Two Girls, One Journey

Two Girls, One Journey

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Two Girls, One Journey episodes

  • Brittany's Spread of Positivity

    No matter where you are in your kidney journey, a little positivity can go a long way. In this week's episode we have Brittney! Britt is a delight to have as a friend, always so warm & welcoming to any one she comes across. Two time kidney transplant recipients today, she sheds light on her driving force behind getting through her kidney journey. Be sure to follow her on social media linked below!

    Instagram: @britthutchytaughtyou

    15 min
  • Gabi Talks All About the American Association of Kidney Patients Advocacy Work

    The month of March always holds a special place in our heart because it is National Kidney month and ironically enough every year during national kidney month Gabi goes to washington DC with other patients & physicians and lobbyists around the country to talk to congress and advocate for the better treatment of kidney patients. In this episode Gabi will walk you through what a typical Kidney hill advocacy day looks like! The American Association Of Kidney Patients are always welcoming new ambassadors! If you would like to become an ambassador please visit https://aakp.org/

    27 min
  • In Between Episode: Frustrated by Selena & Francia
    This episode is a bit of a vent session. Sometimes we get frustrated about how kidney disease and specifically organ donation are represented in mainstream pop culture. Today we talk about our frustration between how the Selena & Francia kidney organ donation is being narrated. Resources:https://www.medicaid.gov/New to kidney disease? Check out these resources to see where to go from here!
    1. Kidney Basics
    2. Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
    3. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
    Need tips & tricks on finding a living donor?
    1. The Living Kidney Donors Network
    2. Tools to Find a Living Donor
    3. Looking for a Living Donor | National Kidney Foundation
    4. How to find a living donor
    Want to be involved by becoming a kidney patient advocate!? By joining you can make a difference by sharing your testimony to help change policies, procedure and even get more funding for research!
    1. Field Ambassadors – AAKP
    2. Advocacy | National Kidney Foundation
    3. Resources • National Kidney Foundation
    Considering donating a kidney?
    1. Be an Organ Donor | National Kidney Foundation
    2. Kidney donation and transplant | American Kidney Fund
    3. Living-donor kidney transplant - Type - Mayo Clinic
    4. Kidney Donation - Donate Life America
    5. Organ Donation - LifeLink Foundation
    6. Facts About Organ Donation | UNOS Organ Donor Facts
    7. National Kidney Registry
    24 min
  • FILLING IN THE BLANKS, GABI'S JOURNEY 2.0

    We're going to take it back to the beginning of TGOJ! Cohost Gabi has been on a very long and still ongoing journey with kidney disease & dialysis. In this episode Gabi will discuss her pediatric experience growing up with a chronic illness & transplant so young, the different types of dialysis modalities she's tried, as well as her transplant surgery at a young age but most importantly how to persevere. Although Gabi has been living with CKD her whole life, her initial transplant failing happened at a pivotal place in her life. Today Gabi dedicates her time advocating change for other kidney patients. If you'd like more info on how you can help please see the links below.

    Gabriele Morales 02/10/1994***

    Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville Fl) 904-953-1002- any living donor coordinator https://www.mayoclinic.org/forms/florida-living-donor-transplant

    Advent health Orlando 407-303-7227- any living donor coordinator https://www.ahlivingdonor.com

    Tampa general hospital 813-844-5662 - any living donor coordinator https://tampagenerallivingdonation.org

    49 min
  • IN BETWEEN EPISODE: PERO LIKE LETS TALK ABOUT SEX BABY
    LETS TALK ABOUT SEX BAY-BEEEE! This episode is completely unfiltered so !WARNING!This episode may be a little TMI but when has that stopped us (LOL) . Today we discuss our experiences with sexual health, dating,relationships & marriage all while dealing with a chronic illness. ResourcesSexuality and Kidney Disease.Chronic Kidney Disease and Sexual Health | CDCImproving Sexual Function in People With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Narrative Review of an Unmet Need in Nephrology Research - PMCSexual health, sexuality, and kidney disease
    34 min
  • Period Talk
    In this episode hosts Nia & Gabi discuss our experiences with menstruating whilst on different modalities of dialysis as well as a little life update! Couple of trigger warnings blood talk. How to find us! : https://www.tiktok.com/@tgoj2122_https://linktr.ee/tgoj_2122https://twitter.com/tgoj2122
    15 min
  • SHE DOESN'T LET CKD DEFINE HER, WELCOME RACHAEL
    Today we have our very FIRST interview with fellow Kidney Warrior, Rachael. Please welcome Rachael as she tells us her journey with Alport Syndrome, Motherhood, transplant, and living life through it all. Such an incredible person and such an inspiration that is so radiating. CONNECT WITH RACHAEL!WHAT IS ALPORT SYNDROME?
    • Alport Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
    • Alport Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD TGOJ, FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US!
    Kidney resourcesNew to kidney disease? Check out these resources to see where to go from here!
    1. Kidney Basics
    2. Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
    Need tips & tricks on finding a living donor?
    1. The Living Kidney Donors Network
    2. Tools to Find a Living Donor
    Want to be involved by becoming a kidney patient advocate!? By joining you can make a difference by sharing your testimony to help change policies, procedure and even get more funding for research!
    1. Field Ambassadors – AAKP
    2. Advocacy | National Kidney Foundation
    3. Resources • National Kidney Foundation
    Considering donating a kidney?
    1. Be an Organ Donor | National Kidney Foundation
    2. Kidney donation and transplant | American Kidney Fund
    3. Living-donor kidney transplant - Type - Mayo Clinic
    4. Kidney Donation - Donate Life America
    5. Organ Donation - LifeLink Foundation
    6. Facts About Organ Donation | UNOS Organ Donor Facts
    7. National Kidney Registry
    41 min
  • In Between Episode:Where Have We Been & What's New
    Hey friends! This is a quick update from yours truly, Nia & Gabi. We are finding a groove, and will be posting twice a month, every other week on Sundays at 12am. You can listen to us on Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcast, & Youtube. Here is our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tgoj_2122
    3 min
  • WHAT ARE THE KIDNEYS & WHY THEY ARE SO SENSITIVE ?
    IT’S NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH ( National Kidney Month 2023 - NIDDK) What exactly are the kidneys & kidney disease? In this episode we will do a deep dive & discuss main causes, signs & symptoms, stages of CKD, as well as treatment options available. Kidney disease is becoming an epidemic that's affecting all ages in our country and we believe if people are properly educated on what to look out for you'll have a better chance at having the opportunity to slow down progression.We are not nephrologists but we have been living with kidney disease for a while and have experience and want to teach people from the mistakes we made so we want to make sure everyone has the support & guidance needed to get through this. We want to make this a community where people feel safe to express their concerns, feelings & journeys with us! You will find all the resources we used for our research as well our where you can find how to reach out us! LINKTREE:TGOJ Resources:Quest Health - ( TO ORDER YOUR OWN BLOODWORK)Ureteral ObstructionChronic kidney disease (CKD) - Symptoms, causes, treatmentErythropoietin Stimulating Agents Glomerulonephritis-Mayo Clinic.Polycystic Kidney Disease-Mayo Clinic.Kidney Disease - NIDDKKidneys: Anatomy, Function, Health & ConditionsAnatomy of the Kidney & UreterVIDEO:Renal system physiology_ Khan AcademyUnderstanding Kidney DiseaseHigh Blood Pressure | American Heart AssociationCDC: Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis American Diabetes Association
    32 min

About Two Girls, One Journey

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Hey friends, it’s Gabi & Nia, together we created Two Girls, One Journey. It started when sour patch Gabi and sassy savy Nia met on TikTok through their shared experience with Chronic Kidney…