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The Chronic Truth

Kim Nash
Chronic Illness
Diabetes
Endometriosis
Multiple Sclerosis
Mental Health
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Asthma
Pompe Disease
HIV
Breast Cancer
Liver Transplant
Caregiving
Gastroparesis
Alexander Technique
The Chronic Truth
Organ Donation
Rare Patient Voice
Sleep
Hepatitis C
Advocacy

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... more

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Latest Episodes

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 topica... more

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 med... more

Kenneth Kabagambe founded Uganda's National Organization for People Living with Hepatitis B after watching a friend die of a disease nobody around him had heard of, and then being diagnosed himself. In 13 years, he has secured government funding, fre... more

Dwayne Wilson was born with Pompe disease and didn't find out until he was 50 years old, when he couldn't climb a staircase, couldn't get off the toilet, and felt like someone was standing on his chest in a swimming pool. Eight years later, he's on b... more

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Recent Guests

Debra Hendrickson
Board certified pediatrician; clinical professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine; author of The Air They Breathe
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Episode: Wildfire Smoke, Rising Temperatures & the Chronic Health Crisis Nobody's Connecting the Dots On
Kenneth Kabagambe
Founding executive director of the National Organization for People Living with Hepatitis B (NOPLBH)
National Organization for People Living with Hepatitis B
Episode: "Hepatitis Cannot Wait" | Kenneth Kabagambe on 13 Years of Advocacy, Policy Wins & Gaps That Remain
Dwayne M. Wilson
Pompe disease advocate known as the Southern Calais Pompe Champ
Pompe awareness advocacy
Episode: Born With It, Diagnosed at 50: Dwayne Wilson on Pompe Disease and Why Early Testing Saves Muscle
Edward Kondrat
Board-certified ophthalmologist who integrated homeopathy into his practice
Episode: What Conventional Eye Care Gets Wrong
Mara Fowler
MS advocate sharing her journey living with multiple sclerosis for over 26 years
MS advocacy and self-directed work
Episode: Cognitive Decline, Tough Exteriors & the Breaking Point: The Real Face of Multiple Sclerosis
Jesus Gillian
Activist, director and singer-songwriter focused on HIV long-term survivor advocacy
Aguilas Long-Term Survivors International Network / Last Men Standing (documentary)
Episode: HIV Long-Term Survivors Were Never Supposed to Exist
Lara Silverman
Author, speaker, and founder of Isaiah 4320 Press
Isaiah 4320 Press
Episode: Singing Through Fire: What Joy Looks Like When You've Lost Your Health, Your Career & Your Husband
Chelcie Rice
Person diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who advocates through humor and storytelling
DDoC voices (advocacy)
Episode: Diabetes Burnout, Workplace Stigma & Why the Right Community Changes Everything
Eric Butcher
Patient advocate, care navigation specialist, and speaker with lived experience managing chronic illness
Alpha-1 Foundation community / United Liver / related organizations
Episode: The Prepared Patient: Three Things Every Chronic Illness Patient Needs Before a Specialist Visit

Host

Kimberly Nash
Host of The Chronic Truth Podcast. Guides conversations with real patients, focusing on chronic illness journeys, resilience, and community.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Outstanding

    A simply wonderful interview with a wonderful host. Our conversation centered on key sources of encouragement and practical help amidst chronic conditions.

    - Davis K Bain, Author: Chronic Pain Warrior

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davis K Bain - Author
    United States13 days ago
  • What a great host!

    My conversation with Kim was so natural and informative. It was a perfect blend of talking with a friend and interview, and I'm sure that listeners will benefit from our episode and so many others of her show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenny Lytle RN
    United States7 months ago
  • Helpful and Compassionate

    What a positive, helpful, and wonderful podcast! Kimberly is real and still positive, offering sound advice while not negating the struggles of us with chronic illnesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Best thank yous
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's compassion and practical guidance for living with chronic illness.
Guests are varied and credible, contributing diverse perspectives and real-world insights.
The host creates a natural, conversational atmosphere that makes difficult topics feel approachable.

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Wildfire Smoke, Rising Temperatures & the Chronic Health Crisis Nobody's Connecting the Dots On
Q: What should physicians know about proximal vs distal impacts of climate on health, and how can they prepare?
Physicians should anticipate acute events like smoke and heat waves as well as subtle neurodevelopmental and chronic effects, and educate themselves about adaptation and prevention strategies.
Wildfire Smoke, Rising Temperatures & the Chronic Health Crisis Nobody's Connecting the Dots On
Q: What changes are you seeing in patients and families in Reno due to increasing heat and wildfire smoke?
She notes more respiratory problems in children, higher asthma-related visits, and broader health impacts from heat on youth athletes and vulnerable populations.
Wildfire Smoke, Rising Temperatures & the Chronic Health Crisis Nobody's Connecting the Dots On
Q: Share a little bit about yourself and your background.
Dr. Hendrickson describes bridging environmental science with pediatrics, explaining how rising temperatures and air pollution affect child development and why she wrote The Air They Breathe.
"Hepatitis Cannot Wait" | Kenneth Kabagambe on 13 Years of Advocacy, Policy Wins & Gaps That Remain
Q: What are the most important next steps to address funding gaps for hepatitis B?
The guest emphasizes the need for sustained international and governmental funding, greater inclusion of hepatitis B in chronic disease programs, and broader awareness to mobilize philanthropic and public sector support.
"Hepatitis Cannot Wait" | Kenneth Kabagambe on 13 Years of Advocacy, Policy Wins & Gaps That Remain
Q: How can our listeners reach out to you? What platforms should they use?
Listeners can connect via the National Organization for People Living with Hepatitis B's website and social profiles, including LinkedIn and Facebook, where Kenneth Kabagambe is also accessible for updates and dialogue.

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This show centers chronic illness journeys, resilience, and community. Episodes commonly cover navigating uncertain diagnoses, managing ongoing symptoms like pain and fatigue, and the social and workplace impacts of illness. Guests range from patients sharing lived experiences to advocates and clinicians offering practical guidance, with a recurring emphasis on support networks, education, and empowerment. A notable thread is turning personal health challenges into actionable strategies—whether through workplace communication, caregiver perspectives, or patient-led advocacy—creating a supportive space for listeners seeking validation, resources, and community.

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Recent guests on The Chronic Truth include:

1. Debra Hendrickson
2. Kenneth Kabagambe
3. Dwayne M. Wilson
4. Edward Kondrat
5. Mara Fowler
6. Jesus Gillian
7. Lara Silverman
8. Chelcie Rice

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