Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing and Nutrition for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Cancer, ALS, MS, Dementia, Heart Disease

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  111. Does Alternative Medicine Actually Work? The Science Behind Holistic Healing 14.09.2026 22min

  What if some of the healing approaches you’ve been told are “unproven” are actually backed by far more science than you realize?Alternative medicine and holistic healing are often treated as either miracle cures or pseudoscience. But what happens when we actually look at the research?In this episode, we explore remarkable recovery stories alongside studies showing measurable changes in heart disease, cancer outcomes, cognition, inflammation, immune function, and chronic disease from approaches that are often dismissed. You’ll learn why not proven and disproven are very different things, why some holistic therapies receive far less research funding than drugs, and why conventional and alternative medicine don’t necessarily have to compete. Most importantly, you’ll learn a practical three-part framework for deciding what deserves a place in your healing plan—based on the evidence, the risks, the potential benefits, and what actually happens in your own body. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  110. What to Eat After a Serious Diagnosis: The First 3 Nutrition Changes I'd Make 10.09.2026 22min

  If a serious diagnosis has suddenly made you question everything you eat, you’re not alone. Vegan or keto? Fruit or no fruit? Beans or meat? With so much conflicting advice, food can quickly become another source of stress.In this episode, I’ll simplify where to start. You’ll learn the three nutritional foundations I believe matter most after a serious diagnosis, but you’ll also discover why there is no single healing diet that is right for everyone—and how your body, intuition, and even your beliefs about food can help you personalize the way you eat. Through research and three remarkable healing stories, we’ll explore how to build a way of eating that supports your body without making food something you fear or forcing nutrition to carry the entire weight of your recovery.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  109. Just Diagnosed with Cancer? Start Here 07.09.2026 17min

  If you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer—or you’re further into your journey and still overwhelmed by what to do next—you don’t have to figure out everything at once.In this episode, you’ll hear the remarkable story of Heidi Bright, who faced stage IV endometrial sarcoma and was eventually told to prepare for hospice, yet has now gone 14 years with no evidence of cancer. You’ll learn how to move through the shock of diagnosis, understand your diagnosis and prognosis without letting statistics dictate your future, decide what actually needs your attention now, support whole-person healing, and build the right healing team. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to separate what matters now from what can wait—so you can take your next step without feeling like you have to figure out your entire healing journey today.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  108. Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening? Why Intuition Matters for Healing 03.09.2026 12min

  What if your body is conveying important information that you need to heal, long before your conscious mind has figured it out?When you're facing serious illness, everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should do. Doctors, family members, books, podcasts, online communities, and other survivors may offer completely different advice, and sometimes the approaches that helped one person seem to directly contradict those that helped another.So how do you determine what is right for you?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the science of intuition, the gut-brain connection, and why learning to recognize your body's signals may help you navigate complicated decisions with greater clarity and confidence.You'll discover:Why a “gut feeling” may involve real physiological signals rather than being merely a figure of speechHow the nervous system and gut communicate—and why the digestive tract is sometimes referred to as a “second brain”What researchers discovered when people's bodies began responding to risky choices before their conscious minds recognized the dangerWhy intuition can become particularly useful when a decision contains too many variables for conscious analysis to easily processWhy conflicting healing stories don't necessarily mean someone is wrong—they may remind us that individual bodies and circumstances differFive practical steps for becoming better at recognizing your own intuitive signalsMost importantly, you'll learn a simple practice you can begin using today to begin testing your intuition with small, low-risk decisions.Listen now to learn how to recognize what your body may be trying to tell you—and strengthen your ability to hear it when you need guidance most.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Intuition should not replace appropriate medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals when making decisions about serious or chronic illness.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  107. Are Your Relationships Helping You Heal—or Draining You? How to Tell the Difference 31.08.2026 16min

  What if the people closest to you are changing how much stress your body has to recover from each day?When you’re facing serious illness, support can make an enormous difference—but simply having people around you isn't necessarily the same as being supported.Some people leave you calmer, clearer, stronger, and more capable of facing what comes next. Others may leave you anxious, defensive, exhausted, or questioning decisions you felt confident about before the conversation began.And research suggests that those differences may reach further into the body than we realize.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore how the quality of your relationships can influence the physiological environment in which your body is trying to heal.You'll hear the remarkable recovery story of breast cancer survivor Sylvie Lessard and the phone call with her sister that helped restore her sense of agency after her cancer diagnosis, when she helped Sylvie come back to herself and then stayed beside her. You’ll discover:How supportive relationships can change the body's stress responseWhat happened when researchers compared wound healing after supportive conversations versus marital conflictWhy being surrounded by people is not the same as feeling genuinely supportedHow chronic criticism, tension, excessive demands, and other forms of social strain may add to the physiological load your body is already carryingWhy one person who helps you feel safe and capable may matter more than a large social circleHow supportive people can help practically by attending appointments, preparing food, asking questions, helping you think clearly, and carrying some of what has become too heavyHow to recognize which relationships leave you restored—and which consistently leave you depletedHow to change the “dose” of a draining relationship without necessarily removing that person from your lifeListen now to learn how to identify the people who support your healing, reduce unnecessary relationship stress, and become more intentional about who gets access to your limited energy while you recover.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Relationships and social support are only some of the many factors that can influence health and well-being, and no relationship pattern causes or cures serious illness. Please seek appropriate medical or mental health support for your individual needs, particularly if you are experiencing abuse, coercion, or an unsafe relationship.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  106. Are You Resting Enough to Heal? How to Give Your Body the Recovery It Needs 27.08.2026 19min

  What if you’re sleeping enough, but still not giving your body the kind of rest it needs to heal?When you’re facing serious illness, it’s easy to turn healing into a full-time job: researching treatments, changing your diet, exercising, attending appointments, taking supplements, managing symptoms, and constantly trying to figure out what you should do next.But your body also needs time when you stop asking it to perform.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore why recovery is an active part of healing—and why true rest involves much more than simply getting enough sleep.Through the remarkable recovery stories of Dr. Terry Wahls, who went from progressive multiple sclerosis and a tilt-recline wheelchair to riding a bicycle again, and breast cancer survivor Sylvie Lessard, we’ll look at what can happen when recovery, replenishment, and enjoyment become intentional parts of a healing plan. You’ll discover:What happens inside your body during sleep and why it matters for tissue repair, muscle, hormones, and immune regulationWhy meditation and other forms of wakeful rest may help reduce fatigue and physiological stressWhy enjoyable activities like music, reading, time outside, creativity, and laughter can be genuinely restorativeHow to tell the difference between restorative rest and inactivity that may contribute to weakness and deconditioningWhy movement and rest aren't opposites—and why healing may depend on the rhythm between challenge and recoveryHow to stop waiting until you’re completely depleted before giving your body a chance to recoverMost importantly, you’ll learn how to create a simple recovery rhythm that fits your current capacity, including better sleep, small periods of wakeful rest, enjoyable activities that replenish you, and appropriately timed movement.Listen now to learn how to give your body more opportunities to recover from everything you’re asking it to do, without assuming that healing means spending your life in bed.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan, sleep practices, physical activity, medications, supplements, or other aspects of your healthcare. Individual needs can vary significantly during serious or chronic illness.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  105. How Stepping Outside Helps You Heal: The Unexpected Power of Nature for Recovery 24.08.2026 19min

  What if one of the simplest ways to support your healing is waiting right outside your door?Serious illness can shrink your world. Between fatigue, pain, treatments, appointments, hospital rooms, and long stretches spent resting indoors, it can become surprisingly easy to go days without meaningful exposure to daylight, fresh air, trees, open sky, or the natural world.But stepping outside may affect far more than your mood.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore what happens inside the body when you spend time outside—and why nature may deserve a place in your healing plan.You’ll hear the remarkable story of Shin Tereyama, who was sent home under hospice care after advanced kidney cancer spread to his lungs and rectum. Extremely frail and dependent on a walker, Shin began climbing to the roof of his apartment building before sunrise each morning simply to breathe fresh air, feel the morning light, and give thanks for another day. Nature became one part of a much larger transformation in how he lived, and over the following years, his cancer gradually disappeared.We’ll also look at research suggesting that exposure to nature and outdoor light can influence the nervous system, cardiovascular function, inflammation, circadian rhythm, attention, and even aspects of immune activity.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why natural environments may help shift your body out of chronic stress and toward a more restorative stateWhat researchers learned when hospital patients recovering from surgery had a view of trees instead of a brick wallWhy morning outdoor light helps regulate the circadian rhythms involved in sleep, metabolism, hormones, and immune functionWhat research on green spaces has found about blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and inflammatory markersThe intriguing connection between forests, phytoncides, and natural killer-cell activityWhy nature can give an exhausted brain a break from the constant mental demands of serious illnessHow to receive some of these benefits even if illness, disability, or treatment makes it difficult to leave your homeListen now to learn how to create a simple nature practice that meets your body exactly where it is today and gives you another practical way to participate in your healing.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs, treatment plan, physical limitations, or any changes to your health practices.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  104. Feel It to Heal It: What to Do With Fear, Anger, and Grief 20.08.2026 25min

  When you're facing a serious illness, the pressure to "stay positive" can become one more thing to worry about. You may already be frightened about your diagnosis, angry about what has happened, or grieving everything illness has changed, only to wonder whether feeling those emotions could somehow interfere with your recovery.But healing emotionally does not require you to be happy all the time.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the important difference between feeling a difficult emotion, suppressing it, and becoming stuck in it, and what research suggests may happen inside the body when emotions are continually pushed down rather than allowed to move through us.You'll also hear the remarkable remission story of Di Foster, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer after her cancer spread extensively to both lungs and was told she had approximately 12 months to live. Di came to believe that genuine positivity wasn't about avoiding fear, anger, or sadness at all. It was about becoming willing to face those emotions honestly so she could continue living fully alongside them.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you do not have to stay positive every moment in order to support healingThe difference between emotional suppression and healthy emotional regulationWhat happens physiologically when we try to hide or contain difficult emotionsWhat studies involving trauma, immune function, cancer, and chronic illness have found about emotional expression and acceptanceWhy processing an emotion is different from repeatedly ruminating on itHow to recognize when reflection has stopped helping and started keeping your body stuck in the same stress responseA practical process for safely making room for fear, anger, sadness, and grief and then allowing yourself to move forwardListen now to learn how to tend the whole emotional garden, giving the weeds the attention they need without forgetting to make room for the flowers.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDisclaimerThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  103. Why Joy Belongs in Your Healing Plan: What Just 5 Minutes a Day Can Do 17.08.2026 18min

  What if just five minutes of genuine joy each day could change what is happening inside your body while you heal?When you're facing a serious or chronic illness, being told to "stay positive" can feel dismissive—or downright impossible. But making room for positive emotion isn't the same as pretending everything is okay. You can be frightened, angry, grieving, or uncertain and still give your body moments of laughter, gratitude, beauty, connection, and joy.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore what science tells us about the physical effects of positive emotion—and why joy may deserve an intentional place in your healing plan.You'll hear the story of Christy Cromwell, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and began deliberately practicing joy while living with the uncertainty of her diagnosis. Rather than waiting until she was well to give herself permission to be happy, she brought laughter, photography, gratitude, and meaningful experiences back into her life while the tumor was still there.We'll also explore research into the "undoing effect" of positive emotions, cortisol and inflammation, laughter and immune activity, gratitude, sleep, and cardiovascular recovery from stress.In this episode, you'll discover:Why positive emotions can help your body recover after periods of stressWhat joy and laughter may do to your nervous, cardiovascular, hormonal, and immune systemsWhy practicing joy does not mean suppressing fear, sadness, anger, or griefHow gratitude can retrain a brain that has become consumed with scanning for dangerWhy laughter may be more biologically meaningful than we give it credit forHow to create your own "joy list" and "joy squad"A simple five-minute daily practice for bringing positive emotion back into your life—even when you're sick, exhausted, or frightenedMost importantly, you'll learn why you don't have to wait for treatment to end, remission to arrive, or life to become easier before allowing yourself to experience some of the life you're fighting so hard to preserve.Listen now to discover why joy isn't frivolous during serious illness—and how small moments of positive emotion can become part of the environment you're creating for healing.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDisclaimerThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  102. A 5-Minute Forgiveness Meditation to Release Past Hurts and Heal 13.08.2026 7min

  Can just five minutes a day help you begin releasing anger, resentment, and emotional pain you've carried for years?In this guided meditation from Renegade Remission, you'll practice a simple forgiveness visualization inspired by the Hawaiian tradition of hoʻoponopono, designed to help you gently release old hurts without excusing what happened or reconnecting with those who caused the pain.Using a calming boat visualization and a simple four-line prayer, this meditation helps you loosen the emotional tether that keeps your nervous system tied to past wounds so you can move forward with greater peace, freedom, and hope.Whether you're working toward forgiving someone else or learning to forgive yourself, this short practice can become part of your daily healing routine.In this episode you'll experience:A calming guided meditation you can return to again and againA simple visualization for releasing anger, resentment, and emotional painThe healing Ho'oponopono-inspired forgiveness prayerA gentle practice for forgiving yourself or someone who has hurt youA peaceful way to help your mind and body move forwardFor the science behind forgiveness and how chronic resentment may affect the nervous system, immune function, and healing, be sure to listen to the previous episode, Can Forgiveness Help Your Body Heal?Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDisclaimerThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  101. Can Forgiveness Help Your Body Heal? What Releasing Old Hurts Does to Recovery 10.08.2026 19min

  What if an old hurt can continue triggering a physical stress response long after the actual danger has passed?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore what happens when anger, resentment, and painful memories are repeatedly relived in the body—and whether forgiveness can help create a different internal environment for healing.You’ll hear the extraordinary story of Evy McDonald, who was diagnosed with ALS at 29 and given approximately one year to live. As her condition worsened, Evy began examining years of anger, resentment, self-criticism, and unresolved hurt. She committed herself to what she called “total forgiveness,” alongside changes in nutrition, faith, service, and the way she approached the life she still had. Her decline eventually stopped, her strength returned, and according to her account, her ALS symptoms never came back.We also look at research examining what happens physiologically when people mentally revisit an injury with anger versus forgiveness, including measurable differences in heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, autonomic activity, emotional distress, and even some markers of immune function.In this episode, you’ll discover:What forgiveness actually means—and why it does not require forgetting, excusing harm, reconciling, or abandoning boundariesHow repeatedly reliving anger and resentment can reactivate the body’s stress responseWhat studies involving serious illness have found when forgiveness is intentionally practicedWhy forgiveness may support sleep, emotional well-being, cardiovascular regulation, and a calmer internal stateA simple process for beginning to release resentment, even when part of you is not ready to forgive yetListen now to understand why forgiveness is not about letting another person off the hook, but about freeing your own body from continuously reliving the injury.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDisclaimerThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  100. The Mindset Shift That Helps You Fight Against The Odds 06.08.2026 17min

  What do you do when the prognosis is devastating, the obstacles keep multiplying, and part of you is beginning to wonder whether there is any point in trying?In this 100th episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the decision to keep moving toward life even when you cannot control the outcome. For such a monumental episode milestone, I decided to do something a little different, drawing lessons from the survival film The Edge. I combine this analysis with the Radical Remission story of Glam, a woman diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer and given approximately six months to live, and examine both stories to determine what changes when someone stops waiting for the worst and begins actively looking for a way forward.Glam’s determination did not make her cancer disappear on its own. It led her to seek multiple medical opinions, find doctors willing to approach her case differently, endure and adapt to difficult treatment, and support her body through nutrition, movement, meditation, yoga, and faith. Her story illustrates why mindset is not a substitute for action, but can become the force that makes action possible.In this episode, you’ll understand:Why the decision to keep going matters even when you cannot guarantee the resultHow helplessness, shame, and discouraging medical experiences can cause people to stop looking for optionsWhat research on active coping and patient participation may reveal about resilience and survivalHow to identify the specific fear or obstacle currently controlling your decisionsPractical ways to choose one next step, build a survival team, and reconnect with the part of you that is not ready to give upListen now to learn how to move from helplessness toward active participation and choose one action that carries you toward life today.Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDisclaimerThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  99. Is Emotional Suppression Affecting Your Healing? The Hidden Cost of Holding Everything In 03.08.2026 11min

  Can the emotions you avoid influence your body's ability to heal?Many of us are taught to stay strong, push through, or keep difficult feelings to ourselves. But growing research suggests that our emotional lives are deeply connected to our nervous system, immune function, and overall health.In this episode, you'll hear the remarkable story of Daniel, whose journey through terminal cancer led him to confront long-buried emotions, rediscover purpose, and ultimately experience an unexpected remission. While no one can say exactly why one person heals and another doesn't, Daniel's story raises important questions about the role emotional healing may play alongside medical care.In this episode, you'll discover:How chronic emotional suppression can influence stress, the nervous system, and immune function.Why expressing difficult emotions may be an important part of supporting your body's healing environment.Three practical ways to begin processing emotions safely and reconnecting with what gives your life meaning.Whether you're facing cancer, a chronic illness, or simply want to better understand the connection between emotional well-being and physical health, this episode offers both hope and practical insights grounded in science and remarkable recovery stories.Listen now to discover why healing isn't only about what happens in the body—it may also involve giving your emotions a place to be seen, heard, and expressed.Join my free newsletter:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDISCLAIMERThis 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, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  98. The Truth About Fasting and Healing 30.07.2026 8min

  Can changing when you eat influence inflammation, immune function, and your body's ability to repair itself?Fasting is one of the most talked-about topics in health—and one of the most misunderstood. Some people see it as a miracle. Others believe it's dangerous. So what does the science actually say?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.comDISCLAIMERThis 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, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  97. The Healing Power of Small Movement: Why You Don't Need a Workout to Heal 27.07.2026 14min

  What if one walk to the mailbox, a few minutes of stretching, or simply standing outside could be doing far more for your body than you realize?When you're living with a serious illness, the word exercise can feel overwhelming—or even impossible. But healing movement doesn't have to look like a workout. In this episode, you'll discover why small, consistent movement can support your body in powerful ways, how to let go of unrealistic expectations, and how to begin rebuilding strength without pushing beyond what your body can handle.You'll discover:Why everyday movement—even if it doesn't feel like exercise—can support circulation, immune function, inflammation, energy production, and your nervous system.How remarkable recovery stories reveal that healing often begins with small, sustainable steps rather than intense workouts.A practical framework for finding the right amount of movement for your body today, so you can rebuild capacity without leaving yourself depleted.Listen now to discover why healing movement isn't about doing more—it's about doing what your body is ready for, one small step at a time.Join my free newsletter:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDISCLAIMERThis 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, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  96. One Relationship Can Change Your Healing Journey: Why Who You Surround Yourself With Matters 23.07.2026 19min

  What if one relationship could change not only how supported you feel—but how your body responds to illness?When you're facing a serious diagnosis, it's easy to withdraw or assume you have to carry the burden alone. Others may feel they already have plenty of support and don't realize that the quality of their relationships—and how they use them—can profoundly influence stress, hope, practical decision-making, and even the body's healing environment. In this episode, you'll discover why healing isn't just about treatments and protocols, but also about the people who walk alongside you.You'll discover:Why safe, supportive relationships can influence stress, inflammation, immune function, and resilience during serious illness.How one person—not a large network—can become a powerful source of hope, encouragement, and practical support.Simple ways to strengthen your healing circle, whether you're starting from scratch or already have people who care about you.Listen now to discover how the people around you may become one of the most overlooked resources in your healing journey—and how to intentionally build relationships that help you heal.Join my free newsletter:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDISCLAIMERThis 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, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  95. Overwhelmed by Conflicting Health Advice? Ask These 5 Questions Before You Decide 20.07.2026 17min

  How do you know who to trust when every expert seems to say something different?After a serious diagnosis, you're often flooded with advice—from doctors, friends, social media, books, podcasts, and well-meaning strangers. One person tells you to go keto. Another says to go vegan. Someone insists supplements are the answer, while someone else warns they'll do more harm than good. It's no wonder so many people feel overwhelmed and afraid of making the "wrong" decision.In this episode, we explore a simple five-question framework to help you evaluate new treatments, diets, supplements, and healing protocols with more confidence. Rather than chasing every new promise or feeling paralyzed by conflicting opinions, you'll learn how to make thoughtful decisions that align with both the evidence and your unique healing journey.In this episode, you'll discover:How to evaluate new treatments, diets, supplements, and protocols without getting swept up in hype or fear.Five practical questions that can help you make more confident, informed health decisions.Why becoming an active participant in your healing doesn't mean trying everything—it means learning how to choose wisely.If you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this episode will give you a practical framework to help you cut through the noise and take your next step with greater clarity and confidence.Join my free newsletter for more research, healing stories, practical strategies, and podcast updates at 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, diet, supplements, or lifestyle.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  94. Can Food Really Help You Heal? 16.07.2026 15min

  Can changing what you eat really influence your healing journey, or is nutrition just another source of confusion after a serious diagnosis?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore why nutrition appears so often in remarkable recovery stories as one of the most practical ways to support the body’s ability to repair, regulate, and remain resilient during illness.You’ll hear the remarkable story of Norman Arnold, who was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer and told his time was limited. As part of a broader healing approach, Norman radically changed the way he ate, pursued treatment, practiced imagery, involved his family, and became deeply engaged in his own recovery. His story shows why food so often becomes one of the first places people reclaim agency after a serious diagnosis.In this episode, you’ll understand:Why nutrition shows up so often in stories of people who heal against the oddsHow food influences inflammation, blood sugar, immune function, gut health, strength, and tissue repairWhy there is no single healing diet that works for everyoneHow to use food as support without turning nutrition into fear, perfection, or another impossible protocolHow to identify one realistic nutrition shift that may matter most for your body right nowListen now to learn how food can become part of your healing environment and how to begin making changes that feel supportive, practical, and sustainable.Join my free email community for more healing stories, research, and resources:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDISCLAIMERThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  93. What People Who Heal Against the Odds Change First 13.07.2026 14min

  When people hear stories of remarkable recovery, it can feel inspiring but also overwhelming. Do you change your diet, take supplements, meditate, rest, move, pray, research, find another doctor, or overhaul everything at once?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore what many people who heal against the odds seem to change first: they become active participants in their own healing. Through the story of Susanna McDougall, whose aggressive ovarian cancer recovery was documented in Remarkable Recovery, we look at how nutrition, stress regulation, movement, emotional expression, intuition, community, purpose, and faith can work together as part of a whole-person healing environment.In this episode, you’ll understand:Why healing against the odds rarely comes from one perfect protocolWhat it means to become an active participant in your own healingHow nutrition, mindset, stress, movement, community, and purpose often work togetherWhy agency is different from trying to control every outcomeHow to choose one healing pillar to begin with instead of doing everything at onceListen now to learn why healing often begins with one brave act of participation and how to take your next step without overwhelm.Join my free email community for more healing stories, research, and resources:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDISCLAIMERThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
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  92. Can the Body Still Heal Even When Doctors Say It Can't? 09.07.2026 13min

  What do you do when you've been told there are no treatment options left? Is a terminal diagnosis truly the end of the story—or is there still room for hope?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore one of the most difficult questions anyone facing serious illness can ask: Can the body still heal, even when doctors say it can't?Using a remarkable documented case of spontaneous remission, we examine the difference between a prognosis and a prophecy, why medicine continues to study unexpected recoveries, and what these extraordinary cases reveal about the body's capacity to surprise us. This isn't about denying medical reality or offering false hope—it's about understanding where certainty ends and possibility begins.In this episode, you'll discover:Why a medical prognosis is an estimate—not a guarantee of what will happen to youWhat documented cases of remarkable recovery reveal about the body's ability to change in unexpected waysPractical steps you can take to stay engaged in your healing journey, even when options feel limitedIf you've ever been told your condition is incurable, progressive, or terminal, this episode is a reminder that while medicine can estimate outcomes, it cannot predict every individual story. Your body is still alive. It is still responding to its environment. And there are still meaningful ways to support it, regardless of your diagnosis.Join my free email community for additional research, healing stories, practical resources, and podcast updates:https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.comDISCLAIMERThis 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.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind-body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal illness, holistic health, lifestyle medicine, and remarkable recoveries, offering hope and evidence-informed insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.