Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast | Kidney Health Podcast

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Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is an award-winning kidney health podcast hosted by Kidney Patient, Vlogger, Speaker and Advocate, Dee Moore. Each episode features either a kidney patient (including people: living with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis, on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients), a leading healthcare professional, a living donor or a care partner, sharing their unique experiences and expertise across every stage of the kidney journey—from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney disease prevention to dialysis, transplantation, living donation, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and the latest advances in kidney care. Whether you are living with kidney disease, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare or simply want to understand kidney health better, this podcast is here to educate, empower and inspire. Expect real stories, expert advice and practical information to help you navigate life with kidney disease with greater knowledge, confidence and hope. Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is proud to partner with Kidney Care UK, helping to raise awareness of kidney disease and amplify the voices of the kidney community. Educate. Empower. Inspire.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 170: Black Men’s Kidney Health: Breaking the Silence with DJ Ace

    In this Black History Month special of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, DJ Ace returns for an open conversation about Black men’s kidney health, kidney failure, dialysis, kidney transplantation, diabetes, emotional wellbeing and the importance of speaking openly about health.   Four years after his first appearance on the podcast, Ace reflects on life after kidney transplantation and the fears that can remain, including concerns about transplant rejection and the possibility of returning to dialysis.   He also shares his experience of being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age and why greater awareness of the link between diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease is so important.   The conversation explores the pressure many Black men can feel to “be strong”, keep going and deal with illness privately, as well as the need to make health conversations feel normal within families, friendship groups and community spaces.   We also discuss health inequalities, trust in healthcare, cultural understanding, representation of Black healthcare professionals, and whether Black communities are really “hard to reach” — or simply not being reached in the right way.   This episode is a powerful conversation about kidney health, masculinity, representation, early detection, life after transplant and the importance of speaking up.   Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast shares real stories and expert conversations to educate, empower and inspire people living with kidney disease and those who support them.   In partnership with Kidney Care UK.   Until next time, take care and choose to live.   DJ Ace's Kidney Warrior Story   📺YouTube https://youtu.be/tIiy3n69Gpo   🍏Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diary-of-a-kidney-warrior-podcast-kidney-health-podcast/id1529196456?i=1000583646924   🎵Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wOI9ZB7hnfHAzpHcnvlL1?si=W_6CwgMdSL6xZfCggxZWZA&utm_source=copy-link   🔗Podbean shttps://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-ju4cn-12ef7a1   Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r     ☕ Support Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast   If you value Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast and would like to support the work that goes into creating and growing the show, you can Buy Me a Coffee:   👉🏽👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/diaryofakidneywarrior   There’s absolutely no obligation — listening, sharing, subscribing and recommending the podcast are all valuable ways to support the show.   Listen to DJ Ace on: Flagship R&B Show: Airs Sundays at 9 PM, featuring new R&B tracks, classic KISSTORY throwbacks, and special guest interviews.  Weekday Mornings: Wakes up listeners on KISSTORY R&B with the weekday breakfast show starting at 7 AM.  https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/kiss/shows   Follow DJ Ace: 🐦Twitter(X): @djace 📸Instagram: @djace 📘Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moreace   Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org     Kidney Care UK's Kidney Kitchen   Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).   https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/     Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.   #diaryofakidneywarriorpodcast, #BlackMensHealth, #kidneydisease, #BlackHistoryMonth, #kidneyhealth, #DJAce, #kidneytransplant, #dialysis, #CKD, #MensHealth, #Diabetes, #HighBloodPressure, #HealthInequalities, #BlackHealth, #OrganTransplantation

  2. Sep 28

    Episode 169: IgA Nephropathy: Brittany’s 8-Year Journey to Diagnosis, Treatment & Self-Advocacy

    What happens when your kidney function looks normal, but something is still wrong?   In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Moore is joined by Brittany, a wife, mom, veterinary professional and kidney disease advocate, who shares her journey to being diagnosed with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) after years of uncertainty.   Brittany’s kidney journey began in 2016, when symptoms initially resembling a urinary tract infection led to further investigations. Despite ongoing concerns, protein in her urine and repeated appointments with healthcare professionals, her kidney function remained good and a kidney biopsy was not initially pursued.   It wasn’t until September 2024 that a kidney biopsy finally provided the answer: IgA nephropathy, with secondary characteristics of minimal change disease.   Brittany shares openly about the long road to diagnosis, living with fatigue before knowing what was happening in her body, her experience of pregnancy during that period and what it was like finally to have a name for the condition she had been living with for years.   The conversation also explores an important and sometimes misunderstood aspect of kidney disease: good kidney function does not always tell the whole story. Brittany explains why reducing proteinuria became such an important part of protecting her kidneys, even while her kidney function remained high.   Brittany also talks candidly about IgA nephropathy treatment, including difficult side effects she experienced with one medication, hospitalisation, the impact on her kidney function, liver enzymes and blood counts, and the decisions she and her medical team faced when considering what to try next.   She later shares her experience with a different treatment and the significant reduction in proteinuria she personally experienced — while recognising that every person’s response to treatment can be different.   Throughout the conversation, one message comes through again and again: advocate for yourself.   Drawing on her own experience — and 16 years working in veterinary medicine advocating for animals who cannot speak for themselves — Brittany explains what patient self-advocacy can actually look like. From asking questions and seeking second opinions to using reliable research and connecting with others living with the same condition, she encourages people with kidney disease to use their voice, even when doing so feels uncomfortable.   In this episode:   • Brittany’s kidney journey from 2016 to diagnosis in 2024 • The long road to an IgA nephropathy diagnosis • Kidney biopsy and finally getting answers • Fatigue and life before diagnosis • Understanding IgA nephropathy (IgAN) • Proteinuria and why it matters • Why treatment may be needed even when kidney function is preserved • Brittany’s personal experiences of treatment and side effects • The emotional impact of living with chronic kidney disease • Why kidney function does not always tell the whole story • Patient self-advocacy and asking questions • Seeking a second opinion when you need one • The importance of sharing kidney patient stories and knowing you are not alone   🎧 Listen to the full audio episode and follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.   📺 Prefer to watch? The audio + visual version of this conversation is also available on the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast YouTube channel.   💬 Join the conversation: What part of Brittany’s story resonated with you? Share the episode with someone who may benefit from hearing her experience.   ⚠️ Disclaimer: The experiences shared in this episode are Brittany’s personal lived experience of IgA nephropathy. Everyone’s kidney journey is different, and this conversation is not intended to be individual medical advice.   This episode includes discussion of medicines and treatment. Please do not start, stop or change any medication or treatment based on what you hear in this episode. Always speak to your kidney team or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional for advice personalised to you.   Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast shares real stories and expert conversations to educate, empower and inspire people living with kidney disease and those who support them.   Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r   📲 Follow Brittany on Instagram: @chronicallydeterminedjourney   Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org     Kidney Care UK's Kidney Kitchen   Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).   https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/     Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.       #IgANephropathy #IgAN #KidneyDisease #ChronicKidneyDisease #CKD #KidneyHealth #Proteinuria #KidneyBiopsy #KidneyFunction #KidneyDiseaseAwareness #KidneyPatient #KidneyWarrior #PatientAdvocacy #SelfAdvocacy #KidneyDiseasePodcast #HealthPodcast #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast

  3. Sep 14

    Episode 168: Can You Take Protein Powder, Collagen & Creatine With Kidney Disease? A Kidney Dietitian Explains

    Can you take protein powder, collagen or creatine if you have kidney disease? And could these popular supplements affect your kidneys, blood test results or dialysis treatment?   Protein powders, collagen and creatine are everywhere – from gyms and supermarkets to social media. But for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney failure or receiving dialysis, deciding whether these supplements are appropriate isn’t always straightforward.   In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Moore is joined by Tadala Kolawole, Senior Renal Dietitian, to explore protein, collagen and creatine through the lens of kidney disease.   Tadala has over a decade of experience in renal dietetics and is passionate about culturally appropriate nutrition, early detection and preventative kidney health education.   Together, Dee and Tadala discuss:   • What protein is and why the body needs it • What protein powders are and when they may be useful • Protein requirements in early-stage CKD • Protein needs in later-stage CKD • Why people receiving dialysis may need more protein • How to choose an appropriate protein supplement • What can happen when you consume too much protein • What collagen is and why people take collagen supplements • Whether collagen is suitable for people living with kidney disease • Potential risks of consuming too much collagen • What creatine is and how it works • Whether creatine is safe for people with kidney disease • The important difference between creatine and creatinine • How creatine supplementation may affect creatinine and eGFR blood test results • Why supplements need to be considered in the context of your individual kidney function, nutritional needs and treatment   Whether you are living with CKD, receiving dialysis, considering supplements for the gym, trying to maintain muscle, or simply want to understand how protein, collagen and creatine relate to kidney health, this conversation will help you ask better questions and make more informed decisions with your healthcare team.   Remember: more isn’t always better. Your protein and nutritional requirements can change depending on your stage of kidney disease, whether you receive dialysis and your individual circumstances.   🎧 Listen to the full audio episode now and share it with someone who may find this conversation helpful.   ⭐ Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes.   💬 Join the conversation: If you found this episode helpful, leave a comment or review and let us know what you learned.   📺 Prefer to watch? The full audio and visual version of this episode is also available on the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast YouTube channel https://youtu.be/LZUVnb2H6Rs   Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak with your healthcare professional.   Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast shares real stories and expert conversations to educate, empower and inspire people living with kidney disease and those who support them.   In partnership with Kidney Care UK.     📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r   Follow Tadala   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadala-kolawole-3470381ba?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app   Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org     Kidney Care UK's Kidney Kitchen   Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).   https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/     Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.     #KidneyDisease #ChronicKidneyDisease #CKD #KidneyHealth #KidneyDiet #RenalDietitian #RenalNutrition #ProteinPowder #ProteinSupplements #Collagen #CollagenSupplements #Creatine #Creatinine #eGFR #Dialysis #KidneyFailure #Haemodialysis #KidneyNutrition #KidneyPatient #KidneyWarrior #diaryofakidneywarriorpodcast

  4. Aug 31

    🎉🎙️ Celebrating 6 Years of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

    🎙️ Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is 6 years old! On 31st August 2020, Dee Moore officially launched Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast with a mission to educate, empower and inspire people living with kidney disease and those who support them. Six years later, that mission continues. In this special anniversary message, Dee reflects on the journey so far and says thank you to the kidney patients who have trusted her with their stories, the health professionals who have shared their knowledge and expertise, and every listener who has supported, shared and been part of the podcast community. Dee also acknowledges Kidney Care UK, who she has proudly partnered with since 2021, and their continued support of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast. Thank you for being part of the journey — and here’s to year seven! 🎉🎙️   #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease #KidneyPatient   Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r       Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org   Kidney Care UK's Kidney Kitchen   Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).   💻 https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/

  5. Aug 31

    Episode 167: Living Kidney Donation: Hayley’s Journey from Childhood Dream to Kidney Donor

    What does it really mean to become a living kidney donor — and what would inspire someone to donate a kidney to a complete stranger?   In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Moore speaks with Hayley about her remarkable living kidney donation journey, which began with a dream she first had at just eight years old.   Years later, Hayley turned that childhood ambition into reality, becoming an altruistic living kidney donor and giving a stranger the gift of a kidney transplant.   Hayley takes us through the living kidney donor process from beginning to end: finding a potential recipient, undergoing donor assessment and matching, initially being turned down by one transplant centre, navigating the medical evaluation process, preparing for surgery and recovering after donating a kidney.   Remarkably, Hayley’s journey from contacting the organisation that helped facilitate her donation to undergoing surgery took approximately eight weeks.   In this conversation, Dee and Hayley discuss:   • Why Hayley wanted to become a kidney donor from the age of eight • What motivated her to donate a kidney to someone she had never met • Direct kidney donation and paired kidney exchange • Being initially rejected as a potential donor and why she continued • The medical assessment and kidney donor matching process • Meeting her kidney recipient before transplant surgery • What living kidney donor surgery and recovery were like for her • Walking six miles just three days after donating her kidney • Returning to exercise, weightlifting and martial arts after donation • What life with one kidney looks like for Hayley today • The emotional impact and personal meaning of living kidney donation • The importance of support before and after donor surgery • Why more people need to know that living kidney donation is possible • How Hayley turned her experience into work supporting other potential kidney donors • Her advice for anyone considering becoming a living kidney donor • Her message of hope for people waiting for a kidney transplant   Hayley also addresses a question many people may wonder about living organ donation: what does the donor get from giving a kidney?   For Hayley, the answer goes far beyond the physical act of donation. She describes the profound impact of knowing that her decision helped another person, their family and potentially even the next person waiting for a kidney transplant.   Today, Hayley continues to raise awareness of living kidney donation and supports others considering taking the same journey.   Whether you are living with kidney disease, waiting for a kidney transplant, considering living kidney donation, supporting someone through transplantation, or simply want to understand why someone would choose to donate a kidney to a stranger, this conversation offers an insightful first-hand perspective.   🎥 WATCH THE AUDIO + VISUAL VERSION   The audio and visual version of this conversation is available on the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast YouTube channel.   💚 HELP MORE PEOPLE FIND THIS CONVERSATION   If this episode has helped you, please follow or subscribe to Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, leave a review and share this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing Hayley’s story.   Sharing these conversations helps raise awareness of kidney disease, kidney transplantation and living kidney donation — and could help this information reach someone who needs it.   Until next time, take care and choose to live.   Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r   Follow Hayley 🤝LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-slaughter-54a8302b8/   Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org   Kidney Care UK's Kidney Kitchen   Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).   💻 https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/   For more information about DOVE   🤝LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dovetransplant/posts/?feedView=all 📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoveTransplant 💻Website: https://dovetransplant.org     Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.     #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast #LivingKidneyDonation #LivingKidneyDonor #KidneyDonation #KidneyDonor #KidneyTransplant #KidneyTransplantation #OrganDonation #LivingDonation #KidneyDisease #KidneyHealth #Transplant #kidneywarrior

  6. Aug 17

    Episode 166: Vasculitis and Kidney Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Kidney Recovery

    What is vasculitis, and how can it affect your kidneys?   In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Moore is joined by Dr Lauren, a Specialist Training Registrar in Renal Medicine with a special interest in vasculitis. Dr Lauren completed a PhD in ANCA-associated vasculitis at the University of Manchester and has collaborated with vasculitis experts across the UK and internationally.   Dr Lauren breaks down vasculitis in clear, accessible language, explaining how inflammation of the blood vessels can affect the kidneys and potentially lead to kidney damage and kidney failure.   Together, Dee and Dr Lauren discuss:   🩺 What vasculitis is and what happens inside the body 🫘 Why vasculitis can affect the kidneys 🔎 ANCA-associated vasculitis and the different types of vasculitis ⚠️ Symptoms and signs to be aware of 🧪 How vasculitis affecting the kidneys is diagnosed 💊 Treatment, including steroids and immunosuppressive therapies 🩸 Dialysis and whether kidney function can recover following treatment 🔄 Remission, relapse and ongoing monitoring 🫶 Living with vasculitis and managing its impact on everyday life   Dr Lauren also explains why early diagnosis and treatment can be so important and discusses the possibility that some people who initially require dialysis may recover enough kidney function to come off dialysis following treatment.   Whether you are living with vasculitis or kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand more about vasculitis and kidney health, this episode offers practical, accessible information to help you feel better informed.   🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast platform.   🎥 Prefer to watch? The audio and visual version of this interview is also available on the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast YouTube channel.   If you find this episode helpful, please follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, share it with someone who may benefit and help us continue raising awareness of kidney disease.   ⚠️ This episode is for general educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional about any concerns regarding your health, medication or treatment.   Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r       Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org     Kidney Care UK's Kidney Kitchen   Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).   https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/     Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.         #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast #Vasculitis #ANCAAssociatedVasculitis #KidneyDisease #KidneyHealth #KidneyFailure #ChronicKidneyDisease #CKD #Dialysis #VasculitisAwareness #KidneyWarrior #RenalHealth

  7. Aug 3

    Episode 165: From Childhood Kidney Infections to Kidney Disease | Andrea’s Kidney Warrior Story

    What happens when recurring kidney infections begin in childhood but the full picture isn’t discovered until years later?   In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore is joined by Andrea, who shares her remarkable Kidney Warrior story.   Andrea reflects on the first signs of kidney problems as a teenager, years of recurrent kidney infections, living with ureteric stents, and the long journey to finally being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). She speaks honestly about the difficult decision to have a severely damaged kidney removed, the emotional impact of losing an organ, and the strength she found through her Christian faith.   This honest conversation explores the physical, emotional and psychological realities of living with kidney disease, while offering hope and encouragement to anyone facing their own health challenges.   In this episode you’ll hear about:   Andrea’s first kidney problems during childhood Recurrent kidney infections and living with ureteric stents The long road to a chronic kidney disease diagnosis Why one kidney eventually had to be removed The emotional impact of major kidney surgery Living with one kidney Finding hope, resilience and faith through life’s challenges Why it’s important to listen to your body and advocate for yourself   Whether you’re living with chronic kidney disease, receiving dialysis, have had a kidney transplant, care for someone with kidney disease, or simply want to understand more about kidney health, Andrea’s story is one that will educate, encourage and inspire.   🎥 Watch the full audio and video version of this episode on the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast YouTube channel.   If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from hearing Andrea’s inspiring story. Your support helps us reach more people living with kidney disease around the world.   Thank you for listening to Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast—the kidney health podcast that educates, empowers and inspires.   Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r       Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org   Kidney Care UK's Kidney Kitchen   Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).   https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/     Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.         #KidneyDisease #ChronicKidneyDisease #CKD #KidneyHealth #KidneyWarrior #KidneyWarriorStory #KidneyPatient #KidneyAwareness #KidneyPodcast #ChronicIllness #LivingWithKidneyDisease #PatientStory #HealthPodcast #Podcast #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast

  8. Aug 1 ·  Bonus

    Please Vote for Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast | GX Awards 2026

    🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I’m absolutely thrilled to share that Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast has been nominated for a GX Award in the Outstanding TV Programme/ Podcast category! I only recently found out about the nomination, so I wanted to let you know and ask for your support. If the podcast has ever educated, empowered or inspired you, I would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to vote.   🗳️ Please vote for: Category 28 – Outstanding TV Programme/ Podcast Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast – Dee Moore   The good news is you don’t have to vote in every category—you can simply vote for Category 28. Voting closes on Wednesday 5th August, so every vote really does make a difference. 🗳️ Vote here: https://www.thegxawards.com/voting/   Thank you for listening, for sharing the podcast, and for being part of this incredible community. Your support has helped Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast continue to educate, empower and inspire people living with kidney disease and those who support them. Thank you so much for your support—it truly means the world.   Dee Moore Host, Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast         Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r       Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org     #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast #GXAwards #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease #ChronicKidneyDisease #Dialysis #KidneyTransplant #KidneyWarrior #Podcast

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Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is an award-winning kidney health podcast hosted by Kidney Patient, Vlogger, Speaker and Advocate, Dee Moore. Each episode features either a kidney patient (including people: living with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis, on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients), a leading healthcare professional, a living donor or a care partner, sharing their unique experiences and expertise across every stage of the kidney journey—from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney disease prevention to dialysis, transplantation, living donation, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and the latest advances in kidney care. Whether you are living with kidney disease, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare or simply want to understand kidney health better, this podcast is here to educate, empower and inspire. Expect real stories, expert advice and practical information to help you navigate life with kidney disease with greater knowledge, confidence and hope. Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is proud to partner with Kidney Care UK, helping to raise awareness of kidney disease and amplify the voices of the kidney community. Educate. Empower. Inspire.

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