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Cognitive Decline, Tough Exteriors & the Breaking Point: The Real Face of Multiple Sclerosis
Jun 12, 2026
19m 33s
HIV Long-Term Survivors Were Never Supposed to Exist
Jun 5, 2026
49m 49s
Singing Through Fire: What Joy Looks Like When You've Lost Your Health, Your Career & Your Husband
May 29, 2026
27m 48s
Diabetes Burnout, Workplace Stigma & Why the Right Community Changes Everything
May 22, 2026
24m 54s
The Prepared Patient: Three Things Every Chronic Illness Patient Needs Before a Specialist Visit
May 15, 2026
25m 03s
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| 6/12/26 |  Cognitive Decline, Tough Exteriors & the Breaking Point: The Real Face of Multiple Sclerosis | Mara Fowler has lived with multiple sclerosis for 26 years, diagnosed just after her 21st birthday, after being misdiagnosed with complex migraines. She's been through plasmapheresis, eight and a half months of not walking, seizures, a torn labrum, and the kind of cognitive decline that quietly dismantles the life you built. She joins Kim Nash, who is currently going through the McDonald MS diagnostic criteria herself, for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, relearning your limits, building the right care team, and why sharing your story might be the most powerful thing you can do for someone else. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:08 Mara's Journey with MS03:01 Understanding MS Symptoms and Triggers06:42 The Impact of Diagnosis at a Young Age10:05 The Importance of a Supportive Care Team13:00 Navigating Life Changes with MS15:48 Advocacy and Community Engagement17:37 Words of Wisdom for Newly Diagnosed PatientsCONNECT & RESOURCES📱 Social Media: Facebook | Instagram The Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction Partner: Podcast Mechanic | 19m 33s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  HIV Long-Term Survivors Were Never Supposed to Exist | Jesus Guillen has been an HIV survivor for 41 years since 1985, when a nurse at UCLA told him he was positive and walked out. He arrived in the U.S. in 1984 with no papers, no community, and no roadmap. What he built in the decades that followed Aguilas in San Francisco, the HIV Long-Term Survivors International Network, a global speaking career, and an Emmy-winning documentary came from the same impulse: nobody should have to think they're the only one left. This episode airs on HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day and during Pride Month. It is one of the most important conversations this show has had. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Awareness02:37 Jesus Gillian's Journey: A Personal Story of Survival12:40 Stigma and Discrimination: The Ongoing Battle20:03 Advancements in HIV Treatment and Awareness27:21 The Importance of Community and Connection37:01 Building Support Networks for Long-Term Survivors45:30 Closing Thoughts: The Need for Compassion and UnderstandingCONNECT & RESOURCES📱 Social Media: Search #YourSingingAdvocate across platforms 📺 Documentary: Last Men Standing (Emmy Award-winning) 🌐 HIV Long-Term Survivors International Network (contact via social media) The Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction Partner: Podcast Mechanic | 49m 49s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  Singing Through Fire: What Joy Looks Like When You've Lost Your Health, Your Career & Your Husband | Lara Silverman was two weeks into her dream job as a federal prosecutor when a rare neurological condition turned her world literally upside down. Eight years later, she's still largely bedridden with severe chronic vertigo, a widow, and the author of Singing Through Fire — an Amazon #1 bestseller she wrote flat on her back in six months. Her story includes a love story with a man facing terminal cancer, a wedding with a chemo pump in the room, and a faith that has been tested, broken, rebuilt, and tested again. For anyone in the chronic illness community wrestling with God, suffering, and the question of why this one is for you. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Journey of Pain and Purpose10:09 Finding Joy in Grief20:03 Surrendering to Suffering27:37 Community and Connection in Chronic IllnessCONNECT & RESOURCES📚 Book & Audiobook: Singing Through Fire — available on Amazon 🎙️ Podcast: Singing Through Fire — on YouTube (The Silverman Show) 📱 Instagram: @larapalanjian (maiden name) 📺 YouTube: The Silverman Show The Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction Partner: Podcast Mechanic | 27m 48s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  Diabetes Burnout, Workplace Stigma & Why the Right Community Changes Everything | Chelcie Rice has had Type 1 diabetes since the late 1980s, diagnosed at 25, with no technology, no community, and a pamphlet for guidance. By 2005, he'd lost vision in one eye. Instead of retreating, he built a platform using comedy and storytelling to break the stigma and reach the people who are still navigating it alone. He joins Kim Nash to talk about diabetes burnout, the landmines inside online support groups, how workplaces fail their diabetic employees, and why humor might be the most underrated tool in chronic illness advocacy. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:06 Chelsea's Journey with Type 1 Diabetes04:35 Navigating Complications and Community Support10:06 Advocacy and the Importance of Community12:57 Understanding Diabetes in the Workplace15:48 The Role of Community in Chronic Illness Management21:11 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients23:35 Connecting with Chelsea and Closing ThoughtsCONNECT & RESOURCES 📱 @type1comedianThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 24m 54s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  The Prepared Patient: Three Things Every Chronic Illness Patient Needs Before a Specialist Visit | Eric Butcher was told to get his affairs in order at 38. He had cirrhosis, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency, and five years. That was 15 years ago. His MELD score has dropped from 15 to 8 through lifestyle changes, community, and getting off medications that were quietly compounding the damage. Now he's built The Prepared Patient, a navigation framework for chronic illness patients who are tired of 15-minute appointments that go nowhere. He joins Kim Nash to talk Alpha-1, insurance gatekeeping, how to advocate without being labeled difficult, and why community is the most underrated medicine there is. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Milestone01:04 Eric Butcher's Journey with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency08:57 Navigating Chronic Illness and Healthcare Challenges15:55 Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare20:48 Community Support and Personal Struggles22:54 Conclusion and ResourcesCONNECT & RESOURCES📱 @EricButcherOfficialThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 25m 03s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 |  "Recovery Doesn't Mean Cured" | Two Decades of Schizoaffective Disorder | Jason Jepson was 19 when he had a psychotic break at an Army base in the Mojave Desert. He's 45 now, living independently, volunteering, writing a blog cited by academic journals, and traveling to Portugal with his family. His mother, Maye, is a trained counselor who became an expert in schizoaffective disorder overnight, started a Facebook group called Parenting Through Mental Illness, and trains law enforcement through NAMI on how to respond to mental health crises. Together, they join Kim Nash for a conversation that covers the full arc: diagnosis, crisis, the trust partner model, long-acting injectables, triggers, and why recovery doesn't mean cured, it means living. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Advocacy02:05 Jason's Journey: From Army Life to Diagnosis05:50 Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder10:03 The Role of Family in Mental Health14:12 Becoming a Trust Partner17:59 Advocacy and Community Engagement24:09 Navigating Law Enforcement and Mental Health29:47 Medication Management and Recovery34:02 Daily Routines and Coping Strategies38:13 Conclusion and Call to ActionCONNECT & RESOURCES📝 Jason's Blog: jasongepps.blogspot.com 👥 Facebook Group: Parenting Through Mental IllnessThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 40m 09s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 |  Stress Is Your Teacher, Not Your Enemy | 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.orgThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 30m 13s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  11 Years to Diagnose, 7 Organs Fused: The Endometriosis Reality Nobody Warned You About | 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 Journey06:55 The Birth of the Yellow Hub and Community Support14:12 Understanding Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges21:58 Innovative Solutions: AI and Patient Empowerment25:48 Life After Diagnosis: Managing Chronic Pain and Daily LifeCONNECT & RESOURCES🌐 Website: theyellowhub.org 🌐 Website: ma-pott.comThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 30m 01s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  From Billion-Dollar Projects to End-Stage Liver Disease: How Lorrinda Gray-Davis Became an Advocate | 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. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Facing the Diagnosis: A Life-Changing Moment06:51 Navigating the Transplant Journey14:12 Empowerment Through Advocacy and Support19:56 Understanding the Transplant System25:49 Living Life After Transplant: A New PerspectiveCONNECT & RESOURCES🌐 Website: trioweb.org 💊 Transplant Medication Navigator: transplantmedicationnavigator.com 📧 Email: ldavis@trioweb.orgThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 31m 12s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 |  How Chronic Illness Changes Everything in a Relationship and How to Navigate It | 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. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Navigating Chronic Illness and Relationships07:14 Grief and Acceptance in Chronic Illness14:06 Communication Strategies for Couples20:57 Tools for Thriving in Relationships26:23 Finding the Right TherapistCONNECT & RESOURCES🌐 Website: LisaGrayAuthor.com (both books available) 📚 Books: Available on Amazon, independent bookstores, and LisaGrayAuthor.com 📱 Instagram: @LisaGrayMFT (chronic illness content)🗂️ Find a chronic illness therapist: chronicillnesstherapists.comThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 28m 21s | ||||||
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| 4/3/26 |  65 Million Americans Have Chronic Pain and Most Don't Know the Real Cause | 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 / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Understanding Fibromyalgia and Its Prevalence02:50 The Science Behind Fibromyalgia Diagnosis06:03 Innovative Blood Tests and Their Impact08:59 The Role of Immune System in Chronic Pain12:01 Treatment Options and Patient Experiences15:01 Challenges with Traditional Medical Approaches17:58 The Future of Fibromyalgia Treatment19:26 Understanding Interstitial Cystitis and Diagnosis Challenges21:56 The Importance of Accurate Testing and Lab Accreditation23:59 The Mental Health Impact of Chronic Pain26:59 The Role of Big Pharma in Patient Care29:56 Empowering Patients with Information and Resources32:08 Connecting with Dr. Gillis and His WorkCONNECT & RESOURCES🌐 fm1test.comThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 38m 28s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  She Was Dying and Didn't Know It: One Woman's Liver Transplant Story | 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 / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Eileen's Journey with Hepatitis C and Transplantation07:25 The Impact of Interferon Treatment08:29 The Need for Simultaneous Kidney and Liver Transplants12:21 Current Health Status and Ongoing Challenges15:44 Advocacy for Organ Donation19:31 Life After Transplant: Lessons LearnedCONNECT & RESOURCES🌐 Organ Donation: organdonor.govThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 24m 28s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  Epilepsy and Mental Health: Severe Depression, Anxiety, and the Healing Power of Sharing Your Story | At 14, Allany Muniz had her first seizure right before freshman year of high school. During basketball tryouts, she had another—and became known as "the seizure girl" for the rest of high school. Years of severe depression, suppressed trauma, and silence followed until a fractured ankle in November 2020 left her bedridden with visions in her head that wouldn't stop. She started filming videos (still under anesthesia) and created Diary of an Epileptic—a platform breaking the stigma around epilepsy's physical and mental toll. She's not a perfect role model, and that's exactly why her story matters. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Epilepsy Awareness02:00 Alani's Journey with Epilepsy05:57 The Impact of Epilepsy on Mental Health10:03 Content Creation as a Healing Tool11:50 Understanding Treatment and Individual Experiences16:12 Advocacy and Community EngagementCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect with Allany Muniz: 📺 YouTube: Diary of an Epileptic 📱 TikTok: @DiaryofanEpilepti (without the C at the end) 📷 Instagram: @DiaryofanEpileptic 📧 Email: diaryofanepileptic@gmail.com (for those uncomfortable with social media) 💬 DMs Open: Allany responds to direct messages for advice, support, and questionsThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 19m 13s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  If You've Tried All the Drugs and You're Still Not Happy, Try Something Different | Your treatment plan is decided before you walk into the doctor's office by an insurance actuary in another city who limits your doctor to 12 drugs. Dr. Kevin Smith, founder of Chronic Condition Center, has spent 25 years proving functional medicine works differently: asking why instead of chasing symptoms, testing 10 thyroid markers instead of just TSH, and investigating toxic load, hormone imbalances, and the 27 anemia patterns traditional medicine ignores. If you've tried all the drugs and you're still stuck, this episode is your roadmap to something different. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Essence of Health and Functional Medicine09:10 Exploring the Chronic Condition Center17:00 Understanding Thyroid Health and Testing22:23 Alternative Approaches to Health and WellnessCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect with Dr. Kevin Smith:🌐 Website: MetabolicSolutions.net 📋 Free Health Quiz: 2-minute assessment with personalized action plan sent via email (categorizes issues as severe, moderate, or minor) The Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 25m 11s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  Not Without A Fight: My Journey Through Illness to Purpose | Kim Nash was the first baby born to a kidney transplant recipient in the United States and unknowingly contracted Hepatitis C at birth. Diagnosed at 37 with young kids, she faced end-stage liver disease, treatment failure, and crushing depression before a 2014 clinical trial cured her and changed her purpose. Now navigating dystonia, neuropathy, and MS diagnosis while her liver regenerates, Kim shares the raw truth about surviving chronic illness: seeking therapy, starting a gratitude journal with just "a cup of coffee," and discovering that the first battle is in your mind. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast00:47 Kimberly Nash's Personal Journey with Chronic Illness04:02 Resilience and Hope in the Face of Adversity05:54 The Power of Positive Thinking and GratitudeCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect with Rare Patient Voice:🎙️ Website: Chronic Truth Podcast 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @ChronicTruthPodcast 💬 Share Your Testimony: Testimonials 🎗️ Bonnie Morgan Foundation: Patient advocacy organization (Kim serves as President)The Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: Survey📧 Sign Up: Rare Patient Voice ($120 per hour for participation)Production Inquiries: Podcast Mechanic | 8m 33s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  From Misdiagnosis to Meaning: How 200,000 Patients Drive Clinical Trials and Get Compensated | Seven to ten years, that's how long most people wait for an accurate rare disease diagnosis, cycling through treatments that don't work and doctors who've never seen their condition. Pam Cusick, VP of Rare Patient Voice, has built a community of 200,000 patients across 1,500 conditions who get paid $120/hour to shape clinical trials, test medical devices, and ensure research reflects real patient experiences. With over $18 million paid to participants and 300+ active studies, this is how patient voices drive medical progress and get compensated for it.CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Understanding Rare Patient Voice09:46 The Importance of Rare Disease Day11:56 The Zebra Symbol and Its SignificanceCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect with Rare Patient Voice:🌐 Website: Rare Patient Voice (https://rarepatientvoice.com/rp/chronictruthpodcast) 📧 Sign Up: Free registration for patients and family caregivers (all conditions welcome) 📰 Active Studies: View 90+ studies needing participants under "Patients" → "Newsletters" on website 💰 Compensation: $120 per hour for participation 💳 Payment Options: Check (first-time participants), direct deposit, or PayPal (returning participants) 📊 Community Stats: 200,000+ patients and caregivers, 9 countries, 1,500+ conditions 📈 Milestone: Over $18 million paid to participants (as of the end of 2023) Resources Mentioned:National Institutes of Health (NIH): Rare Disease Day celebration in Bethesda, MD (February 28th) Rare Disease Day Global Awareness: Monument lighting (Empire State Building and landmarks worldwide) Zebra Symbol: "When you hear hoofbeats, think horses—but don't forget the zebras" (rare disease awareness) Previous Episode: CEO Wes interview on Rare Patient Voice (listen for full organizational overview) The Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: Survey📧 Sign Up: Rare Patient Voice ($120 per hour for participation)Production Inquiries: Podcast Mechanic | 15m 35s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  Eating Disorders and Chronic Illness: Why Emotional Capacity Matters as Much as What's on Your Plate | 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 / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Understanding Eating Disorders and Self-Perception02:50 The Role of Upbringing in Eating Habits05:47 The Impact of Diet Culture on Eating Behaviors09:11 Healing Your Inner Eater: A New Approach12:03 Intergenerational Patterns and Food Relationships15:10 Navigating Crisis in Eating Disorders17:56 Supporting Loved Ones with Eating Issues21:46 The Importance of Professional HelpCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect 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 downloadEating Disorders Bootcamp: Jessica's professional development training for hospital staff and healthcare providersKey Statistic: Only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders ever receive specialty eating disorder care — 9 in 10 go undiagnosed and untreatedFinding Help: Ask your primary care doctor for an eating disorder dietitian or counselor referral; telehealth options are also availableThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic | 24m 49s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 |  Multiple Sclerosis Without Meds: Emotional Capacity, Nervous System Resonance, and Organic Transformation | 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 / TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Journey of Self-Healing03:11 Awakening to Deeper Healing10:50 Understanding the Nervous System's Role15:05 Transforming Emotional Landscapes20:17 Building Trust with Your Body25:07 The Non-Linear Path of Healing30:04 Creating a Safe Space for HealingCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect 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 conditionsThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: Survey | 34m 22s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  Schizophrenia: When Plan A Crumbles and You Build an Army of Helpers | 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 / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Navigating Mental Health Challenges06:28 The Journey Begins: Diagnosis and Initial Reactions12:41 Building a Support System18:38 Crisis Intervention and Law Enforcement Training20:10 Managing Schizophrenia: Treatment and Recovery26:15 The Importance of Community and Education32:00 Finding Hope and Moving ForwardCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect 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: AmazonResources 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 trainingThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials | 41m 24s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  Chronic Health Conditions: Why Grains, Sleep Deprivation, and Omega-6 Oils Are Sabotaging Your Recovery | 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 / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast01:28 Beverly Meyer's Journey to Health02:13 Understanding the Paleo Diet06:23 The Impact of Diet on Chronic Health Conditions09:01 The Shift in Cooking and Eating Habits12:10 Practical Cooking Tips for a Healthy Diet16:00 The Importance of Healthy Fats26:54 Improving Sleep for Chronic Health Sufferers33:48 Final Thoughts and ResourcesCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect 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 websiteResources Mentioned:Pure Indian Foods: PureIndianFoods.com - Fifth-generation ghee makers, highest quality pastured butter gheeUS Wellness Meats: GrasslandBeef.com - Pastured heritage pork and 100% grass-fed, grass-finished meatsChosen 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 informationThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials | 39m 37s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  Is Type 2 Diabetes Really Reversible? | 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 diabetesChapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness and Diabetes Awareness01:28 Chef Jeff's Journey with Diabetes03:44 Understanding the Impact of Diabetes08:09 Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes Management10:06 Building a Supportive Community for Diabetes11:12 The Importance of Identity in Health Management12:12 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Individuals14:09 Myths and Realities of Diabetes15:44 Recognizing Symptoms and Risks of Diabetes16:48 Resources and Final Thoughts on Diabetes ReversalConnect with Jeff:🌐 yourdiabetesroadmap.com/chronic📘 Free Book: Your Diabetes Reversal Roadmap Support the show and share your experience: Visit chronictruthpodcast.comThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson | 19m 17s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  Beyond Forgetfulness: How to Tell Normal Aging from Dementia Warning Signs | 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-proofingChapters00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:25 Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia02:26 Navigating Caregiver Challenges05:51 Recognizing Signs of Cognitive Decline08:37 Family Involvement in Care Decisions10:10 Making Care Decisions for Aging Parents12:08 Importance of Legal Preparations14:12 Advocating for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's15:52 Finding Support for Isolated Individuals17:59 Resources and Support for CaregiversConnect with Janice:📱 @agingparentjourney on Instagram To support the show or share your experience, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.comThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for Podcast Mechanic | 19m 55s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  We Train Boys Not to Feel | The Hidden Crisis in Male Mental Health | 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. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Emotional Expression in Men03:09 Understanding Boys' Emotional Range08:01 The Impact of Emotional Suppression10:59 Tools for Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys13:33 The Importance of Mental Health17:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Expression19:29 Exploring Emotions Through Creative Outlets22:44 Resources for Emotional GrowthConnect with Dr. Vanderhorst:💻 Website 📘 EVRYMAN: Men's Support Group To support the show, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.comThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for Podcast Mechanic | 25m 50s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 |  Adaptive Kitchen Knife Innovation: Disabled Veteran Creates Nulu for Arthritis, MS & Mobility Issues | Doug Katz | 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 it00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:25 Meet Doug Katz: A Journey of Resilience02:41 The Invention of Nulu: A Game-Changer for Mobility Challenges06:20 Understanding the Kinetic Chain and Its Importance12:25 Universal Design: A Solution for All17:51 The Ability Curve: Redefining Disability21:26 Empowering Independence Through Adaptive Tools24:33 Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Disabled CommunityGet the Nulu Knife: 💻 nuluknives.com | 🛒 Amazon | 📱 TikTok: @the_nulu_guruConnect with Doug Katz: 🎤 DouglasMKatz.com | 💼 LinkedIn | 📸 @douglasmkatzTo support the show, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.comThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | 26m 47s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  Bonus Episode-Behind the Podcast: Together We Are Strong | Kim Nash | 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. In this heartfelt bonus episode, Kim pauses to reflect on an incredible year of storytelling, connection, and community building. As we enter the new year, share one Chronic Truth episode with someone who needs to hear they're not fighting alone. Whether it's a friend with a new diagnosis, a family member struggling with chronic pain, or a colleague navigating midlife health challenges, your share could be the connection that changes their perspective.Choose an episode that resonates with you and share it on your social media or text it directly to someone who needs itMUCH LOVE AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!To support the show, visit our Linktree and subscribe on SpotifyThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic | 1m 53s | ||||||
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