{"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":"85. Feeling Dismissed by Doctors? How to Advocate for Yourself With Confidence","slug":"85-feeling-dismissed-by-doctors-how-to-advocate-for-yourself-with-confidence-hope-for-cancer-dementia-alzheimer-s-ms-als-heart-disease","published_at":"2026-06-15T09:00:00+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-5196594/85-feeling-dismissed-by-doctors-how-to-advocate-for-yourself-with-confidence-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/97416ca5-4383-40f8-950e-37fde937e93d.mp3","summary":"If you've ever left a medical appointment feeling unheard, overwhelmed, dismissed, or unsure how to explain what you're experiencing, this episode will help you communicate more clearly, ask better questions, and become a more confident participant in your own care. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore why self-advocacy can feel so difficult during illness and what makes medical conversations more productive and collaborative. You'll hear the story of science writer Julie Rehmeyer, who learned to navigate years of confusing symptoms and difficult medical encounters by documenting her experiences, asking clearer questions, and becoming a more active participant in her care. From there, we break down the psychology of medical appointments, including why stress, authority dynamics, previous experiences of dismissal, and fear of speaking up can make it harder to communicate effectively when it matters most. In this episode, you'll understand: Why medical appointments often feel intimidating or overwhelming How stress affects memory, communication, and decision-making Why many patients struggle to speak up, ask questions, or challenge assumptions Practical ways to prepare for appointments and communicate more clearly How to advocate for yourself while maintaining a collaborative relationship with your healthcare team Listen now to learn simple, practical strategies that can help you feel more informed, confident, and empowered during medical appointments. 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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