Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast | Kidney Health Podcast

What is it really like to grow up knowing kidney disease runs in your family?

In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee is joined by Jamie from Texas, USA, who shares her lived experience of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) — a genetic kidney condition that affects generations.

Jamie opens up about:

🟩 Living with a hereditary kidney disease

🟩 The emotional impact of growing up with uncertainty

🟩 Family history and genetic risk

🟩 Fear, resilience, and mindset

🟩 What living with ADPKD really looks like day to day

This honest conversation shines a light on the realities of genetic kidney disease, while also sharing a message of hope, strength, and empowerment for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), PKD, or long-term health conditions.

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Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).

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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.

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In this powerful Kidney Warrior Story, host Dee Moore is joined by Hakeem, who openly shares his lived experience of growing up with sickle cell disease (SC genotype) and later being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

From early health challenges to navigating kidney failure, dialysis, and the emotional impact of long-term illness, Hakeem reflects on the realities of living with multiple long-term conditions — and the resilience it takes to keep going. This conversation explores identity, acceptance, faith, mindset, and the importance of hope when the journey feels overwhelming.

If you are living with kidney disease, sickle cell, dialysis, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers reassurance, representation, and a reminder that you are not alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up with sickle cell disease and its impact on health

• Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease

• Navigating dialysis and long-term treatment

• The emotional and mental health challenges of CKD

• Finding strength, purpose, and hope through lived experience

• Why sharing kidney warrior stories matters

💚 Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is a safe space for kidney patients, families, carers, and health professionals — sharing real stories, trusted information, and hope.

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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.

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New Year, New You: Why Gut Health Matters for Kidney Patients

What does New Year, New You look like when you’re living with kidney disease?

In this episode, we explore gut health and why it matters for kidney patients, including the relationship between the gut microbiome and chronic kidney disease (CKD), inflammation, diet and wellbeing.

Kidney dietitian Tadala shares practical and realistic ideas for Kidney Warriors in 2026, covering:

• gut health & kidney health

• the gut microbiome

• dietary restrictions in kidney disease

• probiotics & prebiotics

• plant diversity & fibre

• slowing the progression of CKD

• kidney-friendly nutrition

• realistic lifestyle changes

• supporting health in the new year

If you have ever wondered what can I eat with kidney disease?, does gut health matter for CKD?, or what practical steps can Kidney Warriors take?, this episode will support you.

This conversation focuses on education, empowerment and choice for people living with kidney disease, without pressure or perfection.

Next episode: A powerful Kidney Warrior story — resilience, hope and choosing to live beyond a diagnosis.

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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.

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Choice. Knowledge. Resilience. Hope.

As we step into 2026, this special highlights episode brings together some of the most powerful, informative, and encouraging moments from Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast in 2025.

This episode is designed to empower, inform, and uplift — whether you’re living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or working within kidney care.

Across seven carefully curated themes, you’ll hear:

Why choice, voice, and autonomy matter in kidney care

What it really means to live with chronic kidney disease over the long term

How people maintain identity, resilience, and purpose alongside illness

Clear, accessible explanations from experts on dialysis, transplantation, and patient rights

Honest conversations about food, culture, and everyday kidney-friendly choices

Why women’s health and menopause must be better understood and listened to in kidney care

Messages of hope, gratitude, and encouragement from people who truly understand the journey

These are real voices. Real experiences. Real expertise.

Shared to remind you that you are not alone and that knowledge truly is power.

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Kidney Kitchen recipes are very carefully analysed and approved by the British Dietetic Association Renal Nutrition Specialist Group (RNG).

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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.

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Christmas can be a joyful time, but when you’re living with kidney disease, dialysis, waiting for a transplant or supporting someone with CKD, the festive season can bring its own challenges.

In this special episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee is joined by former guest Moe (Episode 144) to share heartfelt messages of hope, strength, encouragement and gratitude from across the kidney community.

Kidney patients, transplant recipients, donors, podcast listeners, healthcare professionals and members of the Kidney Care UK team share messages reflecting on what it means to keep going through the difficult days, find joy in the small moments and remember that you are not alone.

The conversation explores the realities of living with kidney disease at Christmas, including the pressures of the festive season, life on dialysis, the uncertainty of waiting for a kidney transplant, gratitude for organ donors and donor families, the importance of friendship and community, and the contribution of renal nurses and other healthcare professionals.

You’ll also hear powerful experiences of kidney transplantation and living donation, including people whose lives and families have been transformed through the gift of a kidney.

Above all, this is an episode about hope.

As Moe reminds us, living with CKD may be difficult, but it is not the end. Dee leaves listeners with a message to keep holding on to hope, even when the light feels very small.

Whether you are living with kidney disease yourself, supporting someone you love, undergoing dialysis, waiting for a transplant, living with a donated kidney or working within kidney care, this episode is a reminder of the strength and community surrounding you.

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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.

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This Christmas Day, Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is releasing a very special bonus episode — and you’re invited to be part of it.

“A Very Kidney Warrior Christmas: Heartfelt Messages of Hope, Encouragement, and Gratitude” 

In this short trailer, Dee shares details of the upcoming Christmas Day episode, where she and co-host Moe will be reading out messages sent in by the kidney community. These messages will come from podcast listeners, past guests, and Kidney Care UK staff, all offering words of hope, encouragement, and gratitude to support kidney patients during the festive season.

If you’re living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or simply want to send a message of kindness to another Kidney Warrior, we would love to hear from you.

📅 Important deadline:

Messages must be submitted by Tuesday 23rd December — yes, it’s a short deadline, but even a few words can make a big difference.

🎤 How to take part:

Submit your message using the link below:

👉🏽👉 https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/10w58

Whether it’s a message of hope, encouragement, gratitude, or simply letting someone know they’re not alone, your words could bring comfort to someone listening on Christmas Day.

Join us in coming together as a community and sharing warmth, compassion, and support this Christmas.

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Christmas can be beautiful… and heavy—especially when you’re living with kidney disease. In this special seasonal episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast (in partnership with Kidney Care UK), host Dee Moore is joined by two renal counsellors, Sarah and Paula, to talk honestly about the emotional realities of the holiday season and how kidney patients (and loved ones) can navigate it with more calm, support, and hope.

Together, we explore why Christmas can bring a mix of emotions—from joy and community to grief, exhaustion, overwhelm, and pressure—especially when you’re balancing dialysis, medication side effects, fatigue, and changing family expectations.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✅ Why Christmas can feel emotionally challenging (and also uplifting) with chronic illness

✅ A powerful way to think about kidney disease during the holidays: the “uninvited guest” analogy

✅ How hope helps you keep going—and what to do when you can’t generate hope yourself

✅ The mental health benefits of gratitude, including simple “top and tail” daily practices

✅ Practical coping strategies: cutting the “Christmas fluff,” planning ahead, protecting your energy, and taking 5-minute self-care resets

✅ Permission to do Christmas your way (yes—even if you hate turkey!)

If this season feels hard, please remember: you’re not alone. You don’t have to carry everything by yourself. Be gentle with your body, be kind to your mind, and take things one moment at a time.

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need support this Christmas.

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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.

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.

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What happens when menopause meets chronic kidney disease?

How do you know if it’s your hormones, your kidneys or your medication talking?

And what options are actually on the table if you’re living with CKD, on dialysis or post-transplant?

In this special listener-led edition of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast (in partnership with Kidney Care UK), host Dee Moore is joined again by menopause specialist Dr Vikram to answer questions sent directly from the Kidney Warrior community.

Together they unpack real-life concerns about:

•Navigating menopause symptoms alongside CKD, dialysis or transplant

•When HRT may or may not be suitable if you have kidney or liver disease

•Non-hormonal options for hot flushes, night sweats, mood and sleep

•Period changes on haemodialysis and after transplant

•Bone health, osteoporosis risk and steroids

•Fibroids, endometriosis, early menopause and hysterectomy in the context of CKD

•How to advocate for yourself with your GP, renal team and menopause services

You’ll also hear a powerful call from Dr Vikram for better research that truly includes women with CKD, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds – and why your story and participation matter.

🔔 Please note: This episode is for education and information only and does not replace medical advice. Always speak to your GP, renal team or menopause specialist about your own situation.

🎥 Watch the visual version on YouTube

This episode is also available as a filmed visual and audio conversation on YouTube.

Search “Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast Episode 148” on YouTube to watch.

🎧 Continue the conversation

For the first part of this topic, listen to Episode 142 – “Breaking the Silence: Menopause and CKD.”

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A special filmed edition of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is coming on Monday 1st December!

In this listener-led conversation, menopause specialist Dr Vikram returns to answer the questions sent in by the Kidney Warrior community about menopause and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

This new edition continues the important discussion from Episode 142: Breaking the Silence: Menopause and CKD.

👉🏽👉 If you haven’t listened to Episode 142 yet, we recommend starting there to get the full context before this new episode arrives.

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What happens when chronic kidney disease has been part of your life for more than 30 years — and you’ve spent much of that time believing you’ll never need dialysis or a kidney transplant?

In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee speaks with Louise Fletcher about her journey from being diagnosed with IgA nephropathy in her early twenties to kidney failure and eventually receiving the kidney transplant she affectionately named “Katie the Kidney”.

Louise’s story begins during an incredibly difficult period of her life. While investigations into her kidney health were taking place, she discovered she was pregnant. Her son was born prematurely at 32 weeks and sadly lived for just six days. Shortly afterwards, a kidney biopsy led to Louise being diagnosed with IgA nephropathy.

For decades, Louise says she largely “put it in a box”. Kidney disease didn’t appear to stop her living her life: she worked, travelled and even became a fitness instructor. But as her kidney function eventually declined, the possibility she had always resisted became very real — kidney replacement therapy.

Louise shares how she faced the prospect of dialysis, went through the kidney transplant assessment process and joined the transplant waiting list. Just seven months later, the call came.

She takes Dee inside the unforgettable experience of receiving her transplant — from learning about her donor to actually seeing “Katie” arrive at the hospital and travelling to theatre with the donated kidney at the end of her bed.

Louise also talks candidly about delayed graft function, her recovery after transplantation and the physical changes she began noticing after receiving her new kidney.

But this conversation goes beyond transplantation.

Louise reflects on the emotional impact of living with kidney disease, why she wishes she had engaged more with her diagnosis during those 30 years, the importance she places on looking after mental and emotional wellbeing, and what she would say to someone who is frightened of dialysis or transplantation.

Her message to people living with kidney disease is simple: a diagnosis does not define who you are. It is part of your story.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation to hear Louise’s remarkable journey from IgA nephropathy and kidney failure to transplantation, hope and life with Katie the Kidney.

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of baby loss and other sensitive experiences which some listeners may find distressing.

Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is produced in partnership with Kidney Care UK.

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