KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network

Sometimes we learn best by taking a look at the past. Did you know there used to be a life-and-death committee that kidney patients had to get through before being accepted for dialysis treatments? Lori and Stephen visit with guests Dr. Christopher Blagg, a pioneering nephrologist who was present when the concept of chronic dialysis became a reality, and Nancy Spaeth, a kidney patient survivor who...

Don England, a full time police officer, talks about working for the PD during the day and being on PD at night.

This week, Lori and Stephen visit with Dr. Paul Miller, a nephrologist who came to the rescue of many displaced dialysis patients in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and Bradley Mayfield, a kidney patient who not only lived through the hurricane but helped chauffer other patients to dialysis during the storm's awful aftermath.

Bill Peckham, longtime kidney patient, and Joyce Jackson, CEO of the Northwest Kidney Centers, are this weeks guests on KidneyTalk. Tune in as Lori and Stephen discuss with Joyce and Bill the success of the Family Health and Kidney Expo held annually in Seattle, WA, and find out how you too can create an educational kidney event in your own community.

Sara Colman, RD shares eating tips and tasty recipes to make your festive meal renal friendly and enjoyable.

How do you really feel about dialysis? This week's guest, Bill Halcomb, a kidney patient, hates dialysis. He hates it so much, he named his website Ihatedialysis.com.

How do you know if you're a candidate for a kidney transplant? What is Title XXII? What are the criteria for getting listed at a transplant center? Lori and Stephen visit with this week's guest, Jackie Harris, a certified clinical transplant coordinator. Tune in and listen to KidneyTalk! as Lori and Stephen ask the hard questions and Jackie provides the answers.

Welcome to the first KidneyTalk! Halloween Special. Lori and Stephen get goofy and share Halloween stories, offer tips on renal-friendly Halloween treats, and talk about the sides of kidney disease they'd rather do without.

The thought of "crashing" or "cramping" while on dialysis conjures up all kinds of uncomfortable feelings. Learn why low BP happens and steps to prevent it.

Knowledge is power. The more you know about CKD, the more confident you will be with the decisions you make about your care.

Howard Feinberg, MSW and fellow kidney patient describes the emotions you go through dealing with kidney disease and strategies on how to cope.

Bryan Stewart (Director of Communications for One Legacy) describes the communities efforts to improve awareness.

Sharon Pahlka, a kidney patient for over 30 years and a certified life coach, shares strategies for winning at the game of life.

Cher Thomas (a dental hygienist and transplant recipient) discusses the relationship between healthy gums and a healthy life.

Long-term kidney patient survivors--Roanne Dale, Sharon Pahlka, Lori Hartwell--share tips and strategies on living a long and fulfilling life.

Mary Polucci, RD, shares tasty tips on eating well while sticking to your renal diet.

Doing Dialysis in the Comfort of Your Home Guests: Scott Rasgon, MD, and Rafi Minasian, MD

Marcel Levique (a dialysis travel specialist) shares tips on traveling with dialysis to ensure an uneventful trip.

Sally Satel (a New York Times Op-Ed writer and transplant recipient) shares her perspective on increasing organ donation.

The definition of dialysis success for this long-time kidney patient, Roanne Dale, is looking great and feeling great while on dialysis. While this might sound like an oxymoron, one look at Roanne proves that dialysis success is achievable.

Deb Hurdle, an "Animal-Assisted Therapy Expert," shares the therapeutic benefits that pets have on helping people who have a chronic illness heal.

Comedian Howie Mandel, host of the TV game show "Deal or No Deal," discusses how humor can help you through a chronic illness. Oftentimes, humor is just the medicine we need!

Lana Kacherova, RN and Vickie Peters, RN discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different dialysis accesses - your lifeline, so you will make the best choices and avoid complications.

Hasmik Mouradian shares her thoughts on how home hemodialysis has helped her feel more in control, as well as some of the fears she faced in taking dialysis home and how she overcame those fears.

Bill Peckham has undergone hemodialysis since 1990 and has traveled all over the world, dialyzing in 19 countries on five continents. Learn about his adventures and hear firsthand what dialysis is like in other parts of the world.