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

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.

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 anyone facing cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, lupus, Alzheimer’s, or other life-threatening diagnoses. Shin’s story is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t just come from medicine—it comes from meaning, connection, and the courage to embrace life differently. 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, cancer remission, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

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 release, self-love, and spiritual purpose. Her story reveals three key lessons for anyone facing cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, lupus, Alzheimer’s, or any life-threatening illness: how to reclaim joy, find meaning, and allow love to guide the healing process. 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, cancer remission, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

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 like cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, lupus, and Alzheimer’s, and—most importantly—how releasing those hidden emotions has led to profound remissions. If you’ve ever felt like you had to “stay strong” or “keep it all inside,” this episode will show you why letting go may be one of the most powerful healing tools you have. 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.

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 like fear, doubt, or grief can negatively impact your immune system. Using compelling case studies, including the story of Daniel, whose aggressive cancer unexpectedly regressed, we uncover how embracing emotions, facing fear, and living purposefully can support your body’s natural ability to heal. This episode is for anyone facing a terminal or chronic diagnosis—including cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, lupus, heart failure, and other serious conditions—or for caregivers seeking actionable insights. Learn why emotional expression is essential, how your nervous and immune systems are interconnected, and three practical steps you can implement today to improve your emotional and physical health.