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

Elanie Welch - Holistic Healing + Nutrition Expert
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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. 2d ago

    96. One Relationship Can Change Your Healing Journey: Why Who You Surround Yourself With Matters

    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.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, 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.

  2. 5d ago

    95. Overwhelmed by Conflicting Health Advice? Ask These 5 Questions Before You Decide

    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.

  3. Jul 16

    94. Can Food Really Help You Heal?

    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 now Listen 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.com 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.

  4. Jul 13

    93. What People Who Heal Against the Odds Change First

    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 once Listen 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.com 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.

  5. Jul 9

    92. Can the Body Still Heal Even When Doctors Say It Can't?

    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 limited If 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.com 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, 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.

  6. Jul 6

    91. Could Your Daily Routine Be Sabotaging Your Healing?

    Have you ever wondered why staying up a little later, skipping a meal, or having one stressful day can leave you feeling wiped out for days? In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore one of the most overlooked foundations of healing: rhythm. Your body runs on an internal clock that influences everything from hormones and digestion to blood sugar, immune function, inflammation, and sleep. When illness reduces your body's reserve, even small disruptions to your daily routine can have a much bigger impact than they once did. You'll learn why simple daily anchors—like morning light, consistent meal timing, predictable sleep, and regular periods of rest—can help create a more stable internal environment without adding another supplement or complicated protocol. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your body becomes more sensitive to irregular schedules during illnessHow circadian rhythms influence cortisol, blood sugar, digestion, inflammation, immune function, and recoveryWhy meal timing and light exposure matter just as much as food quality for many peopleA simple, gentle rhythm reset you can begin today, even if your energy is limited Listen now to discover how creating a little more rhythm in your day can help your body feel calmer, steadier, and better supported on the path toward healing. Join my free email community for additional research, healing stories, practical resources, and podcast updates: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com 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.

  7. Jul 2

    90. What Your Cravings Are Really Trying to Tell You

    If cravings have made you feel guilty, frustrated, or like your discipline disappears when you need it most, this episode will help you understand what may actually be happening beneath the surface. In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore why cravings are not simply a failure of willpower. They are often signals from a body trying to meet a need, whether that need is steadier blood sugar, quick energy, comfort, stress relief, rest, or emotional support. You’ll learn how stress hormones, sleep loss, fatigue, under-eating, restriction, emotional depletion, and the brain’s reward system can all intensify cravings, especially during chronic or serious illness. In this episode, you’ll understand: Why cravings often get stronger when your body is under more stressHow blood sugar swings can create urgent cravings for quick energyWhy stress hormones increase the desire for sugar, starch, salt, and comfort foodsHow emotional depletion can disguise itself as food cravingsPractical ways to decode cravings and respond without shame or restriction Listen now to understand what your cravings may be trying to tell you and how to respond in a way that supports your body instead of leaving you stuck in guilt. Join my free email community for more healing stories, research, and resources: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com 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.

  8. Jun 29

    89. The Fiber Paradox: Why More Fiber Can Make Some People Feel Worse

    Some of the foods most often recommended for gut health can actually make certain people feel worse before they feel better. If you've added vegetables, beans, fermented foods, prebiotics, or other "gut-healing" foods only to end up feeling bloated, uncomfortable, foggy, or more reactive, this episode will help you understand why. In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the surprising relationship between fiber, the microbiome, and digestive health. You'll learn why the problem often isn't that healthy foods are bad for you, but that a stressed or imbalanced gut may need a slower, more strategic approach. We break down the science of fiber fermentation, the microbiome, dysbiosis, SIBO-like patterns, motility, and why two people can eat the exact same meal and have completely different experiences. In this episode, you'll understand: Why gut-healing foods can sometimes make symptoms worse at firstHow fiber feeds the microbiome and why that process can create discomfortThe roles of dysbiosis, SIBO-like patterns, and gut motility in fiber toleranceWhy cooked, softer, and gentler fibers may be easier to tolerate than raw foodsPractical ways to rebuild fiber tolerance without unnecessary food fear or restriction Listen now to discover how supporting your gut at the right pace can help build resilience over time. 📩 Join my free email community for additional research, healing stories, practical resources, and podcast updates: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com 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.

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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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