Diary of a Kidney Warrior

Two weeks ago, you met Carla — the woman who crash-landed into stage 5 kidney disease at 12% function, with no warning and no time to prepare.

You heard her talk about three failed grafts, dialysis and the moment she almost gave up hope.Today, you get to hear from the superhero who changed everything.

🦸‍♀️Lynsey is Carla's sister. And she gave her one of her kidneys.In Part 1, Lynsey takes us inside the moment she realised she might be the only one who could save her sister — and what it actually feels like to make that decision.In Part 2, she tells us about the night before surgery. What was going through her mind. Waking up in recovery with one kidney. And whether she has any regrets.Her answer? "I'd do it again tomorrow."This four-part series has genuinely moved me — and I think it might be some of the most important storytelling we've done on this channel. If you haven't watched from the beginning, I'd encourage you to start with Carla's story first. The links to all four episodes are in the comments below. 👇To every person watching who has a donor — or who IS a donor — this one's for you.Choose to live. 💚


Two weeks ago, you met Carla — the woman who crash-landed into stage 5 kidney disease at 12% function, with no warning and no time to prepare. You heard her talk about three failed grafts, dialysis, and the moment she almost gave up hope.
Today, you get to hear from the superhero who changed everything. 🦸‍♀️
Lynsey is Carla's sister. And she gave her one of her kidneys.
In Part 1, Lynsey takes us inside the moment she realised she might be the only one who could save her sister — and what it actually feels like to make that decision.
In Part 2, she tells us about the night before surgery. What was going through her mind. Waking up in recovery with one kidney. And whether she has any regrets.
Her answer? "I'd do it again tomorrow."
This four-part series has genuinely moved me — and I think it might be some of the most important storytelling we've done on this channel. If you haven't watched from the beginning, I'd encourage you to start with Carla's story first. The links to all four episodes are in the comments below. 👇🏽👇
To every person watching who has a donor — or who IS a donor — this one's for you.
Choose to live. 💚

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Diary of a Kidney Warrior

💬 “You don’t look sick.”

One of the most common — and most frustrating — things said to people living with chronic illness.

I’m resharing this listener-led episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, co-hosted with Jerome Espy.

Together, we unpack the comments people living with chronic illness hear far too often — using real listener submissions.

If you’ve ever wondered what not to say, this episode is for you.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/NaG5oMe5ktM

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1 week ago | [YT] | 7

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW | PART 2 💚

Carla’s journey continues.

After the shock of being diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney failure and starting dialysis, the road ahead brought even more challenges.

In this deeply honest conversation, Carla shares:

🎗 Navigating cancer treatment alongside dialysis
🫂 Receiving a life-changing kidney transplant from her sister
💚 The hope that carried her through it all

A powerful reminder that even in the hardest seasons of life, hope remains.

If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet, start there first—then come back for this powerful continuation of Carla’s story.

📺 Watch Part 2 here: [Insert Part 2 link]

If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment and share—it really helps the channel reach more people living with kidney disease 💚

#KidneyDisease #KidneyTransplant #Dialysis #CKD #KidneyWarrior #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW | PART 1 💚

Carla’s life changed in an instant when she was told she was in Stage 5 kidney failure.

In this deeply honest conversation, Carla shares the beginning of her kidney journey:

💔 The shock of diagnosis
💉 Starting dialysis
🩺 Adjusting to life with kidney failure
🙏🏽🙏 Holding on to hope through uncertainty

A powerful reminder of how quickly life can change and how hope can carry us through the hardest moments.

This is Part 1 of Carla’s story. Part 2 continues her journey through cancer treatment and transplant.

📺 Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/9Ywid3bFcwk

If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment and share—it really helps the channel reach more people living with kidney disease 💚

#KidneyDisease #KidneyFailure #Dialysis #CKD #KidneyWarrior #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast

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Diary of a Kidney Warrior

Less than a year ago, Cam was in hospital starting dialysis.

Sunday, he completed a marathon…

and unofficially may have broken a world record. 🏃‍♂️💥

From kidney failure to finish line.

Cam’s full story is one of resilience, survival, and refusing to let dialysis define what was still possible.

Congratulations Cam 👏🏽👏

Watch the part 1 here 🎙️👇🏽👇
https://youtu.be/7dGYoHE0xrY

What’s one thing in Cam’s story that stood out to you?

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Diary of a Kidney Warrior

💚 NEW EPISODE — out now
Two days after his central line was removed, Cam ran a half marathon.
Now he has 42 kilometres — and a potential world record — in his sights.
Could he become the first dialysis patient to run a full marathon and break the world record?
Part 2 of Cam's story is live right now 👇🏽👇
https://youtu.be/AmyoG49k2-M

Not seen Part 1 yet? Start here 👇🏽👇
https://youtu.be/7dGYoHE0xrY
Choose to live. 💚

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

💚 NEW EPISODE out now
Cam thought he had an ear infection.
Within weeks, his GFR had crashed to 6 — and he was rushed into emergency dialysis with no warning, no preparation, and no time to process what was happening to him.
He calls it "crash landing into dialysis."
But here's the thing — that wasn't the end of his story. It was only the beginning.
▶️ Watch Part 1 now 👇🏽👇
https://youtu.be/7dGYoHE0xrY

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

Part 2 is LIVE. 💚

1,240 days on dialysis. Then the phone rang.
In Part 1, Natasja shared what it meant to live without her kidneys — the fluid restrictions, the waiting, the will to keep going.
In Part 2, she tells us what happened when everything changed in a single moment.
The transplant call. The surgery. Life on the other side.
This is one of the most powerful conversations I've ever had on this podcast.
🎧 Watch now: The Transplant Call | From Dialysis to a New Life | Part 2
💚 Choose to live.

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

📣Natasja spent 1240 days without kidneys.

That is more than three years.

This episode shares what that actually looked like and everything she went through.


📺 https://youtu.be/fsi-BVPwWLc

If this resonates, please share it with someone who might need to hear it.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 8

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

I nearly didn’t share this.

But this is the reality of protecting my transplant chance.

I’ve spoken openly about weight loss, GLP-1, and the questions people ask...even behind your back!

If you’re navigating kidney disease, dialysis or transplant eligibility… this is for you.

📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/RAa5ipo8b6k

And if this resonates, please share it with someone who needs to hear it

#diaryofakidneywarrior #GLP1 #weightloss #bmi #kidneytransplant #ckd

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