{"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":"98. 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In this episode, we explore how fasting affects the body during serious illness, what researchers have discovered about autophagy, inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic health, and why some remarkable survivors have incorporated gentle fasting strategies into their healing journeys alongside conventional care. In this episode, you'll discover: What happens inside your body when you fast. Why autophagy has become one of the most studied cellular repair processes. How fasting may influence inflammation, blood sugar, immune function, and cellular resilience. The difference between gentle time-restricted eating and more aggressive fasting approaches. Who should not fast and why individualized care matters. Whether you're living with cancer, autoimmune disease, a neurological condition, or another chronic illness, this episode will help you understand the science behind fasting so you can make more informed decisions with your healthcare team. Listen now to discover what fasting can—and can't—do, and whether a gentle metabolic approach might have a place in your own healing journey. Join my free newsletter: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your treatment plan, diet, supplements, medications, or lifestyle. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, M…","meta_description":"Can changing when you eat influence inflammation, immune function, and your body's ability to repair itself? 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