Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing for Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer's, Dementia, MS, ALS

Elanie Welch - Holistic Healing + Nutrition Expert
  • 4.7 (45)
  • Alternative Health
  • Semiweekly

Are you or someone you love facing a serious illness and searching for hope and healing? You’ve found your podcast. Renegade Remission helps you face life-altering illness, including 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

  1. 12h ago

    126. Could Mold Be Affecting Your Health? What to Look For and Where to Start

    Could mold exposure be one of the overlooked factors affecting your health—and how would you know where to start looking? If you're living with cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, heart disease, or another chronic illness, environmental exposures may be worth investigating. Certain molds produce toxins called mycotoxins that can affect immune function, inflammation, and cellular health. Researchers are also exploring their potential connections to serious chronic diseases. In this episode, you'll discover what mold and mycotoxins can do inside the body, how to recognize possible signs of exposure in your home or workplace, and why your food may be a source worth considering. You'll also learn when testing might be useful, what to do if you discover mold, and practical ways to reduce exposure without becoming overwhelmed. Listen to learn how to investigate potential mold exposure, identify your next steps, and create a healthier environment for healing. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Although certain mycotoxins have established health effects, their roles in many chronic diseases remain under investigation. Mold exposure does not necessarily explain an individual's illness. Consult qualified healthcare and environmental remediation professionals before pursuing testing, treatment, or mold removal, particularly if you have a serious illness or compromised immune system. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, 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, mold exposure, mold toxicity, mycotoxins, environmental toxins, immune function, inflammation, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

  2. 3d ago

    125. How to Sleep Better Tonight and Improve Your Chances of Healing from Chronic Disease

    What if one of the most important things you can do to support healing from chronic disease happens while you're asleep? Sleep is far more than rest and research is revealing why restorative sleep matters for people facing cancer, Alzheimer's, dementia, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. In this episode, you'll discover how sleep affects immune defenses, insulin sensitivity, and brain health—and why poor sleep may create additional challenges during illness. You'll also learn practical ways to improve restorative sleep through morning sunlight, consistent sleep schedules, evening habits, and identifying problems like sleep apnea or chronic insomnia that may be preventing real recovery. Listen to discover how to improve the quality of your sleep and give your body better conditions for healing every night. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Improving sleep can support health and recovery but is not a substitute for appropriate medical treatment. Persistent insomnia, sleep apnea symptoms, or nighttime breathing difficulties should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment, medications, supplements, or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's, 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, restorative sleep, insomnia, circadian rhythm, sleep apnea, immune function, brain health, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

  3. Oct 29

    124. What Mitochondria Have to Do With Chronic Disease—and How to Support Them

    What if your ability to heal depends on how well your cells produce energy? Your mitochondria play important roles in immune function, inflammation, cellular repair, and brain and heart health. Research is uncovering connections between mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic diseases including cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, and heart disease. In this episode, you'll discover how mitochondria influence disease and recovery and fascinating research showing that even aging mitochondria can improve their function in response to lifestyle changes, like movement, sleep, blood sugar regulation, and nutrition. Listen to learn practical ways to strengthen your mitochondrial health and create better conditions for your body to heal. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Research on mitochondrial function and chronic disease is evolving, and supporting mitochondrial health is not a substitute for appropriate medical treatment. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplements, medications, or health regimen, especially if you have a serious illness. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's, 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, mitochondrial health, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular energy, metabolism, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

  4. Oct 26

    123. 5 Steps to Improve Gut Health and Why that Matters in Chronic Disease

    What if improving your gut health could change the way your immune system responds to disease? Your gut does far more than digest food. Research is revealing powerful connections between the gut microbiome, inflammation, immune regulation, and chronic diseases including cancer, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis. In one remarkable study, changing patients' gut bacteria even helped some people with advanced cancer respond to immunotherapy. In this episode, you'll discover how gut bacteria influence immune function and why supporting a healthy microbiome may matter for your body's healing environment. You'll also learn the Five R's of Gut Restoration and how to use food and simple lifestyle changes to improve your gut health and support your body's ability to heal. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Research on the gut microbiome and chronic disease is evolving, and improving gut health is not a substitute for appropriate medical treatment. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, medications, or health regimen, particularly if you have a serious illness or are undergoing cancer treatment. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, 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, gut health, the gut microbiome, leaky gut, immune function, inflammation, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

  5. Oct 22

    122. Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Reversed?

    Does an Alzheimer's diagnosis really mean that memory loss and cognitive decline are inevitable? Research is challenging long-held assumptions about Alzheimer's disease. Recent studies have documented improvements in memory and cognitive function among some people with early Alzheimer's using personalized and multifaceted lifestyle interventions. In this episode, we'll examine what these studies actually found, why addressing factors beyond the brain itself may matter, and how to identify potential contributors to cognitive decline. You'll learn which areas I'd investigate first after an Alzheimer's diagnosis and what practical changes may help support brain function and recovery. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Improvements in cognitive function reported in clinical studies do not establish a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and results may vary depending on the individual and stage of disease. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to treatment, medications, or your health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive decline, memory loss, brain health, neuroplasticity, insulin resistance, cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, heart disease, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal illness, holistic health, lifestyle medicine, natural healing, remission, and quality of life, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

  6. Oct 19

    121. Blood Sugar and Chronic Disease: How Insulin Resistance Can Slow Healing—and What to Do About It

    Could your blood sugar be affecting your ability to heal—even if your bloodwork looks normal? If you're facing cancer, Alzheimer's, dementia, MS, Parkinson's, heart disease, or another chronic illness, blood sugar and insulin resistance may matter more than you realize. Research is revealing connections between metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, immune function, brain health, and even cancer outcomes. And surprisingly, insulin resistance can develop long before blood sugar levels become abnormal. In this episode, you'll discover why blood sugar and insulin are important to healing, which blood tests to review—including fasting glucose, A1C, and fasting insulin—and how to recognize metabolic problems that standard bloodwork may miss. You'll also learn practical ways to improve blood sugar regulation through simple dietary changes, meal order, movement, sleep, and stress management. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: 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 diet, medications, treatment, or health regimen, particularly if you have a serious illness or take blood sugar-lowering medications. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's, 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, blood sugar, insulin resistance, metabolic health, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

  7. Oct 15

    120. Is Past Trauma Affecting Your Healing? How to Process It and Help Your Body Recover

    What if something that happened years—or even decades—ago is still creating a physiological response in your body today? Trauma can trigger a threat response that can affect the nervous system, stress physiology, inflammation, and immune signaling years after the event occured, and research suggests that addressing stressful experiences can sometimes produce measurable changes in physical health. In this episode, we explore the connection between trauma and the body, including fascinating research on PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, inflammation, and chronic disease. You’ll learn how to recognize experiences that may still carry an emotional or physical “charge,” what processing trauma actually means, and several approaches that can help—from journaling and trauma-focused therapy to EMDR, mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based techniques. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical or mental health advice. Trauma is not presented as the sole cause of serious or chronic illness, and emotional healing is not a substitute for appropriate medical care. If you have significant trauma or PTSD, consider working with a qualified trauma-informed mental health professional. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or health regimen. 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, trauma, emotional healing, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

  8. Oct 12

    119. Can Exercise Change the Course of Disease? How Movement Improves the Odds of Healing

    What if exercise does more than keep you strong during illness—what if it actually changes your body's ability to heal? In this episode, we look at remarkable research showing what can happen when movement becomes part of a healing plan. You’ll learn what happens inside your body when you move, from changes in glucose metabolism and immune signaling to BDNF, neuroplasticity, cardiovascular function, and the chemical messengers released by working muscles. And if traditional exercise feels impossible right now, this episode is still for you. We’ll talk about how to find the right dose of movement for the body you have today—whether that means resistance training, a 10-minute walk, five minutes at a time, physical therapy, or chair-based movement—and gradually give your body opportunities to adapt. Listen to discover why movement may be one of the most powerful healing signals you can give your body—and how to start wherever you are. Join my free email community for practical healing tools, research, survivor stories, and encouragement between episodes: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before beginning or changing an exercise program, particularly if you have a serious illness, cardiovascular disease, bone involvement, neurological limitations, or significant deconditioning. 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 serious illness and searching for hope and healing? You’ve found your podcast. Renegade Remission helps you face life-altering illness, including 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

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