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| Stress Is Your Teacher, Not Your Enemy | 01 May 2026 | 00:30:13 | |
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. CONNECT & RESOURCES The Chronic Truth Podcast: | |||
| 11 Years to Diagnose, 7 Organs Fused: The Endometriosis Reality Nobody Warned You About | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:30:01 | |
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. CONNECT & RESOURCES The Chronic Truth Podcast: | |||
| Eating Disorders and Chronic Illness: Why Emotional Capacity Matters as Much as What's on Your Plate | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:24:49 | |
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 CONNECT & RESOURCES Connect with Jessica Setnick: Resources Mentioned:
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| Multiple Sclerosis Without Meds: Emotional Capacity, Nervous System Resonance, and Organic Transformation | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:34:22 | |
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 CONNECT & RESOURCES Connect with Christine Ruch: Resources Mentioned:
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| Schizophrenia: When Plan A Crumbles and You Build an Army of Helpers | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:41:24 | |
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 CONNECT & RESOURCES Connect with Maye Jepson: Resources Mentioned:
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| Chronic Health Conditions: Why Grains, Sleep Deprivation, and Omega-6 Oils Are Sabotaging Your Recovery | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:39:37 | |
What if the "healthy" grains you're eating are actually fueling inflammation and disrupting your sleep? CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast CONNECT & RESOURCES Connect with Beverly Meyer: Resources Mentioned:
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| Is Type 2 Diabetes Really Reversible? | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:19:17 | |
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. The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC | |||
| Beyond Forgetfulness: How to Tell Normal Aging from Dementia Warning Signs | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:19:55 | |
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:
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| We Train Boys Not to Feel | The Hidden Crisis in Male Mental Health | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:25:50 | |
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:
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| Adaptive Kitchen Knife Innovation: Disabled Veteran Creates Nulu for Arthritis, MS & Mobility Issues | Doug Katz | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:26:47 | |
What if a circular saw blade could revolutionize kitchen safety for millions? In this episode, we cover: 🟢 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 Get the Nulu Knife: To support the show, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.com
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| Bonus Episode-Behind the Podcast: Together We Are Strong | Kim Nash | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:01:53 | |
As 2025 comes to a close, this brief but powerful message reminds us why The Chronic Truth exists: to ensure no one fighting a serious health condition feels alone. Choose an episode that resonates with you and share it on your social media or text it directly to someone who needs it
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| Men's Midlife Health Crisis: Loneliness Epidemic, Suicide Statistics & the Connection Solution | Stretch Rayner | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:24:00 | |
Men are dying of loneliness. The statistics on male suicide, isolation, and preventable chronic disease are staggering—yet most men wait until they're broken before seeking help. Stretch Rayner knows this firsthand. After climbing the corporate ladder, quitting to become a personal trainer, and building a thriving London gym, he hit complete burnout. In this episode, we cover: 🟢 Warrior to King Journey: How the armor that served you in your 20s-30s no longer fits at midlife—and the nine-week rite of passage to transform your approach 🟣 The Goal Framework That Works: 20,000-foot vision work, six-month milestones, 30-day experiments (not commitments)—consistency over intensity, failing fast without shame 🟡 Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish: The oxygen mask principle for entrepreneurs and fathers—how prioritizing your health exponentially improves everything else
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| From Billion-Dollar Projects to End-Stage Liver Disease: How Lorrinda Gray-Davis Became an Advocate | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:31:12 | |
Lorrinda Gray-Davis went from managing billion-dollar construction projects to crash-landing in an ER with end-stage liver disease, then inoperable liver cancer, then a high-risk transplant that was only possible because of clinical trials. As president of TRIO and vice chair of OPTN's Patient Affairs Committee, she's turned that journey into systems that actually help: a peer-to-peer transplant support meeting running six years online, and the Transplant Medication Navigator, which has taken medications from hundreds of dollars to single digits for patients who didn't know they had options. This one is packed with information the transplant community needs and isn't hearing anywhere else. 00:00 Facing the Diagnosis: A Life-Changing Moment CONNECT & RESOURCES The Chronic Truth Podcast: | |||
| Pain Psychology & Mental Health: Treating Operating System Issues, Not Mental Illness | Dr. Alan Weisser | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:27:00 | |
After breaking his neck at 12 and being told he'd be "fragile and crippled for life," Dr. Alan Weisser refused to accept that diagnosis. Today, he's a clinical psychologist with nearly 40 years of experience helping chronic pain patients move from suffering to mastery. In this powerful episode, Dr. Weisser reveals why chronic pain isn't just a medical problem—it's an existential challenge with up to 200 "collateral damages" that affect every aspect of your life. He introduces the Survival Triad, a revolutionary framework borrowed from martial arts that teaches patients to use anxiety and anger as tools rather than enemies, practice non-illusory thinking, and embrace conflict productively. This isn't about managing pain—it's about mastering it. Featured Guest: Dr. Alan Weisser, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of New Options Incorporated ✔ For chronic pain patients: Start an Evening Journal today—during the day, list everything making you anxious, rate each 0-10, and strategize solutions so your brain isn't ruminating at bedtime ✔ For physical therapy patients: Tell your PT directly, "I'm scared—reassure me and I'll do it" to get the support you need to follow through with exercises safely ✔ For anyone feeling overwhelmed: Recognize you're likely facing 30+ collateral damages, not just 1-2 problems—understanding the full scope helps explain why it feels like a tsunami ✔ For those experiencing depression: Understand that depression is your attempt to shut down anxiety and anger—but these emotions are your survival toolkit, not your enemies
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| Rare Patient Voice: How Chronic Illness Patients Earn $120 Per Hour Sharing Stories | Wes Michael | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:25:27 | |
What if pharmaceutical companies actually listened to patients before launching treatments? This week, Kim welcomes Wes Michael, president and founder of Rare Patient Voice, who's spent over 25 years proving that patient perspectives aren't just nice to have—they're essential to developing treatments that actually work. In this empowering episode, Wes reveals:
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| Spasmodic Dysphonia Voice Disorder: Teacher's Journey from Singing to Silence | Eileen Meehan | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:26:10 | |
What happens when your voice fails while your husband battles cancer? This week, Kim Eileen Meehan, a longtime special education teacher and lifelong choir member, whose voice began failing just as her husband faced serious cancer surgery. While learning to give injections and manage tube feedings—wearing a mask in 2021—hospital staff thought she was crying when her voice cracked and broke. She wasn't. In this profoundly moving episode, Eileen reveals:
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| Nurse Burnout Prevention: 30-Year Hospice Nurse's Self-Care Method for Caregivers | Jenny Lytle, RN | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:27:12 | |
What happens when caregivers never put themselves first? This week, Kim welcomes Jenny Lytle, a hospice and end-of-life care nurse with over 30 years of experience, who learned the cost of neglecting self-care through devastating loss. After burning out so badly she left her job and went through an identity crisis, Jenny's mother died from a ruptured brain aneurysm—an aneurysm she knew about but planned to fix "after getting all these other things taken care of." In this deeply personal episode, Jenny reveals:
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| Endometriosis Symptoms Beyond Period Pain: Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment | Michele Forsberg | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:30:28 | |
What if everything mothers tell daughters about period pain is wrong? This week, Kim welcomes back Michele Forsberg, pelvic physical therapist and endometriosis expert, to address the flood of listener questions from their first conversation. Michele delivers a powerful message that will change how mothers respond to their daughters: debilitating period cramps are NOT normal, even if you had them too. In this critical follow-up episode, Michele reveals:
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| Weight Loss Surgery and GLP-1 Medications: Why 50% Gain Weight Back and How to Stop It | Dr. Pavi Kundhal | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:21:07 | |
What happens when surgery or GLP-1 medications work, then stop working? This week, Kim welcomes Dr. Pavi Kundhal, a general surgeon and diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, who spent 16 of his 17 years in practice watching a devastating pattern. After performing high-volume bariatric surgeries, Dr. Kundhal noticed the patients with lasting success weren't the ones who followed the strictest diets; they were the ones who did "the deep work" to change their relationship with eating. In this transformative episode, Dr. Kundhal reveals:
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| Living with TBI: Five Foundational Pillars for Brain Injury Recovery and Work | Kelly Tuttle | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:30:24 | |
What happens when a healthcare professional doesn't recognize her own brain injury? This week, Kim welcomes Kelly Tuttle, a neurology nurse practitioner who became a traumatic brain injury survivor after a car accident—and whose brain injury was so hidden that even she didn't recognize the danger signs. After being cleared to return to work in two weeks, Kelly pushed through headaches, dizziness, memory lapses, and horrific whiplash until she fell asleep driving home and nearly hit a tree. In this eye-opening episode, Kelly reveals:
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| Why Your Doctor Seems Distracted: Healthcare Burnout and Administrative Burden feat. Dr. Joe Sherman | EP. 53 | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:31:15 | |
What happens when compassionate doctors are crushed by corporate medicine? This week, Kim welcomes Dr. Joe Sherman, a pediatrician who experienced something that would shock his colleagues: complete burnout requiring him to quit medicine altogether. After 35 years practicing across the US, Uganda, and Bolivia, Dr. Sherman went from a vibrant community-engaged physician to someone suffering acute anxiety, headaches, numbness, and back pain—all from the stress of "cranking up patients" and losing connection to why he became a doctor. In this powerful bridge-building episode, Dr. Sherman reveals:
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| Why Genetic Testing Can't Wait Until Age 16 - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) | Jenny Jones | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:31:30 | |
What happens when you're diagnosed with guaranteed cancer at eight years old? This week, Kim welcomes Jenny Jones, author and advocate living with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)—a hereditary colon cancer syndrome that guarantees colon removal at some point in life. Diagnosed at eight years old and having her colon removed at nine when polyps started turning cancerous, Jenny spent five years angry at everyone, developing medical PTSD from surgical complications that led to short bowel syndrome. In this raw and educational episode, Jenny reveals:
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| Stage 3 Breast Cancer at 37: Double Mastectomy Decision and 20-Year Survival Story | Stephanie Adler | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:29:32 | |
What happens when you find a lump at 37 with an 18-month-old and 11 year old sons? This week, Kim welcomes her cousin Stephanie Adler for a raw, personal conversation about surviving stage 3 breast cancer at just 37 years old with an 18-month-old and 11 year old sons. When a simple shower discovery led to finding cancer in her lymph nodes, Stephanie made the controversial decision to demand a double mastectomy against her surgeon's recommendation—telling her doctor point-blank: "I don't ever want to go through this again. This is about living, not my breast." In this deeply emotional episode, Stephanie reveals:
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| How Chronic Illness Changes Everything in a Relationship and How to Navigate It | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:28:21 | |
When chronic illness enters a relationship, it doesn't ask permission, and no one gives you a manual for what comes next. Lisa Gray is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patient, and author of Thriving in a Relationship When You Have a Chronic Illness. She joins Kim Nash to talk about why both partners are grieving (just differently), how to stop fighting each other and start fighting the illness together, and what to do when your partner won't accept your diagnosis. Packed with practical tools for newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, and couples at every stage. 00:00 Navigating Chronic Illness and Relationships CONNECT & RESOURCES The Chronic Truth Podcast: | |||
| Dementia Prevention: 6 Lifestyle Changes That Could Prevent 60-90% of Cases | Kathi Miracle | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:54:53 | |
What if most dementia aggression isn't the disease, it's us? This week, Kim welcomes Kathi Miracle, a dementia expert with over 30 years of experience who learned everything the hard way by being thrown into a wall, having her ribs broken, and getting kicked, punched, and scratched as a 22-year-old CNA with zero proper training. From those brutal early days in the 1990s, Kathi built a career transforming memory care facilities where families specifically sought her out, not just her buildings. In this deeply emotional episode, Kathi reveals:
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| Chronic Back Pain Relief Without Surgery or Drugs | Ben O'Loghlin | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
What if trying to sit up straight is making your back pain worse? This week, Kim welcomes Ben O'Loghlin, who spent his early twenties battling chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain that nothing could fix, not doctors, chiropractors, massage, or medication. After waking up 30 minutes early just to stretch enough to face college exams, Ben discovered the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old cognitive approach developed by an Australian actor who was constantly losing his voice. In this transformative episode, Ben reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Ben O'Loughlin's Journey with Chronic Pain 05:57 Understanding the Alexander Technique 10:53 Teaching the Alexander Technique Online 14:00 Holistic Healing Approaches 20:14 Cognitive Techniques for Pain Relief 25:58 Investing in Long-Term Wellbeing 27:38 Connecting with Ben O'Loughlin Connect with Ben: 💻 Website: (90-minute workshop available) 📘 Facebook To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer & Podcast Creative Director: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Stage 3 Skin Cancer Sarcoma: Survival Story and Prevention Tips | Phantom Electric Ghost | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:20:42 | |
What happens when routine surgery becomes a cancer diagnosis mid-operation? This week, Kim sits down with Phantom from Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast, a musician, software engineer, and podcasting veteran with nearly 1,300 episodes under his belt. What started as a routine cyst removal at 27 became a terrifying discovery when Phantom could hear his surgeons realize mid-operation that he had stage 3 sarcoma spreading toward his spine. In this episode, Phantom reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Guest Introduction and Background 02:46 Facing Cancer: A Personal Journey 06:09 Navigating Treatment and Recovery 10:10 Empathy and Caregiving 12:16 Holistic Approaches to Health 16:01 The Power of Creativity and Expression 17:33 Advice for the Newly Diagnosed 18:42 Closing Thoughts and Resources Connect with Phantom: 💻 Website 🔗 Podcast 📱 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📺 YouTube To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer & Podcast Creative Director: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Endometriosis Misdiagnosis: Why Most Doctors Get This Chronic Disease Wrong | Michele Forsberg | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:28:03 | |
What if everything you know about endometriosis is wrong? This week, Kim sits down with Michele Forsberg, a pelvic physical therapist who's been living with undiagnosed endometriosis for decades while watching her daughter face the same debilitating reality. From a family doctor's devastating dismissal to discovering endometriosis isn't actually the endometrium, Michele exposes the shocking medical misinformation that's keeping millions of women suffering in silence. In this episode, Michele reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Understanding Endometriosis and Personal Stories 05:57 The Complexity of Endometriosis 11:48 Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges 18:13 Holistic Approaches to Managing Endometriosis 24:13 Empowerment and Advocacy for Patients Connect with Michele: 💻 Website 🔗 Linktree To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| The HIV Advocate Fighting for Forgotten Voices | Derek "D-REK" Canas | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:24:06 | |
What happens when you're part of an epidemic but invisible in the conversation? This week, Kim sits down with Derek "D-Rex" Canas, a 40-year-long-term survivor whose story begins with infant heart surgery and a blood transfusion that would change everything. Diagnosed with HIV at just 16, Derek discovered something shocking: there was virtually no support for heterosexual men living with HIV. For over a decade, he's been building coalitions and breaking down barriers in a community that often overlooks his demographic. In this episode, Derek reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 D-Rek's Journey and Advocacy 12:13 Challenges in HIV Advocacy 17:57 Life Today and Support Systems 22:08 Final Thoughts and Inspiration Support Derek's Mission: 💻: D-REK's Angels & Warriors To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| The Mental Health Counselor Breaking Stigma from Both Sides | Kesley Rogers, LPCMHSP, AADC, NCC | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:26:02 | |
What happens when a therapist needs therapy? Kim welcomes and sits down with Kesley Rogers, a 27-year-old licensed mental health counselor who's demolishing misconceptions about therapy one conversation at a time. From her private practice in Tennessee, Kesley shares the shocking reality that therapists aren't "all put together"—they see therapists too. Navigating her own journey with ADHD, anxiety, and an eating disorder while helping others, Kesley exposes why the stoic, note-taking movie therapist is a myth, how introspection in grad school led to her own breakthrough diagnosis, and why asking "What's your relationship with food?" changed everything. In this episode, Kesley reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Meet Kesley Rogers: A Journey Through Mental Health 02:59 Navigating Personal Mental Health Challenges 05:57 Understanding Triggers for Mental Health Issues 08:56 Misconceptions About Counselors and Therapy 12:08 The Reality of Being a Therapist 15:03 The Importance of Holistic Care in Therapy 17:56 Decompressing After a Long Day 20:47 Resources for Mental Health Support Connect with Kesley and Resources: 📞: 988 (mental health crisis line) To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Food as Medicine for Chronic Illness | Dr. Elizabeth George | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:30:17 | |
Kim welcomes Dr. Elizabeth George, a seasoned family physician who transformed her practice after witnessing the explosion of chronic disease in the mid-90s and 2000s. Frustrated by patients climbing to "five medicines, seven medicines" without improvement, Dr. George discovered that whole food, plant-based nutrition could reverse conditions doctors typically manage with lifetime prescriptions. In this episode, Dr. George reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 The Importance of Nutrition in Chronic Illness 04:00 Community Wellness Initiatives 07:55 The Science Behind Plant-Based Nutrition 12:10 Reversing Chronic Conditions Through Diet 15:46 The Role of Gut Health 20:05 Personal Health Journeys and Experiences 23:56 Practical Cooking Tips for Plant-Based Diets 27:56 Conclusion and Call to Action Connect with Dr. Liz: 🌐 Website: Healthy Eating Adventure 📲 Follow Dr. George: Facebook To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Inside Gastroparesis: From Misdiagnosis to Feeding Tubes & TPN | Tonya Henry | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:33:53 | |
Kim reunites with Tonya Henry (The Chronically Ill Soldier) to pull back the curtain on gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach is partially or fully paralyzed. Diagnosed after 20 years of unexplained nausea and vomiting, Tonya reveals why "just eat something" is dangerous advice, how a gastric stimulator (like a pacemaker for the stomach) failed her twice, and why patient communities are lifelines when medicine falls short. In this raw episode, Tanya reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Understanding Gastroparesis 02:15 Personal Experiences with Gastroparesis 06:51 Treatment Options for Gastroparesis 09:03 Community Support and Awareness 12:04 Advocacy and Fundraising Efforts 16:47 Connecting with Others in the Gastroparesis Community 20:01 Navigating Healthcare and Resources 25:23 Testing and Diagnosis of Gastroparesis 28:56 Encouragement for Newly Diagnosed Patients Resources:
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| An Asthma Mom’s Fight Against Misdiagnosis & Medical Gaslighting | Andrea Jensen | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:37:14 | |
Kim sits down with Andrea Jensen, a certified asthma educator, public health professional, and founder of Asthma Hub LLC, to expose the life-threatening gaps in asthma care. Andrea shares her family’s harrowing journey (12 hospitalizations, 2 ICU stays) and how a torn magazine article became the key to her son’s diagnosis after years of dismissal. In this episode, Andrea reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Andrea Jensen's Journey with Asthma 10:10 Understanding Asthma and Its Impact 15:58 Asthma Home Visit Program Success 19:53 Common Mistakes in Diagnosing Asthma 28:30 Advocating for Asthma Patients 35:41 Conclusion and Resources for Families Connect with Andrea: 🌐 Website: Asthma HUB LLC 📲 Follow Andrea: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Burnout to Breakthrough: A Doctor’s Health Turnaround | Dr. Shanea Clancy | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:17:09 | |
Kim sits down with Dr. Shanea Clancy, a powerhouse executive coach, trauma recovery expert, and 7-time international bestselling author, to unpack how she transformed her health, losing 85 pounds in 12 months while building a global consulting empire. Dr. Shanea Clancy’s body was screaming, so she listened:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Dr. Shana Clancy's Journey and Transformation 04:04 Weight Loss and Health Challenges 07:02 Coaching and Trauma Recovery 12:04 Work-Life Balance and Professional Boundaries 13:58 Mental Health Resources and Support 14:58 Upcoming Engagements and Closing Thoughts Connect with Dwayne: 🌐 Practice: Dr. Shanea Clancy 📲 Follow Shanea: Facebook | LinkedIn 📅 Calendar: Book a Free Call To support the show, visit our Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| 65 Million Americans Have Chronic Pain and Most Don't Know the Real Cause | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:38:28 | |
Dr. Bruce Gillis spent over a decade proving what too many doctors still refuse to accept: fibromyalgia is a real, diagnosable immune deficiency — not a made-up condition affecting neurotic women. His FM1 blood test, covered by Medicare and most major insurers, gives patients a definitive rule-in diagnosis. His supplement Imbix targets the gut-brain axis and has helped people off wheelchairs, off anti-psychotics, and out of decades of suffering — with zero confirmed adverse effects. This conversation covers fibromyalgia, long COVID, interstitial cystitis, the dangerous drugs the FDA did approve, and why 65 million Americans are still suffering when they don't have to be. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Understanding Fibromyalgia and Its Prevalence CONNECT & RESOURCES The Chronic Truth Podcast: | |||
| How a Pompe Disease Warrior Became the ‘SoCal Pompe Champ’ | Dwayne Wilson | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:26:28 | |
Kimberly sits down with Dwayne Wilson, a powerhouse advocate living with Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that attacks muscles and breathing. Dwayne Wilson’s body was failing, but medicine called it "normal aging":
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Understanding Pompe Disease 10:02 Finding Community and Support 13:00 Becoming a Pompe Champ 15:24 Using T-Shirts for Awareness 20:15 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients 23:31 Advocacy and Community Engagement Connect with Dwayne: 🩺 Pompe Info: Pompe Disease News Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| How a Woman Battling 5 Invisible Illnesses Fought for Her Diagnosis | Karen Krosnick | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:27:31 | |
Kimberly sits down with Karen Krosnick, a warrior who endured medical gaslighting, job loss, and a 2.5-year diagnostic odyssey before uncovering MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome)—a rare condition crushing her celiac artery. Karen Krosnick’s body was screaming, but medicine called it "anxiety":
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Karen Krosnick's Health Journey Begins 02:57 Navigating Misdiagnosis and Medical Gaslighting 06:58 Understanding Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) 10:33 Finding the Right Doctor and Advocacy 12:21 The Importance of Sharing Experiences 16:27 Pushing Through Dismissals and Finding Hope 19:30 Reflections on the Journey and Future Outlook 22:09 Navigating Employment and Disability 24:55 Finding Positivity in Chronic Illness Connect with Karen: 📚 MALS: Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Ghosted After Cancer: A Survivor’s Raw Truth About Trauma | Ashley Greer | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:30:56 | |
Kimberly sits down with Ashley Greer, a stage 2 cervical cancer survivor who went from diagnosis to remission in one brutal year, only to face the invisible battle of survivorship. Ashley’s cancer journey breaks every stereotype:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Ashley Greer's Cancer Journey Begins 02:58 Navigating Motherhood During Cancer Treatment 06:10 The Impact of Community Support 08:59 The Isolation of Being Ghosted 11:54 Finding Purpose in Pain 14:57 The Unexpected Challenges of Survivorship 17:53 Mental Health and Coping Strategies 21:01 Survivor's Guilt and Emotional Struggles 23:50 Advocating for Women's Health 26:54 Breaking Taboos Around Women's Health 29:59 Conclusion and Call to Action Follow Ashley’s Advocacy: 📲 Follow Ashley: @Ashleys.Path (IG/FB) 📚 Women’s Health Advocacy: CDC Cervical Cancer Screening 🎗️ Survivor Support: Imerman Angels Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| A Schizophrenia Survivor’s 50-Year Reality Reset | Dale Walsh | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:21:00 | |
Kimberly Nash sits down with Dale Walsh, Ivy League Scholar turned mental health advocate and 50-year schizophrenia survivor for a raw conversation about divine delusions, cannabis controversies, and why he calls his diagnosis a "psychic affect spectrum." This episode cracks open:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Dale Walsh's Journey with Mental Health 02:56 The Role of Advocacy in Mental Health 05:49 Understanding Agnosia and Recovery 09:11 The Impact of Cannabis on Mental Health 11:59 The Turning Point in Dale's Recovery 15:00 Challenges in the Mental Health System 18:04 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients Follow Dale's Journey: 📸 Instagram: @Dale.Walsh.14 Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| ‘My Son Is the Only Person Alive With This Condition’ | Melissa Winger | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:28:50 | |
Kimberly Nash sits down with Melissa Winger, author, speaker, and relentless advocate for her son, who is the only known person with a rare chromosomal disorder (missing half of chromosome 4 + trisomy 6). Melissa Winger’s son has a chromosomal disorder so rare it has no name. After:
She wrote the playbook, "Who Cares?", to help families:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 02:32 Melissa Winger's Journey and Advocacy 05:34 The Flaws in the Healthcare System 10:51 Advocating for Patients: A Caregiver's Perspective 16:15 Maintaining Sanity in Crisis 19:24 Urgent Changes Needed in Healthcare 22:51 Community Advocacy and Engagement Follow Melissa’s Journey: 📖 Book: Who Cares? (WhoCaresBooks.com) 🎧 New Audiobook: Just released on Audible 📋 Advocacy Toolkit: Minnesota Disability Advocacy Groups Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Overcoming Misdiagnosis & Changing Laws to Protect Others | Barby Ingle | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:28:48 | |
After 42 misdiagnoses for her rare condition (CRPS/Algo Neurodystrophy), Barby turned her suffering into a global mission. Barby Ingle's pain journey reads like a medical thriller:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Meet Barby Ingle: A Voice for Chronic Pain Advocacy 03:45 Barby's Health Journey and Advocacy Work 08:02 Barriers in Chronic Pain Management 11:04 Legislative Efforts and Access to Care 17:02 Empowering Patients: Taking Control of Your Health 20:01 Living with Chronic Illness: Strategies for Daily Life 24:08 Conclusion and Call to Action Follow Barby's Work: 💻 Website Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Linktree This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| Your Illness Isn’t Your Limit, It’s Your Launchpad | Troy Snead | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:26:54 | |
After 25 years on dialysis, two kidney transplants, and three cancers, he shouldn't be alive. Troy Snead, the Marine veteran and dialysis warrior, is now:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Troy Smead's Inspiring Journey 07:01 The Birth of Dialysis Disciples 12:07 Understanding Hospinetics 17:54 Finding Strength in Community 23:51 Hope and Purpose in Chronic Illness Follow Troy’s Mission: 💻: Website 📱: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| The Untold Career Killer No One Talks About | Amita Sharma | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:28:48 | |
What happens when menopause hits at the peak of your career? Amita Sharma—tech veteran turned hormone health warrior—reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Navigating Hormonal Transitions 09:51 The Silent Struggles of Menopause 20:02 Creating NourishDoc: A Mission for Women's Health 26:13 Empowering Women Through Natural Solutions Connect with Amita: Amita’s Platform: NourishDoc Research: Global Menopause Map (Ethnic disparities in symptom onset) Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| ‘My Blood Pressure Was 69/47—And I Walked Out’ | Tonya Henry | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:24:56 | |
How does a veteran survive when her body turns into the battlefield? Tonya Henry—aka The Chronically Ill Soldier—reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:54 Meet Tanya: A Journey of Strength and Advocacy 03:11 Understanding Chronic Illness: Tanya's Health Struggles 05:59 The Impact of Dysautonomia and Gastroparesis 08:54 Giving Back: Tanya's Commitment to Service 12:05 Navigating Parenthood with Chronic Illness 16:08 The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness 19:55 Finding Balance: Saying No and Self-Care Resources: 💡 Support: Dysautonomia International Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| ‘You’re Not Broken, Just Flawed’ | Helen Bishop | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:24:34 | |
What does it feel like to wear a "lead suit" of fatigue every day? Helen Bishop—chronic illness advocate and host of the upcoming Frame Bog podcast—returns to reveal
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Exploring Fibromyalgia and Mental Health 07:30 Understanding Chronic Fatigue and Pain 12:16 Community and Connection in Chronic Illness 17:10 Empowerment Through Sharing Stories 21:44 Launching New Ventures and Support 23:26 Conclusion and Call to Action Connect with Helen: 📸 Instagram: @beautifully_flawed_helen 🎥 TikTok: @beautifullyflawed_helen 💡 Free E-book: Fibro & Me Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| She Was Dying and Didn't Know It: One Woman's Liver Transplant Story | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:24:28 | |
Eileen Flynn Wagner survived five Hep C treatments, a near-fatal liver failure, and a transplant she almost didn't live to receive, and eight years later, she's still navigating the aftermath. Her kidneys are now at 20% function, she gets stents replaced every three months, and she carries a partially collapsed lung she's never once felt. She joins Kim Nash to speak candidly about why a combined kidney-liver transplant should have been done from the start, the anti-rejection medications patients aren't fully warned about, and why waking up from surgery turned her into a lifelong voice for organ and tissue donation. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Eileen's Journey with Hepatitis C and Transplantation CONNECT & RESOURCES The Chronic Truth Podcast: | |||
| I Was Angry I Wasn’t Dead | Rick Phillips | 23 May 2025 | 00:29:14 | |
What happens when your life plan collapses from chronic illness? Rick Phillips is a type 1 diabetic for 52 years, an RA patient, and pastor. This week, Kim sits down with Rick as he reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 01:33 Rick Phillips: A Journey Through Chronic Illness 11:44 Finding Purpose in Advocacy 19:57 Building Community and Support 25:57 Reflections on Progress and Hope Connect with Rick: 🌐 Rick’s Website: RAdiabetes.com 📘 Community Support: TU Diabetes 💡 Crisis Support: American Diabetes Association Helpline Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| The Light Bulb Moment That Cured My Depression | Jason Yun | 16 May 2025 | 00:21:56 | |
What if the real secret to health isn't diet or gym time, but sunlight? Jason Yun is the founder of Improvement Warrior Fitness and a circadian health expert. This week, Kim sits down with Jason, a fitness coach-turned-circadian warrior, reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast 00:56 Jason's Personal Journey and Transformation 06:03 Understanding Circadian Rhythms 11:58 The Importance of Natural Light and Nutrition 18:09 Practical Tips for Health and Well-being Connect with Jason: 🌐 Website: ImprovementWarriorFitness.com Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic ... | |||
| I Was Labeled a Hypochondriac for 30 Years | Samantha Brady | 09 May 2025 | 00:28:05 | |
What if your pain was real, but every doctor you saw said it was "all in your head"? Samantha Brady, a Navy veteran and mother of four, spent decades being dismissed as a "hypochondriac" before finally being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) at age 40. Sammy reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness and Community Support 01:40 Sammy Brady's Journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome 10:08 Navigating Diagnosis and Medical Gaslighting 18:01 Advocacy and Finding the Right Care 24:31 Living with Ehlers-Danlos: Family Impact and Management 25:44 Hope and Healing: Sharing Knowledge and Support Connect with Sammy:
Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||
| He Flew to Oklahoma and Changed Cancer Care Forever | Ash Mackinnon | 02 May 2025 | 00:34:30 | |
What would you do if your country’s doctors said, "There’s nothing left to try,"—but a $20,000 treatment abroad could save your spouse’s life? Ash McKinnon’s wife, Leah, was given six months to live after her breast cancer metastasized to the brain, with nine tumors and no treatment options in Australia. Ash reveals:
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast 00:56 Ash McKinnon's Journey with Leah's Cancer Treatment 06:49 Advocacy for Advanced Cancer Treatments in Australia 14:05 The Importance of Research and Patient Advocacy 21:00 Staying Positive Through Adversity 26:53 Creating Community and Resources for Cancer Patients Connect with Ash:
Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness. 🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcast Social Media: Facebook: @Thechronictruth Instagram: @chronic.truth.podcast Tik Tok: @kimberlymorgnnash YouTube: @thechronictruthpodcast X: @chronictruthpod LinkedIn: Kimberly Morgan Nash This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic | |||