The Chronic Truth

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:

• ​🔴 Shocking truth: Not a "reproductive disease"—found in fetuses, noses, brain tissue, and throughout the body like "non-cancerous cancer"
• ​🟢 Medical incompetence: Most surgeons doing "endo surgery" burn lesions instead of removing them, making the problem worse
• ​🟣 Chronic illness overlap: Strong correlation with EDS, POTS, autoimmune conditions—it's part of a bigger systemic picture

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

📱 Instagram

📘 Facebook

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Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash

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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:

• ​🔴 Hidden epidemic: "DL lists" exposing men living double lives, spreading HIV to heterosexual partners while advocates stay silent
• ​🟢 Medical mysteries: Living with a fifth pacemaker while surviving 40 years of HIV and why he feels better when his heart device dies
• ​🟣 Forgotten voices: Building the first real coalition for heterosexual men with HIV after a decade of finding no representation

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

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Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 equals

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:

💻: Denny Counseling

🌐: Psychology Today

📞: 988 (mental health crisis line)

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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 manage

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

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Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash

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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:

• ​🔴 Shocking tests: Swallowing radioactive eggs, smart pills, and the "Sitzmarker" capsule tracking colon paralysis.
• ​🟢 Treatments gone wrong: How Reglan caused Parkinson’s-like tremors and why gastric stimulators fail.
• ​🟣 Life-saving community: Why patients trust Facebook groups over doctors for tube leakage fixes.

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:

• Oley Foundation: oley.org (peer support, conferences, IV/tube resources)

• G-PACT: g-pact.org (gastroparesis-specific advocacy)

• IFFGD: iffgd.org (global GI disorder education)

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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:

• ​🔴 Medical gaslighting: How 87% of hospitalizations are preventable with proper education (now defunded).
• ​🟢 Biologic breakthroughs: The injection that stopped her son’s near-fatal attacks.
• ​🟣 Silent asthma: Why "no wheezing" doesn’t mean "no danger" (and how to advocate in the ER).

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

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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:

• ​🔴 Mediterranean diet secret: Why she fired her scale before losing a pound.
• ​🟢 "Close the door" rule: How spatial boundaries cured her workaholism.
• ​🟣 988 hotline truth: "You don’t need to be suicidal to call."

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

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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":

• ​🔴 Doctors ignored his weak legs until he couldn’t climb stairs.
• ​🟢 The poolside epiphany: "Water crushed my chest, it was Pompe disease."
• ​🟣 169 infusions later: Why he calls treatment "muscle juice."

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:

📲 Follow Dwayne: ⁠⁠Instagram

🩺 Pompe Info: ⁠⁠Pompe Disease News

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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":

• ​🔴 Fired for hospitalizations after bosses deemed her illness "inconvenient."
• ​🟢 Self-diagnosed MALS via TikTok when 7+ doctors failed her.
• ​🟣 Post-surgery reality: "I traded artery compression for scar tissue fears."

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:

📲 Follow Karen: TT/IG

📚 MALS: ⁠Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS)

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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:

• ​🔴 Diagnosed despite "perfect" Paps, how the system failed her.
• ​🟢 Ghosted by friends when her body withered ("Too uncomfortable to look at me").
• ​🟣 Urostomy bag at 35, the survivor’s guilt, no movie shows.

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

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Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠