Episodes

  • 3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 1

    3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 1
    Mar 30 2026
    In this two-part conversation, Lori Hartwell and nephrologist Jim McCabe, MD dig into one of the most challenging parts of hemodialysis: fluid management. Why is it still so difficult to get it right and what is missing that could make the patient experience better? As they explore the gaps patients face every treatment, a well-known but underused technology comes into focus raising a simple question: if better solutions exist, why arent we using them?
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  • 3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 2

    3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 2
    Mar 30 2026
    In this two-part conversation, Lori Hartwell and nephrologist Jim McCabe, MD dig into one of the most challenging parts of hemodialysis: fluid management. Why is it still so difficult to get it right and what is missing that could make the patient experience better? As they explore the gaps patients face every treatment, a well-known but underused technology comes into focus raising a simple question: if better solutions exist, why arent we using them?
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  • 1/16/2026 - Gut Health and Kidneys

    1/16/2026 - Gut Health and Kidneys
    Jan 16 2026
    Could your gut be quietly shaping the future of your kidney health? On this episode of Kidney Talk, host Lori Hartwell welcomes renowned kidney specialist Dr. Johnson and kidney disease survivor Bettye Mashack for a fascinating conversation about the overlooked link between gut health and kidney disease. From surprising science to real-life patient experiences, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers new hope for people at every stage of kidney disease. You may never think about probiotics, sugar, or good and bad bacteria the same way again.
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  • 12/12/2025 - Anemia and Kidney Disease: The Connection You Cannot Ignore

    12/12/2025 - Anemia and Kidney Disease: The Connection You Cannot Ignore
    Dec 12 2025
    Feeling tired and washed out? It could be more than fatigue. Lori Hartwell and Dr. Todd Minga, Vice-President of Clinical Research and Medical Affairs at Akebia Therapeutics uncover how anemia and kidney disease intertwine"and why understanding this hidden link could change how you manage your health.
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  • 11/17/2025 - Thankful Through It All: Dr. Ken Sutha™s Journey with Kidney Disease

    11/17/2025 - Thankful Through It All: Dr. Ken Sutha™s Journey with Kidney Disease
    Nov 17 2025
    On this episode of KidneyTalk, Lori Hartwell chats with Dr. Ken Sutha, a pediatric nephrologist who understands kidney disease in a way few doctors can"because he has lived it.
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  • 10/29/2025 - Freedom, Love and Life on Dialysis: a Conversation with Ridisanae Shaw

    10/29/2025 - Freedom, Love and Life on Dialysis: a Conversation with Ridisanae Shaw
    Oct 29 2025
    What if the key to freedom was not found in a cure, but in a choice? Ridishanae (Nae) Shaw shares how she redefined life, love, and independence in her kidney journey. Hear her story in the latest KidneyTalk® podcast episode.
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  • 7/14/2025 - Shelbys Journey: Navigating Home Dialysis and Embracing Transplant Life

    7/14/2025 - Shelbys Journey: Navigating Home Dialysis and Embracing Transplant Life
    Jul 14 2025
    On this episode of KidneyTalk, Lori Hartwell chats with Shelby McClure, whose kidney journey is anything but ordinary. Shelby has experienced nearly every form of dialysis"each with its own challenges, breakthroughs, and life lessons. From peritoneal dialysis in the quiet hours of the night to the self-discipline of home hemodialysis, Shelbys story is packed with unexpected turns, personal revelations, and a powerful transplant experience that changed everything "tune in to hear the full story.
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  • 5/8/2025 - Exploring Gut Health & Chronic Kidney Disease

    5/8/2025 - Exploring Gut Health & Chronic Kidney Disease
    May 8 2025
    In this episode of Kidney Talk, Lori welcomes Dr. Richard Johnson - renowned nephrologist, author of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, and a pioneer in kidney disease research. Together, they dive into the fascinating connection between gut health and chronic kidney disease, exploring how good bacteria can support kidney function. Dr. Johnson shares insights on probiotics like Renadyl, leaky gut syndrome, and how gut imbalances might impact people who are on dialysis or have elevated creatinine levels. This enlightening conversation uncovers why gut health matters more than we ever imagined.
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