"In launching my podcast, I wanted to bring to the table what I learned from my 20 years of working in the NHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team in speech and occupational therapy. I wanted to draw on my own negative health experiences, empowering others to be their own health manager and not a passive observer of their own medical care. I wanted to take the listener back to day one, the day their life changed forever when they were told that their kidneys were failing, when they weren’t in the emotional or psychological place to process the information they were being given, and create something that they could listen back to as many times as they needed to. I wanted to explore all areas of kidney disease and talk about difficult and sensitive subjects, but always with the message of hope."
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast: episode 1
Dee Moore's Kidney Warrior Story
Dee Moore was diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2018. She decided to share her journey online, creating a vlog before moving into podcasting in the summer of 2020. Her Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is now created in partnership with Kidney Care UK.
Dee says: “When I was discharged from hospital and was feeling lost, the first organisation that I reached out to was Kidney Care UK. To be able to pay that support forward and work together with Kidney Care UK who supported me in my hour of need to help my fellow Kidney Warriors is really an honour.
"Every aspect of CKD is open for exploration in the podcast and I have covered subjects such as mental health, sleep hygiene, understanding renal blood test results, deceased and living organ donation, and advice for newly diagnosed kidney warriors. I hope that listeners will feel educated, empowered and inspired to thrive within their own kidney warrior journey.”
The interviews in the podcast are intimate and informative, and each episode explores different aspects of kidney disease. It also aims to be encouraging and uplifting. Whether you live with kidney disease, or a family or friend does, this podcast will help you learn more.
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast: listen now
New episodes of Diary of Kidney Warrior Podcast are available to download every other Monday from Podbean, Apple Podcast and Spotify. You can also listen to episodes on YouTube.
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Episode 119
Tips and advice for haemodialysis: a nurse's perspective
Host Dee Moore speaks with dialysis nurse Alain Tria. Alain shares tips and advice for haemodialysis patients. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare professional, or someone interested in learning more about haemodialysis, this episode is packed with information.
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Episode 117
Preparation for transplantation: bridging the medical and psychological part 2
In the second episode of a two-part series exploring the psychological support available to kidney patients during the transplant process, host Dee Moore is joined by Renal Clinical Psychologist Dr Emma Coyne.
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Episode 113
Plant Protein vs Animal Protein, Supplements & CKD
Join award-winning renal dietitan Joan Hernandez to dive into the complex world of protein intake for CKD patients. Jen shares expert insights and practical advice, from the difference between plant and animal proteins to the role of supplements.
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Episode 104
Introduction to Peritoneal Dialysis
Dee explores peritoneal dialysis, sharing her personal experiences and getting an expert perspective from Dr Lavanya Kamesh, a Consultant Nephrologist with a 15-year specialisation of peritoneal dialysis.
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Episode 102
2023 highlights part 2: advice and encouragement by health professionals
This episode showcases snippets from interviews with health professionals, providing invaluable advice and uplifting words. Hear first-hand from these experts as they share their insights and encouragement.
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Episode 100
100th episode special: part 1
Celebrate the 100th episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast with a special live audience recording! Join Dee as she interviews past guests.
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Episode 96
Podiatry and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Specialist Podiatrist Ovie Azanuwha joins Dee Moore to share information about podiatry and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Episode 95
Anaemia and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Renal Anaemia Specialist Nurse Sini George joins Dee Moore to discuss chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anaemia.
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Episode 91
Needling for beginners part 3: Listener-led episode
Former Haemodialysis Nurse Katie Fielding returns to the podcast to answer questions from in the final part of our series on haemodialysis needling.
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Episode 89
The latest medical strategies for weight loss
Consultant in diabetes and weight loss Dr Sam joins Dee Moore to discuss the latest medical strategies for weight loss.
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Episode 87
10 signs you may have kidney disease
Pat Simoyi BEM, Advanced Practitioner of kidney disease, joins Dee to discuss 10 signs that you may have kidney disease and why these happen.
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Episode 86
Save Your Vein
Consultant Transplant and Vascular Surgeon Dr Jeremy Crane joins Dee Moore to share information about vein preservation and discuss the Save Your Vein campaign.
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Episode 84
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Primary Care: what do I need to know?
Renal Registrar and Clinical Research Fellow Dr Javeria Peracha, joins Dee Moore to share information about chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Primary Care and what you need to know.
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Episode 82
Sickle cell and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Consultant Renal Physician and Professor of Medicine Professor Ibi Erekosima joins Dee Moore to explore the topic of sickle cell and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Episode 77
The South Asian diet and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Clinical Lead Renal Dietitian Ravinder Sagoo joins Dee Moore to discuss the South Asian diet and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Episode 76
2022 highlights
Highlighting the best of the podcast in 2022, Dee shares best bits from interviews with kidney warriors, health professionals and living kidney donors.
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Episode 74
Plant-based diets and dialysis
Renal Dietitians, Laura Kyte and Angeline Taylor join Dee Moore for the second in a two part series about plant-based diets and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Episode 72
Innovation in fistula options for dialysis patients
Lead Vascular Access Nurse Fatima De Figuerido joins Dee Moore to discuss innovations in fistula options for dialysis patients.
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Episode 69
Self management
Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Dickinson joins Dee Moore to talk about the challenges people face when managing their chronic illness.
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Episode 67
Needling for beginners
Former Haemodialysis Nurse Katie Fielding joins Dee Moore for the first in a two-part series about haemodialysis needling.
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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.