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

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 inflamm...

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 scientis...

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 ent...

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...

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 imaginin...

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 n...

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...

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 th...

Is chronic stress silently destroying your body’s ability to heal? In this episode of Renegade Remission , Elanie unpacks the incredible story of Jan Shaw — a woman who endured decades of illness, organ failure, and devastating lupus symptoms until she discovered the surprising power of stress release, meditation, and community. Her journey reveals how unrelenting stress can sabotage health at the...

Did you know loneliness can be as harmful as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day? This episode reveals why friendships and community are not luxuries but biological necessities. You’ll hear the science of how love and belonging rewire your brain, strengthen your immune system, and even cut your risk of cancer, heart disease, and early death. Discover groundbreaking studies proving that social connect...

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 h...

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 comfor...

When Shin was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his life was defined by stress, overwork, and self-neglect. But his healing journey unfolded in surprising ways—through meditation, a complete shift in daily habits, and most importantly, the love he experienced both from himself, and from others. In this episode, we explore Shin’s path from illness to remission and the lessons his story offers for any...

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is one of the deadliest cancers, with a survival rate of just 4%—but Claire Haser rewrote the odds. After being told she had less than a year to live, she chose to walk a radical healing path instead of surrendering to fear. In this episode, we share Claire’s powerful story of remission—how a weekend retreat and the love of her friends sparked a journey of emotional relea...

Can buried emotions make us sick? In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore the groundbreaking science and real-life stories showing how suppressed anger, fear, grief, and trauma can set the stage for disease. You’ll learn through Anita Moorjani's incredible story of remission from end-stage lymphoma how emotional repression affects the immune system, why it may contribute to conditions l...

Discover how fear, doubt, unspoken emotions, and embracing death can directly impact your immune system—and what you can do today to support healing from cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, lupus, heart failure, and other serious conditions. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore the profound connection between emotional health and physical wellness, and how suppressing feelings...

In this first episode of Renegade Remission , I introduce the new direction of the podcast and explain why it’s focused on helping people facing terminal diagnoses reclaim agency over their health. We bust common myths about spontaneous remission, explore the surprising science behind unexpected healing, and clarify what this podcast is—and isn’t. You’ll learn how understanding the mind-body conne...

Think there’s nothing more you can do after a terminal diagnosis? Welcome to Renegade Remission —the podcast that busts myths about spontaneous remission, shares the science behind unexpected healing, and shows how you can take practical steps to improve your health and wellbeing. Real stories, real strategies, and real hope—this is your guide to reclaiming agency over your life.

In this special episode, I share some exciting news about the Renegade Nutrition podcast! I explain why I’m making this change to our podcast focus, what “terminal illness” really means, and why I’m dedicating this podcast to one of the most underserved communities in health — people who’ve been told, “there’s nothing more we can do.” You’ll learn how this new focus will deliver actionable, scienc...

Tired of being told diabetes is inevitable? This episode of Renegade Nutrition reveals 7 powerful foods that can actually reverse insulin resistance—and the science to back them up. Whether you're prediabetic, dealing with metabolic syndrome, or just want to take control of your blood sugar, this is your cheat sheet for healing with food. And P.S. - #7 will challenge everything you thought you...

In this episode, we expose the big fat lies behind the war on saturated fat and look into the history of how seed oils snuck their way into every pantry (and artery). Spoiler: the real villain isn’t fat—it’s the billion-dollar food industry that told us to fear it. Get ready to unlearn the BS, reclaim your health, and fry your eggs in peace.🔥 Special Deals for Listeners: $600 off a Sunlighten Sau...

You've been told fat will kill you—but the truth is, the real threat was hiding in your salad dressing. In this episode, we blow the lid off the myth that saturated fat causes heart disease and reveal how industrial seed oils like canola and soybean oil are the true culprits behind inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic disease. Learn how to embrace real, nourishing fats that support you...

The sugar industry paid scientists to blame fat while they sweet-talked the public into diabetes. Yep— that’s forked up. Today we expose how Big Sugar hijacked science and hijacked your health. Today we take a blowtorch to the bad science, shady politics, and corporate interests that have forked up your food. Buckle up, because this is the nutrition truth you were never supposed to swallow. Specia...

Is sugar secretly destroying your health? In this episode, Certified Nutritionist Elanie Welch breaks down the shocking connection between sugar and chronic disease—from fatigue and weight gain to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Learn why sugar is more addictive than you think, how it hijacks your health, and what you can do today to finally take your power back. You’ll walk away with prac...

Why does your mood crash mid-afternoon? Why do some meals leave you energized while others make you anxious or low? In this episode, Certified Optimal Health Coach and host of Salad with a Side of Fries , Jenn Trepeck , joins us to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. We dive into the blood sugar rollercoaster—how spikes and crashes affect mood, energy, focus, and e...