Created in partnership with Kidney Care UK, Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast (DKWP) covers all aspects of living with chronic kidney disease.
Created in partnership with Kidney Care UK, Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast (DKWP) covers all aspects of living with chronic kidney disease.
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Episode 149
Dee is joined by Sarah and Paula, two renal counsellors from Kidney Care UK to discuss the emotional realities of the holiday season, how kidney patients and their loved ones can navigate it calmly and with hope, and practical tips and helpful ways to think about the season.
Episode 136
This week we meet Christy, an amazing kidney warrior and podcaster, who developed kidney failure in 2006 after a life-threatening health crisis landed her in a coma. Christy shares how she used her experience to build a vibrant online community and launch her podcast to connect with and uplift other kidney patients.
Episode 131
Dee speaks with Rachel, who was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a child. Rachel’s experience of CKD spans decades: from routine check-ups in her youth to navigating the complexities of motherhood with CKD, dialysis, and ultimately receiving a life-saving kidney transplant from her mother.
Episode 124
Dee is joined by Anneka Murphy, a primary school PPA cover teacher and a mother of four who has been navigating life on dialysis for the past year. Anneka shares her remarkable Kidney Warrior journey, beginning with her unexpected diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Episode 123
Dee speaks with Jackie Pilcher, lead counsellor at Kidney Care UK, to explore the emotional complexities of managing the Christmas season while living with kidney disease, from societal pressures to family dynamics.
Episode 111
Rajinder shares her affecting journey as a parent of a child with CKD, starting from a complicated pregnancy to challenges of parenting a son with failing kidneys.
Episode 110
Osteopath Kay Allardyce shares her journey living with CKD, discussing her diagnosis, dialysis, and eventual transplantation. Kay also talks about her experiences with planning a family, pregnancy and childbirth while living with CKD.
Episode 109
Dr Jan joins Dee to shed light on the anxiety parents experience when kidney abnormalities are detected at the 20-week scan, the importance of ongoing monitoring and the challenges of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in newborns.
Episode 94
Andy Jones joins Dee to share his inspirational kidney warrior story of receiving a kidney through the UK living kidney sharing scheme.
Episode 88
Executive Search Consultant Laura McKay joins Dee to share her inspirational kidney warrior story.
Episode 83
Professional actor and teacher Ruban Nathan joins Dee to share his inspirational kidney warrior story.
Episode 81
University administrator Esra Celik joins Dee to share her inspirational kidney warrior story.
Episode 80
IT specialist Rob Sieradzki joins Dee for part two of the, “Love, Relationships and chronic kidney disease” series to explore the topic of dating and CKD.
Episode 79
Megan and Andrew join Dee for the first episode in a series on love, relationships and chronic kidney disease (CKD) to talk about building a relationship while navigating Megan's CKD.
Episode 78
IT specialist Rob Sieradzki joins Dee to share his inspirational kidney warrior story.
Episode 75
Elizabeth McKenna joins Dee to share her 10 year old son David's inspirational Kidney Warrior story.