Holidays and dialysis: the freedom to travel
Laura Gleadell, Managing Director of Kidney Care UK Dialysis Freedom and Freedom The Dialysis Holiday Specialist, joins Dee to discuss the travel options available for dialysis patients.
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Episode 63
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Episode 62
Chronic illness: grieving the self part 2
Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Emma Coyne joins Dee Moore to discuss the grieving process and impact on a person's self-identity when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness.
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Episode 61
Chronic illness: grieving the self part 1
Kidney health advocate Judy Akin, joins Dee Moore for an interview in two parts where she shares her kidney warrior story.
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Episode 60
Raising awareness of kidney cancer
Susan Sireshuk, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Malcolm Packer, Head of Communications at Kidney Care UK join Dee to talk about kidney cancer in this two part series.
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Episode 59
Chris’ kidney warrior story
Security consultant Chris Hardy joins Dee to share his story, from a diagnosis of kidney disease in his 20s, to receiving a kidney transplant and representing Kidney Care UK in the 2022 London Marathon.
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Episode 58
Kerigh’s kidney warrior story
A new kidney can be lifechanging, but receiving a transplant isn't always straightforward: community content curator Kerigh Palmer joins Dee to discuss receiving a second transplant after the failure of the first.
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Episode 57
Derricka’s living kidney donation story
24 Year old Derricka Simpson joins Dee to share her living kidney donation story, from the work-up process to the lessons she has learnt.
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Episode 56
The Supporting Care Partners Research Project
PHD student Chelsea Coumoundouros joins Dee Moore to chat about her research: The Supporting Care Partners Research Project.
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Episode 55
Ali’s kidney warrior story
Business owner Ali Lawrence joins Dee to share her story, from being diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease in her mid-20s to overcoming peritonitis.
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Episode 54
The good, the bad and the ugly of kidney transplantation
Kidney transplantation: what are the benefits, and what are the risks? Consultant Nephrologist Dr Adnan Sharif shares his expertise. Also: actor Marcel White joins Dee to share his story.
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Episode 53
Marcel’s kidney warrior story
Aspiring actor Marcel White joins Dee to share his inspirational story of living with kidney disease as a young person, including his advice for young people diagnosed with CKD.
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Episode 52
Healthy weight loss and CKD
Renal Dietitians Laura Kyte and Angeline Taylor join Dee Moore to share tips and advice for Healthy weight loss for People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Episode 51
2021 highlights
In 2021 Highlights, Dee Moore shares excerpts from story interviews and interviews with health professionals, in which they gave their advice and encouragement for kidney warriors.
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Episode 50
A guide to having a kidney friendly Christmas
Renal dietitians Angeline Taylor and Laura Kyte join Dee Moore to discuss a guide to having a kidney-friendly Christmas, from buffet foods to alcohol.
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Episode 49
Kemeil‘s kidney warrior story
Businessman, barber and gospel bass player Kemeil McCalla joins Dee Moore to share his Kidney Warrior story, from his sudden diagnosis of end stage renal failure to haemodialysis and peritoneal …
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Episode 48
Myths and misconceptions about pregnancy and CKD
Consultant nephrologist and GP Dr Taryn Pile joins Dee to address myths and misconceptions about pregnancy and CKD, including issues around fertility, planning a pregnancy, dialysis, transplants, and Caesarean sections.
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Episode 47
Receiving a kidney from an increased risk donor: Katie‘s kidney
Katie Scott is a Special Needs nanny, actor, director, and small business owner. She joins Dee to share her story, from a kidney disease diagnosis at age 7 to deciding to receive a kidney from an increased risk donor.
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Episode 46
Celebrating Black living kidney donors
Dela Idowu and Richie Mazivanhanga join Dee to discuss the work of GOLD, the Gift of Living Donation Charity, and the contribution of the Black community to living donation. Part four of four.
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Episode 45
The relationship between diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease and the impact on the Black Community
Renal Nurse Pat Simoyi and Specialist Diabetes Nurse Angela Thomas join Dee to take a closer look at top two causes of CKD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and their impact on the Black Community. Part three of four.
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Episode 44
Why are Black people more likely to develop kidney disease and what are we doing about it?
Consultant Nephrologist and Clinical Senior Lecturer Dr Kate Bramham joins Dee to address the question: “Why are Black people more likely to develop kidney disease and what are we doing about it?“. Part two of four.
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Episode 43
Tearing down the walls: the story of Dr Velma Scantlebury, America’s first female Black transplant surgeon
For Black History Month, Diary of a Kidney Warrior is focusing on topics around kidney health and the Black Community. This episode features award-winning American transplant surgeon and author Dr Velma Scantlebury.