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.