Coach Taryn, R.N., CFN

"I prayed for the day I’d be able to write a testimony of my healing journey and it’s the greatest blessing to be able to share this! Thank you Coach Taryn!

I developed IBD related symptoms during pregnancy and was later diagnosed with proctitis at 6 months postpartum. I ended my breastfeeding journey early so I could focus on my health. I initially went the standard western medicine route for testing/treatment and in parallel I worked with a local integrative medicine practice. I had been passionate about natural medicine from the start. I unfortunately wasn’t achieving the results I was looking for after months of working with both my GI doctor and local integrative practice. After all the time, money, energy I put into it, I felt like I was on a hamster wheel with minimal improvements and maintained an elevated calprotectin at 700. I knew there was something missing.

I followed the Crohnscolitis_lifestyle Instagram account for 6 months prior to joining the Shield Program. I continuously watched Dane’s content, joined live trainings, and watched tons of testimonials before I pulled the trigger. I wanted to make sure it was legit. & When I finally did, I wish I had joined sooner… It was easily the best decision I made. I partnered with Coach Taryn and it couldn’t have been a better fit. Having her support took a massive weight off my shoulders. It felt like my body + mind could finally relax knowing I had a knowledgeable resource to personalize my care plan. She dove deep, was incredibly thorough, and was able to identify what my body needed. She is a true pro at what she does! In addition to the symptoms that come with proctitis, I struggled with nervous system regulation. Postpartum as a new mom was the most challenging time of my life. Her guidance + EFT trainings made a huge impact.

After 3.5-4 weeks of joining the shield program, I retook my calprotectin and it was a 49 (just within normal range)! About 6 weeks after that, it was at 19! I am currently symptom free, having healthy bowel movements, and feel so much more at peace. My energy is much better as well and that says something as a busy working mom raising a 15 month old.

I can’t thank Coach Taryn + the Shield Program enough! This experience was an answered prayer that changed the trajectory of my life. Thank you for everything!! "

"Our family contacted the Crohn's and Colitis Lifestyle organization in December 2023 due to our 14 year old daughter being in a recent flare with her Ulcerative Colitis. She had been relatively stable for almost 2 years while on Remicade infusions. Due to her flare, her GI doctor wanted to put her on a second strong medication with a variety of potential side effects. After reading about CCL and watching the testimonials, we elected to begin private coaching with Coach Taryn rather than adding another medication. Coach Taryn and the private coaching was one of the most important things we did for our daughter and our family. Taryn provided us hope first and foremost. Hope that things would improve and our daughter would start to feel better without the side effects of harsh medications. Taryn was also honest with us that this is a journey and will be a bit overwhelming at times, but she was always there to help. Because the private coaches have all been in this same position at some point in their life, the amount of empathy and understanding was something we had never seen when dealing with UC. Taryn was able to explain what was happening and the ways our daughter would heal. Taryn heard our daughter when she said she felt overwhelmed by the amount of supplements and we switched some to be in powder form with the same effect. Taryn understood our daughter's lifestyle of being a very busy athlete who travels extensively for these sports. Taryn provided ways to travel with supplements and enemas along with food options and snacks to support her athletic needs. The ability to meet regularly, via electronically face to face, allowed us to share what had improved or continued symptoms in order to make in the moment changes and adjustments. The private coaching that CCL provided saved the mental and physical health of our daughter and our family. It is now November 2024 and our daughter's lab results have been stable while continuing the protocols and paths that private coaching and Taryn provided on our own. Our family cannot express how appreciative we are with CCL, private coaching and especially Coach Taryn."

"Taryn, Thank you so much for your guidance and support in helping me manage my IBD. Your advice and encouragement have made a significant difference, not only in my physical health but also in how I approach my overall well-being. I truly appreciate your compassionate listening and personalized strategies that fit my lifestyle perfectly. Because of you, I feel more confident and in control of my health. I’m sincerely grateful for your wisdom and dedication."

"Coach Taryn, I am so thankful for the support you gave me and all the education you gave me on all the different things I can use to heal myself. Going from feeling like I was in a box with my GI doctor to then feeling like my health is in my own hands is such a great feeling! I have already felt SO much better from when I started out the program and I can't wait to continue to see such great results! Thank you so much."

"Working with Taryn & the entire team at CCL has been one of the most substantial blessings in my life. I found CCL at a low point in my health journey and during a time where hope was lost, and the idea of a normal life was a far-fetched dream. After my first call with Taryn & CCL, I felt a powerful shift for the first time in months and was filled with a newfound hope, motivation and belief that healing is possible. While the customized nutrition, supplementation and healing protocol plan was powerful in my healing response and resulted in me feeling even better than I felt prior to my diagnosis, I find myself most grateful for what Taryn has done for me personally. She has helped me develop a healing mindset, a healing lifestyle, and helped me realize that my post diagnosis life could be even better than my “old” life. Thank you CCL for helping me heal, for teaching me to enjoy the journey, and for making my life infinitely better."

"I joined the program in November of last year. I'm a mom of 5 busy kids. I was diagnosed with UC in July 2022 and relied on Mesalamine to control symptoms. When that didn't work well I was given the Mesalamine enemas. When that didn't work I was given Imuran and the word biologics started getting thrown around. I knew that those drugs were doing other things to me and I knew there had to be a better way. After hemming and hawing longer than I should I have, I joined the SHIELD program. And I'm so thankful I did. After working with Coach Taryn for just 3 months I am symptom free. Went from constant blood and mucus and frustrating fatigue, fear, worry, food restrictions, urgency, weight loss, to ZERO symptoms currently and an ever expanding diet. This program has been such a huge success for me and I'm so thankful for it, for Dane's hard work in creating it, for Taryn's help in implementing everything, and for the results. I feel like I have my life back and my kids have their mom back, and my husband has his wife back. Looking forward to continuing the protocols, furthering my healing and staying connected with those who understand what it's like. Thanks again!"

"I had my routine colonoscopy this morning and am so happy to report that I am in remission. No signs of inflammation in the entire colon! CCL has completely changed my life. When I started the program in April my goal was to finally find the breakthrough I was looking for. I have lived with UC for over 21 years and have never had a scope look this good. I was told that biologics were the only way to heal and that natural medicine could never help me. But we continue to prove otherwise. CCL and coach Taryn helped me find the lifestyle changes I needed to get to where I am now and I am so thankful. For anyone out there that is currently struggling and feeling lost or like you aren’t seeing the results you want right now, don’t give up. You can do this. Don’t stop believing in yourself and what you have the power to do."