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
2/12/2020 - A Date with Destiny
Lisa Summers met Dan, on an online dating site and soon discovered she was in fact a perfect match for him. Dan learned that he had kidney disease and would need to start dialysis treatments. Lisa ed…
Wed 12 Feb 2020
2/6/2020 - What is Sodium?
Robin Russell, MS, RD, LD, is the Fresenius Regional Lead Dietitian at North Texas Region, Great Plains Group. Today she talks with Lori about all-things sodium. People who are on dialysis know the s…
Thu 06 Feb 2020
12/17/2019 - Choosing and Preparing Kidney-Friendly Holiday Foods
Holidays can be challenging for those with kidney disease. Watching portion sizes and indulging in tempting treats in moderation is key. But so is keeping a focus on the enjoyable foods that are with…
Tue 17 Dec 2019
12/6/2019 - Keep on Believing
Americas Got Talent superstar Angelica Hale says, "Never give up and keep on dreaming. Keep on believing in yourself. No matter what you are going through, you can still achieve your dreams and reach…
Fri 06 Dec 2019
11/5/2019 - Understanding and Preventing Transplant Rejection
Anyone who receives a kidney transplant has an important role to play to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. What can you do to increase the life expectancy of your new kidney? Dr. Stanl…
Tue 05 Nov 2019
10/24/2019 - Hope for Treating Rare Forms of Kidney Disease
As someone who has had kidney disease since age 2 back in 1968, Lori Hartwell has witnessed many exciting medical breakthroughs throughout her life. Today she speaks with Geoffrey Block, MD, vice pre…
Thu 24 Oct 2019
10/10/2019 - Cleared for a Kidney Transplant
Dr. Rafael Villicana, medical director of kidney transplants at Loma Linda Medical Center, and Lori Hartwell, are both well-acquainted with the kidney transplant process. Listen in to this show to le…
Thu 10 Oct 2019
9/14/2019 - Dialysis Techs: The Front-Line Care
Dialysis technicians serve on the front lines every day. Dwelyn Williams is president of the National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists. He had his first experience with kidney dise…
Sat 14 Sep 2019
9/10/2019 - Celebrating Nephrology Nurses
Nephrology nursing is a unique specialty. Because kidney failure requires a great deal of maintenance, nephrology nurses really get to know their patients and often have long-term relationships with …
Tue 10 Sep 2019
8/29/2019 - How to Tell Your Story
Everyone has a book in them, so how do you get it out? Adversity introduces you to yourself and everybody has a unique perspective. Especially when you have experienced a life contending with a chron…
Thu 29 Aug 2019
8/21/2019 - Pets & Kidney Transplant Safety
A beloved animal is your best friend. To hear a doctor say you have to give up your pet in order to get a kidney transplant is a nightmare. There are mixed messages in the healthcare community about …
Wed 21 Aug 2019
8/14/2019 - Opt-In vs Opt-Out Organ Donation Practices Around the World
What is the difference between an opt-in and an opt-out organ donation policy? Is one more successful than the other? Tom Mone, Chief Executive Officer of OneLegacy discusses with Lori what they lear…
Wed 14 Aug 2019
8/1/2019 - The Role of the Nephrology Social Worker
Each dialysis clinic has a social worker onsite to help patients adjust and build their coping skills. Vernon Silva, LCSW, a Nephrology social worker for more than 20 years, shares how the role has e…
Thu 01 Aug 2019
7/23/2019 - Having a Baby on Dialysis
Women with chronic kidney disease, a transplant, and particularly those on dialysis, have many factors to consider to ensure the successful birth of a child. Dr. Madeleine Pahl, a nephrologist at the…
Tue 23 Jul 2019
7/16/2019 - Cooking for your Kidneys
Not all dietary needs of those with kidney disease are the same. Therefore, it can be difficult to learn everything about cooking to satisfy your own specific dietary requirements. John Vito, a chef,…
Tue 16 Jul 2019
7/9/2019 - Fluid Overload - Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
Target weight, often referred to as dry weight, has always been challenging for healthcare professionals to measure. This is due to the fluctuation in a hemodialysis patients weight as it changes fro…
Tue 09 Jul 2019
6/12/2019 - Dialysis Basics of Dry Weight and Fluid Management
Understanding your target dry weight, and knowing how to manage fluid, is critical to having a good dialysis treatment. Anne Diroll, RN, CNN, is a manager at Fresenius Kidney Care Clinic, and an expe…
Wed 12 Jun 2019
5/15/2019 - Pain Management for Those Who Have Kidney Disease
Pain can pose a significant challenge to those with kidney disease. Stephanie Johnstone is a lead social worker and consultant for the Clinical Innovations Team at Fresenius Medical Care North Americ…
Wed 15 May 2019
5/2/2019 - The Kidney Project Update
The Kidney Project is a national research initiative with a goal to create a small, surgically implanted, and free-standing bioartificial kidney to treat renal failure.RSN Founder and President Lori …
Thu 02 May 2019
4/5/2019 - Working on Dialysis
Remaining employed while enduring a chronic illness can increase one™s confidence and enhance their quality of life. So how do you keep your job once you learn that you have kidney disease or need to…
Fri 05 Apr 2019
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