{"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":"70. How to Sleep Better With Any Diagnosis - The Science of Healing Rest | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease","slug":"70-how-to-sleep-better-with-any-diagnosis-the-science-of-healing-rest-hope-for-cancer-dementia-alzheimer-s-ms-als-heart-disease","published_at":"2026-04-23T09:00:00+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-5196594/70-how-to-sleep-better-with-any-diagnosis-the-science-of-healing-rest-hope-for-cancer-dementia-alzheimer-s-ms-als-heart-disease","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/4de61769-c8d6-4379-9ea8-9b6ab703b3e0.mp3","summary":"If you feel exhausted but can’t seem to fall asleep—or you wake up feeling tired still—this episode will help you understand why illness disrupts sleep so deeply and what can actually help your body rest again. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore why sleep can be so hard to come by during chronic and serious illness and why it’s not just about “trying harder” to rest. You’ll hear a powerful story from neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor, who had to relearn how to rest after a stroke left her brain easily overwhelmed by even simple stimulation. From there, we break down the biology behind disrupted sleep, including inflammation, pain, nervous system hyperarousal, and hormone imbalances. Finally, I will walk you through how to create a bedtime routine that helps you get deep, restful sleep. In this episode, you’ll understand: • Why sleep becomes so difficult during illness—even when you’re deeply tired • What’s happening in your body when you feel “exhausted but wired” • Why pushing yourself to sleep often backfires • The simple, research-backed strategies that help your body relearn rest • How to create a nighttime routine that actually supports healing Listen now to learn how to support your body’s natural sleep systems and begin getting the kind of rest that truly helps you heal. 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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