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
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:
📞: 988 (mental health crisis line)
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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, for The Podcast Mechanic
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