Episode 54: Jason Nunez 1 Year Kidney Transplant Anniversary Special
Release Date: 01/17/2021
Episode 72: Kristen Hood, MSN, RN - Director of Clinical Outreach for NephCure
Kent's Kidney Stories
In this episode, Kent speaks with Kristen Hood, Director of Clinical Outreach for NephCure. She currently attending Bryan College of Health Sciences for her Doctorate in Nursing Education. Kristen’s nursing background ranges from medical-surgical nursing, neonatal nursing, labor/delivery and postpartum, pediatrics, and school nursing. During today's conversation, Kristen shares her son Logan's journey of being diagnosed and enduring Minimal Change Disease (MCD) and Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis. Kent and Kristen also talk about Nephcure and all it has to offer Kidney Warriors. For...
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Episode 71: Ed Hickey Vice President of AAKP
Kent's Kidney Stories
Welcome back! Kent interviews Ed Hickey, Vice President of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). Ed gives us valuable insight into the patient center focus at AAKP. Ed has been instrumental in dialogue with the Veterans Administration and Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). He talks about his take on Veteran issues especially for those with kidney disease. Have to listen get in on some valuable information. To learn more about the American Association of Kidney Patients, go to: If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more...
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Episode 70: Nhan Phan Life Coach at Kidney Solutions
Kent's Kidney Stories
Meet Nhan Pham, Life Coach at Kidney Solutions! Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nhan grew up in Moscow, Russia, before coming to the UK for her university studies. She's been in the UK since 2002 and is now based in London. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or register to work with Nhan, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Audio Engineeer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 69 Kent Bressler's 34 Year Kidney Transplant Anniversary Special
Kent's Kidney Stories
We have a very special episode for you today. We are celebrating Kent Bressler's 34 year Kidney Transplant anniversary! Our Audio Engineer, Jason steps in front of the microphone and interviews Kent as he reflects on his transplant and the gift, his brother Kip blessed him with. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this special episode. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Audio Engineeer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 68: Amanda Grandinetti, Kidney Warrior & Doctoral Candidate
Kent's Kidney Stories
In this episode, Kent speaks with Amanda Grandinetti, a double transplant recipient who has battled Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) since she was in her teens. She is a doctoral candidate and has been in the kidney advocacy space for nearly her whole life. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 67: Fouad T. Chebib, M.D. Mayo Clinic Nephrologist
Kent's Kidney Stories
Dr. Fouad T. Chebib, is a nephrologist, with Mayo Clinic. His clinical focus includes expertise in the management of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and its complications. Kent and Dr. Chebib discuss genetic testing in this episode. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 66: AAKP Ambassador Toni Martin's 3 Year Transplant Anniversary Special
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent interviews Toni Martin a two-time kidney transplant recipient. Toni discusses her journey with kidney disease and touches on her role as an advocate. Another in a series of AAKP Kidney anniversaries. Click for more information on the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 65: Jason Hale - Built to Last
Kent's Kidney Stories
Jason has what we call “grit”. He has had two transplants in his lifetime. His kidney disease began at the age of 8. He was on dialysis for a long time before his second transplant. There is always hope for a transplant if you don’t believe us listen to Jason’s story. Kent has a great talk with Jason Hale If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 64: AAKP Ambassador Becky Ronkowski’s 21 Year Transplant Anniversary Special
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent talks with Becky Ronkowski about her kidney transplant anniversary. Hear how she traveled through FSGS and transplant. She also talks about her spouse be her living donor. Click for more information on the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 63: Dr. Eliot Heher - Transplant Nephrologist
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent interviews a friend and co-founder of Square knot Health, Inc. Dr. Eliot Heher is from the Boston, Mass area. He is a transplant nephrologist with a penchant for wanting to see patients receive a transplant before they have to undergo dialysis. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
info_outlineWelcome back! In today’s episode, Kent speaks with our Audio Engineer/Producer, Jason Nunez. He endured Peritoneal Dialysis and a Right Foot Below-the-Knee Amputation before receiving the gift of life with a Kidney Transplant on 01/16/20. Kent and Jason have a great conversation about Jason’s Kidney Journey, his return to full-time work after 4 years, testing positive for COVID-19, and much more!
Follow Jason’s Kidney Journey on his Facebook Page.
Tune in to 2 Guys 6 Kidneys with Jason and his fellow Kidney Warrior Rich Thames on the Urban Health Media Outreach Facebook and YouTube pages. They have a wide variety of shows for people battling Kidney Disease.
If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at [email protected]
For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org
Host: Kent Bressler
Producer: Jason Nunez