The Chronic Truth

Kim Nash
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If chronic illness has ever made you feel lost, alone, or like your body is working against you, this podcast is for you. The Chronic Truth is a weekly show dedicated to helping chronic illness patients find hope, resilience, and community in the middle of their toughest seasons.Every Friday, Kim Nash opens up about her own health journey and sits down with real patients who have faced the darkest moments of their diagnosis and found their way through.Join us for conversations about navigating uncertain diagnoses, managing life with chronic pain, invisible illness, autoimmune conditions, and so much more.Not without a fight. Together, WE are STRONG.

  1. 2d ago

    She Slept for a Month. Then She Figured Out Why.

    Jan Rothney was a psychology lecturer in health and social care when her body finally shut down completely leaving her bedbound and asleep for nearly a month. Because she already understood the science of what was happening, she knew exactly what to do: stop pushing, celebrate tiny wins, and send safety signals to a brain that had been running on overdrive for a decade. More than 20 years later, she's the author of Breaking Free and founder of Reset to Thrive. In this conversation with Kim Nash, she explains exactly how the brain creates chronic symptoms and what it takes to change that.      CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness and Personal Journey 01:55 The Build-Up to Chronic Fatigue 08:48 The Turning Point: Realizing Recovery is Possible 18:59 Practical Strategies for Healing 27:04 The Importance of Support and Community 37:58 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care 47:53 Conclusion and Encouragement for Listeners CONNECT & RESOURCES Jan Rothney:  🌐 Website: resettothrive.co.uk 📱 Facebook: Breaking Free 📱 Instagram: @BreakingFree_recovery 📚 Breaking Free (2nd edition)    The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    She Slept for a Month. Then She Figured Out Why.

  2. Aug 28

    The Absence of Visible Disease Is Not the Absence of Suffering

    Erika Conrad-Wess has lived with trigeminal neuralgia since 2004 more than two decades of invisible, relentless facial pain, multiple brain surgeries, and a healthcare system that didn't always believe her. Now the author of Nerve, a memoir of chronic pain, medical trauma, and surviving the healthcare system, she joins Kim Nash on The Chronic Truth to talk about what invisible pain really costs, why you have to become the project manager of your own healthcare, and how she redefined hope when a cure stopped being the goal. Pain doesn't have to be the whole story. But first, you have to be believed.      CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Understanding Chronic Pain and Invisible Illnesses 07:07 The Importance of Empathy in Healthcare 13:51 Navigating the Healthcare System: Advocacy and Self-Care 20:58 Writing as Healing: Erica's Memoir Journey 26:52 Building Support Communities for Chronic Pain Patients CONNECT & RESOURCES Erika Conrad-Wess:  📚 Nerve — Amazon, Barnes & Noble, erikaconradwess.com ⚠️ Verify URL 📱 Facebook: MVD Patient Support | Post MVD Support Group    The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    The Absence of Visible Disease Is Not the Absence of Suffering

  3. Aug 21

    Stress, the Immune System, and the Root Cause of Chronic Disease

    Cancer biologist and TEDx speaker Rebecca Maff, known as the Healthy Biologist, joins Kim Nash on The Chronic Truth to explain the science of how stress feeds chronic disease and what we can do to get ahead of it. From the amygdala's role in immune suppression to AI-powered cancer screening, Rebecca brings real clinical depth to the conversation and keeps it grounded in tools anyone can use today. If you've ever wondered why stress makes you sick, why cancer is hitting younger people faster, or whether AI in healthcare is something to trust, this episode is for you.    CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness and Advocacy 01:24 Rebecca's Journey: From Burnout to Wellness 04:46 The Impact of Stress on Health 09:31 Managing Stress: Techniques and Strategies 12:49 Alarming Trends in Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases 16:58 The Role of Data and AI in Healthcare 20:42 Building a Healthier Society 24:44 The Importance of Community and Support CONNECT & RESOURCES Rebecca Maff:  📱 @rebeccamaff on Facebook & Instagram   The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    Stress, the Immune System, and the Root Cause of Chronic Disease

  4. Aug 14

    What Nobody Tells You About Living With Chronic Pain

    Davis Bain sustained a concussion during a soccer game in his senior year of college. Nine prior concussions had healed. This one didn't. Nearly four years later, he still lives with post-concussion syndrome, and he's turned that experience into Chronic Pain Warrior, a compassionate and practical guide for anyone facing chronic pain, illness, or invisible disability. In this episode, Davis joins Kim Nash to talk about what it's really like to live inside an invisible condition, what medical dismissal costs a patient emotionally, and why asking for help specifically and without apology might be the most important thing anyone struggling can do.    CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness and Advocacy 02:16 Davis Bain's Journey with Chronic Pain 05:30 Understanding Invisible Disabilities 11:07 The Impact of Medical Dismissal 16:23 Navigating Support and Advice 22:32 Writing 'Chronic Pain Warrior' and Its Purpose 25:55 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement CONNECT & RESOURCES Davis Bain: 🌐 chronicpainwarrior.com   The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    What Nobody Tells You About Living With Chronic Pain

  5. Aug 7

    Epilepsy Doesn't Own Your Life

    Epilepsy advocate and founder of The Epilepsy Network, Tiffany Kairos, shares her journey through nearly 18 years of living with epilepsy, from an unexpected diagnosis to becoming a beacon of hope for thousands. She and Kim Nash have an honest conversation about seizures, stigma, self-advocacy, and the power of community. A moving reminder that a diagnosis doesn't get to own your life.  CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Living with Epilepsy: A Journey of Resilience 10:01 Community and Advocacy in Epilepsy 20:07 Misconceptions and Stigmas Surrounding Epilepsy 23:23 Empowerment Through Education and Support CONNECT & RESOURCES Adison Woods: 📱 @tiffanykairos |  🌐 riseaboveepilepsy   The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    Epilepsy Doesn't Own Your Life

  6. Jul 31

    The Tick Bite Nobody Treated | Adison Woods on Late-Stage Lyme and the Diagnosis 25 Years Late

    Adison Woods has been navigating chronic illness since childhood: fainting, migraines, back surgeries, and a tick bite at summer camp that nobody connected to anything for 25 years. When her mother finally said, "You have Lyme disease," Adison rolled her eyes. Then the labs came back positive. An infectious disease doctor told her the test was wrong because she'd never been to the Northeast. She got treatment anyway, built a community called Sick and Shining, and is writing a book. She joins Kim Nash for a deeply personal conversation about late-stage Lyme, Babesiosis, the chronic illness pain scale, and why you are not your diagnosis. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS   00:00 Introducing Addison Woods: Chronic Illness Advocate and Writer  01:41 A 25-Year Mystery: Addison's Childhood Symptoms and POTS Diagnosis  04:50 The Lyme Disease Discovery: Testing, Co-Infections, and Medical Dismissal  09:26 Late-Stage Lyme: Treatment, Antibiotics, and Tick Prevention Tips  14:25 Why Addison Started Sick and Shining  17:38 What Invisible Illness Really Looks Like Day to Day  22:15 The Pain Scale Problem and Growing Awareness Around Chronic Illness  23:47 Writing Her Book and Advice for Reclaiming Identity CONNECT & RESOURCES Adison Woods: 📱 @sickandshining | 📧 sickandshining@gmail.com   The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    The Tick Bite Nobody Treated | Adison Woods on Late-Stage Lyme and the Diagnosis 25 Years Late

  7. Jul 24

    Survive or Heal: What Elite Athletes Know About Injury That Chronic Pain Patients Need to Hear

    Dr. Tommy Rhee spent years watching elite athletes at UCLA and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers survive injuries instead of heal them, numbing the pain to play through the season and saving surgery for the off-season. He developed Regen, a needle-free topical that delivers stem cell signaling through the skin to reduce inflammation and trigger regeneration without injections, downtime, or immune response risk. He joins Kim Nash to break down the science in plain language: what regenerative medicine actually is, why it's not about the cells themselves, and where this technology is headed for everyday chronic pain patients. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast and Guest 00:57 Dr. Tommy Rhee's Background and Expertise 02:54 Innovations in Regenerative Medicine 05:47 Challenges in Athlete Recovery and Pain Management 09:05 The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Pain 11:57 Future of Regenerative Medicine and Accessibility 15:11 Understanding Neuropathy and Circulation 18:02 The Impact of Inflammation on Chronic Conditions 20:49 Dr. Rhee's Book and Future Insights 23:08 Conclusion and Listener Engagement CONNECT & RESOURCES Dr. Hendrickson: 🌐 Website: rheegen.com 📚 Book: The Future of Regenerative Medicine — available on Amazon (two formats in one: science edition + Jeff's Journey plain-language summary)     The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    Survive or Heal: What Elite Athletes Know About Injury That Chronic Pain Patients Need to Hear

  8. Jul 17

    Wildfire Smoke, Rising Temperatures & the Chronic Health Crisis Nobody's Connecting the Dots On

    Dr. Debra Hendrickson is a pediatrician in Reno, the fastest-warming city in the U.S., and the author of The Air They Breathe. She joins Kim Nash to talk about something most chronic illness patients and caregivers aren't warned about: how common medications impair your body's ability to cope with heat, and how rising temperatures and wildfire smoke are quietly compounding the health burden for anyone already managing a chronic condition. Practical, urgent, and packed with information you can act on today.              CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS   00:00 Meet Dr. Debra Hendrickson: A Pediatrician in America's Fastest-Warming City  03:27 Wildfire Smoke, Asthma, and Why Children Are Especially Vulnerable  06:51 The Story Behind The Air They Breathe  08:59 Guidance for Physicians: Proximal vs. Distal Climate Health Risks  10:53 Practical Adaptations: Air Filters, Masks, AQI, and Heat Safety for Kids  14:08 Medications That Affect the Body's Ability to Handle Heat  17:18 Protecting Kids in Car Seats and Pregnant Moms from Heat Risk  19:38 Where to Find Dr. Hendrickson and The Air They Breathe  CONNECT & RESOURCES Dr. Hendrickson:   🌐 Website: debrahendrickson.com (free downloadable handout on heat and wildfire smoke adaptations; contact form) 📚 Book: The Air They Breathe — available on Amazon    The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

    Wildfire Smoke, Rising Temperatures & the Chronic Health Crisis Nobody's Connecting the Dots On
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If chronic illness has ever made you feel lost, alone, or like your body is working against you, this podcast is for you. The Chronic Truth is a weekly show dedicated to helping chronic illness patients find hope, resilience, and community in the middle of their toughest seasons.Every Friday, Kim Nash opens up about her own health journey and sits down with real patients who have faced the darkest moments of their diagnosis and found their way through.Join us for conversations about navigating uncertain diagnoses, managing life with chronic pain, invisible illness, autoimmune conditions, and so much more.Not without a fight. Together, WE are STRONG.

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  • Creator
    Kim Nash
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kim Nash
  • Show Website
    The Chronic Truth