100. The Mindset Shift That Helps You Fight Against The Odds

What do you do when the prognosis is devastating, the obstacles keep multiplying, and part of you is beginning to wonder whether there is any point in trying?

In this 100th episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the decision to keep moving toward life even when you cannot control the outcome. For such a monumental episode milestone, I decided to do something a little different, drawing lessons from the survival film The Edge. I combine this analysis with the Radical Remission story of Glam, a woman diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer and given approximately six months to live, and examine both stories to determine what changes when someone stops waiting for the worst and begins actively looking for a way forward.

Glam’s determination did not make her cancer disappear on its own. It led her to seek multiple medical opinions, find doctors willing to approach her case differently, endure and adapt to difficult treatment, and support her body through nutrition, movement, meditation, yoga, and faith. Her story illustrates why mindset is not a substitute for action, but can become the force that makes action possible.

In this episode, you’ll understand:

• Why the decision to keep going matters even when you cannot guarantee the result
• How helplessness, shame, and discouraging medical experiences can cause people to stop looking for options
• What research on active coping and patient participation may reveal about resilience and survival
• How to identify the specific fear or obstacle currently controlling your decisions
• Practical ways to choose one next step, build a survival team, and reconnect with the part of you that is not ready to give up

Listen now to learn how to move from helplessness toward active participation and choose one action that carries you toward life today.

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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.