Mold, Mindset & Microbiome: Jill Carnahan’s, MD, Keys to Healing EP11

In this episode of How I Healed My Gut, Dane Johnson sits down with Dr. Jill Carnahan, a leading expert in functional medicine, to discuss the hidden root causes of chronic illness and the mindset shifts needed for healing. Dr. Jill shares her personal journey of overcoming aggressive breast cancer and Crohn’s disease, despite being told she had “incurable” conditions. She reveals the environmental toxins, gut imbalances, and hidden infections that contributed to her illnesses—and how she reversed them through functional medicine, diet, detox, and mindset shifts. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with autoimmune disease, gut issues, mold toxicity, or chronic illness, as Dr. Jill offers practical steps to take back control of your health. Key Takeaways: 1. Chronic illness has a root cause – It’s not random; uncovering environmental toxins, gut imbalances, or infections is key. 2. Mold toxicity is a silent trigger – Many people with autoimmunity, gut disorders, and even cancer have undiagnosed mold exposure. 3. Mindset matters – Healing starts with shifting from a victim mentality to an empowered, proactive approach. 3. Your environment impacts your health – Toxins from pesticides, water, and even childhood exposures can set the stage for disease. 3. Allopathic and functional medicine should work together 4. Healing takes time & consistency – Long-term gut and immune repair often require years, not weeks, of dedicated effort. 5. Faith & resilience play a role – Dr. Jill attributes much of her healing to faith, grit, and a belief in her ability to recover. Resources Mentioned: Check out Dr. Jill’s documentary Doctor/Patient: https://doctorpatientmovie.com/ Dr. Jill’s New Book “Unexpected”: https://readunexpected.com/ Connect with Dr. Jill Carnahan: Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/ Instagram:   / drjillcarnahan   LinkedIn:   / jillcarnahan   Facebook:   / flatironfunctionalmedicine   YouTube:    / drjillcarnahan   Connect with Dane Johnson and CCLifestyle: Website: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/ Dane’s Instagram:   / danejohnson1   CCL Instagram:   / crohnscolitis_lifestyle   YouTube:    / @crohnscolitislifestyle   Get to Know Dr. Jill Carahan: Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert®. She uses functional medicine to help patients find the root cause of their illness and identify nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be contributing to your symptoms. Dr. Jill will search for underlying triggers that contribute to your illness through cutting-edge lab testing and tailor the intervention to your specific individual needs. She uses nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes, or medication to treat your illness, and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive way to help you find hope, restore health and optimize healing. She completed her residency at the University of Illinois in Family Medicine at Methodist Medical Center and received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Dr. Jill was dually board certified in Family Medicine in 2006-2016 and in Integrative Holistic Medicine since 2005. She founded the Methodist Center for Integrative Medicine in Peoria, Illinois in 2009 and worked there as medical director. Then in 2010, she moved to Boulder, Colorado and opened Flatiron Functional Medicine where she has a widely sought-after medical practice with a broad range of clinical service including nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Dr. Jill is survivor of both breast cancer and Crohn’s disease and passionate about teaching patients how to live well and thrive in the midst of complex and chronic illness. She is also a widely sought-after inspirational speaker and travels around the world to teach physicians the principles of personalized and functional medicine. She is a prolific writer, speaker, and loves to infuse others with her passion for hope, health and healing! She has been featured in Shape Magazine, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post as well as seen on NBC News and Health segments with Joan Lunden. She recently co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and her prescriptive memoir will be released by Harper Collins/Zondervan in the Fall of 2021.