The Chronic Truth

Welcome to The Chronic Truth Podcast.Tonight's episode is one that many of us will need to tune into and get the tools we need to adjust how we manage our careers with a chronic health condition.Michelle Irving is the CEO and Founder of Career and Chronic. After being diagnosed herself with a chronic health condition, she was forced to learn ways to adapt and function in a workforce setting. 20 years later, she built a global business focused on individual and corporate programs for how to navigate chronic illness at work.In this episode she will give us tools that aide in finding what our capabilities are with a chronic condition and ways to manage to work around our health issues and still be productive.She is truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to careers and living with a chronic health condition. Tune in and learn more.Look for AMBITION to be launched inMARCH 2025.You may find Michelles website and social media links below.Websitehttps://www.careerandchronic.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelleirvingofficial/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleirvingofficial/Career and ChronicMaphttps://www.careerandchronic.com/career-mapEmotional EmpowermentMaphttps://www.michelleirving.com.au/mapPlease be sure to follow us and subscribe to: The Chronic Truth PodcastWe welcome your comments on this episodeIf you want to be a guest on The Chronic Truth Podcast, go to our website, click share your story. From there choose a date and time that works for your schedule.Not without a FIGHT!Together WE are STRONG~

In this episode of The Chronic Truth Podcast, my guest Stephanie A. Wynn opens up about battling a near death experience. Ending up being finally, diagnosed with IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). Her journey of misdiagnosis's and not been given proper information on how to manage her chronic condition, lead her to write an informative book helping others who are facing IBD. This book will be launching on March 16th. Tune in for another episode with Stephanie as we introduce this book launch. This book will truly change the lives of those diagnosed with this serious health condition, IBD.Not only is Stephanie a 3-time Author, but she is also a business Entrepeneur and founded "The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation" to offer support and guidance for the rural disparities in the black and brown communities. www.thestepanieawynnfoundation.org You can follow Stephanie on social media@stephanieawynn @thesawfoundationincI am so struck by Stephanie's story and after you listen to this episode, you will take away many things but the main one she wants the listeners to know: YOU ARE NOT ALONE and having IBD is NOT YOUR FAULT. Thankyou Stephanie for touching the lives of so many who needed to hear this episode. You have certainly blessed my life. - Kimberly Nash

Helen shares her very candid and personal struggle being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome). From not being believed about her symptoms she was experiencing from her first doctor, to loosing friends, career and feeling isolated and alone. Helen shares how humor, positive thinking and the love of her daughter gives her strength to get through her days. Her story is one of resilience and courage. You can reach out and follow helen on her social media Instagram @beautifully_flawed_helenTiktok- @beautifullyflawed_helenfacebook : beautifullyflawedhelenYou will find her story touching the truth of those fighting a chronic health condition. We thank her for sharing her story with us THE CHRONIC TRUTH PODCAST https://www.chronictruthpodcast.com

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:​🔴 Shocking reality: Therapists aren't "all put together," they have their own therapists and struggle with ADHD, eating disorders, and life changes just like everyone else​🟢 Root cause revolution: Why asking about sleep, food, and daily structure matters more than just treating symptoms and how one question changed her life​🟣 Therapy truth bomb: Real sessions aren't movie stereotypes of note-taking—they're interactive conversations between equalsChapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast00:54 Meet Kesley Rogers: A Journey Through Mental Health02:59 Navigating Personal Mental Health Challenges05:57 Understanding Triggers for Mental Health Issues08:56 Misconceptions About Counselors and Therapy12:08 The Reality of Being a Therapist15:03 The Importance of Holistic Care in Therapy17:56 Decompressing After a Long Day20:47 Resources for Mental Health SupportConnect with Kesley and Resources:💻: Denny Counseling🌐: Psychology Today📞: 988 (mental health crisis line)To support the show, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashCo-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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:​🔴 Shocking reversals: Ankylosing spondylitis pain gone in one week, autism symptoms disappeared in a 20-something patient, Hashimoto's thyroiditis completely reversed​🟢 The gut-brain connection: Why your microbiome controls depression, anxiety, and that "I'm full" signal—and how the Standard American Diet destroys it​🟣 28-day miracles: Patients sleeping better, mood lifting, chronic conditions improving faster than pharmaceuticals could manageChapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast00:54 The Importance of Nutrition in Chronic Illness04:00 Community Wellness Initiatives07:55 The Science Behind Plant-Based Nutrition12:10 Reversing Chronic Conditions Through Diet15:46 The Role of Gut Health20:05 Personal Health Journeys and Experiences23:56 Practical Cooking Tips for Plant-Based Diets27:56 Conclusion and Call to ActionConnect with Dr. Liz:🌐 Website: ⁠⁠Healthy Eating Adventure⁠📲 Follow Dr. George: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ To support the show, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashCo-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠