The Chronic Truth Podcast
The Chronic Truth Podcast
Podcast Description
Chronic illness does not have to control you or define you. In the Chronic Truth podcast, you’ll learn how to navigate through uncertain diagnoses, finding your light during the dark times, and having a better outlook on life. I’ll share my personal story along with countless others who have been through the deepest depths of their health and overcame obstacles in their diagnosis. Tune in every Friday for new inspiring stories from patients just like you. ~Not without a fight! Together WE are STRONG!
email us: [email protected] www.chronictruthpodcast.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes related to chronic illness, individual resilience, and advocacy. Episodes cover topics such as mental health journeys, navigating inflammatory bowel disease, and strategies for living with fibromyalgia. Specific episodes include discussions with guest advocates like Jason Jepson on mental health stigma and Stephanie A. Wynn on patient empowerment.
Chronic illness does not have to control you or define you. In the Chronic Truth podcast, you’ll learn how to navigate through uncertain diagnoses, finding your light during the dark times, and having a better outlook on life. I’ll share my personal story along with countless others who have been through the deepest depths of their health and overcame obstacles in their diagnosis. Tune in every Friday for new inspiring stories from patients just like you. ~Not without a fight! Together WE are STRONG!
email us: [email protected] www.chronictruthpodcast.com
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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This episode is brought to you by:
The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC
Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash
Co-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson – The Podcast Mechanic
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