Episode 54: Jason Nunez 1 Year Kidney Transplant Anniversary Special
Release Date: 01/17/2021
Episode 122: Ryan Pendergraft Radio DJ & Kidney Transplant Recipient
Kent's Kidney Stories
Lots of laughter and joy as Ryan shares his kidney journey story with Kent. Ryan is a local radio station celebrity in Kerrville, Texas at 103.7 MIKE FM. His story is beyond the routine as he had lost one kidney and then had cancer in his remaining kidney and lost it too. He shares about his experiences with cancer and the joys and tribulations. He also has an interesting tale to tell about his father. You will have to listen to the podcast to catch the details. Please enjoy this podcast. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about...
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Episode 121: Rachel A. Davis, MD - Lithium and Kidney Donation
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent talks with Rachel A. Davis, MD associate professor of psychiatry and neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. Rachel is a non-directed liver donor, donating the right lobe of her liver in January of 2022. This experience fueled a desire to increase awareness and advocacy about living liver and kidney donation. She has written a research paper titled "Lithium and the Living Kidney Donor: Science or Stigma?" Her experience with donor denial and the use of therapeutic Lithium in the treatment of mental illness is telling and interesting. Don’t forget to...
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Episode 120: Erin Kahle, MPA, CNP - Deputy Director of the American Association for Kidney Patients
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent and his good friend Erin Kahle talk about the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). A group focused on the welfare of all patients with Kidney Disease. He calls her exceptional and humble. Enjoy her love for kidney patients. Click here to visit the official website for . If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 119: Ali Dawson - Living Donor, Advocate, and Donor Mentor
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent speaks with Ali Dawson. Ali is from the UK and chose to give one of his kidneys to one of his colleagues, Sonia. His story is unique in that he now has become a huge advocate and plans to altruistically donate a part of his liver in the coming years! The whole experience has been life-enriching beyond anything he could ever describe. Ali shared with Kent, "Of all the things I’ve ever done in my life, this has definitely been the happiest & I definitely recommend organ donation." Click to video the TED Talk given by Katy Portell. If you have questions regarding items discussed...
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Episode 118: Hannah Graves - Let's Talk Transplant Referral Exchange
Kent's Kidney Stories
Hannah Graves is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attending school in the community, Hannah found her calling in psychology and pursued the direction of a well-placed guidance counselor to pursue social work. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hannah decided to attend Graduate School for Social Work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. While here, Hannah met influential professors and mentors who guided her career path. After graduating in 2011 with her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Hannah began working for...
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Episode 117: Marc Coronel - Living With FSGS
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent talks with Marc Coronel, another patient with Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Mark offers his unique insight into the importance of being focused on taking care of yourself. He talks of his life on dialysis and then Transplant and living with FSGS. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at...
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Episode 116: Kim Jacques - Heart & Double Lung Transplant Recipient
Kent's Kidney Stories
After having a semi-normal childhood throughout the 80’s and early 90’s, Kimberly Jacques underwent a risky, rarely performed heart-double lung transplant at the age of 16. More than a quarter of a century later, Kimberly talks about her triumphs and tribulations, the differences between transplantation then and now, and what motivates her to keep on going all these years later. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more...
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Episode 115: Emmitt Henderson III Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent talks with Emmitt Henderson III the CEO of Male Lupus Warriors. He talks of the difficulties dealing with Lupus and its multiple medical issues that occur. Originally transplanted only to lose the kidney to complications. He talks about his corporation...
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Episode 114: Weston L. Collins Published Author & Kidney Warrior
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent speaks with Kidney Warrior and Published Fictor Author Weston L. Collins. He shares his story of being diagnosed with Kidney disease, dialysis, fighting a snowstorm to receive his kidney transplant, and takes us into his thoughts on writing and more! Weston L. Collins has been a published fiction author for over 10 years. In his time, he has written over 13 books and has been published four times. As well as being a kidney transplant recipient, Weston is also a qualified mediator who teaches preparation for mediation as well as conducting mediations for The Bexar County Dispute Resolution...
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Episode 113: Lindsey Disla-Laurinat Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent speaks with Lindsey Disla-Laurinat and her need for a kidney. Please consider helping give Lindsey a second chance at living the life God put her on this earth to do. A kidney transplant would give her a chance to enjoy her family and friends. She would be eternally grateful. Are YOU the One? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Lndsey, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at...
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