NephU Podcast

Welcome to Voices From The Community, a NephU Community podcast series, featuring guests ranging from patients to providers representing various backgrounds and expertise. They will share their experience, perspectives, and expertise in addressing various topics across the healthcare spectrum, and how it relates to kidney care.

Background:

ADPKD is the most common inherited renal disorder with both renal and extra renal manifestations. Engaging in an open discussion regarding family planning with the patient prior to conception may assist with informed decision making. The provider can guide the patient through all the potential options and considerations for a healthy pregnancy while managing a chronic kidney disease.

Why listen to this podcast?

Expert speakers will discuss pre-pregnancy planning, management of ADPKD during pregnancy, risk of maternal & fetal complications, and the impact of pregnancy on ADPKD.

What you will learn:

-The role of genetic testing and preconception counseling

-Who is involved in the care of a pregnant patient with ADPKD

-Management modifications during pregnancy

-Recommendations for a healthy pregnancy for the mother & baby

Welcome to NephU’s Hot Topics in Nephrology Series featuring various experts in the field of nephrology. In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space.

NephU hosts veteran nephrology writer and editor Mark Neumann to discuss the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2023 Annual meeting.

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 8th Dimension of Wellness, Social Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Hannah Graves. In this podcast episode, Hannah and Jaimini will discuss the following:

-Importance of social engagement and connectedness for patients with kidney disease

-Benefits of social wellness on overall health

-Steps to begin or maintain social engagements/relationships and activities when it seems overwhelming

-Reaching out to loved ones and the community for help and support and engaging in virtual support groups with other patients with kidney disease or any illness

-How to manage social expectations and set boundaries for socialization

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 7th Dimension of Wellness, Occupational Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Hannah Graves. In this podcast episode, Hannah and Jaimini will discuss the following:

-How to manage life responsibilities while going through kidney disease and/or dialysis

-Common pitfalls that can lead to poor work/life balance while managing an illness(es) that can lead to burnout

-Reaching out to caregivers and the community for support

-Tools to help with the stresses of managing an illness(es) that can help patients lead a productive work and personal life

-Changes we can make in our society to better help patients achieve more balance

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 6th Dimension of Wellness, Financial Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Dr Debra Hain. In this podcast episode, Dr Hain and Max will discuss the following:

-What Financial Wellness means and ways to improve upon it in daily life

-How Financial Wellness affects the other Dimensions of Wellness

-Different ways in which Financial Wellness can impact kidney patients and their caregivers or care partners

-Resources to help patients improve

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 5th Dimension of Wellness, Environmental Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Dr Debra Hain. In this podcast episode, Dr Hain and Max will discuss the following:

-What Environmental Wellness means in the nephrology community

-How Environmental Wellness affects the other Dimensions of Wellness

-Different ways in which one can improve their own Environmental Wellness

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 4th Dimension of Wellness, Physical Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Dr Fahad Aziz. In this podcast episode, Drs Aziz and Patel will discuss the following:

-Benefits of physical activity for kidney disease and kidney transplantation outcomes

-How to optimize nutrition to improve kidney disease and overall health

-Steps to manage stress and anxiety and benefits for kidney and overall health

-How to begin building healthier habits to improve individual health outcomes

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 3rd Dimension of Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Dr Fahad Aziz. In this podcast episode, Drs Aziz and Patel will discuss the following:

-Actively engaging patients faced with a life-altering illness

-Activities and behaviors that can lead to more positive results and fewer complications

-Intellectual and creative coping mechanisms that can aid patients through an illness

-Methods to best prepare for an appointment with a general or transplant nephrologist

-Quality resources patients can utilize to learn more about their illness

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 2nd Dimension of Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Steve Winfree. In this podcast episode, Steve and Marla will discuss the following:

-Steve’s journey with kidney disease

-What Spiritual Wellness means and ways to improve upon it in daily life

-The role that spiritual wellness has played in Steve’s journey

-Resources and advice to help patients improve their spiritual wellness

Welcome to our Dimensions of Wellness podcast series where we talk about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how they can help lead to a balanced and empowered lifestyle. In this episode, we will be delving into the 1st Dimension of Wellness, Emotional Wellness, and our featured guest for this important conversation is none other than Dr Rebecca Ahdoot. In this podcast episode, Dr Ahdoot and Marla will discuss the following:

-What Emotional Wellness means and ways to improve upon it in daily life

-Why Emotional Wellness is so important for patients in the nephrology community

-Different types of stressors that may impact a patient’s emotional wellness

-Resources and advice to help patients improve their emotional wellness