Dennis Henson is an author and researcher who survived three strokes beginning in 2018 and spent seven years rebuilding his health when doctors said he'd keep having them for the rest of his life. He documented his recovery in a free 39-point protocol at bodyofhealth.life. Dennis and Kim cover the mindset that drove his recovery ("This is not a problem, it's a project"), the nitrous oxide and citrulline combination that reversed his carotid blockage, the brain's redundancy system that helped him reclaim his memory, why sweating is his number one recommendation, and the G vitamin gratitude that changed everything.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
01:16 Dennis's Story: Three Strokes Starting in 2018
05:19 "This Is Not a Problem — It's a Project"
10:21 The Brain's Backup System
12:14 Reversing the Carotid Blockage
14:50 Nitrous Oxide, Citrulline & the 39 Habits
16:55 bodyofhealth.life: The Free Protocol
19:20 The G Vitamin: Gratitude
21:33 Sauna, Sweating & His #1 Recommendation
26:03 Connect with Dennis Henson

CONNECT & RESOURCES

Free 39-point protocol: bodyofhealth.life
Books: dennisjhenson.com

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🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
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Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

Kristen Renee Appleby is an author, speaker, and transformational coach who spent 15 years navigating rheumatoid arthritis, corporate burnout, and the radical life changes that ultimately healed her: selling her house, moving states, and learning to listen to her body instead of fearing it. Her books The Elements of Healing and Healing the Money Wound distill that journey into a practical framework for rebuilding from the inside out. Kristen and Kim cover the body-communicating concept, why healing requires addressing all parts of your life at once, the self-acceptance and forgiveness work that underlies everything, and why the same mindset shift that helped Kristen heal physically also transformed her finances.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
01:26 Kristen's Story: Keeping Up the Perfect Exterior
02:50 The RA Diagnosis
08:17 Selling Everything and Starting Over
10:17 Why Your Whole Life Is the Protocol
17:16 Your Body Is Communicating — Not Attacking
18:33 Physical Health and Financial Health: The Same Mindset
24:56 Processing the Yuck: The Only Way Through Is Through
27:45 The Books: The Elements of Healing + Healing the Money Wound

CONNECT & RESOURCES

🌐 Website: kristenrenerebuilding.com
📘 Book: The Elements of Healing
📘 Book: Healing the Money Wound

The Chronic Truth Podcast:

🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials
📋 Community Survey: Survey

Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic

Bob Bekian is a Hollywood producer and director with 25 years of credits alongside Shirley MacLaine, Snoop Dogg, and dozens of sports and political figures. After a perfect storm of setbacks, COVID shutdowns, family loss, and two close friends who died from self-destructive choices, Bob built a research-backed system for getting back to yourself. His book, 10 Ways to Feel Better, is the result. Bob and Kim cover self-acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, the nine-month personal commitment that changed Bob's relationships, and the Golden Triangle of nutrition, sleep, and exercise behind lasting mental and physical health.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
01:37 Bob Bekian: 25 Years in Hollywood
02:05 A Perfect Storm of Setbacks
03:32 Happiness Is a Choice
05:26 Self-Acceptance & Forgiveness: Start Where You Are
09:08 Small Promises and Grow Forward
12:17 Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
16:17 Stop Taking Things Personally
20:39 The Golden Triangle: Nutrition, Sleep & Exercise
31:06 Connect with Bob / 10 Ways to Feel Better

CONNECT & RESOURCES

🌐 Website: Bob Bekian
📚 10 Ways to Feel Better — bobbekian.com (signed copies) & Amazon ($0.99 download)

The Chronic Truth Podcast:

🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials
📋 Community Survey: Survey

Production Partner: Podcast Mechanic