KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network
RSN's KidneyTalk is an informative, inspirational, and entertaining online, half-hour radio talk show that launched in June of 2006 with host RSN Founder and President Lori Hartwell. With Lori Hartwell, a renal disease survivor since 1958, KidneyTalk provides the audience with practical advice on how to live a full and productive life despite CKD. The show features healthcare professionals and people living successfully with kidney disease who share personal experiences in inspirational, thought-provoking interviews.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Episodes
- 396
- Years Active
- 2006 - 2025
9/3/2013 - Laugh and Sing Your Pain Away (200th Show!)
Chronic illnesses and hospitalizations are no laughing matter, until you're living them and realize that laughter helps you get through these difficult times. Carla Ulbrichthe Singing Patientlaughed …
Tue 03 Sep 2013
8/29/2013 - The Captain of the Ship: What Every Medical Director and Physician Should Know
The medical director of the dialysis facility is the captain of your ship. Dr. Doug Johnson and Dr. Tom Parker recently had a meeting that allowed medical directors from around the country to openly …
Thu 29 Aug 2013
8/20/2013 - But You Look Good! Invisible Disabilities Explained
Do you suffer from an invisible disability? People often think that because you look good, you can't possibly feel bad. Wayne Connell, the founder of the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA), des…
Tue 20 Aug 2013
8/7/2013 - Spice It Up with Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.
Chef Aaron McCargo Jr., from Big Daddy's House on The Food Network, has come up with good-tasting, kidney-friendly recipes for people on dialysis. Listen to this interview and find out about the spic…
Wed 07 Aug 2013
7/24/2013 - The Long Haul - 36 Years on Dialysis
Can you live very long on dialysis? Oh yes you can! Lori interviews Ms. Celia Kanter who has been on dialysis for over 36 years. Celia was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of 30, due to high …
Wed 24 Jul 2013
7/12/2013 - Partners in Care
Yancy discovered not only the love of her life on that blind date with Hector, but also a new world that would lead to a career and life dedicated to caring and advocating for people with chronic ren…
Fri 12 Jul 2013
6/27/2013 - The Wu Way
What do you do when you grow up battling kidney disease? Mary Wu would say "don't let it consume or define you." Listen to this upbeat interview with Mary, who shares her story and the "wu-isms" she …
Thu 27 Jun 2013
6/6/2013 - Tell Me It's Not Shingles!
If you've had chickenpox, you're at risk for developing shingles. Linda Oakford, who received a kidney transplant 12 years ago, shares her personal experience with shingles and the painful rash that …
Thu 06 Jun 2013
5/29/2013 - The Shortage of Organ Donors
Organ donation is an important topic, since according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, a total of 128,474 people are waiting for a transplant, and 103,630 of them are waiting for…
Wed 29 May 2013
5/14/2013 - Medicare Benefits for Transplant Medications: When Do They End?
Lucy Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, CA. She has worked with transplant recipients for several years. Patients always ask her, "After I get …
Tue 14 May 2013
4/30/2013 - All in the Family
The Hostert family never knew that kidney disease would affect their lives in so many ways. Kathleen and her son Justin share the bond of having given the gift of life to Husband/Dad Craig. Listen to…
Tue 30 Apr 2013
4/17/2013 - Multi-listing for a Kidney Transplant
Different organ procurement regions across the country have different wait times for a transplant. They range from a couple of years to a decade. Ron Taubman shares his personal experience with multi…
Wed 17 Apr 2013
4/1/2013 - Pregnancy and Kidney Disease
Mandy Trolinger always knew that she wanted a child, but the two kidney transplants she had had meant that pregnancy was risky both for her and for the baby. As a physician assistant and renal dietic…
Mon 01 Apr 2013
3/11/2013 - Kidney Diet Info at Your Fingertips
Lynne Sanditen's father was diagnosed with kidney disease and was constantly trying to figure out the phosphorus, potassium, protein and sodium for his diet. It was daunting. She knew she had to find…
Mon 11 Mar 2013
2/27/2013 - Creating an Alliance for Home Dialysis
There is a movement in the United States to help educate people and public officials of the benefits of home dialysis. Dr. Leslie Wong is Vice President of Clinical Affairs of Satellite and on the St…
Wed 27 Feb 2013
2/12/2013 - Anxiety and Panic Attacks: When is it Time to Get Help?
Kidney disease presents a number of stressful situations that can lead to feelings of anxiety. How do you know that it's time to seek help? Mark Meier, MSW, is the Founder and Executive Director of t…
Tue 12 Feb 2013
1/29/2013 - Mental Resilience: Don't Just Sit in a Chair
After years of dialysis, Bill Cone received a successful transplant. He recently celebrated his 75th birthday and is still going strong. He believes deeply in the value of staying busyexplaining that…
Tue 29 Jan 2013
1/8/2013 - Healthcare Reform: What Does it Mean for People with Kidney Disease?
Jessica Nagro, Director of Public Affairs at Dialysis Patient Citizens, joins Lori Hartwell to explain how the new law will affect people with chronic kidney disease. Specifically, health insurance c…
Tue 08 Jan 2013
12/14/2012 - Why We Love to Create
Do you enjoy making things, coming up with new ideas and just trying them out? Myra Schwartz started making jewelry when she started dealing with CKD (21 years ago) and re-discovered a shoe box she h…
Fri 14 Dec 2012
12/4/2012 - Santa's Wish List for People with Kidney Disease
So what's different about people with kidney disease? Why would they have a special gift list? Lori talked to a few people who have CKD about gift ideas that are sure to make their life better. Peopl…
Tue 04 Dec 2012
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