# 83. Why Your Body Doesn’t Heal When You’re Chronically Stressed

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Podcast: [Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing and Nutrition for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Cancer, ALS, MS, Dementia, Heart Disease](https://stenobird.com/podcast/renegade-remission-holistic-healing-and-nutrition-for-chronic-and-terminal-illness-cancer-als-ms-dementia-heart-disease-5196594)
Published: 2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.therenegadenutritionist.com
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If you feel like you are doing everything “right” but your body still is not improving the way you hoped it would, this episode will help you understand how chronic stress changes the body in ways that can directly interfere with healing and recovery. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore what happens biologically when the body remains in a prolonged stress response and why healing becomes much harder under those conditions. You’ll hear a remarkable case in which a man with stage IV brain cancer experienced an unexpected recovery after major shifts in environment, routine, stress load, and daily structure. From there, we break down the science of how chronic stress affects the nervous system, cortisol rhythms, immune regulation, inflammation, digestion, nutrient absorption, circulation, and cellular energy production. In this episode, you’ll understand: Why chronic stress affects far more than your emotional state How stress changes the way the body allocates energy and resources Why inflammation, fatigue, and nervous system overload often appear together How chronic stress can interfere with digestion, nutrient absorption, and repair Simple ways to begin creating more biological signals of safety and regulation Listen now to understand why stress can become one of the biggest hidden barriers to healing and what helps the body begin shifting out of that state over time. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart…

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