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

43. The 7 Patterns Shared by People Who Beat Terminal Diagnoses | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

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: 1. The seven most common patterns shared by people who outlived terminal prognoses 2. Why reducing inflammation, stress, and toxic burden matters more than perfection 3. How the immune and nervous systems respond to safety, connection, and purpose 4. Why emotional shifts, trauma resolution, and meaning change biology — not just mindset 5. How community, support, and integrative approaches consistently improve outcomes 6. Why healing works best as an ecosystem, not a single protocol You’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. 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.

42. Do People Ever Heal From “Incurable” Illnesses? What 3,500+ Documented Remissions Reveal

If you’ve ever asked, ‘Has anyone actually healed from something like my diagnosis?’ — this episode is for you. In this episode of Renegade Remission, we step away from averages and statistics and look directly at the evidence. You’ll explore medically verified cases of unexpected recovery across cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, and more, and what peer-reviewed science reveals about why they happen. From documented spontaneous regression to emerging research on the immune system, nervous system, and gene expression, this episode reframes what healing actually means when medicine says the odds are fixed. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why spontaneous remission is rare, but still very real and medically documented 2. How prognosis is based on population averages, not individual biology 3. What research reveals about immune re-engagement, inflammation, and healing states 4. How the nervous system directly influences immune and inflammatory responses 5. Why lifestyle, stress regulation, and perception can shift biological outcomes This episode isn’t about denying reality, it’s about expanding it. Listen now to understand what the science of outliers reveals about healing — and how small, practical shifts can help align your body with the same biological pathways seen in unexpected recovery. This episode offers grounded hope, clarity, and a reminder that your diagnosis does not define your full potential. 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.

41. What This Family Did Differently After a Terminal Diagnosis — And Why It Matters for YOUR Healing Journey | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

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: 1. Why second opinions, self-advocacy, and curiosity matter in any serious illness 2. How nutrition, routine, and organization can support the body across chronic and terminal conditions 3. The role of mindset, belief, and emotional safety in healing outcomes 4. Why intuition is critical in navigating complex illness 5. How nature, community, and family support regulate the nervous system and immune response 6. How integrative healing principles can be adapted to your unique diagnosis and circumstances Whether 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. 💊 Our Health Naturally Supplements: Their supplement company emphasizes clean, intentional formulations. 1. Use code RENEGADE for 10% off all supplements. 2. For the first two weeks after this episode airs Use RENEGADE20 for 20% off your order. 🧠 Join Going Integrative Plus: A supportive, educational community featuring: 1. Weekly live calls with top integrative cancer doctors 2. Nutritionist sessions 3. Energy healing and mind-body support 4. Join at GoingIntegrativePlus.com - 🎟️ Use code RENEGADE50 for 50% off your first month. This episode is for anyone who feels called to participate actively in their healing — no matter the diagnosis, prognosis, or path. 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, pediatric illness, mind-body recovery, healing, functional and integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, holistic health, nutrition, mindset, family resilience, and remission, offering hope and insight for those seeking renewal and agency in their healing journey.

40. Your Post-Holiday Reset: 4 Gentle Steps to Rebalance Your Body and Optimize Healing | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

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: 1. Why harsh detoxes and crash diets backfire 2. A simple framework to rehydrate, rebalance, and reduce inflammation gently 3. How to support detoxification naturally through hydration and circulation 4. A nervous system reset that helps your body shift back into rest-and-repair 5. An easy reconnection ritual you can return to anytime This 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. 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.

39. How to Make 2026 the Year of Your Healing | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

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: 1. A guided visualization to meet your healed self and learn what healing actually feels like in your body 2. A simple daily ritual that anchors healing into your everyday life without overwhelm 3. One sustainable rhythm to carry into 2026 that keeps your healing front and center 4. A mindset shift that moves you from effort and pressure into presence and trust This 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. 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.