Podcast
Kent Bressler, RN, MA
Patient Advocate
Kidney Recipient
830-285-2140
Podcast
Kent’s Kidney Stories is hosted by Kent Bressler, a Registered Nurse, AAKP Board of Director, Ambassador, Kidney Transplant Recipient, and Vice President of Kidney Solutions. He will share his journey, some insight he has learned, and interview fellow Kidney Warriors and leaders in the Kidney Community.
Podcast Guests
If you or someone you know would like to be spotlighted on an episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories contact Kent at kent.bressler@kidneysolutions.org
Toni Martin, a two-time kidney transplant recipient, discusses her journey with kidney disease and touches on her role as an advocate. Another in a series of AAKP Kidney anniversaries.
Jason has what we call “grit”. His kidney disease began at age 8 and he’s had two transplants in his lifetime. He was on dialysis for a long time before his second transplant. There is always hope. If you don’t believe us, listen to Jason’s story.
Becky Ronkowski about her kidney transplant anniversary. Hear how she traveled through FSGS and transplant. She also talks about her spouse being her living donor.
Kent interviews a friend and co-founder of Square knot Health, Inc. Dr. Eliot Heher is a transplant nephrologist with a penchant for seeing patients receive a transplant before they have to undergo dialysis.
Join us as we celebrate Robert (Bob) Friedman’s Kidneyversary. Bob is a Kidney Warrior and imparts some valuable information about kidney transplant and kidney disease in general.
Lisa Baxter endured dialysis for 12 years until she received “the call.” Listen in, as Lisa shares her story and shares some pearls of wisdom for all Kidney Warriors.
Mr. Maag has been instrumental in the growth of CareDx and shares the company’s focus on pre and post-transplant care and the human element of the transplant continuum of care.
Charles Cranford is a native of Chicago and was transplanted 10 years ago at Johns Hopkins. His wife is a living donor and he’s eternally grateful for her generosity and love.
After being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, Lana endured dialysis for 13 years before receiving a transplant using a specialized drug, Eculizumab (Soliris), because of her high antibodies.
Kent has the privilege of interviewing world-renowned Chef, Oliver Hale about how he has combined his experience with kidney disease and transplant with his love for cooking.
Ivey had been a type one diabetic for several years before her double organ transplant. Listen in, as Ivey shares how it came about and how she has progressed.
Kent speaks with Chelsea Roman as she shares her inspirational journey to kidney transplant. Chelsea has battled major health concerns with her kidneys since birth.
Kent speaks with our Audio Engineer/Producer, Jason Nunez. He endured Peritoneal Dialysis and an amputation before receiving the gift of life with a Kidney Transplant
Kent speaks with AAKP’s Ambassador, Curtis Warfield. He is a typical CKD patient with a great story about his journey to dialysis and transplant.
Kent speaks with Chance and Ashleigh Eckert about preemptive living donor transplants. The Eckert’s are an inspiring young couple! Click play and let’s hear their incredible story.
While on his morning walk, Kent reflects on the monumental news of the U.S. Senate approval of immunosuppressive drug coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients.
Kent speaks with President of Kidney Solutions Board of Directors, Bruce Craft, who received a kidney transplant from his sister, nearly 50 years ago.
Kent and his wonderful guests help unpack Prospera and all that this Rejection Assessment Tool has to offer.
Kent speaks with Christine and Trudy from Natera about the benefits of genetic testing, cost, how the information may help and much more.
Kent speaks to Armand Halter who endured peritoneal dialysis for 3 years before receiving his transplant. He and Kent reflect on the emotions tied to receiving a kidney transplant.
Kent speaks with AAKP’s Ambassador, Gail Glasser. We join in celebrating Gail’s 5 year Kidney Transplant Anniversary with a look back over all she overcame to recieve her transplant.
All best, Ben