74. Healing Feels Slow? Here’s What’s Actually Happening

If you’ve been doing everything you can to support your body but aren’t seeing or feeling much change yet, this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and why healing often takes longer to show up than we expect.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we walk through the biological sequence of healing and why it rarely begins at the level of symptoms. You’ll hear the story behind Dr. Dean Ornish’s research, where measurable changes in gene expression and disease-related pathways began within weeks—long before patients felt significantly different. From there, we break down what’s happening inside your body during the early stages of healing, including shifts in gene expression, immune regulation, nervous system balance, and cellular energy production.In this episode, you’ll understand:• Why healing often begins long before you feel better• The order your body follows as it starts to repair and regulate• Why symptoms can stay the same or fluctuate even when progress is happening• How immune, nervous system, and energy changes unfold over time• What early signs of progress to look for beyond obvious symptom reliefListen now to understand what your body is actually doing in the early stages of healing, and why staying consistent, even when progress feels invisible, can make all the difference.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.