The Chronic Truth

She Slept for a Month. Then She Figured Out Why.

September 4, 2026·50 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jan Rothney was a psychology lecturer in health and social care when her body finally shut down completely leaving her bedbound and asleep for nearly a month. Because she already understood the science of what was happening, she knew exactly what to do: stop pushing, celebrate tiny wins, and send safety signals to a brain that had been running on overdrive for a decade. More than 20 years later, she's the author of Breaking Free and founder of Reset to Thrive. In this conversation with Kim Nash, she explains exactly how the brain creates chronic symptoms and what it takes to change that.     CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness and Personal Journey01:55 The Build-Up to Chronic Fatigue08:48 The Turning Point: Realizing Recovery is Possible18:59 Practical Strategies for Healing27:04 The Importance of Support and Community37:58 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care47:53 Conclusion and Encouragement for ListenersCONNECT & RESOURCESJan Rothney: 🌐 Website: resettothrive.co.uk📱 Facebook: Breaking Free📱 Instagram: @BreakingFree_recovery📚 Breaking Free (2nd edition)  The Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction Partner: Podcast Mechanic

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