# kidney transplant (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kidney transplant. Page: Feed: --- ## [6/4/2026 - From Surviving to Leading: An Unexpected Path](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/kidneytalk-podcast-vanessa-evans/) _2026-06-04 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ Most people cannot imagine life on dialysis for even a year"Vanessa Evans has lived it for nearly three decades. Diagnosed at 12, she has seen it all: transplant, loss, in-center care, and home hemodialysis. But her story is not what you would expect. In this episode, she shares with Lori what really changed everything"and why she is now helping other people who have kidney failure choose a… [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_04.21.26_Vanessa%20Evans_Final.mp3) ## [4/24/2026 - A New Beat: Eddie Z on Music, Love, and Kidney Transplant](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/a-new-beat-eddie-z-on-music-love-and-kidney-transplant/) _2026-04-24 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ Eddie Z, is a talented musician and producer who has been the driving force behind some of Charlotte, North Carolinas most iconic music venues. But his conversation with Lori is more than just music talk. Eddie opens about his personal journey, sharing the challenges he has faced with kidney disease and the unexpected transformations that have reshaped his outlook on creativity and purpose. It is… [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_03.30.26_Eddie%20Z_Final.mp3) ## [3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 1](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/dr-mccabe-fluid-management/) _2026-03-30 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ In this two-part conversation, Lori Hartwell and nephrologist Jim McCabe, MD dig into one of the most challenging parts of hemodialysis: fluid management. Why is it still so difficult to get it right and what is missing that could make the patient experience better? As they explore the gaps patients face every treatment, a well-known but underused technology comes into focus raising a simple… [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_10.28.25_Dr.%20Jim%20McCabe_Part%201_v1.mp3) ## [3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 2](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/dr-mccabe-fluid-management-part-2/) _2026-03-30 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ In this two-part conversation, Lori Hartwell and nephrologist Jim McCabe, MD dig into one of the most challenging parts of hemodialysis: fluid management. Why is it still so difficult to get it right and what is missing that could make the patient experience better? As they explore the gaps patients face every treatment, a well-known but underused technology comes into focus raising a simple… [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_10.28.25_Dr.%20Jim%20McCabe_Part%202_v1.mp3) ## [1/16/2026 - Gut Health and Kidneys](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/gut-health-and-kidneys/) _2026-01-16 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ Could your gut be quietly shaping the future of your kidney health? On this episode of Kidney Talk, host Lori Hartwell welcomes renowned kidney specialist Dr. Johnson and kidney disease survivor Bettye Mashack for a fascinating conversation about the overlooked link between gut health and kidney disease. From surprising science to real-life patient experiences, this conversation challenges… [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_12.16.25_Dr.%20Johnson_Final_010626.mp3) ## [12/12/2025 - Anemia and Kidney Disease: The Connection You Cannot Ignore](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/anemia-and-kidney-disease/) _2025-12-12 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ Feeling tired and washed out? It could be more than fatigue. Lori Hartwell and Dr. Todd Minga, Vice-President of Clinical Research and Medical Affairs at Akebia Therapeutics uncover how anemia and kidney disease intertwine"and why understanding this hidden link could change how you manage your health. [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_10.28.25_Todd%20Minga_v1.mp3) ## [11/17/2025 - Thankful Through It All: Dr. Ken Sutha™s Journey with Kidney Disease](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/thankful-through-it-all-dr-ken-suthas-journey-with-kidney-disease/) _2025-11-17 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ On this episode of KidneyTalk, Lori Hartwell chats with Dr. Ken Sutha, a pediatric nephrologist who understands kidney disease in a way few doctors can"because he has lived it. [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_10.08.25_Ken%20Suthra_Final.mp3) ## [10/29/2025 - Freedom, Love and Life on Dialysis: a Conversation with Ridisanae Shaw](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/freedom-love-and-life-on-dialysis-a-conversation-with-ridisanae-shaw/) _2025-10-29 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ What if the key to freedom was not found in a cure, but in a choice? Ridishanae (Nae) Shaw shares how she redefined life, love, and independence in her kidney journey. Hear her story in the latest KidneyTalk® podcast episode. [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_10.08.25_Nae%20Shaw_Final.mp3) ## [7/14/2025 - Shelbys Journey: Navigating Home Dialysis and Embracing Transplant Life](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/shelbys-journey-mastering-home-dialysis-and-embracing-transplant-life/) _2025-07-14 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ On this episode of KidneyTalk, Lori Hartwell chats with Shelby McClure, whose kidney journey is anything but ordinary. Shelby has experienced nearly every form of dialysis"each with its own challenges, breakthroughs, and life lessons. From peritoneal dialysis in the quiet hours of the night to the self-discipline of home hemodialysis, Shelbys story is packed with unexpected turns, personal… [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_05.14.25_Shelby%20McClure_Final.mp3) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/flBmNBYIa5gR) _2025-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [5/8/2025 - Exploring Gut Health & Chronic Kidney Disease](https://www.rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/exploring-gut-health-chronic-kidney-disease/) _2025-05-08 · lori@rsnhope.org (Lori Hartwell) · KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network_ In this episode of Kidney Talk, Lori welcomes Dr. Richard Johnson - renowned nephrologist, author of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, and a pioneer in kidney disease research. Together, they dive into the fascinating connection between gut health and chronic kidney disease, exploring how good bacteria can support kidney function. Dr. Johnson shares insights on probiotics like Renadyl, leaky gut… [Listen](https://rsn-file-storage.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/Kidney%20Talk_04.22.25_Dr.%20Richard%20Johnson_Final.mp3)