions. Listeners who value stories of radical resilience, holistic health journeys, and the mind-body-spirit connection will find this compelling. Those seeking quick medical advice or disinterested in personal narrative may find the episode less engaging.

As heard by us

Pain, purpose, and gut health come together in a conversation that stays personal and grounded.

Angie Licklitter's story stays close to Crohn's disease and the strain it puts on the body: pain, sleeplessness, and nervous-system stress. From there, the conversation moves into coaching, journaling, and a spiritual frame without losing its footing.

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If you want a Crohn's conversation about suffering, purpose, and healing perspective, start here.

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