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

26. How to Keep Stress From Hijacking Your Healing This Holiday Season | Day 2 of the 12 Days of Resilience

What if the real Grinch of the holidays isn’t your family, the chaos, or the to-do list… but your cortisol? Today, we’re talking about the kind of stress that hijacks your healing without you even realizing it, and how to take back your calm. Welcome to Day 2 of The 12 Days of Holiday Resilience. Stress doesn’t just live in your head, it lives in your body. And for anyone healing from cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, or chronic inflammation, stress isn’t just unpleasant… it’s physiologically disruptive. When your brain senses stress, it shuts down digestion, suppresses immunity, pauses detoxification, and pulls your body out of its healing state. Even perfect nutrition can’t override a nervous system stuck in survival mode. This episode breaks down exactly how stress impacts healing, and how simple, science-backed regulation techniques can help you shift your physiology back into repair, safety, and resilience. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn: * What stress actually does inside a healing body, and why chronic cortisol surges can stall remission. * Why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable if you want your body to repair, regenerate, and stabilize. * Three powerful, accessible tools, like the 4-7-8 breath, hand-to-heart grounding, and cognitive reframing, to bring your body back into safety anytime, anywhere. * How to recognize the signs of “holiday overwhelm physiology” so you can intervene early, instead of crashing later. * Why calm isn’t a mood, it’s a biological state that makes healing possible. You’ll walk away with practices that restore safety, lower inflammation, and give you back a sense of control in the midst of seasonal chaos. Listen now to learn how to reclaim your calm, regulate your nervous system, and create moments of internal peace — not as a luxury, but as medicine for your healing body. Join us tomorrow for Day 3, where we’ll explore how to stay consistent with the daily self-care habits that anchor your healing, even when the season tries to pull you off center. 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.

25. Five Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster | Day 1 of the 12 Days of Resilience

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. 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.

24. When Food Becomes Medicine - The Radical Healing Power of Diet | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

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. 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.

23. Healing Through Food – How Changing What You Eat Can Change Everything | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

What if one simple choice—something you do three times a day—could begin to reverse disease? In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore how changing what you eat can change everything—from reversing chronic illness to rebuilding cellular health. Through real stories of recovery, we’ll look at how food becomes medicine, and how learning to listen to your body’s cues can guide your path back to wellness. You’ll hear the incredible story of Tom Wood, who reversed fifteen years of diabetes through food alone, and discover what all healing diets share beneath their surface differences. From ketogenic to plant-based, from intuitive eating to data-driven tracking, these stories reveal the same underlying principle: when you give your body what it truly needs, it remembers how to heal. By the end of this episode, you’ll discover: * The most common dietary changes people credit for their remission—and what patterns unite them. * How one man reversed diabetes and eliminated all medications through nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory foods. * How to begin tracking, listening, and responding to your body’s unique nutritional language. * Why healing through food isn’t about perfection or ideology—it’s about alignment, sustainability, and self-awareness. You’ll also learn how food can directly influence insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial repair, inflammation, and even the body’s immune intelligence—mechanisms that support healing in conditions from diabetes and heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer’s, and MS. Listen now to discover how changing what you eat can change your entire trajectory of health. Whether you start with one meal or a total reset, your body is always communicating—and food is one of the ways it speaks. 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.

22. Your Healing Nutrition Blueprint - How Food Shapes Disease and Recovery | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

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.