Diary of a Kidney Warrior

💚 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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Diary of a Kidney Warrior

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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Diary of a Kidney Warrior

🚨 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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Diary of a Kidney Warrior

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

Please like, comment and share to help spread awareness and support the kidney community 💚

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1 month ago | [YT] | 0

Diary of a Kidney Warrior

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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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. 💚

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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 month 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 💚

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2 months 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 💚

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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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