Diary of a Kidney Warrior

🩸 NEW EPISODE | VASCULITIS & KIDNEY DISEASE

Can vasculitis cause kidney failure?

What does treatment involve?

What does remission actually mean?

And can someone start dialysis because of vasculitis and later recover enough kidney function to come off it?

In my latest conversation, kidney doctor Dr Lauren answers these questions and much more.

We discuss symptoms, diagnosis, ANCA-associated vasculitis, kidney biopsies, treatment, remission and relapse, dialysis, kidney recovery, kidney transplantation and living with vasculitis long term.

One message comes through very clearly:

⏰ “Time is kidney.”

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https://youtu.be/rmwZMnQDvWs

💬 What did you learn from this conversation? Let me know in the comments.

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Diary of a Kidney Warrior

🆕 New episode out now!💚

When Andrea was a teenager, her kidney infections were dismissed. Decades later, she found out one kidney was functioning at just 8% — a Stage 4 CKD diagnosis that came far too late.

In this episode of the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Andrea shares the surgery, the recovery, the fibromyalgia diagnosis that followed, and the invisible weight chronic illness places on our families.

This one is about self-advocacy, knowing your numbers, and refusing to be silent.
"Get up, get on, and keep going." — Andrea Baker-Reid 💪🏽

Watch now 👉🏽👉 https://youtu.be/ZFzp77OFF1E

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💚 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
We all know GLP-1 medicines can help with weight loss. But what if their most surprising benefit is how they may help protect kidney function?
In this episode of the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Professor Alex explains how GLP-1 medicines may help reduce kidney damage and scarring—and what patients should discuss with their nephrologist.
Could this change the future of kidney care?

Have you spoken to your kidney team about GLP-1 medicines?

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💚 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Could these two medicines help protect kidney function?
Professor Alex explains SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone in plain English—including why eGFR may dip at first, who may benefit, and why potassium monitoring matters.


Have you been prescribed either medicine? Share your experience below ⬇️

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💚 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW

When Noël was born with kidney reflux, nobody knew the damage it was silently causing.

Years later, she found herself facing chronic kidney disease, emergency dialysis and eventually a kidney transplant.

Her story is honest, moving and incredibly inspiring.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/6kndIWD6E5w

After watching, I’d love to hear from you.

What part of Noël’s story resonated with you most?

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💚 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 💚

How do you ask someone to donate a kidney?

It’s a question many kidney patients wrestle with, but one that isn’t talked about nearly enough.

In this episode, I speak with Jen Lumsdaine, Lead Nurse for Living Donation, about:
✔️ Starting the conversation
✔️ Fear of putting someone under pressure
✔️ Living kidney donation
✔️ When someone says no
✔️ Supporting informed decisions

As someone currently waiting for a kidney transplant myself, this conversation means a lot to me.

Watch now ⬇️

💬 Have you ever had this conversation?

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2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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FROM PALLIATIVE CARE TO PURPOSE

Rebecca’s journey includes:

💚 Being asked about dialysis when she wasn’t on dialysis
💚 Gaining 20–25kg of fluid in one week
💚 Being sent home under palliative care
💚 Life-saving surgery in Germany
💚 Learning to enjoy life again

Swipe through these powerful quotes from Rebecca’s Kidney Warrior Story.

Then watch or listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/-ioy_o2l2IU

Which quote impacted you the most?

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🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🚨

“My eGFR was 5… and I wasn’t even under a renal team.”

When Rebecca Griffiths was asked about dialysis, she wasn’t even on dialysis. In fact, despite her kidney function having fallen to an eGFR of just 5, she wasn’t under the care of a renal team.

In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Rebecca shares her remarkable journey through:

💚 Kidney failure
💚 Emergency dialysis
💚 Transplant loss
💚 Grief and uncertainty
💚 Patient advocacy
💚 Finding purpose through adversity
💚 Hope for the future

Rebecca’s story is a powerful reminder of why awareness, early diagnosis and listening to patients matter.

Whether you’re a kidney patient, healthcare professional, carer or simply someone who appreciates stories of resilience, this is an episode that will stay with you long after you’ve listened.

🎥 Watch now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/-ioy_o2l2IU

👇🏽👇 After you’ve watched, let us know in the comments:

What part of Rebecca’s journey resonated with you most?

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Together, we can raise awareness of kidney disease and support more people affected by it.

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2 months ago | [YT] | 3

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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 💚

From childhood kidney disease to dialysis and three kidney transplants — Johanna’s kidney warrior story is one of resilience, survival and hope.

In this deeply honest conversation, Johanna opens up about:
💚 Being diagnosed as a child
💚 Growing up with CKD
💚 Dialysis and transplant life
💚 The emotional impact of chronic illness
💚 Learning to keep moving forward through uncertainty

This episode is available now:

WATCH NOW:
https://youtu.be/iairTk7aWWk

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3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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She donated her kidney to save her sister ❤️

This week on Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Lynsey shares the deeply emotional story behind becoming a living kidney donor for her sister Carla.

From watching someone you love become critically unwell… to seeing them come back to life after transplant, this conversation is powerful, honest, and inspiring.

These quotes are just a glimpse into an episode filled with love, sacrifice, hope, and the reality of living with kidney disease.

One moment that really stayed with me was when Lynsey described seeing Carla after transplant as being “back in colour again.” ❤️

If you haven’t watched the episode yet, I’d really encourage you to.

🎧 Link to watch now are in the comments below ⬇️
💬 Which quote impacted you the most?

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