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

Elanie Welch
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    51. Can Fasting Help the Body Heal? | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

    Can something as simple as changing when you eat actually influence inflammation, immune function, and cellular repair? Fasting is often portrayed as either a miracle cure or a dangerous trend. But what does it really do inside the body, especially if you’re facing a chronic or serious illness? In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the real science behind fasting and metabolic therapy. You’ll learn what happens biologically when the body shifts its fuel source, how fasting influences autophagy and inflammation, and why some long-term survivors include gentle metabolic strategies as part of their healing approach. We’ll also examine a documented glioblastoma case in which metabolic therapy was used alongside conventional treatment, not as a replacement, but as a supportive layer. This conversation cuts through hype and fear to give you clarity. In this episode, you’ll discover: What autophagy is and why it matters for cellular repairHow time-restricted eating can stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammatory stressWhy ketones act as signaling molecules, not just fuelThe connection between glucose spikes and immune dysfunctionHow short-term fasting influences IGF-1 and cellular stress resistanceWhy most benefits come from gentle shifts, not extreme deprivation Most importantly, you’ll learn how to support your metabolic health in ways that feel sustainable and safe, without rigid rules, starvation, or added stress on your body. Listen now to understand whether fasting or metabolic strategies might be supportive on your healing journey and how to implement simple, safe shifts starting today. If you are navigating cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, heart disease, or another serious diagnosis, this episode will help you approach metabolic therapy with clarity instead of confusion. Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, fasting practices, or treatment plan. Fasting is not appropriate for everyone, especially those who are underweight, medically fragile, pregnant, or undergoing active treatment without supervision. This podcast explores science and stories related to cancer, MS, ALS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, metabolic therapy, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and remission, offering grounded hope and practical tools for resilience and renewal.

    9 min

  2. 5D AGO

    50. The Nutrition Shift That Helped One Woman Heal Against the Odds and How to Start It Today

    What if healing does not begin with restriction, discipline, or a perfect diet, but with a simple nutritional shift that makes change feel possible instead of overwhelming? In this powerful and grounded conversation, I sit down with Adrienne Scharli, who was told she had an incurable neurological condition and went on to recover by addressing the root imbalances in her body through nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. What makes this episode different is not just what she ate, but how she changed her diet. Adrienne shares a gentle, sustainable approach that removes overwhelm and allows healing habits to build naturally over time. This same principle shows up again and again across remission stories from cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, and heart disease. This episode is for anyone facing a chronic or terminal diagnosis who feels frozen by fear, confused by conflicting advice, or exhausted by the idea of “doing everything perfectly.” In this episode, you’ll discover: Why adding nourishing foods first can be more powerful than cutting foods outThe simple nutrition shift that helped Adrienne’s symptoms resolve when nothing else workedHow gradual dietary changes can calm inflammation and support healing biology across many diseasesA step-by-step way to begin changing your diet without stress, guilt, or deprivationHow nutrition, mindset, emotional healing, joy, and nervous system regulation work together in real healing journeys This is not a story about willpower. It is a story about creating an internal environment where healing becomes possible. Listen now to learn how one simple nutrition shift helped change the course of a devastating diagnosis and how you can begin applying the same approach today, no matter what illness you are facing. This episode will help you move out of fear, out of overwhelm, and into small, steady actions that support your body’s natural capacity to heal. Learn more from Adrienne: web site: nourishyourway.com Facebook: MS Support - Heal & Reverse Multiple Sclerosis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adriennescharli_nourish Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or health regimen. This podcast explores stories and science related to cancer, MS, ALS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, integrative medicine, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, mind-body healing, remission, and quality of life, offering grounded hope and practical insight for anyone navigating a serious diagnosis.

    16 min

  3. FEB 9

    49. Common Foods That Are Keeping You Sick (and What Happens When You Remove Them) | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

    What if healing doesn’t always begin with adding the “right” foods, but by removing the ones that quietly keep your body inflamed and stuck? In this grounded, science-based episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the foods most consistently linked to chronic inflammation and disease progression across cancer, autoimmune illness, neurological disease, and heart disease. Drawing from remission stories, clinical experience, and peer-reviewed research, this episode explains how certain foods create ongoing biological stress that makes healing harder. You’ll learn why the immune system reacts so strongly to these foods, how inflammation becomes self-perpetuating, and what often happens when that burden is gently reduced. In this episode, you’ll discover: The foods most strongly associated with chronic inflammation across serious illnessesWhy ultra-processed foods, added sugars, refined grains, processed meats, and industrial oils strain the immune systemHow inflammatory foods disrupt the gut, blood sugar, and metabolic balanceA real, medically documented remission where removing specific foods helped calm autoimmune diseaseWhy even small reductions in inflammatory foods can make a meaningful differenceGentle food swaps that lower inflammation without stress, rigidity, or perfectionism Listen now to understand which foods are most likely keeping inflammation high, and how removing them can help your body shift toward healing. This episode offers clarity, relief, and simple next steps you can take without overwhelm. DisclaimerThis 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.

    10 min

  4. FEB 5

    48. Is There an Anti-Disease Diet? 7 Nutrition Patterns Shared by People Who Heal | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

    What do people who recover from cancer, autoimmune disease, and neurological illness all have in common at the table? In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the universal food themes that show up again and again in real remission and long-term healing stories, regardless of diagnosis. From spontaneous remission literature to functional medicine case reports to survivor testimonies, the details may differ, but the nutritional patterns are strikingly consistent. You will hear a medically documented case where diet played a central role in reversing severe autoimmune disease, and you will learn why these same food principles support healing across cancer, MS, lupus, heart disease, and other chronic or terminal conditions. This is not about a fad diet or rigid rules. It is about how the body responds when inflammation lowers, metabolism stabilizes, and the immune system finally has the resources it needs to do its job. In this episode, you will discover: The six nutrition patterns shared across real remission and unexpected recovery stories Why ultra-processed foods consistently show up as a barrier to healing How nutrient density supports immune accuracy, mitochondrial function, and cellular repair Why gut health and microbiome diversity matter across every major disease category How stabilizing blood sugar reduces inflammation and stress hormones Why gentle fasting and digestive rest appear so often in healing journeys Most importantly, you will learn why healing diets are not about perfection or restriction, but about reducing burden and increasing nourishment in ways your body can actually sustain. Listen now to understand what real remission stories have in common when it comes to food, and how you can begin supporting your own healing biology one simple, compassionate step at a time. This episode will help you move away from confusion and toward clarity, without overwhelm or pressure. DisclaimerThis 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.

    12 min

  5. FEB 2

    47. How Purpose and Connection Change the Course of Illness | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

    Some people are told they’re terminal, and then something inside them changes. Before the scans show progress, before symptoms shift, their bodies stop fighting and start responding. Today, you’ll hear what survivors say changed first. In this deeply human episode of Renegade Remission, we explore a pattern that appears again and again in real survivor stories. Long before scans change or symptoms improve, many people describe an internal shift, caused by a reconnection to joy and purpose, or the support of loved ones who lift them up. Drawing from survivor memoirs, medically documented neurological recovery, and decades of research in psychoneuroimmunology, this episode reveals how emotional clarity, connection, and meaning can influence stress hormones, immune behavior, inflammation, and even gene expression. You’ll hear two powerful stories. One from a Radical Remission survivor who stabilized after Stage IV cancer when she reclaimed joy and identity beyond illness. Another from a peer-reviewed neurological recovery where emotional safety and human connection supported unexpected brain repair. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why healing often begins with a sense of safety rather than force or controlHow emotional shifts can lower cortisol, calm inflammation, and support immune accuracyThe role of purpose and meaning in regulating biology across serious illnessHow compassion and connection trigger measurable physiological changesWhy survivors so often trace recovery back to a moment when something inside softened You’ll also learn why these shifts are not “just emotional,” and how science now confirms their biological impact across cancer, neurological disease, autoimmune illness, and chronic conditions. Listen now to understand why healing so often starts with safety, purpose, and connection, and how you can gently create the conditions for your own internal shift without pressure, performance, or perfection. This episode offers a grounded reminder that your body is listening, adapting, and still capable of change. 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. 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.

    13 min

  6. JAN 29

    46. When Healing Happens Anyway: Real Stories of People Who Defied Terminal Diagnoses | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

    Some people are told they’re terminal… and their bodies heal anyway. Today, I want to show you how that actually happens. In this deeply human episode of Renegade Remission, we explore three true stories of people who healed or stabilized from illnesses considered terminal. These stories come from different worlds. One is a memoir-based Radical Remission account. One is a peer-reviewed medical case that surprised an entire oncology team. One is a documented neurological recovery in a condition long believed to be irreversible. Together, they offer something rare and grounding. Not false promises, but real examples of how adaptable and responsive the human body can be, even when the odds appear overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll discover: A Radical Remission story from someone whose Stage IV cancer recovery defied every expectationA medically documented spontaneous remission that left doctors searching for explanationsA neurological recovery showing that even progressive conditions can shift under the right conditionsThe common biological and emotional themes that appear across these very different recoveriesWhy prognosis cannot account for immune reactivation, nervous system regulation, or human resilience These stories are not about guarantees. They are about possibility, biology, and what can happen when the internal environment begins to change. Listen now to ground yourself in real, documented stories of healing that go beyond statistics and timelines. Whether you are facing cancer, neurodegenerative disease, heart disease, or another serious diagnosis, this episode offers perspective, steadiness, and evidence that the body is often more capable than we are led to believe. 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. 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 insight for those seeking resilience and renewal.

    10 min

  7. JAN 26

    45. Why Doctors Get Prognosis Wrong and What Unexpected Survivors Teach Us About What’s Possible | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

    What if the timeline you were given isn’t a prediction of your future but simply a rough guess based on other people’s outcomes? In this powerful episode of Renegade Remission, we explore why medical prognoses so often miss the mark, not because doctors are careless, but because human biology is far more adaptive and unpredictable than survival statistics can capture. You’ll learn how prognoses are actually created, why they fail so frequently across cancer, neurodegenerative disease, heart failure, and chronic illness, and what science reveals about the people who outlive even the most sobering predictions. Through a documented case of unexpected survival and clear explanations of immune function, stress physiology, epigenetics, and functional status, this episode reframes prognosis as information, not fate. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why prognoses are based on population averages — not individual biologyHow often doctors get life expectancy wrong (and why that matters for you)The biological factors that allow some people to far outlive expectationsWhy function, resilience, and internal environment matter more than a single diagnosisHow the immune system, nervous system, microbiome, and gene expression can shift over timeSimple ways to support the same internal pathways seen in people who become medical “surprises” This episode isn’t about denying reality, it’s about understanding it more fully. Listen now to release the weight of a timeline that may not belong to you, and to reconnect with the truth that biology is dynamic, adaptable, and full of possibility. Whether you’re facing cancer, a neurodegenerative disease, heart disease, or another serious diagnosis, this episode offers clarity, grounding, and a renewed sense of what may still be possible. 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. 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 insight for those seeking resilience and renewal.

    13 min

  8. JAN 22

    44. Can the Body Heal Without Treatment? What Real Spontaneous Remissions Reveal About Your Own Healing Potential | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

    What if the body is capable of healing in ways medicine doesn’t fully understand, even after a terminal or “incurable” diagnosis? In this eye-opening episode of Renegade Remission, we explore one of the most misunderstood — and hopeful — phenomena in medicine: spontaneous remission. Contrary to what most patients are told, spontaneous remission is not myth, magic, or wishful thinking. It is medically documented across cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological conditions, cardiovascular illness, and more, often in cases where recovery was never expected. Through real, peer-reviewed case studies and decades of research, this episode reveals how the immune system, nervous system, inflammation, stress biology, and gene expression can sometimes shift in ways that allow healing to unfold unexpectedly. In this episode, you’ll discover: What spontaneous remission actually is — and what it is notA documented case where aggressive cancer began shrinking before treatment startedWhy the immune system can sometimes “wake up” and recognize disease againHow inflammation, stress hormones, and emotional shifts influence healing biologyWhy genes are not fixed — and how healing pathways can turn back onWhat spontaneous remission teaches us about possibility, not pressure This episode isn’t about false promises or magical thinking — it’s about understanding how dynamic, adaptive, and surprising the human body truly is. Listen now to explore real cases of spontaneous healing and learn how to support the same biological pathways that appear again and again in remission stories. This episode will expand what you believe is possible — and help you take grounded, empowering steps toward healing today. 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. 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.

    14 min
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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.

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