Kickin it with Kidneys

Cindy Barclay
  • 5.0 (8)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
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Kickin it with Kidneys

This is a weekly podcast that provides education and encourages dialogue that will enable you to navigate your way through the bureaucracy of our healthcare system. This forum was created for you the patient, the spouse, the caregiver, and millions of Americans that fall victim to kidney disease and failure. We want to capture your stories, share your struggles, and inspire your kidney transplantation efforts. Your host Cindy Barclay is the CEO of Quality Dialysis and an authority on the subject matter.

  1. 09/09/2022

    Is Fat the new Sexy? | Kickin It With Kidneys - S3, EP 3

    In this episode, the KIWK team poses the question...Is fat the new sexy? The show explores why obesity is a major issue in America. Guest speaker, Tony Jones, a Professional Trainer & Healthcare Advocate, joins the team to discuss this topic and provide the audience with workable solutions.Tony shares information on alternative ways to personally assess ideal weight, how to increase exercise with a busy schedule, what exercises can target problem areas and why it's not good to focus ...

    32 min

  2. 08/16/2022

    I've Got A Touch of Kidney Disease | Kickin It With Kidneys - S3, EP 2

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    31 min

  3. 06/03/2022

    Roe vs. Wade: How will it affect the future of women’s rights? | Kickin It With Kidneys - S3, EP 1

    In the opening episode of Season 3, Cindy and the KIWK team broaden the scope of the show. The team will view the possibility of the repeal of Roe v Wade from a variety of viewpoints and opinions. Our goal is not to support either side of the debate on this topic. Instead, Episode 1 will explore questions and arguments on how this decision will affect the rights of all women and the rights of women of color specifically. Cindy and the team don’t hold back in their opinions. Tune in and ...

    44 min

  4. 04/29/2022

    Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 12: A Caregiver's Story Part III with Denise Trahan

    This episode concludes a three-part series on family caregivers of dialysis patients. The audience will hear about the remarkable journey of Mrs. Denise Trahan, a mother caring for her thirty-year-old son who began receiving dialysis at the age of seven. Mrs. Trahan is an amazing caregiver that gives voice to universal issues experienced by many family members taking care of a loved one.In their discussion, Cindy and the KIWK team highlight a few of the key topics featured in Mrs. Trahan’s in...

    38 min

  5. 04/15/2022

    Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 11: A Caregiver's Story Part II with Estella Ames

    In the second of three episodes spotlighting caregivers of dialysis patients, Estella Ames, a 72-year-old woman taking care of her husband of fifty years, shares her story of faith, love, and determination. Mrs. Ames is a devoted wife who feels she must advocate for her husband when she's told to give up hope. The KIWK team continues their discussion on the types of resources available for family caregivers, the need for end-of-life discussions before a loved one pass away and the...

    46 min

  6. 04/01/2022

    Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 10: A Caregiver's Story Part I with Joanna Fuentes

    This is the first in a series of three episodes that spotlight family caregivers of dialysis patients. By highlighting the experience of an actual caregiver KIWK achieves its goal of inclusivity and represents a spectrum of people affected by kidney disease.In this episode, we hear from Joanna Fuentes who is a mother of three and taking care of her 90-year-old mother who began receiving dialysis treatments in 2019. Joanna shares her heartwarming story of strength and sacrifice in provid...

    43 min

  7. 03/01/2022

    Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 9: Best Life After Transplant

    In this episode of Kickin It With Kidneys, we are joined by Melissa Sworab, who shares her story of receiving a kidney transplant. After being diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, Melissa was faced with the prospect of dialysis or a kidney transplant. After patiently waiting on the transplant list, she was finally given the gift of a new kidney.Now, Melissa is thriving and wants to share her story with others in the hope of inspiring them to never give up. She talks about what it was...

    40 min

  8. 12/03/2021

    Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 8: The Generational Curses of Mental Illness

    Mental Illness is a topic still steeped in stigma and secrecy in communities of color. This episode of KIWK is working to help break the silence of an issue that continues to have destructive and dysfunctional consequences in families and communities throughout generations. The guest, Don E. Miller is a professional counselor with over 20 years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy. Don gives the audience truthful and hard-hitting facts with a voice of understanding an...

    39 min
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This is a weekly podcast that provides education and encourages dialogue that will enable you to navigate your way through the bureaucracy of our healthcare system. This forum was created for you the patient, the spouse, the caregiver, and millions of Americans that fall victim to kidney disease and failure. We want to capture your stories, share your struggles, and inspire your kidney transplantation efforts. Your host Cindy Barclay is the CEO of Quality Dialysis and an authority on the subject matter.

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  • Creator
    Cindy Barclay
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Kickin it with Kidneys
  • Show Website
    Kickin it with Kidneys

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