Crohnie kNOw More
Listening to My Body, Loving Myself Whole
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Hello. My name is Molly, and I have lived with diagnosed Crohn's dis-ease for nearly 20 years—a journey I now recognize as a gift. Yes, that's right. I refer to living with Crohn's dis-ease as a gift. But it did not feel like one when I got the diagnosis at 31. I had struggled with undiagnosed symptoms most of my life. I suffered deeply. The idea that this suffering could one day bring healing, wisdom, and growth was unimaginable. It has taken years—and a lot of pain—to see the true gift of a chronic illness. Today I am grateful for Crohn's dis-ease: for the lessons I've learned, for the transformation it inspired, and for the lessons that still lie ahead. I love the woman I am healing into. I am not a medical expert. I do not have degrees in nutrition or health sciences. I am a former educator, a single mom, a human being with a simple desire to live. I am simply someone who dared to dream—even after being told I had a chronic, incurable dis-ease. What I do have is 50 years of lived experience. A lifetime navigating digestive health challenges. And today—amazingly—I no longer identify as a Crohn's patient. Today I consider myself a “Crohnie kNOw more.” I am no longer suffering from Crohn's dis-ease. And I know far more than I ever imagined about healing, nutrition, diet, lifestyle, trauma, meditation, and spiritual wellbeing. I've come to understand the intricate connection between mind, body, and soul. My life is healthier because of Crohn's—not in spite of it. I eventually stopped resisting and started listening. I surrendered. I allowed Crohn's to be my teacher, guiding me to a different way of living, eating, thinking, and caring for myself. Learning to live with Crohn's taught me to live life on life's terms—and outside the box of conventional thinking. One of the most powerful lessons I've learned is this: Doctors can make a diagnosis, but only I can define my prognosis. After years of relying solely on allopathic (Western) medicine, I was no better off. My condition had not improved, and neither had my quality of life. I felt stuck and alone. But I am not against allopathic medicine—it has its time and place. It can be lifesaving in acute or emergency situations, and I have been grateful for it when I truly needed it. For long-term, chronic conditions like Crohn's, I needed something more. I needed a whole-body approach—one that looked at me as a complete, integrated system. I needed holistic healing. So here I am. And whoever you are reading this, my hope is that you, too, will find a way to live the life of your dreams, regardless of what diagnosis or dis-ease is present. These challenges arrive to teach us—if we are willing to listen. Surrendering to life has been one of the most healing decisions I've ever made. I can't guarantee my path will work for you. We all walk unique journeys. But maybe—just maybe—something in my story will spark a light in yours. "Faith is believing something can happen. Hope is believing it can happen for me.” HOPE can also stand for: Hold On, Pain Ends Or… However, Other Possibilities Exist I share my story to offer hope. Take what you like and leave the rest. With love and deep gratitude, Molly
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About the Book
Crohnie Know More is a candid and deeply personal memoir about living with—and ultimately reversing—Crohn’s dis-ease. For nearly twenty years, Molly Heskett faced the pain, uncertainty, and limitations imposed by chronic illness, navigating a path filled with conventional treatments that offered little relief. In this book, she shares not only her story but the mindset shifts, insights, and practices that led her to true healing. It is a story of surrender, self-trust, and resilience, offering readers a perspective that goes beyond conventional medicine to explore the body’s innate ability to restore itself. Crohnie Know More speaks to anyone seeking to reclaim their health, understand the deeper forces behind well-being, or find hope in the unexpected. It is a story of transformation, discovery, and the quiet power of listening inward.
About the Author
Molly Heskett writes with the honesty and vulnerability of someone who has lived every word she shares. After nearly two decades of navigating Crohn’s dis-ease, she defied expectations and reversed it—discovering that true healing required listening inward rather than seeking outward. In Crohnie Know More, Molly invites readers into her deeply personal journey, revealing how surrender, self-trust, and connection with nature led her to wholeness. Her voice is equal parts storyteller and truth-seeker, offering a refreshing perspective on what it means to reclaim health and harmony from the inside out.