Kidney Solutions

Episode 126: Aimee Makovic – From Heart to Kidney: A Transplant Trilogy

Kent Bresler is joined by Amy Makovic, a poet and professor whose life-altering journey through a triple organ transplant during the pandemic is nothing short of miraculous. Her candid conversation delves into the emotional rollercoaster of an 18-hour surgery, an 11-month hospital recovery, and the mental health challenges that followed. Amy’s resilience shines through as […]

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Episode 125: A Tale of Transplants and Triumphs

 In this deeply personal episode of ‘Kent’s Kidney Story,’ Kent Bresler invites listeners to explore the intersection of kidney health and the aging process. From his own experiences with a transplant that has lasted over three decades to the nuances of managing life post-transplant, Kent offers a transparent look at the highs and lows.

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Episode 124: Jaime Imhof – Dual Donor Double Transplant Recipient

Kent talks to Jaime Imhof, a dual donor double transplant recipient. In June 2022 she was rushed to the hospital raging with multiple infections and organ failure. and was given a 10% chance of survival. Jamie needed a liver transplant first to survive, breaking the six-month sobriety rule in a groundbreaking program led by Johns

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Episode 123: Lauren Drew – Living Kidney Donor & Advocate

Kent talks to Lauren Drew, who gave her kidney to a stranger and became a kidney advocate. Lauren works at the National Kidney Foundation and helps shape policies for kidney patients and donors. Listen to this episode to hear Lauren’s inspiring story and learn how to support the kidney community. If you have questions regarding

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Episode 121: Rachel A. Davis, MD – Lithium and Kidney Donation

Kent talks with Rachel A. Davis, MD associate professor of psychiatry and neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. Rachel is a non-directed liver donor, donating the right lobe of her liver in January of 2022.  This experience fueled a desire to increase awareness and advocacy about living liver and kidney donation.

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Episode 120: Erin Kahle, MPA, CNP – Deputy Director of the American Association for Kidney Patients

Kent and his good friend Erin Kahle talk about the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). A group focused on the welfare of all patients with Kidney Disease. He calls her exceptional and humble. Enjoy her love for kidney patients. Click here to visit the official website for AAKP. If you have questions regarding items

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Episode 118: Hannah Graves – Let’s Talk Transplant Referral Exchange

Hannah Graves is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attending school in the community, Hannah found her calling in psychology and pursued the direction of a well-placed guidance counselor to pursue social work. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hannah decided to attend Graduate School for Social Work at the University

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Episode 117: Marc Coronal – Living With FSGS

Kent talks with Marc Coronel, another patient with Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Mark offers his unique insight into the importance of being focused on taking care of yourself. He talks of his life on dialysis and then Transplant and living with FSGS. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at kent.bressler@kidneysolutions.org For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez Check out this episode!

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