#FilterLIFE Podcast

Enlisted Kidney Foundation

#FilterLIFE Podcast — Presented by The Enlisted Kidney FoundationWhat does it truly mean to live a #FilterLIFE? This isn’t a medical lecture.This isn’t a highlight reel.This is real life—filtered through experience. The #FilterLIFE Podcast is where everyday kidney patients, living donors, caregivers, and advocates come together for honest, one-on-one conversations about navigating kidney disease beyond the diagnosis. Hosted by Dan Holmes, Founder of the Enlisted Kidney Foundation (EKF) and a kidney warrior himself, this podcast is built on one core truth: Your kidneys filter your blood.Your life requires filtering everything else. Each episode features a patient spotlight or personal interview designed to let guests tell their story—guided by intentional questions that explore how they FILTER through fear, information overload, medical advice, opinions, and uncertainty. We talk about: How kidney disease changed their life—and how they adaptedWhat advice they learned to listen to, and what they learned to filter outWhat has actually worked for them physically, mentally, and emotionallyMistakes, setbacks, lessons learned, and moments of clarityPractical takeaways other patients can apply todayHow they define strength, purpose, and resilience on their own termsAt the heart of every conversation is one question:What does living a #FilterLIFE mean to you? Because kidney disease doesn’t come with a playbook. Patients are often left to sort through conflicting advice, overwhelming emotions, and a healthcare system that doesn’t always slow down enough to listen. #FilterLIFE creates space for voices that are too often overlooked—voices that matter. This podcast reflects the mission of the Enlisted Kidney Foundation: to be an action-based, mentoring-driven organization that meets patients where they are, helps them understand their options, and reminds them they are not alone. You’ll hear stories from: People newly diagnosed and trying to make sense of it allLong-term kidney warriors who’ve learned how to live well with diseaseLiving organ donors and advocates changing lives through actionCaregivers navigating the emotional weight alongside their loved onesWhether you’re living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, considering living donation, or simply trying to understand this journey more deeply, #FilterLIFE is here to inform, connect, and empower. This is where education meets lived experience.This is where community meets clarity.This is where patients reclaim their voice. Welcome to the #FilterLIFE Podcast — where we learn how to filter what matters, protect our health, and live with intention. Powered by the Enlisted Kidney Foundation.

Episodes

  1. 22/12/2025

    Dancing with Disease: How a Published Author Lives Her #FilterLIFE

    In this episode, we introduce you to Gail Ray Garwood—a lifelong educator, acclaimed non-fiction writer, and one of the most respected voices in the chronic kidney disease community. A New York native turned Arizona resident, Gail holds advanced degrees in English and Communications and spent decades teaching research, writing, and literature before CKD changed the direction—but not the purpose—of her life. Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2008, she turned her skills as a researcher and storyteller into what she calls “the kidney work,” authoring more than a dozen CKD education books and the internationally recognized SlowItDownCKD blog, read in over 100 countries. In this conversation, Gail shares how she continues to dance with disease—using knowledge, advocacy, humor, and community to live fully, adapt boldly, and show others that CKD is something you manage, not something that defines you. To learn more about Gail Ray Garwood, explore her writing, advocacy work, and the internationally recognized SlowItDownCKD blog, visit her website and discover her books—trusted resources for anyone navigating chronic kidney disease with knowledge, clarity, and hope. 👉 Website & Books: https://www.gail-raegarwood.com/about-me

    39 min

  2. 16/12/2025

    Dr. Lawrence Beck jr., MD phD

    🎥 Interview with Dr. Laurence H. Beck, Jr. — A Rare Opportunity Welcome to our special conversation with Dr. Beck, a true leader in the world of rare kidney disease research. If you or someone you care about is navigating the challenges of a glomerular kidney disorder, this is one session you won’t want to miss. About Dr. Beck: Dr. Laurence H. Beck, Jr., MD, PhD, serves as the David J. Salant Professor of Nephrology at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and practices at Boston Medical Center (BMC). He leads the clinical program for glomerular diseases at BMC, focusing on rare and immune-mediated kidney conditions like Membranous Nephropathy, FSGS, and Minimal Change Disease. Back in 2009, Dr. Beck and his team made a landmark discovery identifying the M-type phospholipase A₂ receptor (PLA2R) as a key autoantigen in membranous nephropathy — a finding that transformed how doctors diagnose and treat this rare condition. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he received the inaugural Mid-Career Distinguished Researcher Award from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) in 2019. Why this conversation matters: When you’re dealing with a rare kidney disease, especially one like membranous nephropathy where protocols and access can be murky, who better to ask than the person leading the science? We brought Dr. Beck’s expertise directly to you. In this interview we cover: Navigating the insurance hurdles and securing approval for therapies like Rituximab when standard treatments aren’t enough. Real-world advice about working with nephrologists, transplant teams, and kidney disease networks. Insights into what to ask your doctor if you’re newly diagnosed, or if you’ve been told “you’re rare” and don’t know who to turn to. How to engage proactively with your care team, advocate for yourself, and use the latest science to your advantage. What you’ll walk away with: A clearer understanding of how cutting-edge research is being translated into practice for rare kidney diseases. Practical steps you can take now — with your physician or as a caregiver — to improve your care pathway. Renewed hope that you’re not alone in this: there is someone leading the charge who understands these conditions deeply. 👉 If you or someone you love is living with a glomerular kidney disease, especially membranous nephropathy, this conversation is a must-watch. 👍 Please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay connected — more expert interviews and kidney-health strategy sessions are on the way. 🔔 Have questions for Dr. Beck or topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes? Drop them in the comments below. About us – The Enlisted Kidney Foundation (EKF) We are a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting kidney disease patients — especially our fellow veterans — by connecting them with trusted resources, expert voices, and community. Learn more at: www.EnlistedKidneyFoundation.org Thank you for watching. Stay hopeful. Stay connected. And remember: when you’re fighting a rare kidney disease, you don’t have to do it alone. — The EKF Team

    1h 3m
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#FilterLIFE Podcast — Presented by The Enlisted Kidney FoundationWhat does it truly mean to live a #FilterLIFE? This isn’t a medical lecture.This isn’t a highlight reel.This is real life—filtered through experience. The #FilterLIFE Podcast is where everyday kidney patients, living donors, caregivers, and advocates come together for honest, one-on-one conversations about navigating kidney disease beyond the diagnosis. Hosted by Dan Holmes, Founder of the Enlisted Kidney Foundation (EKF) and a kidney warrior himself, this podcast is built on one core truth: Your kidneys filter your blood.Your life requires filtering everything else. Each episode features a patient spotlight or personal interview designed to let guests tell their story—guided by intentional questions that explore how they FILTER through fear, information overload, medical advice, opinions, and uncertainty. We talk about: How kidney disease changed their life—and how they adaptedWhat advice they learned to listen to, and what they learned to filter outWhat has actually worked for them physically, mentally, and emotionallyMistakes, setbacks, lessons learned, and moments of clarityPractical takeaways other patients can apply todayHow they define strength, purpose, and resilience on their own termsAt the heart of every conversation is one question:What does living a #FilterLIFE mean to you? Because kidney disease doesn’t come with a playbook. Patients are often left to sort through conflicting advice, overwhelming emotions, and a healthcare system that doesn’t always slow down enough to listen. #FilterLIFE creates space for voices that are too often overlooked—voices that matter. This podcast reflects the mission of the Enlisted Kidney Foundation: to be an action-based, mentoring-driven organization that meets patients where they are, helps them understand their options, and reminds them they are not alone. You’ll hear stories from: People newly diagnosed and trying to make sense of it allLong-term kidney warriors who’ve learned how to live well with diseaseLiving organ donors and advocates changing lives through actionCaregivers navigating the emotional weight alongside their loved onesWhether you’re living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, considering living donation, or simply trying to understand this journey more deeply, #FilterLIFE is here to inform, connect, and empower. This is where education meets lived experience.This is where community meets clarity.This is where patients reclaim their voice. Welcome to the #FilterLIFE Podcast — where we learn how to filter what matters, protect our health, and live with intention. Powered by the Enlisted Kidney Foundation.

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