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Dean Graves has spent 20+ years teaching one idea: the condition of the body is a manifestation of the mind. As a meditation teacher, mental health counselor, and author, he works with veterans, trauma patients, and chronic pain sufferers who are ready to stop fighting their bodies and start understanding them. This conversation covers consciousness, the ego mind, how stress works as a teacher, and a set of trauma-clearing techniques he learned from a Serbian psychologist that can dissolve a lifelong pattern in 10 minutes. For anyone living in chronic pain who wonders if there's more to healing than medication, this one is for you.   

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast 
01:10 Meet Dean Graves: A Holistic Healer 
03:32 Understanding Consciousness and Healing 
09:10 The Mind-Body Connection in Healing 
15:41 Stress as a Teacher 
17:00 The Power of Meditation 
20:21 Defining Happiness and Bliss 
23:04 Pain, Energy, and Healing 
24:24 Exploring Dean's Books and Teachings 
27:11 The Role of Medication in Healing 
28:34 Conclusion and Resources 

CONNECT & RESOURCES

🌐 Website:  ddeangray.org

The Chronic Truth Podcast:
 
🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials
📋 Community Survey: Survey

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Ruthy spent years being dismissed before passing out from pain and finally landing in the office of a surgeon whose bio said: If you're in pain, please come see me. The MRI showed seven internal organs fused. She built The Yellow Hub: a global specialist map with over half a million views so no one else would have to find the right doctor by accident. Now, as co-founder of Ma Pott Health, she's bringing AI-powered symptom forecasting to endometriosis patients so they can manage their lives around the disease instead of being controlled by it. 

Chapters/Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast and Ruthy's Journey
06:55 The Birth of the Yellow Hub and Community Support
14:12 Understanding Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges
21:58 Innovative Solutions: AI and Patient Empowerment
25:48 Life After Diagnosis: Managing Chronic Pain and Daily Life

CONNECT & RESOURCES

🌐 Website:  theyellowhub.org
🌐 Website:  ma-pott.com

The Chronic Truth Podcast:
 
🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials
📋 Community Survey: Survey

Production: Podcast Mechanic

Nine out of ten people with eating disorders never receive specialty care. They're sitting right next to you, walking wounded in a diet culture designed to keep them that way. Eating disorder dietitian Jessica Setnick has spent 28 years uncovering the intergenerational food stories, unconscious childhood rules, and emotional programming that drive disordered eating long before anyone thinks to ask for help. From the language to use when a friend is struggling to the childhood circle exercise that reveals exactly why you eat the way you do, this conversation brings eating issues out of the shadows and into the light, where healing can actually begin.   

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Understanding Eating Disorders and Self-Perception
02:50 The Role of Upbringing in Eating Habits
05:47 The Impact of Diet Culture on Eating Behaviors
09:11 Healing Your Inner Eater: A New Approach
12:03 Intergenerational Patterns and Food Relationships
15:10 Navigating Crisis in Eating Disorders
17:56 Supporting Loved Ones with Eating Issues
21:46 The Importance of Professional Help

CONNECT & RESOURCES

Connect with Jessica Setnick:

🌐 Website: JessicaSetnick.com (newsletter signup available on homepage) 🌐 Program: HealingYourInnerEater.com (workbook + online program waitlist) 📧 Email: Jessica@JessicaSetnick.com
📱 Instagram: @UnderstandingNutrition
📘 Facebook: Jessica Setnick
📚 Healing Your Inner Eater Workbook: $15 with code PODCAST at HealingYourInnerEater.com (instant eBook download, printable)  

Resources Mentioned:

• Healing Your Inner Eater Workbook: HealingYourInnerEater.com — Use code PODCAST for $15 digital download
• Eating Disorders Bootcamp: Jessica's professional development training for hospital staff and healthcare providers
• Key Statistic: Only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders ever receive specialty eating disorder care — 9 in 10 go undiagnosed and untreated
• Finding Help: Ask your primary care doctor for an eating disorder dietitian or counselor referral; telehealth options are also available

The Chronic Truth Podcast:
 
🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials
📋 Community Survey: Survey

Production: Podcast Mechanic

After healing her multiple sclerosis naturally over 20 years, Christine Ruch discovered the missing piece that no diet, supplement, or lifestyle change could address: nervous system dysregulation. Her journey from Boulder holistic chef to transformation guide reveals why emotional capacity matters as much as nutrition, how unconscious patterns keep us sick, and the radical difference between forcing healing through rules versus trusting your body's innate wisdom. For anyone managing MS, autoimmune disease, or compounding chronic conditions, this conversation offers hope beyond the pill bottle.  

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The Journey of Self-Healing
03:11 Awakening to Deeper Healing
10:50 Understanding the Nervous System's Role
15:05 Transforming Emotional Landscapes
20:17 Building Trust with Your Body
25:07 The Non-Linear Path of Healing
30:04 Creating a Safe Space for Healing

CONNECT & RESOURCES

Connect with Christine Ruch:
🌐 Website: ChristineRuch.com
📝 Substack: Writing on the healing path and holistic transformation (linked from website)
📱 Instagram: @christineruch.ms (podcast links, articles, and select content)
📞 Book a Call: Free discovery calls available at ChristineRuch.com
💬 WhatsApp Mentorship: 3, 6, and 9-month immersions with 24/7 nervous system support 

Resources Mentioned:

• McDonald's Criteria for MS: Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (referenced by host Kim Nash)
• Costa Rica Healing Experience: Transformational nervous system work with two healers (2022)
• Holistic Nutrition & Celiac Disease: Christine's entry point to natural healing (2006)
• Nervous System Regulation: Vagus nerve work and dysregulation patterns in autoimmune conditions

The Chronic Truth Podcast:
 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials
📋 Community Survey: Survey

The day Maye Jepson's son called from a psychiatric hospital in California with a schizophrenia diagnosis, everything changed. Over 20 years later, she's transformed that fear into fierce advocacy—co-presenting Crisis Intervention Team training with Jason, founding Parenting Through Mental Illness, and giving parents the hope and practical tools they desperately need. From becoming a "trust partner" to knowing when to call the police, Maye shares what actually works when serious mental illness enters your family. 

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Navigating Mental Health Challenges
06:28 The Journey Begins: Diagnosis and Initial Reactions
12:41 Building a Support System
18:38 Crisis Intervention and Law Enforcement Training
20:10 Managing Schizophrenia: Treatment and Recovery
26:15 The Importance of Community and Education
32:00 Finding Hope and Moving Forward

CONNECT & RESOURCES

Connect with Maye Jepson:
Maye Jepson - Licensed Counselor (Master's Degree in Counseling), National Mental Health Advocate, NAMI Co-Presenter
📘 Facebook: Parenting Thru Mental Illness
📝 Jason Jepson's Writing: Amazon

Resources Mentioned:

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): NAMI.org - Parent support groups, educational programs, family-to-family courses, CIT training for law enforcement 
• Mental Health America: mhanational.org - National organization providing mental health resources, screening tools, and advocacy 
• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training: Week-long specialized training for police officers on de-escalating mental health crises and working with individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies 
• NAMI South Carolina: namisc.org - State affiliate offering local programs and police department training
  
  

The Chronic Truth Podcast:
 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials

What if the "healthy" grains you're eating are actually fueling inflammation and disrupting your sleep? 

Board-certified clinical nutritionist Beverly Meyer pioneered the Paleo diet decades before it had a name, and her ancestral approach to healing reveals why chronic conditions improve when we stop fighting our biology. From batch cooking strategies to the hidden truth about olive oil fraud, discover practical nutrition that actually works for chronic illness.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast
01:28 Beverly Meyer's Journey to Health
02:13 Understanding the Paleo Diet
06:23 The Impact of Diet on Chronic Health Conditions
09:01 The Shift in Cooking and Eating Habits
12:10 Practical Cooking Tips for a Healthy Diet
16:00 The Importance of Healthy Fats
26:54 Improving Sleep for Chronic Health Sufferers
33:48 Final Thoughts and Resources

CONNECT & RESOURCES

Connect with Beverly Meyer:
Beverly Meyer - Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Paleo Diet Pioneer
🌐 Website: OnDietAndHealth.com
🎙️ Podcast: Primal Diet Modern Health
📌 Pinterest: Beverly Meyer Nutrition
📚 Free 16-Page Batch Cooking eBook: Available at the bottom of any article on OnDietAndHealth.com (requires newsletter signup)
🛒 Online Clinic Store: Pharma GABA and practitioner-grade supplements available through website

Resources Mentioned:

• Pure Indian Foods: PureIndianFoods.com - Fifth-generation ghee makers, highest quality pastured butter ghee
• US Wellness Meats: GrasslandBeef.com - Pastured heritage pork and 100% grass-fed, grass-finished meats
• Chosen Foods: ChosenFoods.com - Pure avocado oil (not cut with canola)
• Pharma GABA: Fermented, chewable GABA supplement for sleep and anxiety support (available through Beverly's online store)
• Functional Medicine Resources: Referenced for trusted alternative health information

The Chronic Truth Podcast:
 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials

Is type 2 diabetes truly reversible, or are we being told the wrong story?

Kim welcomes professional chef and diabetes advocate Jeff Grundy for an honest conversation about the confusion, fear, and misinformation surrounding type 2 diabetes.

After spending years relying on medication alone, Jeff experienced a wake-up call that changed everything. Today, he helps others understand that real change doesn’t come from extreme diets or quick fixes but from mindset shifts, identity change, and small, consistent habits.

Kim and Jeff discuss:

🔴 Why diabetes is often the foundation of many chronic diseases
🟢 How to start reversing diabetes with simple, sustainable steps
🟣 Why medication alone is not the solution for type 2 diabetes

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness and Diabetes Awareness
01:28 Chef Jeff's Journey with Diabetes
03:44 Understanding the Impact of Diabetes
08:09 Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes Management
10:06 Building a Supportive Community for Diabetes
11:12 The Importance of Identity in Health Management
12:12 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Individuals
14:09 Myths and Realities of Diabetes
15:44 Recognizing Symptoms and Risks of Diabetes
16:48 Resources and Final Thoughts on Diabetes Reversal

Connect with Jeff:

🌐 yourdiabetesroadmap.com/chronic
📘 Free Book: Your Diabetes Reversal Roadmap

Support the show and share your experience:

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This episode is brought to you by:

The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC
Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash
Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson

Is it normal forgetfulness or an Alzheimer’s warning sign? How do you talk to a defensive parent about their declining memory?

Gerontology expert Janice Goldmintz, who cared for both parents with Alzheimer’s, provides a compassionate, step-by-step guide for overwhelmed families.   

In this episode, Kim and Janice discuss:

🔴 The “Fruit & Orange” Analogy: Simply understand dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
🟢 The Family Visit Checklist: Spot red flags like unopened mail and keys in the freezer 
🟣 The #1 Legal Mistake: Why waiting for a diagnosis to get a Power of Attorney is dangerous
🟡 The 4 Criteria for “Home vs. Facility”: Finance, community, health, and future-proofing

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast
01:25 Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
02:26 Navigating Caregiver Challenges
05:51 Recognizing Signs of Cognitive Decline
08:37 Family Involvement in Care Decisions
10:10 Making Care Decisions for Aging Parents
12:08 Importance of Legal Preparations
14:12 Advocating for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's
15:52 Finding Support for Isolated Individuals
17:59 Resources and Support for Caregivers

Connect with Janice:

📱 @agingparentjourney on Instagram
 

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This episode is brought to you by:

The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC

Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash

Podcast Creative Director  &  Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if everything we think about boys and emotions is backwards? 

Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a pioneering psychologist with 50 years of experience, will pull back the curtain on the emotional suppression of men in our culture.   

  In this enlightening and thought-provoking episode, Gloria reveals:

• ​🔴 The Shocking Research: Boys enter the world with a wider emotional range than girls. Dr. Vanderhorst explains how we systematically train them to suppress it from infancy, and the lifelong cost of that narrowing. 
• ​🟢 The Relational Fallout: Why the phrase "boys don't cry" is a direct contributor to failed relationships and emotional disconnect in partnerships. Discover why men often can't express fear or sadness, and how that "emotional robot" persona breaks down marriages.  
• ​🟣 The Path to Healing: From groundbreaking men's groups to a unique journal that uses drawing to unlock non-verbal trauma, Dr. Vanderhorst provides the tools for men to reclaim their emotional birthright and for all of us to raise a healthier generation. 
  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Expression in Men
03:09 Understanding Boys' Emotional Range
08:01 The Impact of Emotional Suppression
10:59 Tools for Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys
13:33 The Importance of Mental Health
17:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Expression
19:29 Exploring Emotions Through Creative Outlets
22:44 Resources for Emotional Growth

Connect with Dr. Vanderhorst:

💻 Website
📘 EVRYMAN: Men's Support Group
 

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This episode is brought to you by:

The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC

Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash

Podcast Creative Director  &  Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if a circular saw blade could revolutionize kitchen safety for millions?

After learning knife smithing but being unable to use traditional knives during a severe flare-up, Doug created the Nulu: a groundbreaking adaptive kitchen knife that aligns with your musculoskeletal structure, eliminates grip strain, and puts the blade exactly where your hand knows it is. But this episode goes far beyond a product story. 

This week, Kim sits down with our featured guest, West Point graduate and disabled Army veteran Doug Katz, who turned his own upper extremity disabilities—arthritis, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow—into innovation.

In this episode, we cover:

🔴 The Universal Design Reality: Everyone is one second from needing adaptive tools—disability isn't an identity, it's a curve we all move through (broken arm? You're disabled for six weeks) 

🟢 Hidden Entrepreneurial Gold: Every state by law has adaptive lending libraries nobody knows about + financial resources that remove price barriers from the disabled market

🟣 The 114 Million Person Market: Elderly, children, temporarily injured, permanently disabled—when you think in "functional disability" and tasks, massive opportunities emerge

🟡 Military Task Framework: Change the conditions and standards of tasks to unlock employability, independence, and innovation

⚪ Why the Nulu Works: Eliminates grip strain, aligns with musculoskeletal structure, blade is exactly where your hand knows it is—vision-impaired Paralympian partnership proves it

00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast
01:25 Meet Doug Katz: A Journey of Resilience
02:41 The Invention of Nulu: A Game-Changer for Mobility Challenges
06:20 Understanding the Kinetic Chain and Its Importance
12:25 Universal Design: A Solution for All
17:51 The Ability Curve: Redefining Disability
21:26 Empowering Independence Through Adaptive Tools
24:33 Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Disabled Community

Get the Nulu Knife:
💻 nuluknives.com | 🛒 Amazon | 📱 TikTok: @the_nulu_guru
Connect with Doug Katz:
🎤 DouglasMKatz.com | 💼 LinkedIn | 📸 @douglasmkatz

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This episode is brought to you by:

The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC

Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash

Podcast Creative Director  &  Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠