He Went From 53 Lbs to 170 Drug Free | Hadley Ott’s Crohn’s, Faith & Healing Journey

Hadley Ott was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just 12 years old and weighed only 53 pounds. After more than a decade of medications, steroids, a feeding tube, biologic drugs, and surgery, he was still struggling with his health. In this powerful conversation with Sam Acho and Clif Marshall, Hadley shares the turning point that led him to pursue a different approach centered on nutrition, fitness, and faith. He opens up about his darkest moments, his decision to take control of his health, and the journey that took him from 53 pounds to 170 pounds. His experience inspired his bestselling book, *Drug Free Crohn’s*, and has taken him to universities across the country to share his story. This episode is ultimately about resilience, faith, hope, and finding the courage to keep going when life feels impossible.