FilterLIFE Podcast

FilterLIFE™ Podcast ep. 17- Rae Hernandez: The Truth About Living Liver Donation Most people know someone waiting for an organ transplant. Very few people know you can donate part of your liver while you're still alive. Even fewer realize that your liver can actually regenerate after donation. In this episode of the FilterLIFE™ Podcast , host Dan Holmes sits down with liver transplant advocate Rae...

For the first time in six years, Stacey and I won't be attending the annual NephCure Patient Summit. That feels strange to say because NephCure has been one of the most influential organizations in my kidney disease journey. When I was diagnosed with Membranous Nephropathy in 2020, I found myself doing what many newly diagnosed patients do—searching for answers, searching for hope, and searching f...

🎙️ Why Kidney Patients Need a Renal Dietitian | CKD Nutrition, Dialysis Diet & Kidney Health Tips Did you know that not all dietitians specialize in kidney disease? In this powerful episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast, Navy veteran, kidney disease advocate, and Enlisted Kidney Foundation founder Dan Holmes sits down with renal dietitian Michelle McMurtery to discuss one of the most overlooked me...

In this powerful episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast, Dan Holmes sits down with Rev. Leroy Miles — community leader, health advocate, endurance athlete, and founder of Philadelphia’s nationally recognized “Know Your Numbers” men’s health initiative. Fresh off Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church’s annual Know Your Numbers event, Rev. Miles shares why Black men’s health, kidney disease awareness, early det...

In this episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast, Dan Holmes sits down with John, “The Bodybuilding Vegan,” to challenge everything you think you know about food, kidney disease, and personal responsibility. Dan opens up about living with kidney disease, chronic pain, and the struggle to make the “right” choices while running at full speed in real life. John brings over 20 years of vegan living, elite bo...

When an NFL lineman tells you, “ You can’t do push-ups for your kidneys, ” you pay attention. In this powerful episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast , former NFL player Marques Ogden opens up about the hidden cost of being “big enough” for the league—and the kidney lessons every athlete needs to hear. Growing up around football greatness, including his father’s career at Howard Bison and alongside his...

World Tour on Dialysis—Wins Only. Platinum-selling artist David Rush is living proof that kidney disease doesn’t define your limits. Diagnosed with FSGS and living on dialysis with no kidneys, he went on to tour the world—while managing treatment. This isn’t a story about surviving chronic illness. It’s about building a life anyway. In this episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast, host Dan Holmes sits d...

What happens when you’re in your 20s—building your career, planning your future, figuring out life—and suddenly you’re diagnosed with a rare kidney disease? In this powerful episode of the #FilterLIFE Podcast, we sit down with Megan Huff, a young registered dietitian whose life took an unexpected turn in her mid-20s when she became the patient. At a time when most people are just getting started,...

From Dialysis to Mentorship | FilterLIFE Podcast Ep. 9 In this powerful episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast, Dan Holmes sits down with Patrick Colson—an Enlisted Kidney Foundation supporter whose journey through kidney disease is a testament to resilience, discipline, and purpose. After years of pushing through symptoms, Patrick’s life changed overnight when a routine eye exam revealed severe compli...

In this powerful episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast , we sit down with Seferiana Day just days before her life-changing kidney transplant surgery . For nearly ten years , Seferiana lived with membranous nephropathy , managing her condition while continuing to live a full and impactful life. As a national kidney disease advocate , she has traveled across the country—and around the world—sharing her...

1 in 7 adults are living with kidney disease. 90% of them don’t know it. Sandra Hall was one of them. She didn’t find out during a routine checkup. She didn’t find out because of mild symptoms. She found out after she woke up from a stroke. Imagine this: You pass out at home. You wake up in a hospital. And the first question a doctor asks you is: “Where do you want your port?” Neck or arm? Sandra...

This week, we sit down with Robert Sanchez, a man whose life story is a testament to resilience, redemption, and relentless advocacy. Robert’s journey is unlike any other: after spending 15 years in prison, he co-founded the renowned Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program—a transformative initiative that inspired the film "Sing Sing." But his story of rebuilding didn't stop there. Today, Ro...

What does it take to fight for over a decade just to give a kidney away? In this powerful episode of the #FilterLIFE Podcast, host Dan Holmes sits down with Nick Gentile — a living kidney AND liver donor whose story redefines altruism. From the moment he decided in high school that he wanted to become an organ donor, Nick never wavered from his calling. Even after years of rejection, delays, and b...

What happens when your kidneys start failing — and you don’t even know why? For Dan Keaveney, known online as KidneyManDan , that question became life-changing. After years of symptoms, testing, and uncertainty, he was diagnosed with FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) — a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. But Dan refused to let a diagnosis define him. In this episode of t...

On this episode of the Filter Life Podcast , host Dan Holmes sits down with living kidney donor and advocate Mark Scotch , whose extraordinary act of generosity began with a chance conversation in a bar — and led to a life-saving kidney donation for a complete stranger. Mark shares the moment that sparked his decision, the physical and emotional journey of becoming a living donor , how the living...

In this episode, we introduce you to Gail Ray Garwood —a lifelong educator, acclaimed non-fiction writer, and one of the most respected voices in the chronic kidney disease community. A New York native turned Arizona resident, Gail holds advanced degrees in English and Communications and spent decades teaching research, writing, and literature before CKD changed the direction—but not the purpose—o...

🎥 Interview with Dr. Laurence H. Beck, Jr. — A Rare Opportunity Welcome to our special conversation with Dr. Beck, a true leader in the world of rare kidney disease research. If you or someone you care about is navigating the challenges of a glomerular kidney disorder, this is one session you won’t want to miss. About Dr. Beck: Dr. Laurence H. Beck, Jr., MD, PhD, serves as the David J. Salant Pro...