{"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":"84. The Fear of Being a Burden: Why Accepting Help Is So Hard","slug":"84-the-fear-of-being-a-burden-why-accepting-help-is-so-hard-hope-for-cancer-dementia-alzheimer-s-ms-als-heart-disease","published_at":"2026-06-11T09:00:00+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-5196594/84-the-fear-of-being-a-burden-why-accepting-help-is-so-hard-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/a378d1fe-c538-4389-af74-2fe02b7653bc.mp3","summary":"If you've ever needed support but struggled to ask for it, worried about burdening the people you love, or felt like you should be able to handle everything on your own, this episode will help you understand why receiving help can feel so difficult, and why learning to accept it may be one of the most important parts of healing. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore the hidden emotional and biological challenges that make support difficult to receive during illness. You'll hear the story of writer Suleika Jaouad, who describes how her leukemia diagnosis forced her to rely on others in ways she never expected, and how allowing people to help ultimately deepened her relationships rather than weakening them. From there, we examine the science of vulnerability, identity, social support, and why the fear of becoming a burden is such a common experience among people facing serious health challenges. In this episode, you'll understand: Why asking for help can feel uncomfortable even when support is available How illness can challenge identity and independence Why vulnerability often triggers fear and resistance How supportive relationships influence stress, resilience, and emotional well-being Practical ways to ask for help and receive support without feeling overwhelmed Listen now to discover why accepting support is not a sign of weakness—and how allowing others to help can make the journey through illness feel lighter, more connected, and less lonely. 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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