Kent's Kidney Stories
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsKent's Kidney Stories is hosted by Kent Bressler, a Registered Nurse, AAKP Board of Director, Ambassador, Kidney Transplant Recipient, and Vice President of Kidney Solutions. He will share his journey, some insight he has learned, and interview fellow Kidney Warriors and leaders in the Kidney Community.
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Episode 130: Uniting for Kidney Solutions - All About Our 2024 FunD Walk
March 26, 2024 04:28 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this inspiring episode of Kent's Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler invites Jonathan Traylor from Kerrville, Texas, to discuss the upcoming fun walk in April and the remarkable work being done at Kidney Solutions. Jonathan, the organization's social media director, shares how his personal journey with kidney disease led him to give back to the community that supported him through his own health challenges. Kent and Jonathan dive into the growth of Kidney Solutions, highlighting an influx...
Episode 129: Diana Clynes - Charting the Course for Patient Empowerment
March 18, 2024 03:42 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBKent delves into the vital world of kidney health advocacy with special guest Diana Clynes, the dedicated Executive Director of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). With nearly two decades at AAKP, Diana brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt commitment to improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease. Kent and Diana explore the pressing issues facing the kidney community, from the importance of research and innovation to the critical need for patient access...
Episode 128: Joshua Tarnoff - Navigating the New Frontiers of Kidney Care
February 21, 2024 05:32 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBJosh Tarnoff joined NephCure as CEO in early 2018, fulfilling a long-held desire to serve the rare disease patient community more closely. He spent more than 30 years working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology community, moving new therapies closer to reality. Personal connections with NephCure families fuel his passion to achieve NephCure’s mission-driven goals, and he always appreciates directly speaking with our community. Josh also has personal insights into renal disease as he was ...
Episode 127: Jennifer Cramer-Miller - Embracing Life with Chronic Hope
February 11, 2024 14:17 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBIn this heartwarming episode, Kent Bresler sits down with Jennifer Cramer-Miller, author of "Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness and Chronic Hope." Jennifer shares her profound journey as a fellow FSGS patient who has navigated the tumultuous waters of dialysis, multiple transplants, and the relentless pursuit of hope and joy amidst chronic illness. Their conversation explores the emotional landscape of kidney disease, the power of acceptance, and the miracles that unfold when people s...
Episode 126: Aimee Makovic - From Heart to Kidney: A Transplant Trilogy
February 04, 2024 21:20 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBKent Bresler is joined by Amy Makovic, a poet and professor whose life-altering journey through a triple organ transplant during the pandemic is nothing short of miraculous. Her candid conversation delves into the emotional rollercoaster of an 18-hour surgery, an 11-month hospital recovery, and the mental health challenges that followed. Amy's resilience shines through as she discusses her return to the joys of traveling and teaching, and the importance of self-advocacy and gratitude in th...
Episode 125: A Tale of Transplants and Triumphs
February 02, 2024 04:53 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this deeply personal episode of 'Kent's Kidney Story,' Kent Bresler invites listeners to explore the intersection of kidney health and the aging process. From his own experiences with a transplant that has lasted over three decades to the nuances of managing life post-transplant, Kent offers a transparent look at the highs and lows. Discover the role of community support, the impact of lifestyle choices, and the profound influence of mentorship in the kidney disease community. If you ha...
Episode 124: Jaime Imhof - Dual Donor Double Transplant Recipient
November 17, 2023 00:35 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBKent talks to Jaime Imhof, a dual donor double transplant recipient. In June 2022 she was rushed to the hospital raging with multiple infections and organ failure. and was given a 10% chance of survival. Jamie needed a liver transplant first to survive, breaking the six-month sobriety rule in a groundbreaking program led by Johns Hopkins Hospital. After that, she also required a kidney transplant as well due to acute kidney injury and failure from Hepatorenal Syndrome and Tacrolimus. She is ...
Episode 123: Lauren Drew - Living Kidney Donor & Advocate
October 27, 2023 01:16 - 40 minutes - 55 MBKent talks to Lauren Drew, who gave her kidney to a stranger and became a kidney advocate. Lauren works at the National Kidney Foundation and helps shape policies for kidney patients and donors. Listen to this episode to hear Lauren’s inspiring story and learn how to support the kidney community. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] ...
Episode 122: Ryan Pendergraft Radio DJ & Kidney Transplant Recipient
September 19, 2023 04:36 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBLots of laughter and joy as Ryan shares his kidney journey story with Kent. Ryan is a local radio station celebrity in Kerrville, Texas at 103.7 MIKE FM. His story is beyond the routine as he had lost one kidney and then had cancer in his remaining kidney and lost it too. He shares about his experiences with cancer and the joys and tribulations. He also has an interesting tale to tell about his father. You will have to listen to the podcast to catch the details. Please enjoy this podcast. ...
Episode 121: Rachel A. Davis, MD - Lithium and Kidney Donation
September 02, 2023 00:17 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBKent talks with Rachel A. Davis, MD associate professor of psychiatry and neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. Rachel is a non-directed liver donor, donating the right lobe of her liver in January of 2022. This experience fueled a desire to increase awareness and advocacy about living liver and kidney donation. She has written a research paper titled "Lithium and the Living Kidney Donor: Science or Stigma?" Her experience with donor denial and the use of t...
Episode 120: Erin Kahle, MPA, CNP - Deputy Director of the American Association for Kidney Patients
August 09, 2023 02:49 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBKent and his good friend Erin Kahle talk about the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). A group focused on the welfare of all patients with Kidney Disease. He calls her exceptional and humble. Enjoy her love for kidney patients. Click here to visit the official website for AAKP. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For m...
Episode 119: Ali Dawson - Living Donor, Advocate, and Donor Mentor
July 31, 2023 01:26 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBKent speaks with Ali Dawson. Ali is from the UK and chose to give one of his kidneys to one of his colleagues, Sonia. His story is unique in that he now has become a huge advocate and plans to altruistically donate a part of his liver in the coming years! The whole experience has been life-enriching beyond anything he could ever describe. Ali shared with Kent, "Of all the things I’ve ever done in my life, this has definitely been the happiest & I definitely recommend organ donation." Clic...
Episode 118: Hannah Graves - Let's Talk Transplant Referral Exchange
July 20, 2023 02:32 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBHannah Graves is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attending school in the community, Hannah found her calling in psychology and pursued the direction of a well-placed guidance counselor to pursue social work. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hannah decided to attend Graduate School for Social Work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. While here, Hannah met influential professors and mentors who guided her career...
Episode 117: Marc Coronel - Living With FSGS
June 21, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBKent talks with Marc Coronel, another patient with Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Mark offers his unique insight into the importance of being focused on taking care of yourself. He talks of his life on dialysis and then Transplant and living with FSGS. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidne...
Episode 116: Kim Jacques - Heart & Double Lung Transplant Recipient
June 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBAfter having a semi-normal childhood throughout the 80’s and early 90’s, Kimberly Jacques underwent a risky, rarely performed heart-double lung transplant at the age of 16. More than a quarter of a century later, Kimberly talks about her triumphs and tribulations, the differences between transplantation then and now, and what motivates her to keep on going all these years later. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kid...
Episode 115: Emmitt Henderson III Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
May 22, 2023 02:28 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBKent talks with Emmitt Henderson III the CEO of Male Lupus Warriors. He talks of the difficulties dealing with Lupus and its multiple medical issues that occur. Originally transplanted only to lose the kidney to complications. He talks about his corporation “Male Lupus Warriors” developed to spread Lupus and Mental Health awareness to all who will listen. Emmitt needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One? Emmitt Henderson III was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and Lupus Nephritis in 1995 but ha...
Episode 114: Weston L. Collins Published Author & Kidney Warrior
May 09, 2023 03:53 - 1 hour - 115 MBKent speaks with Kidney Warrior and Published Fictor Author Weston L. Collins. He shares his story of being diagnosed with Kidney disease, dialysis, fighting a snowstorm to receive his kidney transplant, and takes us into his thoughts on writing and more! Weston L. Collins has been a published fiction author for over 10 years. In his time, he has written over 13 books and has been published four times. As well as being a kidney transplant recipient, Weston is also a qualified mediator who ...
Episode 113: Lindsey Disla-Laurinat Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
May 02, 2023 02:23 - 40 minutes - 55 MBKent speaks with Lindsey Disla-Laurinat and her need for a kidney. Please consider helping give Lindsey a second chance at living the life God put her on this earth to do. A kidney transplant would give her a chance to enjoy her family and friends. She would be eternally grateful. Are YOU the One? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Lndsey, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would ...
Episode 112: Michael Williams Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
April 24, 2023 01:59 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBMichael Williams. is a husband and father to two teenage boys and is in need of a Kidney Donor. Are YOU the One? He works part-time as a CAD drafting analyst and is active in his church, serving in several positions. He also enjoys drawing, the ocean, and playing the guitar. He is looking forward to receiving a kidney so he is able to continue serving and maybe doing more things with his sons and taking on new hobbies. If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Michael, ...
Episode 111: Dr. Allen Davidoff - Exploring New Therapies to Treat PKD
March 20, 2023 02:27 - 44 minutes - 61 MBDr. Allen Davidoff is the founder and CEO of XORTX Therapeutics, exploring new therapies to treat progressive kidney disease. Educated at The University of Calgary, Allen has 15 years of drug development experience with a focus on clinical and regulatory developmental affairs in the US, Canada, Germany, Denmark, and India. Allen has a broad range of senior management experience in pharmaceutical research and development including involvement in two investigational new drug (“IND”) applicat...
Episode 110: David Perchinsky Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
March 01, 2023 05:34 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBKent talks with David Perchinsky and his need for a living kidney donor. Having to be on dialysis is not a burden but he desperately wants to be transplanted to get his life back. David wants to return to teaching and coaching. Listen as he explains his feeling about the difficult life of someone with kidney disease. Are YOU the One? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Ryan, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items disc...
Episode 109: Ryan Bowman Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
February 16, 2023 01:31 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBRyan Bowman talks to Kent about his difficulties in navigating the search for a living donor. At 49 years old he is on in-center dialysis. In addition, he is an only child and the primary caregiver for his legally blind mother who is 70 years old. Dialysis leaves him exhausted and struggling to give his mother the attention and assistance she deserves. He is in hopes of returning to full-time work as a Quality Assurance coordinator. Prayers are needed here as well as a living donor. Are YOU ...
Episode 108: Greg Matthews Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
January 23, 2023 04:20 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBGreg Matthews is a husband, father of two daughters, and grandfather. His lung transplant medication has brought him to the place where he is badly in need of a kidney. With over 97,000 individuals on the kidney transplant list, fewer than 25,000 will receive a transplant. We could use your help in locating donors. Kidney donation is actually a very simple procedure. Your thoughts are appreciated. Click here for information on what it takes to be a donor: If you would like to learn more...
Episode 107: Dr. Lincy Jojan - Shared Decision Making in Kidney Care
January 16, 2023 04:56 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBKent speaks with Dr. Lincy Jojan, a Lead Nurse practitioner in the Department of Medicine at Northwell Health Hospital in New York. Kidney Solutions patients were a great part of her doctoral thesis, and she talks about her Doctoral Study on Shared Decision Making in those with CKD. Her passion for working within the Kidney world is extraordinary. Listen as she shares her Doctoral work. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about...
Episode 106: Armand Halter - A Journey with Prospera and Kidney Rejection
January 09, 2023 04:57 - 40 minutes - 55 MBArmand Halter underwent a deceased donor kidney transplant 27 years ago. His kidney journey became a little rocky when he began experiencing signs of kidney rejection with a rise in creatine in May of 2022. He talks about the use of a test for rejection called Prospera a product of a company called Natera. Listen to how Armand talks about his experience. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support ...
Episode 105: Lindsay Ducharme - Vital Kidney Nutrition
December 12, 2022 04:31 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBKent speaks with Lindsay Ducharme, a registered dietitian, board-certified renal nutrition specialist, and Vital Kidney Nutrition's owner. Vital Kidney Nutrition provides nutrition counseling to those with stage 1-5 kidney disease. She has been a dietitian since 2009 and has worked exclusively with those with kidney disease since 2014. She started her own private practice in 2021 after realizing the vast majority of people on dialysis have never worked with a dietitian to help slow the prog...
Episode 104: Michael Curtis, Ph.D. - President & CEO of eGenesis
November 01, 2022 03:06 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBKent speaks with Michael Curtis, Ph.D., President & CEO of eGenesis. Dr. Curtis has more than 30 years of experience in scientific research and leadership in biopharmaceutical drug development across multiple therapeutic areas. Before joining eGenesis he served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of R&D at Cadent Therapeutics. Moreover, Dr. Curtis was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Atlas Venture where he played a role in the creation of several companies including Delinia and Q...
Episode 103: Rachelle McCray - On A Journey With Alport Syndrome
October 26, 2022 03:54 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBKent speaks with Rachelle McCray about her journey with Alport Syndrome and her experience with Renasight, a Natera product that determines if there is a genetic cause for an individual’s kidney disease or if there is an increased hereditary risk due to family history. Rachelle McCray—Rachelle is a television host, entrepreneur, and patient advocate for chronic kidney disease. Rachelle is the founder and creator of a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that gifts comfort teddy bear kits to child...
Episode 102: Karen Edwards Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
October 15, 2022 16:42 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBKaren Edwards is a widow with two adult children and a precious 11-year-old granddaughter. Without a living kidney donor, the wait for a kidney can be many years and could also mean many years on dialysis. I need the help of others to find a living donor. Are YOU the one? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Karen, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information abou...
Episode 101: Mala and Monica Discuss Prospera & Renasight
August 31, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBKent begins a series of Podcasts with Natera, a cell-free DNA testing company well known in the medical/kidney community. Today, we interview Monica Johnson and Mala Nichani from Natera. Our discussion will be on two specific areas of testing that they provide. One is for DNA testing (Renasight) and the second (Prospera) a non-invasive test for rejection of transplanted solid organs, in this case, the kidney. f you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like ...
Episode 100: Kent & His Pals Are All About Kidneys
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn celebration of 100 episodes, Kent and his buddies Armand Halter, Uncle Jim Myers, and Jonathan Traylor talk all about kidneys! If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
Episode 99: Johnson Chen Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
July 01, 2022 03:01 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBJohnson Chen has an inherited disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which causes cysts to grow on his kidneys. He has a website called savejohnslife.com. Johnson is in need of a Living Kidney Donor. Can you help? Are YOU the one? If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them a...
Episode 98: Brian Runge - Chief Living Donor Transplant Coordinator
June 24, 2022 02:48 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBKent talks with Brian K. Runge, RN, BSN, CCTC. Brian is the Chief Living Donor Transplant Coordinator for New-York Presbyterian Columbia Irving Medical Center. Brian was born in Chicago and at the age of 6 moved with his family onto a sailboat and circumnavigated the globe from the age of 6 to 13. During that time, Brian was homeschooled. Once back in the United States he went through high school and college. He received his BSN at the University of Florida. Brian started his nursing caree...
Episode 97: Martha Gershun & John D. Lantos—Authors of Kidney to Share
May 23, 2022 04:18 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBKent talks with Martha Gershun & John D. Lantos, MD, authors of Kidney to Share. Martha Gershun is a nonprofit consultant, writer, and community volunteer. She donated a kidney in 2018 to a woman she read about in the newspaper. Gershun has been named Special Advisor to the Kidney Transplant Collaborative and serves on the advisory board for the National Kidney Foundation serving Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri. John D. Lantos, MD is a pediatrician and international leader in bi...
Episode 96: Marana Vradenburg Needs A Kidney Donor.
May 04, 2022 01:35 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBMarana was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 9 years old. 15 years ago, it took her sight, and now she is living with only 13% kidney function and now need a kidney transplant. She is an athlete trained in Brazilian JiuJitsu and active as a personal trainer and nutrition coach for those who are pursuing healthier lifestyles. She loves staying active and volunteering with injured and disabled veterans. However, low energy levels along with fatigue from kidney disease have severely c...
Episode 95: Paul Conway, Past President of AAKP & Kidney Transplant Recipient
April 25, 2022 02:33 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBKent talks with his friend Paul Conway, the Chair of Policy and Global Affairs and the past President of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). Paul has managed kidney disease for 40 years including nearly 3 years on home dialysis and is the recipient of a deceased kidney donor of over 23 years. Click here for more information on AAKP. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Grou...
Episode 94: Martin Hughes Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
April 10, 2022 03:10 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBMartin Hughes is the father of two adult children and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. He has spent the last 20 years working with formerly homeless families and individuals as a site director. He would like to establish his own nonprofit agency to continue to help the homeless population in New York City. Martin is in need of a Living Kidney Donor. Can you help? Are YOU the one? Martin is registered on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List at Northwell Health in Manhasset, NY. If you w...
Episode 93: Michael Etheridge Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
April 01, 2022 04:21 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBToday’s interview is with Rinki and Michael Etheridge are an extraordinary team. Michael needs a kidney donor as his current transplanted kidney is in danger of failure. Rinki has taken on the daunting task of finding that donor. Rinki talks about how difficult it is to be a caregiver. She gives valuable insight into what it is like to watch the love of her life struggle. Listen in as this tough young caregiver tells her story. Michael is registered on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List at...
Episode 92: Nancy Orman, Author & Kidney Transplant Recipient
February 28, 2022 06:04 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBNancy’s kidney donor was her son Scott. She has known tragedy in the loss of one of her sons and has battled Multiple Sclerosis and Kidney Failure coming out on top. Her undying faith is gently expressed in her book called Stronger Than I Thought. Listen in and enjoy a wonderful conversation with author Nancy Ormon. Learn more about Nancy and purchase Stronger Than I Thought, at nancyormon.com For questions regarding this episode, contact Kent at [email protected] Lear...
Episode 91: Quinton Johnson Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
February 08, 2022 03:01 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBKent gets the opportunity to podcast with Quinton Johnson. Quinton has been diabetic since 6 years of age and received a pancreas/kidney transplant s a few years back. The pancreas has now failed and unfortunately, his diabetes is back and now his kidney is failing. He is actively looking for a living donor. Being 30+ years with Type 1 Diabetes and Kidney Disease is difficult. His attitude is fantastic and he is taking care of himself. If he gets a living donor he will NOT have to go on dial...
Episode 90: Quinton Johnson Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
February 08, 2022 03:01 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBKent gets the opportunity to podcast with Quinton Johnson. Quinton has been diabetic since 6 years of age and received a pancreas/kidney transplant s a few years back. The pancreas has now failed and unfortunately, his diabetes is back and now his kidney is failing. He is actively looking for a living donor. Being 30+ years with Type 1 Diabetes and Kidney Disease is difficult. His attitude is fantastic and he is taking care of himself. If he gets a living donor he will NOT have to go on dial...
Episode 90: Shane Blanchard 3 Time Kidney Transplant Recipient
January 31, 2022 04:15 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBShane Blanchard was born at the University of Iowa in 1974. He was diagnosed with Eagle-Barrett Syndrome, commonly known as Prune Belly Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder. He has undergone 50 operations including three kidney transplants. His first at the age of 21 lasted 24 years. His second from his brother lasted only a month. He just received his third transplant via a paired exchange program. He never gave up. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or w...
Episode 89: Rahwa Daniel Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
January 23, 2022 05:04 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBKent met Rahwa Daniel on Clubhouse just a couple of months ago. She is a daughter of African immigrants and her kidney journey story is one of great interest. She explains her shock at getting sick at a very young age and finding out that she had FSGS. She had a very rocky course with dialysis and has had multiple transplants. She is actively looking for a living kidney donor so she can get on with her life. Rahwa’s story exemplifies what many CKD patients experience and makes us realize the...
Episode 88: Catherine Campbell Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
January 17, 2022 03:30 - 28 minutes - 39 MBCatherine Campbell has passionately dedicated her life as a nurse, caring for others. Now it’s Catherine who needs a hero who is willing to become a living donor. As a wife, Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her life has been challenged by End-Stage Renal Disease. Catherine is registered on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List at Mayo Clinic Transplant in Phoenix, AZ. Kidney Donor Program: 480-342-2000 If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or ...
Episode 87: Myles Jackson - Mindset Mentor, Wellness Advocate, & Author
December 22, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBMyles "MJay" Jackson is the owner of New Image Wellness Co, an in-person and online personal trainer, and head strength and conditioning coach at Atlanta Technical College. Myles works as a Mindset Mentor, Wellness Advocate, and Author to meet his clients where they are and work with them to break free of the habits, routines, and behaviors that keeps them emotionally, mentally, and physically from living their healthiest life. Myles is an expert in performance enhancement training, weigh...
Episode 86: George Franklin - Quarter Century Club President
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe 46 on George Franklin’s jersey indicates the number of years that he has had his deceased kidney transplant. Listen in as Kent and George discuss kidney transplant longevity. Click here for more learn more about the Quarter Century Club President. For more information and to order the book mentioned during this episode, Because of Organ Donation, click here. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions wee...
Episode 85: Shannon Mulroy, Altruistic Kidney Donor
November 10, 2021 05:54 - 45 minutes - 62 MBKent gets an opportunity to interview Shannon Mulroy. Shannon’s daughter has FSGS and had a transplant. That is just the beginning Shannon decided that it would be a good deal to become an altruistic kidney donor. After she had decided she talked it over with there husband. If you want to know what happened you will need to listen to the Podcast. Very interesting things began to happen after they had their conversation check it out. Click here to read more about Shannon's amazing story. ...
Episode 84: Matthew Novelli Needs a Living Kidney Donor. Are YOU the One?
October 28, 2021 03:19 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBMatthew has long-standing kidney disease and is in search of a kidney donor. He tells Kent his story and needs. If YOU would like to begin the process to see if you are a match for Matthew, click here to fill out a short form. Follow Matthew's kidney journey at Matthew's Kidney Search. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For mor...
Episode 83: Dr. Velma Scantlebury - America’s 1st African-American, Female Transplant Surgeon
October 15, 2021 04:46 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBKent gets a great opportunity to converse with Dr. Velma Scantlebury. Dr. Scantlebury is a transplant surgeon and author of Beyond Every Wall, Becoming the 1st Black Female Transplant Surgeon. She is an advocate for preemptive transplant and increasing diversity and women in surgery. To learn more about Dr. Velma Scantlebury or to purchase her book, click here to visit her website. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Ki...
Episode 82: Fez Anwan - 3 Time Kidney Transplant Recipient
September 30, 2021 05:31 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBKent has a conversation with Fez Awan from the UK. Fez was born with renal failure, and throughout his life, he has had 3 kidney transplants. In addition, he has used all modalities of dialysis. In the UK he volunteers for a few agencies/charities to bring more awareness and education regarding organ donation and kidney health. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at kent...