Dee says: “In the podcast I explore all areas of kidney disease and talk about difficult and sensitive subjects, but always with a message of hope. I hope that listeners will feel educated, empowered and inspired to thrive within their own kidney warrior journey."

Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast
Dee Moore's Kidney Warrior Story
When Dee Moore was diagnosed with stage 4 CKD she decided to share her journey online, creating a vlog before moving into podcasting in 2020. Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is now created in partnership with Kidney Care UK.
Every episode of the podcast explores different aspects of kidney disease. Whether you live with kidney disease, or a family or friend does, Diary of Kidney Warrior 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.
Look through a listing of all available Diary of Kidney Warrior Podcast episodes below.
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Episode 131
From childhood check-ups to transplant triumph: Rachel's kidney journey
Dee sits down with Rachel, a true example of strength and resilience in the face of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Diagnosed as a child, Rachel’s story 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.
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Episode 129
World Kidney Day: Benjamin's Fight for Life & the Gift of Organ Donation
Ahead of World Kidney Day on 13 March, Dee sits down with Benjamin, whose kidney disease journey started on a family visit to Barbados in 2020, when he discovered he had dangerously high blood pressure. Benjamin shares the emotional and physical challenges of navigating kidney disease, and discusses how his faith and the support of loved ones carried him from dialysis to receiving a kidney transplant.
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Episode 128
Beyond the Diagnosis: Carl's Story of Resilience, Transplant & Hope
Dee sits down with Carl, whose diagnosis of vasculitis at 15 years old led to an unexpected battle with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Carl takes us through his diagnosis and treatment journey, culminating in dialysis and a kidney transplant. He also shares his experience as a father with CKD and compares renal care in the UK versus Australia.
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Episode 118
Kevin's kidney transplant story: 30 years and counting
Kevin Malton shares his remarkable 30-year kidney transplant story. Kevin discusses his journey from being diagnosed at age eight due to E. coli poisoning, through his initial and subsequent dialysis treatments, and ultimately to receiving a life-saving kidney transplant from his father.
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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 116
Preparation for transplantation: bridging the medical and psychological
Join host Dee Moore and Dr Emma Coyne, Renal Clinical Psychologist, as they explore the vital role of psychologists in preparing kidney patients for transplantation.
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Episode 110
Kay’s kidney warrior story: a journey through kidney disease and pregnancy
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.
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Episode 107
Senet’s kidney warrior story: a life-changing journey from dialysis to transplantation
Senet Kassaye joins Dee Moore to share her inspirational Kidney Warrior story: Senet shares about having a sudden diagnosis of kidney failure, choosing to delay starting dialysis, choosing not to have a fistula, organ donation and more!
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Episode 99
Darren’s kidney warrior story part 2
Chef and drummer, Darren Ferguson, joins Dee Moore in the second of a two part series to chat about his remarkable kidney warrior story of receiving six kidney transplants.
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Episode 98
Darren’s kidney warrior story part 1
Chef and drummer, Darren Ferguson, joins Dee Moore in the first of a two part series to chat about his remarkable kidney warrior story of receiving six kidney transplants.
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Episode 94
Andy's kidney warrior story
Managing Director Andy Jones joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational kidney warrior story of receiving a kidney through the UK living kidney sharing scheme.
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Episode 92
Dione's kidney warrior story
Chef and jazz singer Dione Bullard joins Dee Moore to talk about his inspirational kidney warrior story.
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Episode 90
Needling for beginners part two: Dan’s kidney warrior story
Needling for beginners part two. In this second part of a three-part series, Dan Waters joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational kidney warrior story.
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Episode 83
Ruban’s kidney warrior story
Professional actor and teacher, Ruban Nathan, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational kidney warrior story.
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Episode 81
Esra’s kidney warrior story
University Administrator Esra Celik joins Dee Moore to share her inspirational kidney warrior story.
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Episode 78
Rob's kidney warrior story
IT Specialist Rob Sieradzki joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational kidney warrior story.
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Episode 75
David’s Kidney Warrior story: a parent’s perspective
Elizabeth McKenna joins Dee Moore to share her 10 year old son David's inspirational Kidney Warrior story.
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Episode 73
Khalid Mahmood’s kidney warrior story
Labour Party politician, serving as the MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, Khalid Mahmood, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational kidney warrior story.
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Episode 71
DJ Ace's kidney warrior story
BBC 1Xtra's DJ Ace joins Dee to share his inspirational story, addressing feelings of mistrust Communities of Colour can have towards the medical profession and how he is 'paying it forward' through his advocacy.
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Episode 68
Ali’s living donor story
Diagnostic Radiographer Ali Dawson joins Dee to share his inspirational living donor story and his work as a volunteer Ambassador for NHS Blood & Transplant.
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Episode 66
Dr Philippe’s kidney warrior story
Neurologist Dr Philippe Douyon joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational kidney warrior story.