{"podcast":{"title":"Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing and Nutrition for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Cancer, ALS, MS, Dementia, Heart Disease","slug":"renegade-remission-holistic-healing-and-nutrition-for-chronic-and-terminal-illness-cancer-als-ms-dementia-heart-disease-5196594","podcast_index_feed_id":5196594,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/renegade-remission/","website_url":"https://www.therenegadenutritionist.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d12c08b6-a497-4f59-8566-174bf468501f/Artboard-12-1.jpg","author":"Elanie Welch - Holistic Healing + Nutrition Expert","episode_count":278,"summary":"Are you or someone you love facing a terminal or chronic illness and searching for hope and healing? You’ve found your podcast. Renegade Remission helps you face chronic and terminal illness, cancer, ALS, MS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease with practical tools and science-backed stories of recovery. Hosted by licensed nutritionist and documentary filmmaker Elanie Welch, who’s spent years exploring why some people defy their diagnosis, and uncovering the physical, mental, and emotional breakthroughs that lead to healing and remission. Each episode uncovers the root-cause strategies behind real remission and natural healing, blending functional and integrative medicine and lifestyle changes to improve both quality and quantity of life. Every Monday and Thursday you’ll discover how to: • Rebuild your health through holistic nutrition and the mind-body connection • Apply natural and alternative medicine for remission and recovery • Regain hope and energy to keep beating the odds Each episode builds on the one before it, so start with Episode 2: How Releasing Repressed Emotions Supports Remission, then listen in order for your full blueprint to transformation.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:18:55.937791+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/renegade-remission-holistic-healing-and-nutrition-for-chronic-and-terminal-illness-cancer-als-ms-dementia-heart-disease-5196594"},"episode":{"title":"68. How Chronic Stress Disrupts Healing And What Helps Your Body Recover | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease  It’s:","slug":"68-how-chronic-stress-disrupts-healing-and-what-helps-your-body-recover-hope-for-cancer-dementia-alzheimer-s-ms-als-heart-disease-it-s","published_at":"2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/renegade-remission-holistic-healing-and-nutrition-for-chronic-and-terminal-illness-cancer-als-ms-dementia-heart-disease-5196594/68-how-chronic-stress-disrupts-healing-and-what-helps-your-body-recover-hope-for-cancer-dementia-alzheimer-s-ms-als-heart-disease-it-s","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/renegade-remission-holistic-healing-and-nutrition-for-chronic-and-terminal-illness-cancer-als-ms-dementia-heart-disease-5196594","url":"https://www.therenegadenutritionist.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4ad3fd80-f95f-447a-86c4-763628867349.mp3","summary":"If you’ve tried treatments, changed your diet, done all the “right” things but you still aren't feeling better, this episode will help you understand what may be preventing your healing. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore a pattern seen across countless recovery stories: meaningful healing often begins when the body moves out of survival mode and into a state of safety. You’ll hear a powerful real-world case, including the story of Norman Cousins, whose recovery journey highlighted the impact of emotional state and nervous system regulation on physical symptoms. From there, we break down the science behind how stress, safety, and the nervous system influence inflammation, immune signaling, and the body’s ability to repair. You’ll understand: • Why your body may struggle to heal when it stays in a constant stress response • How the nervous system directly influences inflammation, immunity, and recovery • The simple practices survivors used to shift out of survival mode • Why healing often begins with moments of feeling safe • How to start calming your system in ways that are gentle, realistic, and sustainable Listen now to learn how small, consistent shifts in your nervous system can create the conditions your body needs to begin healing. 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. 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