{"podcast":{"title":"The Chronic Truth","slug":"the-chronic-truth-7552490","podcast_index_feed_id":7552490,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/18bc4c159ec808a7449844d3bb0c9970","website_url":"https://chronictruthpodcast.com","image_url":null,"author":"Kim Nash","episode_count":83,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:20:16.187818+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490"},"episode":{"title":"Not Without A Fight: My Journey Through Illness to Purpose","slug":"not-without-a-fight-my-journey-through-illness-to-purpose","published_at":"2026-03-06T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490/not-without-a-fight-my-journey-through-illness-to-purpose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8014723_2026-03-05-190123","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8014723/8014723_2026-03-05-190123.128.mp3?rssID=5427","summary":"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","meta_description":"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 wi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":513,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-chronic-truth-7552490/episodes/not-without-a-fight-my-journey-through-illness-to-purpose/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490/not-without-a-fight-my-journey-through-illness-to-purpose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}