KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network

He's a singer, dancer, and actor. Broadway star, Aaron Lee Battle refuses to let the world tell him No! Diagnosed with kidney disease in 2002, Aaron maintains his success through persecution. Listen to this weeks inspiring show and don't miss out on Aaron's private concert.

Who says Kidney Disease is a disability? Meet Marla Jill McMaster, a former CIA Manager and Navy Captain, not to mention a polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patient - the 'real Bond girl.' As she has briefed Members of congress, the press, foreign dignitaries, and fellow colleagues, she briefs you on the GOOD NEWS for transplant list-exchanges amongst other things. Listen in and get the latest scoop...

That is the question we all must face at one point or another in our lives. Dawn Dungan was one of those who chose to die. The fear of kidney disease and dialysis was crippling, to the point she'd rather die. Yet today she lives on with overwhelming hope and a will to live. Listen to her inspiring story of guilt and fear overcome by hope and a desire to help others.

Theresa Freeman is a District Leader, Legal Specialist and State Committee Member for the New York Democratic Party. Theresa has also battled kidney disease for over 5 years and now can bring first hand experience to help educate elected officials from a patient's perspective.

You may not be familiar with this term, but the term "bundle" can change the dialysis industry. Stephen and Lori asked industry leaders Dr. Peter Crooks and Dr. Mike Lazarus what are the pros and cons to bundling for people on dialysis.

Stephen and Lori are "Live" at the California Dialysis Council in Palm Springs, CA. They interview Mike Arnold and Marc Chow about legislative issues impacting patients on a Federal and State level.

Not it's not Christmas, but you'll think it is after listening to this show. Oliver Hale (Chef O) is a TV celebrity chef and kidney patient from Michigan who knows how to cook up yummy renal-friendly meals and desserts!

Plane crash, Vietnam vet, kidney disease... sometimes you just can't keep a good man down or his attitude either! No matter what happens, Jim Dineen keeps a smile on his face as he faces life.

Drug and alcohol addiction is not a topic we hear much about in the kidney community. However, it is a very real issue for some people living with kidney disease and their families. We'll discuss this topic head-on with Bobby Walker, a kidney patient who has walked this difficult and painful path. This is one story you must hear.

Martinlow Spaulding is a family man. He has had two transplants and 6 kids. Learn how he juggles kids, school activities, marriage and his health.

How do American kidney patients compare to the rest of the world's kidney patients? Dr. Donna Mapes reviews the results of the DOPPS study that takes a look at the United States as compared to several other countries. Listen in and see where we fit in.

Staying employed and/or returning to work is an issue on the minds of many kidney patients. Beth Witten, LCSW will tackle this topic and offer some great advice about working.

This week on KidneyTalk Lori and Stephen visit with Dan Bayliss, Clinical Coordinator of the SitFit exercise program at the University of Virginia Renal Services department. Dan discusses some fun and creative ways to exercise and tells us why it's so important for our health.

So, what is steroid-free transplantation? New therapy protocols are changing the way patients are transplanted. How do you know if you're a candidate or not and whether your transplant center offers this new treatment option? Tune in to find out.

Who cares for you? Who is that important person in your life who helps you take care of yourself? This week Lori and Stephen take a look at how important the caregivers are in our lives. Learn key tips for caregivers to take care of themselves.

Have you heard of this word? If you haven't, you're not alone - Stephen hadn't heard of it either. Tune in and discover why it's important for kidney patients to know about it.

Christopher Meeks the playwright of this thought provoking play based on the life and death committees in the 1960s shares his insight of what he learned in researching and producing this extraordinary play.

The Renal Teen Prom had a number of celebrities attend and they stopped by KidneyTalk to chat and lend their support. Hear from Sinbad, Christy Carlson Ramono, Alexa Vega, John McCook and the Clipper Dance Team.

The Renal Teen Prom was night filled with joy, happiness, excitement and hope. Hear first hand from the volunteers and attendees of the thrill of being at the Prom.

This week's guest is a true survivor! Judy Weintraub has lived with chronic kidney disease for over forty years. Her story will amaze you and inspire you! Judy relates that kidney patients can live well while on dialysis

Virna Elly a diabetic since the age of eight has had her shares of life's ups and downs. Her kidneys failed and she started dialysis. At one point she thought life was sour! Hear her remarkable story.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! We have a great love story for you this week! We have two shows we are airing in honor of Valentine's Day. The first one is this week's show about finding love later in life. Next week, we will find out how Sweet Life Is!

Okay, all you couch kidneys out there, listen up! (We can't be couch potatoes because we have to watch our potassium, right?!). Do you feel tired? Out of energy? Cold? Have you failed the "stair test"?

Are you old enough to remember Woodstock ? Die-hard rock-n-roll fan, Charles Rosenberg remembers it quite well. In 1971 he received a cadaveric kidney transplant and has just celebrated his 35th anniversary.

What do Billy Joel and America's kidney patients have in common? You'll have to tune in to this week's show to find out. This week's guest is Katie Lee Joel, wife of musician Billy Joel and host of TV's Top Chef on the Bravo station. She is also a contributor to the 2006 edition of Kidney Friendly Comfort Foods: A Collection of Recipes for Eating Well with Chronic Kidney Disease.