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Michele's storyVIDEO
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Michele D

Apr 2026

From Bedridden and Depressed to Walking 8 Miles a Day at Disney

Deep NarrativeDesperate Seeker

I'd ask my daughter, like, hey, what do you want to do? Let's go play. She goes, why don't I play with daddy? You're too sick. And that was, like, soul crushing.

Challenge:Chronic FatigueChallenge:DepressionChallenge:Fatigue+5
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Taylor Tanner

Health Coach: Michael Kacanich

Refuse to be a prisoner of your symptoms!!!

Before

Chronic fatigue with multi-system symptoms including GI issues, histamine intolerance, and vision impairment

After

Energy restored, returned to gym, vision normalized, GI issues improving

Deep NarrativeDesperate Seeker

suddenly it became difficult for me to even walk two blocks without getting winded and light-headed

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain FogChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+4
Vivian's storyVIDEO
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Vivian Barr

Mar 2026

From Debilitating Inflammation to Bounding Up the Steps in 3 Months

Deep NarrativeAction Oriented

within two weeks of doing the program, inflammation was consistently gone. So that's why I was like, woo, you know. And within two months I had lost ten pounds, so I felt lighter. I wasn't lethargic anymore.

Challenge:Cognitive DeclineChallenge:FatigueGut Health+6
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Ioana

Health Coach: Olivia Pompa

Grateful for this learning experience

Before

Slow thyroid function (hypothyroidism) with digestive issues

After

Improved thyroid function and digestion

Action Oriented

I have finally improved my slow thyroid function and my digestions issues.

Challenge:BloatingGut HealthHashimoto's+2
Marilyn's storyVIDEO
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Marilyn

Mar 2026

Finally Believed and Supported: Marilyn's Journey From Dismissed to Healing

Deep NarrativeSkeptic Turned Believer

I felt supported and comforted, you know, right off the bat

AutoimmuneChallenge:Chronic FatigueGut Health+1
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Barrett Kuhn

Health Coach: Yana

Pompa Changed My Life!

Before

Hormonal deficiency with premature menopause onset and infertility

After

Hormonal restoration, ovulation resumed, and successful conception

Deep NarrativeRare ConditionDesperate Seeker

I was 27 and on the cliff of pushing into menopause and never being able to have kids.

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain Fog+15
Denise's storyVIDEO
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Denise H.

Mar 2026

From Sleeping Her Life Away to Living It Fully: Denise's Senior Vitality Comeback

Deep NarrativeScience Minded

I just felt like I was sleeping my life away, basically.

Challenge:Chronic FatigueChallenge:FatigueGut Health+5
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Emilia

Health Coach: Suzy K.

Phenomenal Health Coach & Program

Before

Hypothyroidism / Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

After

Reduced inflammation and weight loss, improved gut comfort, and early improvement in mental clarity

Deep NarrativeDesperate Seeker

My brain has been in a tremendous fog for years now.

AutoimmuneChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain Fog+10
Cindy's storyVIDEO
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Cindy

Mar 2026

From Exhausted on the Couch to Getting Her Life Back in Just 4 Months

Desperate Seeker

I feel like I got my life back

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:Chronic FatigueChallenge:Fatigue+3
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Lenora Alberson

Health Coach: Dawn Thomas

Worth the Change!!!

Before

Depression, chronic fatigue, and gut/bowel issues following liver transplant (post-surgical multi-organ compromise)

After

Improved energy, sleep, skin, bowel function, bladder control, and weight loss

Deep NarrativeRare ConditionLast Resort

I am a 17 year post liver transplant recipient and have no gall bladder and spleen, and I knew I needed help that modern medicine was not giving me

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain Fog+12
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Paula Easterly

Health Coach: Monique

When we started the Pompa Program back…

Before

IBS

After

Resolution of IBS and elimination of daily inhaler use

Deep NarrativeAction Oriented

One month into the brain phase and I was no longer using an inhaler and my IBS was gone!

Challenge:BloatingType 2 DiabetesCause:Environmental Toxins+6
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Karen Hutton

Health Coach: Tyler

The Pompa Program Is A Life-Changer

Before

Chronic toxicity with brain fog, gut issues, and dizziness

After

Significant reduction in brain fog with improved cognitive function, energy, and gut health

Deep NarrativeDesperate Seeker

it's absolutely real and life-changing. It requires alot of you - but gives back 10-fold.

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain FogChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+9
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Angela

Health Coach: Erin

I gave up resistance when I got desperate

Before

Heavy metal toxicity (mercury) with associated candida, parasites, and chronic constipation

After

Weight loss after 15 years of resistance, reduced inflammation, and resolved constipation

Deep NarrativeLast Resort

I have released the extra pounds that I tried losing for the last 15 years

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingCandida+16
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Lauri Tidwell

Health Coach: Angela Peel

My journey with the Pompa Program

Before

Inflammation and digestive issues related to breast implant illness and hidden infections

After

Reduced inflammation and improved digestion following detox and breast implant removal

Deep NarrativeDesperate Seeker

For the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm truly healing.

Challenge:BloatingCause:Environmental ToxinsGut Health+4
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Lori Robinson

Health Coach: Karol Spence

Dr Pompas Program has completely changed my health and my life!

Before

Type 2 Diabetes

After

A1C dropped from 7.3 to 6.0 with 75% reduction in Ozempic dose in 4 months

Deep NarrativeDesperate Seeker

For 27 years, I have lived with Type 2 diabetes, and in just 4 months on this program, I'm finally seeing real change, change I never thought was possible.

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain FogChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+7
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April W.

Health Coach: Bridget

Before I started the Pompa program I…

Before

Chronic multi-symptom illness with inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and depression

After

Resolution of most debilitating symptoms after 16 months on the Pompa program

Deep NarrativeLast Resort

most if not almost all of my debilitating symptoms are gone

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain Fog+12
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Jodie

Health Coach: Brigett Buice

After being diagnosed with Dercum’s…

Before

Dercum's Disease

After

Pain relief, reduced inflammation, food freedom, and restored hope

Deep NarrativeRare ConditionFaith Driven

After being diagnosed with Dercum's Disease — a rare and poorly understood connective tissue and inflammatory condition affecting adipose and fascial tissue that causes painful nodules, chronic inflammation, fatigue, and nervous system dysfunction — I was told there was no cure and very limited treatment options.

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+11
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Wendy

Health Coach: Brigett Buise

Coming back to life!

Before

Fibromyalgia with chronic low back pain, insomnia, brain fog, and fatigue

After

Relief from chronic back pain, improved energy and strength, lifting of brain fog, and restored sleep quality

Deep NarrativeLast Resort

After 30 years of failing strength and continual low back pain, insomnia and overall malaise that more than 30 doctors couldn't solve

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain FogChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+10
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Joy Haddock Davis

Health Coach: Chiquita Battle

Cellular Healing

Before

Chronic West Nile encephalitis with neurological and gastrointestinal complications

After

Significant neurological recovery and complete resolution of lifelong IBS, with improved mobility, cognition, and quality of life

Deep NarrativeRare ConditionLast Resort

My family has their Mama back. My Mama her daughter. I can be there for the ones i love.

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain Fog+10
KT

Kathleen Terrell

This program changed my life

Before

Menopausal symptoms including weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, skin rashes, and sleep issues

After

Lost 30 lbs, gained energy, improved sleep, and healed skin rashes during menopause

Deep NarrativeSkeptic Turned Believer

I successfully lost 30 lbs, gained energy, slept better, and healed my skin rashes, with little to no regimented exercise

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+12

It works for me!

Before

Thyroiditis with chronic inflammation, IBS, and systemic symptoms

After

Complete resolution of thyroid inflammation and IBS, restored energy and mental clarity

Deep NarrativeSkeptic Turned Believer

Every morning for 9 months I had been feeling very ill on awakening, with chest heaviness, aching, fatigue, brain fog, feeling like my head was swollen and I had a terminal disease and was going to die within 2 weeks.

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain Fog+15
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PAM Switzer

Pompa program works

Before

Adrenal fatigue with insulin resistance, diabetes, brain fog, and hormonal issues

After

Restored energy, weight loss, reduced medications, and improved metabolic health

Deep NarrativeSkeptic Turned Believer

This program saved my life and helped me regain my health.

Adrenal FatigueChallenge:AnxietyChallenge:Bloating+16
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SHEILA

Health Coach: Lisa Larson

Wonderful program!

Before

Upper gastrointestinal issues with energy dysregulation following breast cancer treatment

After

Improved appetite control, restored energy, and weight loss

Desperate Seeker

I no longer fight tanking energy and I'm actually exercising with goals

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Chronic FatigueChallenge:Fatigue+4
PB

Paul Barnes

Health Coach: Kerri Dodson

Answer to prayer

Before

Severe gut issues

After

Significant gut improvement within first month of program

Deep NarrativeFaith Driven

On my 3rd day of taking the first month's supply of supplements I began experiencing improvement in my gut, and now slightly over a month into the program I continue to improve.

Challenge:BloatingGut HealthLeaky Gut
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Alejandra Ray

Health Coach: Stephanie

I am so thankful for this program

Before

Digestive issues with unintentional weight loss

After

Weight gain of 12 lbs, improved digestion, more energy, and reduced brain fog after six months

Faith Driven

After six months I gave gained 12 lb

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain FogChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+5
KS

Kayla Smith

Health Coach: Mandy Peterson

I signed up for this program after…

Before

Mold toxicity with gut issues, brain fog, and anxiety

After

Improved gut health, mental clarity, energy, and 20 pounds lost

Last Resort

I haven't felt this good in a VERY long time, if not ever.

Challenge:AnxietyChallenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain Fog+13
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Tammie Madsen

Health Coach: Mandy

ON A JOURNEY OF BETTER HEALTH

Before

Colitis with thyroid issues, chronic pain, insomnia, and brain fog

After

Improved energy, reduced pain, and significantly better digestion

Action Oriented

I suffered from neck and lower back pain, insomnia, fatigue, major brain fog, thyroid issues, and colitis.

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Brain FogChallenge:Chronic Fatigue+13
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Sarah

Health Coach: Chiquita Battle

The Pompa Program/Dramatic Leap

Before

Chronic skin and gut issues

After

Improved skin health and expanded food tolerance

Desperate Seeker

The health I have gained is permanent and stable. I only get better and stronger from here.

Challenge:BloatingGut HealthLeaky Gut+1
JB

Jenny Baudean

Health Coach: Sunni Albano

Life changing experience

Before

Metabolic syndrome with inflammation, high blood pressure, and elevated A1C

After

29 pounds lost, inflammation resolved, A1C normalized, blood pressure normalized, improved hormones and energy

Desperate Seeker

I feel like I'm getting my life back after so many health issues. Down 29 pounds! The inflammation is gone, A1C is in a healthy range again, no more high blood pressure.

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Chronic FatigueChallenge:Fatigue+9
KC

Kerry Comer

Health Coach: Karin Allambaugh

Living My Best Life !!!!

Before

Chronic digestive issues with leaky gut

After

Elimination of digestive pain and restored energy

Deep NarrativeSkeptic Turned Believer

I had some awful digestive issues, crippling at times, and this program has taught me so much, AND brought an end to my pain.

Challenge:BloatingChallenge:Chronic FatigueChallenge:Chronic Pain+4
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