Kickin it with Kidneys

Sep 09 2022

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This is a weekly podcast that provides education and encourages dialogue that will enable you to navigate your way through the bureaucracy of our healthcare system. This forum was created for you the patient, the spouse, the caregiver, and millions of Americans that fall victim to kidney disease and failure. We want to capture your stories, share your struggles, and inspire your kidney transplantation efforts. Your host Cindy Barclay is the CEO of Quality Dialysis and an authority on the subject matter.

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Is Fat the new Sexy? | Kickin It With Kidneys - S3, EP 3

Sep 09 2022 31 mins

In this episode, the KIWK team poses the question...Is fat the new sexy? The show explores why obesity is a major issue in America. Guest speaker, Tony Jones, a Professional Trainer & Healthcare Advocate, joins the team to discuss this topic and provide the audience with workable solutions.Tony shares information on alternative ways to personally assess ideal weight, how to inc

I've Got A Touch of Kidney Disease | Kickin It With Kidneys - S3, EP 2

Aug 16 2022 30 mins

Roe vs. Wade: How will it affect the future of women’s rights? | Kickin It With Kidneys - S3, EP 1

Jun 03 2022 44 mins

In the opening episode of Season 3, Cindy and the KIWK team broaden the scope of the show. The team will view the possibility of the repeal of Roe v Wade from a variety of viewpoints and opinions. Our goal is not to support either side of the debate on this topic. Instead, Episode 1 will explore questions and arguments on how this decision will affect the rights of all women and th

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 12: A Caregiver's Story Part III with Denise Trahan

Apr 29 2022 38 mins

This episode concludes a three-part series on family caregivers of dialysis patients. The audience will hear about the remarkable journey of Mrs. Denise Trahan, a mother caring for her thirty-year-old son who began receiving dialysis at the age of seven. Mrs. Trahan is an amazing caregiver that gives voice to universal issues experienced by many family members taking care of a love

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 11: A Caregiver's Story Part II with Estella Ames

Apr 15 2022 45 mins

In the second of three episodes spotlighting caregivers of dialysis patients, Estella Ames, a 72-year-old woman taking care of her husband of fifty years, shares her story of faith, love, and determination. Mrs. Ames is a devoted wife who feels she must advocate for her husband when she's told to give up hope. The KIWK team continues their discussion on the types of resources

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 10: A Caregiver's Story Part I with Joanna Fuentes

Apr 01 2022 43 mins

This is the first in a series of three episodes that spotlight family caregivers of dialysis patients. By highlighting the experience of an actual caregiver KIWK achieves its goal of inclusivity and represents a spectrum of people affected by kidney disease.In this episode, we hear from Joanna Fuentes who is a mother of three and taking care of her 90-year-old mother who began rece

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 9: Best Life After Transplant

Mar 01 2022 39 mins

In this episode of Kickin It With Kidneys, we are joined by Melissa Sworab, who shares her story of receiving a kidney transplant. After being diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, Melissa was faced with the prospect of dialysis or a kidney transplant. After patiently waiting on the transplant list, she was finally given the gift of a new kidney.Now, Melissa is thriving and wants

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 8: The Generational Curses of Mental Illness

Dec 03 2021 39 mins

Mental Illness is a topic still steeped in stigma and secrecy in communities of color. This episode of KIWK is working to help break the silence of an issue that continues to have destructive and dysfunctional consequences in families and communities throughout generations. The guest, Don E. Miller is a professional counselor with over 20 years of experience providing individual, f

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 7: Physical Fitness with Tony Jones

Nov 05 2021 36 mins

This is a high-energy, fun, fact-filled episode of Kickin It With Kidneys. The guest, Tony Jones is a professional fitness expert and personal trainer. He’s the owner of Mo-City Fitness and has 24 years of experience helping many clients reach their fitness goals. Tony brings his special ability of motivation through straight talk, passion, and humor to the show. He shares inform

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season 2, Episode 6: Salt Sensitivity Within Communities of Color

Oct 22 2021 38 mins

Cindy and the KIWK team discuss a topic that has been acknowledged but not fully addressed. Salt Sensitivity is a worldwide problem; however, it affects communities of color specifically African Americans at a greater rate. Joining the panel is Uletta Carter, a Registered Dietician/Licensed Dietician. She shares facts about the effects of salt toxicity on the average person as well