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Your body is detoxifying every second of every day. The real question is: are you helping that process… or overloading it?If you're navigating chronic or serious illness, your body is carrying a heavy load — medications, inflammation, environmental exposures, metabolic waste - so it's essential you understand how to support detox properly.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore how detoxification truly works in the body — from liver biotransformation and bile flow to gut elimination, kidney filtration, lymphatic circulation, and even the role of movement and sweat.You'll hear a medically documented case of fatty liver disease reversing through lifestyle changes that reduced liver burden and restored detox capacity.This conversation bridges the gap between conventional dismissal of “detox” and the hype-driven extremes of the wellness world. Detox is real. It's biochemical. And when supported correctly, it can meaningfully reduce inflammatory load and metabolic stress.In this episode, you'll discover:How your liver's two-phase detox system actually worksWhy gut health determines whether detox is completed or recycledThe overlooked role of hydration and kidney filtrationHow movement supports lymphatic drainage and detoxificationWhat sweating can (and can't) contributeWhy reducing toxic burden is more powerful than extreme cleansesSimple, research-supported ways to improve detox capacityIf you are living with cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, heart disease, or another chronic condition, supporting detox isn't optional, it's foundational.Listen now to learn how to reduce your body's burden and support its natural detox pathways in ways that are sustainable, science-backed, and gentle.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, supplements, sauna use, or treatment plan. Detox protocols are not appropriate for everyone, especially those who are medically fragile or undergoing active treatment.This podcast explores science and stories related to cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, remission, and resilience — offering grounded hope for those seeking practical ways to support healing.

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 deprivationMost 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.DisclaimerThis 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.

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 perfectionismListen 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.

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 journeysMost 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.

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 softenedYou'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.

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 resilienceThese 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.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 insight for those seeking resilience and renewal.

In some ways, the characters in this book were my first lovers.Today we meet Michael Horvich and we're talking about the queer book that saved his life: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin.Michael is a retired Elementary School Educator and University Instructor. In addition he's many things, here's just a partial list: Poet, Collector, Museum Curator Emeritis, Book Binder, Supernumerary, Flea Circus Ringmaster, and Dementia/Alzheimer's Advocate. He has published two volumes poetry, which in part portray his journey navigating his life partner's Alzheimer's. His advocacy work has led to presentations at numerous organizations including at the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Business, 33rd Annual Alzheimer's Disease International Convention, and the Chicago LGBTQ Center on Halsted. He also gave the opening key note at the 2019 Mayo Clinic / Minnesota-North Dakota Alzheimer's Association Conference. Michael was featured in ALAN TELLER's “STILL AT IT!"ART SHOW.James Baldwin was a novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. His first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, appeared in 1953 to excellent reviews, and his essay collections Notes of a Native Son and The Fire Next Time were bestsellers that made him an influential figure in the growing civil rights movement. Baldwin spent much of his life in France, where he moved to escape the racism and homophobia of the United States. He died in France in 1987, a year after being made a Commander of the French Legion of Honor.Connect with Michaelwebsite: www.horvich.comsubstack: mhorvich.substack.comfacebook: facebook.com/mhorvichcreatesOur BookshopVisit our Bookshop for new releases, current bestsellers, banned books, critically acclaimed LGBTQ books, or peruse the books featured on our podcasts: bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookBuy your copy of Giovanni's Room here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780345806567Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: John ParkerExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Bob Bush, Natalie Cruz, Troy Ford, Jonathan Fried, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, Sean Smith, and Karsten VagnerPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Terry D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, Sofia Nerman, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1Support the show

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.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 insight for those seeking resilience and renewal.

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 pressureThis 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.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.

What if people who beat terminal diagnoses aren't lucky outliers, but individuals who tapped into the same repeatable healing patterns?In this powerful episode of Renegade Remission, we explore seven consistent patterns that appear again and again in people who defied terminal or “incurable” diagnoses — across cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological conditions, heart disease, and more.These patterns come from peer-reviewed spontaneous remission literature, functional medicine case databases, oncology survivorship research, and thousands of documented recovery stories. Despite wildly different diagnoses and treatment paths, the same biological, emotional, and lifestyle themes keep showing up.This episode reframes healing not as a miracle reserved for a few — but as a set of human patterns that create an internal environment where healing becomes more biologically possible.In this episode, you'll discover:The seven most common patterns shared by people who outlived terminal prognosesWhy reducing inflammation, stress, and toxic burden matters more than perfectionHow the immune and nervous systems respond to safety, connection, and purposeWhy emotional shifts, trauma resolution, and meaning change biology — not just mindsetHow community, support, and integrative approaches consistently improve outcomesWhy healing works best as an ecosystem, not a single protocolYou'll also learn why these patterns are not a checklist — and how small, imperfect steps can still shift your biology toward resilience.Listen now to discover the seven healing patterns shared by people who defied terminal diagnoses — and learn how to begin aligning your body, nervous system, and immune system with those same pathways today. This episode offers grounded hope, scientific context, and practical steps you can start 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.

What if a diagnosis — even a terminal one — wasn't the end of your options, but the beginning of a more intentional healing journey?In this powerful episode of Renegade Remission, I sit down with Ryan Sternagel, founder of The Stern Method, to explore how his family navigated a life-threatening diagnosis, and why the principles they discovered apply far beyond cancer.While Ryan's story centers on his son Ryder's stage IV cancer diagnosis, the lessons that emerged are universal: how to advocate for yourself, integrate multiple healing modalities, listen to intuition, nourish the body deeply, and create an environment where healing becomes possible, regardless of the diagnosis.In this episode, you'll discover:Why second opinions, self-advocacy, and curiosity matter in any serious illnessHow nutrition, routine, and organization can support the body across chronic and terminal conditionsThe role of mindset, belief, and emotional safety in healing outcomesWhy intuition is critical in navigating complex illnessHow nature, community, and family support regulate the nervous system and immune responseHow integrative healing principles can be adapted to your unique diagnosis and circumstancesWhether you're facing cancer, ALS, MS, dementia, heart disease, autoimmune illness, or another life-altering diagnosis, this episode offers transferable tools and a reminder that healing is multi-dimensional.If this episode resonates and you're looking for education, guidance, or integrative support, here are ways to continue the conversation:Explore The Stern Method:Learn more at TheSternMethod.com, where Ryan shares resources focused on nutrition, mindset, organization, and integrative healing.

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Brain Health. Every night you shortchange your sleep, every time you disrupt your body's natural bio-rhythms—you're not just tired. You're laying the groundwork for Dementia /Alzheimer's Disease … aka “Brain-Leak." But course correction is possible. In this show, we're diving into the science behind sleep and brain health, and the practical steps you can take right now to change direction before it's too late. This could be a wake-up call for you!

What if the best post-holiday reset isn't a detox, a diet, or discipline, but simply coming back into a trusting relationship with your body?In this compassionate episode of Renegade Remission, we explore a post-holiday reset rooted in biology, nervous system regulation, and self-trust instead of guilt and restriction.If the holidays left you feeling depleted, inflamed, disconnected, or “off,” this episode offers a gentle way back into rhythm. You'll learn how hydration, movement, nourishment, and gratitude work together to help your body recalibrate and speed up healing.In this episode, you'll discover:Why harsh detoxes and crash diets backfire A simple framework to rehydrate, rebalance, and reduce inflammation gentlyHow to support detoxification naturally through hydration and circulationA nervous system reset that helps your body shift back into rest-and-repairAn easy reconnection ritual you can return to anytimeThis is not about fixing your body. Instead, it's about partnering with it.Listen now to release guilt, reset softly, and come home to your body after the holidays. This episode will help you reconnect with your healing rhythm without pressure or perfection.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.

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyGuest(s): Jenna Harris, Alzheimer's AssociationTopic: As people grow older, changes occur in all parts of our bodies, and that includes the brain. Those brain changes may cause us to notice that remembering information isn't as easy as it used to be and recalling names or numbers may not happen as quickly. Maybe these signs of mild forgetfulness are just aging, but when does it become more troublesome? Is it aging, a health issue, dementia or Alzheimer's? We'll be talking about that today.Helpline: https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helplineYou can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the reason healing hasn't felt sustainable isn't because you're doing it wrong, but because you've been chasing it instead of living it?In this special New Year episode of Renegade Remission, you're invited to step into 2026 with clarity, intention, and an embodied vision of healing that feels lived, rather than forced.Rather than setting rigid resolutions or adding more rules, this episode guides you into a deeper relationship with your body, your intuition, and the version of you that already knows how to heal.In this episode, you'll experience:A guided visualization to meet your healed self and learn what healing actually feels like in your bodyA simple daily ritual that anchors healing into your everyday life without overwhelmOne sustainable rhythm to carry into 2026 that keeps your healing front and centerA mindset shift that moves you from effort and pressure into presence and trustThis episode isn't about fixing yourself. It's about remembering who you're becoming and letting your daily life reflect that truth.Listen now and step into 2026 grounded, intentional, and connected to your healing. Let this episode be your anchor, serving as a reminder that healing isn't something you chase in the future, but something you choose, practice, and live every single day.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.

What if the biggest thing holding your healing back isn't your diagnosis, but the way you've been taught to think about healing?As we step into 2026, this episode of Renegade Remission focuses on the single most important mindset shift you can make for your healing journey. Not a new diet. Not a new supplement. Not a new protocol; rather, a fundamental change in how you relate to your body, your intuition, and uncertainty itself.We explore the difference between fear-based healing, which is driven by anxiety, control, and perfection, and trust-based healing, which restores connection, safety, and the body's natural ability to repair.In this episode, you'll discover:Why fear-based healing creates tension, blocks intuition, and slows progressHow trust-based healing supports nervous system regulation and resiliencePractical ways to shift from rigid rule-following to intuitive, embodied decision-makingHow to reconnect with your body's innate intelligence even when outcomes feel uncertainA guided reflection to anchor this mindset as you move into the new yearThis shift doesn't require certainty. It doesn't require perfection. It only requires willingness to listen, reconnect, and trust what your body has been communicating all along.Listen now and step into 2026 grounded in trust instead of fear. Let this episode become your anchor — a reminder that healing isn't something you force or control, but something you support through presence, connection, and self-trust.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.

What if the most healing thing you could do for 2026 isn't adding more—but finally letting go?As this year comes to a close, it's natural to reflect on what you've survived, learned, and carried. In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore what to consciously leave behind in 2025 so you can step into the new year lighter, clearer, and more aligned with your healing journey.This conversation is about releasing outdated beliefs, emotional weight, guilt, and pressure—especially the kind that quietly drains your energy and interferes with healing.In this episode, you'll gain:Clarity around beliefs about healing that create stress instead of supportTools to release guilt, shame, people-pleasing, and emotional overextensionA new relationship with setbacks—one rooted in learning, not self-blameFreedom from diet culture myths that disconnect you from your body's wisdomA grounded mindset reset to step into 2026 with intention, courage, and self-trustYou'll also be guided through a reflective practice to help you consciously close this chapter and create space for what truly supports your body, mind, and spirit.Listen now and give yourself permission to release what no longer serves you. Let this episode be a turning point—where you honor the year behind you, lighten the emotional load you've been carrying, and step into 2026 with clarity, hope, and renewed trust in your healing journey.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.

What if, in the middle of Christmas Day, you gave yourself permission to stop striving, and simply receive?In this final episode of The 12 Days of Holiday Resilience, Renegade Remission offers something different: a gentle meditative pause. This is a guided reflection and Christmas blessing created for those walking a healing journey, especially when illness, uncertainty, or fatigue have made the year feel heavy.Whether you're surrounded by loved ones or spending the day quietly on your own, this episode invites you to breathe, soften, and remember that healing is still unfolding, even when it seems invisible.In this episode, you'll experience:A calming, guided reflection to bring your nervous system into rest and safetyA reminder that your body has been healing all along, even through struggleA spoken blessing for your body, mind, and spirit as you step into a new yearA moment of emotional warmth, presence, and hope you can return to anytimeThis is not about fixing, forcing, or doing more. It's about honoring what you've achieved so far with your health, and what is still possible.Listen today as a gift to yourself. Let this episode be your moment to pause, breathe, and receive hope right where you are. Carry this blessing with you into Christmas Day and into the year ahead, knowing that your healing is still in motion.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.

What if the heaviness you feel this time of year isn't weakness or depression, but a biological response to missing light?In Day 11 of The 12 Days of Holiday Resilience, we explore how light, both literal and symbolic, directly affects your nervous system, immune function, inflammation, mood, and energy. As the darkest days of the year arrive, this episode reframes winter not as something to “push through,” but as a season that invites restoration, reflection, and healing when supported correctly.You'll learn how circadian rhythm, sunlight exposure, and even small rituals of warmth can dramatically shift how your body experiences winter, especially if you're living with chronic illness, cancer, autoimmune disease, or neurological conditions.By the end of this episode, you'll understand:How light exposure regulates sleep, inflammation, mood, and immune signaling—and why this matters deeply for healingWhy vitamin D, circadian rhythm, and morning light are foundational tools, not wellness extrasSimple, gentle winter rituals that create emotional warmth and nervous system safety to protect mood, energy, and healing during the winterHow to use symbolism, connection, and reflection to transform darkness into grounding rather than despairYou'll see how even brief, intentional moments of light, from things such as sunlight, candles, warmth, or connection, send powerful signals of safety and resilience to your body.Listen now to learn how to bring light into the darkest week of the year to support your mood, your immune system, and your healing journey through winter and the holidays. Because darkness doesn't mean hope is lost, it simply means it's time to invite the light back in.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.

What if you could be surrounded by chaos, and stay calm, grounded, and completely unfazed?In today's episode of Renegade Remission, we're exploring how to stay centered when the holiday season becomes noisy, busy, emotionally charged, or overwhelming. Whether you're navigating family tension, a packed schedule, travel stress, or just the energetic intensity of December, your nervous system feels it; and if you're living with or recovering from chronic illness, that impact is magnified.You'll learn why holiday stress can spike cortisol, worsen inflammation, increase symptoms, and disrupt sleep, and — more importantly — how simple nervous-system resets can protect your healing even in the busiest environments.By the end of this episode, you'll discover:A 60-second nervous system reset you can use anywhere - in a crowded mall, a busy kitchen, or even in the middle of a conversationMicro-rituals that anchor your energy and keep your healing front and center, no matter what's happening around youHow to listen to your body's limits so you can respond to stress instead of getting swept into itWhy your internal state matters more than the external chaos and how to strengthen it dailyWays to honor your needs without guilt, even when others have expectationsThese tools help you become the calmest person in the room, not because the holidays are quiet, but because you are anchored.Press play now to learn the grounding practices that help you stay present, peaceful, and connected to yourself, even when the holiday chaos is swirling around you.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.

What if the guilt you feel after a slip-up is actually more damaging than the slip itself?So many people approach the holidays believing one cookie, one skipped workout, or one moment of overwhelm means they've “ruined” their healing. But that narrative isn't true — and it's undermining your progress far more than any single choice ever could.In today's episode of Renegade Remission, we're dismantling the myth of “falling off the wagon” and replacing it with a new, science-backed understanding of healing: one rooted in compassion, nervous system safety, and resilience.You'll learn how guilt elevates cortisol, increases inflammation, disrupts digestion and sleep, and keeps your body stuck in fight-or-flight, in other words, the exact opposite of the healing state your cells need. And more importantly, you'll learn how small, intentional resets can bring you back into alignment instantly.By the end of this episode, you'll discover:Why falling off the wagon is a myth, and healing is continuous, not linearHow guilt hijacks your nervous system and increases inflammationWhy self-compassion accelerates healing more effectively than disciplineHow to use slip-ups as information, and not beat yourself up over themSimple reset rituals (breath, hydration, movement, mindset shifts) that get you back on track in secondsHow to separate your identity from your actions — the key to breaking lifelong guilt patternsYou'll walk away with a new framework for staying grounded, kind, and committed to your health during the holidays — without perfectionism, shame, or self-criticism.Today, choose one small act of reconnection: a deep breath, a glass of water, a grounding pause, or a compassionate thought. Let that be your reset — your signal to step back into healing gently and without judgment.And join us in our next episode for Day 10, where we'll explore how to stay calm and centered in the midst of holiday chaos, no matter what's happening around you.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.

What if the most powerful healing tool you have this holiday season is something you're not giving yourself enough of?Sleep isn't a luxury — it's a biological requirement for repair, detoxification, and resilience. And for anyone navigating a chronic or life-altering illness, rest is one of the most potent forms of medicine you have.During the holidays, even the best intentions around sleep can fall apart — late nights, travel, stress, sugar, alcohol, hosting, early mornings, and constant stimulation. But your healing body depends on rest. When sleep drops, inflammation rises. Cortisol spikes. Blood sugar destabilizes. Repair processes slow. Symptoms flare.In today's episode, we go deep into how sleep impacts healing and how to reclaim rest even in the busiest season of the year. You'll learn why restorative sleep is non-negotiable for immune strength, inflammation control, emotional balance, and cellular repair — and how to protect it without feeling guilty or overwhelmed.In this episode, you'll discover:Why sleep is your body's most powerful healing stateWhat happens at night: detoxification, DNA repair, hormone balancing, immune activationHow holiday stress disrupts the sleep–healing cyclePractical ways to reclaim restorative rest, even in chaotic environmentsMicro-rest rituals that instantly calm your nervous systemMindset shifts to release guilt around restingSimple environmental changes that support deep, nourishing sleepBy the end, you'll know how to treat rest like the medicine it truly is.Click play on this episode, and then choose one thing we talk about to protect your rest tonight. Make rest a non-negotiable part of your healing — not something you fit in when everything else is done.Join us for Day 9, where we'll talk about breaking the guilt cycle when you fall out of sync with your nutrition plan, and how to get back on track without shame.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.

What if just a few minutes of gentle movement each day could lower inflammation, lift your mood, and support your healing?Most people think healing movement has to be intense — but especially during the holidays, your body is asking for something different: softness, rhythm, oxygen, circulation, and compassion.December tends to pull us into “rushing mode”: rushing to events, rushing through tasks, rushing past our own needs. But your body doesn't heal when you rush it. It heals through consistent micro-moments of movement that signal safety, regulate your nervous system, and reduce inflammation.In today's episode, we explore how gentle, joyful movement can become one of the most powerful tools for healing, even when your schedule is packed. No gym memberships. No discipline marathons. Just movement that meets you where you are.In this episode, you'll learn:Why gentle movement works physiologically, especially for chronic illnessHow micro-movement boosts lymph flow, oxygenation, and immune functionThe science behind 5–10 minutes of daily movement reducing inflammatory markersCreative ways to move when you “don't have time”, like the Cooking Shuffle and Nature MicrodoseHow movement improves mood, memory, and mental healthWhy nature acts as a “second nervous system,” calming stress instantlyTiny rituals you can build into any day, from phone call walks to 10-step resetsYou'll walk away feeling empowered to move in ways that feel nurturing—not punishing.Press play for a complete guide to using movement effectively, and join us for our next episode, Day 8, where we'll explore the perfect complement to movement: rest. You'll learn how sleep repairs your body during the holidays and how to protect it.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.

The holidays don't have to send your blood sugar—and your symptoms—spiraling. Even in a season filled with cookies, cocktails, and comfort foods, you can stay steady, clear-headed, and grounded in your healing.Welcome to Day 1 of The 12 Days of Holiday Resilience, a special Renegade Remission series designed to support your mind, body, and spirit through what can be one of the most overwhelming times of year for those living with or recovering from serious illness.Sugar shows up everywhere in December—and for most people, it's just a treat. But for those navigating cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, or chronic fatigue, sugar isn't just dessert… it's a physiological disruptor.In today's episode, we explore why blood sugar swings hit harder when your body is healing, why holiday cravings are often more emotional than physical, and how you can enjoy the season without sacrificing your stability.We'll also revisit a core truth from your healing nutrition blueprint:Every remission story, regardless of diet type, starts with reducing added and excess sugar.By the end of this episode, you'll learn:What sugar actually does inside the body—especially for those managing inflammation, immune dysfunction, or neurological conditions.How to stabilize your energy during the holidays using simple nutrition strategies that don't involve restriction or deprivation.Why holiday cravings often mask deeper emotional needs like connection, rest, nostalgia, or comfort.Five grounding practices you can use immediately—from pairing treats with protein to hydrating before you crave—to prevent the spike-crash cycle that often leads to symptom flares.A simple intuitive check-in that helps you discern whether you're craving sugar… or safety.You'll walk away with strategies that stabilize your physiology and your emotions—without skipping the joy of the season.Listen now to learn how to stay calm, steady, and nourished through the sweetest season of the year—while honoring your healing and still enjoying the magic (and the cookies).Join us tomorrow for Day 2, where we'll explore how to protect your peace and keep stress from hijacking your energy when holiday pressures rise.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.

What if the key to surviving an “incurable” diagnosis wasn't found in a lab, but in your kitchen? In this extraordinary episode, we follow the true story of Pablo Kelly, who defied every medical prediction after walking away from radiation and chemotherapy for a terminal brain tumor—and used nutrition alone to reclaim his life.Diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, Pablo was given less than a year to live. But instead of accepting that fate, he began a radical nutritional experiment—one that would change the course of his health, and challenge everything medicine thought it knew about cancer metabolism.Through a strict ketogenic diet, Pablo starved his tumor's primary fuel source—glucose—forcing his body into a state of ketosis that favored healing over growth. Over time, his scans stabilized, his energy returned, and what doctors once called “impossible” became his reality: full remission.By the end of this episode, you'll discover:The remarkable true story of Pablo Kelly's recovery from glioblastoma multiforme—and what his decade of survival reveals about the body's ability to heal.The emerging science of metabolic therapies—and how food can influence cancer metabolism, inflammation, and repair.The shared nutritional patterns seen across documented cases of remission, no matter the diagnosis.Why “one-size-fits-all” diets fail—and how aligning food choices with intuition, feedback, and physiology can become a personal blueprint for healing.You'll also hear how Pablo's journey connects to other stories of remission—from plant-based to ketogenic to carnivore—and what they share at the cellular level: a return to whole, unprocessed, life-giving foods that allow the body to remember how to heal.Listen now to learn how one man's refusal to accept the inevitable—and his willingness to trust his body's intelligence—redefined what healing from cancer can mean. Because sometimes, the most radical act of hope begins with what's on your plate.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.

If you've ever wondered if and how food has the power to change the course of disease, this is the episode that explains it all.In this deep dive, we unpack the science behind remission nutrition: how sugar, fats, additives, grains, and hydration influence your cells' ability to repair and regenerate. You'll learn how diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune disorders share the same biological roots — mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, and metabolic imbalance — and how nutrition can begin to reverse those processes.By the end of this episode, you'll understand:Why sugar fuels cellular dysfunction across nearly every chronic disease.The truth about fats — which ones nourish healing, and which ones inflame it.How food dyes, additives, and toxins disrupt cellular repair.The nuanced science behind grains, dairy, and meat quality — and why “how it's raised” matters.How hydration and minerals influence energy, detoxification, and immunity.You'll come away with a clear blueprint for evaluating your own diet from a scientific — not ideological — lens, so you can begin rebuilding your body from the inside out.Listen now to learn how to transform your metabolism, restore cellular health, and create an internal environment where healing becomes biologically possible — no matter your diagnosis.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, holistic health, lifestyle medicine, and natural healing — offering hope and insight for those seeking resilience and renewal.

What if healing didn't start with a protocol, a pill, or a doctor's advice—but with the food on your plate?In this foundational episode of Renegade Remission, we begin one of the most powerful conversations in healing: how food can support your body's repair, regeneration, and recovery—no matter your diagnosis. You'll learn why food influences every cell in your body, from inflammation and immunity to hormone balance and energy production, and how to build a healing diet that's flexible, intuitive, and tailored to you.By the end of this episode, you'll discover:The shared principles behind every successful healing diet—and why there's no one-size-fits-all answer.The foods to remove that create inflammation and disease, and the foods to add that nourish and repair your body.How to make changes without overwhelm—guided by intuition, simplicity, and self-trust.Optional reset strategies, like fasting or a 7-day whole-food cleanse, to jumpstart momentum safely.You'll also learn how to track your body's signals—using symptoms as conversations to guide what's working and what isn't.Listen now to learn how to use food as medicine—and begin building the biological foundation for healing from cancer, autoimmune disease, ALS, MS, heart disease, Alzheimer's or dementia. Because while you can't control everything about your diagnosis, you can control what goes on your plate—and that's where real change begins.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.

Do you want to learn how to ask your body exactly what it needs to heal?In this episode of Renegade Remission, you'll learn how to hear and trust your intuition — the quiet inner compass that can guide you toward the healing choices that are right for you.We'll explore how intuition speaks through dreams, synchronicities, and body sensations—and how real people have used that inner wisdom to make life-saving decisions. From Wanda Easter Birch's dream-guided cancer diagnosis to stories of healing through “nudges” and signs, you'll discover that intuition isn't mystical, but biological, emotional, and profoundly intelligent.You'll also hear a guided reflection to help you connect with your inner voice and learn three powerful daily practices to strengthen your intuitive awareness.By the end of this episode, you'll know:How to recognize your unique intuitive language—whether through dreams, physical sensations, or coincidences.How to track and interpret intuitive messages without overthinking.How to develop daily practices that help intuition grow clearer and stronger over time.Why your intuition is your most trustworthy guide when navigating healing choices.Listen now to learn how to tune into your intuition, trust what it tells you, and begin walking your healing path with greater clarity, confidence, and calm—because no one knows your body better than you.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.

What if the most powerful healing expert you'll ever meet isn't a doctor, researcher, or protocol—but you?In this episode, we explore how intuition can shape real-world healing outcomes. You'll hear the remarkable story of Susan Koehler, who survived late-stage pancreatic cancer by following her intuition instead of fear. Her journey illustrates what science is now proving: that our inner guidance system can detect what's right for us—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—long before the conscious mind can.We'll unpack the evidence showing how belief, expectancy, and body awareness impact recovery, how intuitive patients often experience better quality of life, and how you can begin developing your own inner guidance system in partnership with medical care.You'll learn:How intuition can direct decisions about diet, treatment, and healing practices.The research behind “belief biology” and how mindset influences physiology.Five practical ways to strengthen your intuitive connection daily.Why combining intuition with conventional care can lead to more holistic healing outcomes.Listen now to discover how to reconnect with your body's inner compass and use intuition as a trusted guide on your healing journey—because sometimes, your soul whispers the roadmap before science catches up.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.

Ever had a “gut feeling” about a health decision—something you couldn't explain, but just knew was right? It turns out that intuition isn't mystical at all—it's biological.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the powerful connection between your gut, brain, and body's innate intelligence. You'll learn how your intuition is guided by your enteric nervous system—the body's “second brain”—and how it communicates essential messages long before your conscious mind catches up.We'll unpack fascinating research, from the Iowa Gambling Task to studies showing your gut can predict danger seconds before your mind does. You'll also hear how modern medicine, emergency response, and even legal professionals rely on intuition for complex decisions—and how you can do the same for your health.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your “gut feelings” are grounded in hard science, not superstition.How intuition and body awareness can lead to better health decisions.Step-by-step practices to strengthen your inner guidance and reconnect with your body's wisdom.Real-world evidence showing that intuitive decision-making often outperforms over-analysis—especially in complex, high-stakes situations like healing.Tune in to learn how to quiet your mind, listen to your body's signals, and trust your intuition as a vital compass on your healing journey. Because sometimes, your gut already knows what your mind is still figuring out.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.

Could joy and laughter really help your body heal—even in the face of stage 4 cancer?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we share the remarkable journey of Saranne Rothberg, a young mother who turned to laughter and joy as powerful tools alongside her medical treatment. Her story is not just inspiring—it's backed by science showing how positive emotions can strengthen immunity, reduce inflammation, and help the body repair itself.You'll discover:How Saranne used laughter and joy to create resilience and hope during her cancer journey.What modern research says about the biological impact of happiness on immunity and healing.Practical daily practices you can use to make joy and laughter a healing habit.Listen now to learn how cultivating happiness can transform not only your outlook—but your biology.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.

Can laughter really act like medicine—and even spark remission?In this episode of Renegade Remission, we dive into the remarkable story of Norman Cousins, a journalist who used laughter, joy, and positive emotion to help heal from a crippling connective tissue disease. His radical experiment—treating laughter like medicine—helped spark the field of psychoneuroimmunology and reshaped how scientists understand the link between mind, body, and healing, and now you can use it yourself.You'll discover:Why Cousins' nightly laughter sessions brought him pain relief and measurable reductions in inflammation.How modern research validates laughter's impact on immunity, stress hormones, and healing.Practical ways to schedule joy, build laughter rituals, and track how positive emotions shift your own health.Tune in now to explore how Norman Cousins' story proves that joy is not a luxury—it's a healing tool your body is wired to use.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.

What if buried anger was quietly fueling disease—and releasing it could change everything?In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between suppressed anger, chronic illness, and healing. Through the story of Joe, a man who stabilized his metastatic lung cancer without chemotherapy, we see how confronting decades of repressed anger and guilt transformed not only his health but his entire relationship with himself and with God. Alongside his story, we'll uncover what science shows about the health risks of unresolved anger—from heart disease and cancer progression to immune dysfunction and autoimmune flares.You'll learn:Why chronic anger and repressed emotions harm the immune system and fuel inflammation.How practices like journaling, therapy, energy healing, and forgiveness can release stuck emotions.A powerful Hawaiian practice, Ho'oponopono, that helps cut the “ropes” tethering you to resentment and frees your body to heal.Listen in to discover how releasing anger isn't just about feeling lighter—it may be one of the most important steps in unlocking your body's natural ability to repair and recover.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.

If fear can shut down your body's ability to heal, what might happen if you learned to release it?Fear isn't just an emotion—it's a biological signal that locks the body into fight-or-flight mode, shutting down immunity and blocking recovery. For those facing serious illness, fear of the future or fear of death can feel overwhelming. But radical remission survivors consistently describe releasing fear as one of the most important steps toward healing—and modern science is now confirming why.In this episode, you'll discover:The science showing how fear suppresses immune cells, slows healing, and fuels disease.Real-life stories, like Nathan's journey, that reveal what changes once fear is faced and released.Practical tools for naming fear, practicing surrender, and returning the body to its natural healing state.Press play to learn how releasing fear may unlock your body's own healing power and help restore balance, resilience, and peace.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.

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyGuest(s): Jenna Harris, Alzheimer's AssociationTopic: As people grow older, changes occur in all parts of our bodies, and that includes the brain. Those brain changes may cause us to notice that remembering information isn't as easy as it used to be and recalling names or numbers may not happen as quickly. Maybe these signs of mild forgetfulness are just aging, but when does it become more troublesome? Is it aging, a health issue, dementia or Alzheimer's? We'll be talking about that today.Helpline: https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helplineYou can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your body already knew how to heal—and your mind was the missing key? In this episode, we explore a remarkable story of recovery that challenges everything we think we know about medicine, biology, and belief.In 1986, chiropractor Joe Dispenza was told he'd never walk again after a devastating spinal injury. Instead of surgery, he turned to meditation and visualization—repeatedly imagining his spine repairing itself. Against all odds, within weeks he was walking. His story isn't just inspiring—it's backed by neuroscience showing how thoughts can reshape the brain, hormones, and even immune function.You'll learn:How doubt can be the biggest barrier to healing—and why practice rewires the brain.The science behind neuroplasticity, stress hormones, and immune modulation in mind-body medicine.Practical ways you can use visualization, relaxation, and intention to shift your body into “healing mode.”Press play now to hear how belief, focus, and the relaxation response can unlock your body's innate intelligence to repair and renew.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.

Can your body really heal just because you believe it can? In this episode, we explore how expectation creates real biological changes—sometimes as powerful as medication or surgery.From sham surgeries that relieve chronic pain to sugar pills that rival morphine, the science of placebo and nocebo shows us that healing isn't only about what we take, but also what we believe. Yet, most of us have no idea how to access this built-in mind-body medicine.By listening, you'll discover:The surprising truth about how and why drug trials minimize the placebo effect.The everyday practices that flip your nervous system into “healing mode.”How positive expectation can boost immunity, calm inflammation, and accelerate recovery.Press play now to learn how to harness the healing power of the mind-body connection and unlock one of the most underused medicines you already carry within you.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.

What if your expectations alone could shrink tumors, cause blisters, or even relieve chronic pain—without a single pill or surgery?In this episode of Renegade Remission, Elanie explores the mysterious—and sometimes controversial—world of the placebo and nocebo effects. From a man whose cancer melted away with a fake drug, to patients who lost their hair after receiving nothing but saline, these stories reveal how profoundly belief shapes biology. And it's not just stories—brain imaging and molecular studies show these effects are rooted in real, measurable neurochemistry.By listening, you'll discover:How placebo can trigger healing and why nocebo can worsen disease.Astonishing cases of sham surgeries, hypnosis, and suggestion that changed patients' health outcomes.The science behind how belief signals the brain to release chemicals that affect immunity, pain, and healing.Press play to learn how expectation can profoundly shape recovery—and how to harness the positive side of this effect without falling into denial or false hope.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.

In this episode, we continue our exploration of stress and its impact on the body, diving into the science of the relaxation response, a built-in healing mechanism discovered by Dr. Herbert Benson. From monkeys controlling their blood pressure with brainpower alone, to Tibetan monks raising their body temperature in freezing conditions, we examine how meditation and focused practices can shift the body from stress to rest. We'll explore how chronic stress affects immunity, cancer risk, and overall health, and share the inspiring story of Shin Terayama, who used these principles to reclaim his life from terminal illness. Plus, we'll provide three practical steps you can implement today to activate your own relaxation response, support cellular healing, and protect your immune system.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.

Why do some of the world's longest-living people thrive into their 90s and beyond—and what's their hidden secret?In this episode, we'll journey into the Blue Zones—Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya, and Loma Linda—to uncover how community and connection act as medicine. You'll see how daily social bonds, purpose, and togetherness protect health more powerfully than diet or exercise alone.Learn how traditions like moai in Okinawa and Sabbath rest in Loma Linda buffer stress and extend life.Discover how festivals, multigenerational households, and service shape biology and longevity.Take away three modern, practical steps you can use to build Blue Zone–inspired community right where you live.Listen now to unlock the simple, cultural patterns that keep people vibrant for a century—and how you can weave them into your own life.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.

What if the strongest medicine for healing isn't a pill, a diet, or a supplement—but the people who surround you?In this episode of Renegade Remission, Elanie uncovers how connection, belonging, and support networks directly shape our biology. Through the stunning stories of Shin Terayama, the Roseto Effect, and Kathryn's liver cancer journey, you'll see why community isn't just emotional comfort—it's a biological shield against disease and a catalyst for recovery.By listening, you'll discover:Why receiving help can be as essential to healing as giving love.How social bonds protect against heart disease, cancer, and chronic stress.Three simple steps you can take this week to start building your own circle of healing.Press play now to learn how cultivating connection can transform your health and unlock the medicine that's been hiding in plain sight: community.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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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Jill Couch as guest to the show.   About Jill Couch:   Jill's grandmother is her inspiration; her dad was her teacher. Both passed from this life with dementia. The DAWN Method taught Jill how to get it right with her dad. Jill is an Occupational Therapist who saw a different way to help in dementia when she began learning the DAWN Method.   About Better People Care LLC:   Jill founded Better People Care in 2018 when she began experiencing how the tools of the DAWN Method were helping her provide the right kind of care for folks experiencing dementia. Now, she and her team bring help and hope for many families in Northern Colorado. In addition, we specialize in training and coaching in the DAWN Method, care management, and healthcare advocacy for people living throughout the United States.   About the DAWN Method:   Here at the Dementia & Alzheimer's Wellbeing Network® (DAWN®), we've discovered something really special. We've found that although our clients lose some cognitive skills, they never lose all their skills. In fact, with dementia, we keep our primary thinking skills and continue to live in the present—fully able to enjoy beauty, positive emotions and companionship.   There are strengths in dementia, and both you and your loved one will benefit when you understand how to provide strength-based care. You will be able to keep your loved one home longer, with fewer conflicts, and your family will have less stress and expense. What they believe: We believe in preserving dignity and autonomy through aging in place for as long as possible. We do this by training families and caregivers to recognize and meet the emotional needs caused by dementia, how to support the cognitive skills their loved ones lose, and how to work with the skills they'll keep.   The seven tools of the DAWN Method® of dementia care:   The tools of the DAWN Method of dementia care: 1. Mood management, 2. Security in Confusion, 3. Security in Care, 4. Social Success, 5. Sense of Control, 6. Sense of Value, 7. Secure Future (in flower shape)   The first three DAWN tools are techniques for caregivers to help their loved ones regain a sense of security. Feeling secure is the most basic human need; we cannot relax if we don't feel safe. The last four tools help caregivers enhance their loved one's sense of contentment (“wellbeing”).   When caregivers use the first three DAWN tools, their loved ones learn that they can still be safe, and become more emotionally stable. With the last four DAWN tools, caregivers are equipped to restore and enhance their loved ones' sense of comfort in moments when discomfort looms.   The model or metaphor that best describes how the tools of the DAWN Method work together is the DAWN flower:   The DAWN flower shows the emotional needs created by dementia as a feedback loop—with the first DAWN tool, mood management, at its center. Mood management is central to being proactive and providing strength-based dementia care, because when someone loses their memory and thinking skills, they have lost the very skills we normally use to manage our own moods.   Their companions have become their mood managers, whether they realize it or not. Learning how to proactively create positive moods is the first tool of the DAWN Method, and one that enriches both care partners for the rest of their lives.   Once caregivers know how to create and maintain positive moods, they can help their loved ones learn an enduring sense of security in the two areas most vital to those undergoing cognitive impairment: learning that they can be safe even when confused, and learning that they can be safe accepting help from others.   The four components of wellbeing are much simpler. Someone can be given the gift of contentment (wellbeing) in moments and, if someone or something takes it away, their care partner can restore it in moments. With dementia, we have no need to learn contentment, because we never lose the skills we need to enjoy what others bring to us.   Once care partners are working with all seven of the DAWN tools, the relationship between them and their loved ones becomes marked by contentment and beauty rather than conflict and distress.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of dementia, Alzheimer's, and aging, exploring the emotional and psychological impacts, the importance of social connection, and the exciting innovations in dementia care. Dr. Cabral shares her journey into the field, how music therapy and simple interventions can make a profound difference, and why social engagement is so important for brain health.

My omega-3 guide on concerns like a-fib, dosage, supplement quality, oxidation, and more Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Join over 300,000 people and sign up for my newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more In this special solo episode of FoundMyFitness, we're taking a deep dive into alcohol. We'll explore the science, misconceptions, controversies, and health effects of this widely used drug. I believe that a nuanced, scientific discussion on alcohol is the best way to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about alcohol use. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (08:03) What does it mean to "have a drink"? (09:39) Drinking frequency definitions (12:39) How alcohol is metabolized (18:25) Can alcoholism be inherited? (19:41) How food affects alcohol metabolism (21:40) Does age affect alcohol metabolism? (22:29) How alcohol affects nutrient absorption (27:04) How alcohol affects gut health (28:57) Alcohol elevates circulating LPS levels (31:51) Gut health & alcohol use disorders (36:30) Sick quitter & healthy user biases (39:38) How alcohol impacts the brain (43:34) Alcohol's effects on anxiety (49:56) Alcohol facilitates thiamine deficiency (51:39) Alcohol promotes brain inflammation (52:56) Dementia & Alzheimer's disease risk  (1:06:50) Is resveratrol in red wine beneficial? (1:11:28) How alcohol impacts sleep (1:19:47) Mitigating alcohol's impact on sleep  (1:22:13) Hangover symptoms & causes (1:26:33) How congeners affect hangover severity (1:27:58) Treating hangovers with fruit (1:30:40) Zinc, vitamin B3, & hangovers (1:31:41) Managing hangovers with NSAIDs (1:32:22) "Hair of the dog” for hangovers (1:32:40) Liposomal glutathione, NAC, & hangovers (1:35:56) Does ZBiotics prevent hangovers? (1:38:18) Dihydromyricetin (DHM) for hangovers (1:39:15) Exercise & sauna for treating hangovers (1:40:21) Alcohol's effect on mortality risk  (1:44:28) Alcohol consumption in Blue Zones (1:49:07) Does alcohol increase cancer risk? (2:00:43) Can quitting alcohol lower cancer risk? (2:09:46) Alcohol & cardiovascular disease (CVD) (2:23:24) Alcohol and type 2 diabetes risk (2:28:28) Alcohol's impact on your waistline (2:31:33) Why alcohol facilitates weight gain (2:34:06) How alcohol impacts reproductive health (2:44:31) Preconception alcohol risks (2:47:12) How alcohol affects testosterone in men (2:48:55) Pre-pregnancy alcohol consumption risks (2:53:17) Is red wine the healthiest option? (2:57:47) Alcohol & post-exercise recovery (3:01:34) Does alcohol "blunt your gains"? (3:04:11) The BEER-HIIT study (3:05:03) Can exercise lessen alcohol cravings? (3:12:57) Alcohol damage control tactics Show notes are available by clicking here Watch this episode on YouTube

Sometimes, near death, a person with dementia will suddenly regain clarity and lucidity and give loved ones a chance to say goodbye. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomenon called terminal lucidity, what could cause it, and whether it tells us anything new about the brain, soul, and consciousness. The post Terminal Lucidity (Sudden Awakenings, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Near-Death) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Sometimes, near death, a person with dementia will suddenly regain clarity and lucidity and give loved ones a chance to say goodbye. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the phenomenon called terminal lucidity, what could cause it, and whether it tells us anything new about the brain, soul, and consciousness.

This week, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Amen, a world-renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author, as we delve into the intricacies of brain health and cognitive decline. From discussing the challenges of managing family health issues to exploring the pivotal role of brain imaging technology in diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Amen provides invaluable insights into fostering mental resilience and well-being. We also examine the impact of lifestyle habits, childhood trauma, genetic and environmental factors on brain health, debunking misconceptions and misnomers in mental health along the way. Dr. Amen shares personal experiences and effective parenting strategies for promoting mental well-being in children, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries in the digital age. Throughout our discussion, he underscores the significance of treating oneself with kindness and compassion, advocating for early intervention, and a proactive approach to brain health. This conversation offers practical advice and actionable steps to enhance brain health and well-being. Please enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up  Today's Sponsors: Inside Tracker: Save 25% OFF all Inside Tracker tests w/ code RICHROLL