# Not Without A Fight: My Journey Through Illness to Purpose

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Podcast: [The Chronic Truth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490)
Published: 2026-03-06T10:00:00+00:00
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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 / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast 00:47 Kimberly Nash's Personal Journey with Chronic Illness 04:02 Resilience and Hope in the Face of Adversity 05:54 The Power of Positive Thinking and Gratitude CONNECT & RESOURCES Connect 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

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