Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast | Living with Kidney Disease

Welcome to the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, a podcast dedicated to encouraging, educating, and inspiring listeners on all aspects of kidney disease and related chronic illnesses, hosted by Dee Moore, Kidney Warrior. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Kidney Care UK. In this enlightening episode, Dee is joined by Sister Colette Doyle, a lead home haemodialysis nurse specialist...

In this enlightening episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Host Dee Moore delves into the critical topic of kidney health within the Black community, in celebration of Black History Month.   Dee welcomes back Professor Ibi Erekosima, an esteemed award-winning Senior Nephrologist, renowned for his work in global renal care and prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in sub-Saharan Africa...

Hi Kidney Warriors and friends, Dee Moore here. I'm proud and honoured to announce that the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast has won the GX Award for Best Podcast of the Year! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for the podcast. Your love and support along this journey mean the world to me. I am so, so grateful. As I always say, until next time, take care and choose to live!     For updates a...

Welcome to the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, in partnership with Kidney Care UK. Hosted by Dee Moore, this episode aims to encourage, educate, and inspire listeners by exploring all aspects of kidney disease, related chronic illnesses and health. In today's episode, Host Dee Moore speaks with Dialysis Nurse Alain Tria. Alain shares invaluable tips and advice for Haemodialysis patients, whethe...

Content Warning: This podcast episode contains discussions of a sensitive nature that may be triggering for some individuals. Welcome to the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, in partnership with Kidney Care UK. Hosted by Dee Moore, this episode aims to encourage, educate, and inspire listeners by exploring all aspects of kidney disease, related chronic illnesses, and health. In today's episode, D...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast, in partnership with Kidney Care UK, where we celebrate four incredible years of sharing kidney health education, kidney warrior stories encouragement and more. Join us for this unique audio and visual episode as our host, Dee Moore, is joined by co-host and kidney brother, Jerome Espy, from Michigan, USA. In this mileston...

Join us as we celebrate the fourth birthday of our podcast with a special listener-led bonus episode! This time, we're doing something a little different by inviting you, our listeners, to send in your questions for an exclusive interview session. Submit your questions in the comments, on social media: Facebook, Twitter (X) Instagram, by the end of Saturday, the 31st of August. Please note that th...

Content Warning: This podcast episode contains discussions of a sensitive nature that may be triggering for some individuals. In this episode, host Dee Moore is joined by specialist renal clinical psychologist Dr. Emma Coyne. This is the final part of a two-part series exploring the psychological support available to kidney patients during the transplant process. Dr. Emma provides an in-depth look...

Content Warning. This podcast episode contains discussions of a sensitive nature, including deceased organ donation, that may be triggering for some individuals. In this episode, Host Dee Moore and Dr Emma Coyne, Renal Clinical Psychologist delve into the crucial role of Psychologists in preparing kidney patients for transplantation. Dr. Emma shares insights on how Psychologists help patients unde...

Hi, Kidney Warriors and friends, Dee. Moore here. I'm excited and proud to announce that Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast has been nominated to receive a GX Award in the Best TV Program or Podcast of the Year category. Please, please, please can you go to www.thegxawards.com and vote for Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast? The voting closes Saturday, the 17th of August. So please, please vote for...

Overcoming Adversity: A Kidney Warrior's Battle with CKD & Sepsis. In this compelling episode, Kidney warrior, Rachel Stuart shares about navigating the challenging journey of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Rachel shares about the emotional and physical toll of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, leading to recurrent kidney infections an...

In today's episode, Dee is joined by Katie Newell from Liverpool, England. Katie shares her journey with a rare kidney condition called Loin Pain Haematuria Syndrome (LPHS). Diagnosed after years of persistent urinary tract infections and kidney stones, Katie discusses the impact of LPHS on her physical and mental health, and her mission to raise awareness about this painful and often misunderstoo...

In this enlightening episode of the "Diary of a Kidney Warrior" podcast, host Dee Moore sits down with award-winning renal dietitian Jen Hernandez to delve into the complex world of protein intake for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. From the differences between plant and animal proteins to the role of supplements, Jen provides expert insights and practical advice tailored for those living w...

Welcome to the new episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast. Host Dee Moore is joined by Dr. Roz Cooper, Clinical Psychologist. In this episode, Dr. Roz shares her expertise on managing uncertainty, particularly in the context of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This episode is part four of our series on uncertainty. We have previously explored uncertainty from various perspectives, including tho...

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of a sensitive nature, including the medical management of abortion. In this moving episode, Rajinder shares her journey as a parent of a child with CKD, starting from a complicated pregnancy to facing the challenges of a son with failing kidneys. The lack of support and empathy during difficult pregnancies is discussed, highlighting the need for...

Welcome to a special episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast where our host, Dee Moore, interviews the inspiring Kay Allardyce. Kay, an osteopath Pilates instructor, author, and mom from Bromley, England shares her personal journey from kidney disease diagnosis to transplantation, and her quest for family planning while living with CKD. This episode shines light on the issues surrounding CKD,...

Welcome to another episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior. This podcast episode is the first in a series that takes a deep dive into the world of pregnancy and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Our expert guest, Dr. Jan, examines the nuances of a kidney damage diagnosis of the unborn baby during pregnancy and the onset of uncertainties that this health revelation carries. In this comprehensive understan...

In this gripping episode of the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore is joined by Kyrie Rowe Hopkins, a brave 33-year-old warrior battling Lupus and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Underlying the podcast's mission of sharing faith, knowledge, hope, and love, Kyrie transparently reveals his personal journey, elucidating the daunting diagnosis, the life-transforming path to dialysis, and...

In this riveting episode of the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore invites kidney warrior, Senet Kassaye, to share her transformative journey - from unexpected kidney failure and dialysis to eventual kidney transplantation. Senet's vivid recounts of battling diabetes at a tender age, experiencing a sudden stage 5 kidney failure, and the ensuing life-altering decision to undergo dial...

Welcome back, Kidney Warriors and friends, Mi Amors! This is your host, Dee Moore, thrilled to announce the return of the Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast with a fresh episode on Monday 8th of April. In the meantime, we're excited to guide you back to our beloved classic episodes. As our esteemed listeners, you are the heartbeat of Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast. We sincerely value your though...

On this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, we bring you the powerful story of Emma Kearns, a young peritoneal dialysis patient whose journey is one of resilience, determination, and survival. From her early diagnosis of kidney disease to battling sepsis, kidney failure, and navigating ableist workplaces, Emma’s experience sheds light on the harsh realities of chronic illness while inspi...

In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore sits down with Fez Awan, a true warrior who has battled Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) since birth. Fez’s journey has been marked by immense challenges—three kidney transplants, childhood struggles with illness, and the emotional toll of growing up with a chronic condition. Yet, through it all, his unwavering determination...

Welcome to an insightful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast where Kidney Warriors and Health Professionals share their experiences and knowledge about kidney disease. This episode, hosted by Dee Moore, a dedicated kidney health advocate and kidney warrior herself, features Dr. Lavanya Kamesh, a Consultant Nephrologist from Birmingham, England with a 15-year specialisation in Peritoneal D...

Join Dee Moore, the host of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, as she takes you on a captivating journey through her experiences as a Hospital in Patient. In this episode, Dee shares her personal observations and insightful commentary, giving you a unique perspective on what it's like to navigate the healthcare system as a Patient. Get ready to be inspired and informed as Dee sheds light on the ch...

Get inspired and motivated with "2023 Highlights 2: Advice & Encouragement by Health Professionals!" This captivating episode showcases snippets from interviews with esteemed health professionals who provide invaluable advice and uplifting words. Hear first-hand from these experts as they share their insights and encouragement, helping you navigate kidney disease. Don't miss out on this empowe...