Podcast

In this heartfelt episode, Kent Bresler sits down with Jamie Stroup, a remarkable woman who has undergone not one, but two heart transplants, and a double lung transplant. Jamie shares her incredible journey from her first transplant at the age of 16 to her recent second heart transplant in October 2023. They discuss the emotional

Join Kent Bressler as he delves into the New Era Act, a groundbreaking Bill aimed at improving the lives of those with rare kidney diseases. Learn about Kent’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, the importance of early intervention, and how you can contribute to this vital cause. Don’t miss this informative and inspiring episode! For

In this heartfelt episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler reconnects with Ali Dawson and Sonia, two inspiring individuals from London. Their story is a testament to the power of friendship, kindness, and the life-changing impact of kidney donation. We hear about the incredible journey of Sonia, who suffers from polycystic kidney disease, and

In our latest episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories, we bring you the incredible journey of Julie Lynn Nast. From her early struggles with kidney disease and a challenging pregnancy on dialysis to her transplant experience and ongoing advocacy work, Julie’s story is one of resilience and hope. Julie shares her battles with peripheral artery disease,

In this special episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler steps outside the usual realm of kidney disease to bring you an inspiring conversation with Steven Gambrel, a heart and double lung transplant recipient. Steven shares his remarkable journey, starting from his congenital heart defect diagnosed at birth, through the trials of atrial fibrillation

In this compelling episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler welcomes Elaine Perlman, Executive Director of Waitlist Zero and mentor for the National Kidney Donation Organization. Elaine shares her remarkable journey from educator to kidney donation advocate, spurred by her and her son’s altruistic kidney donations. Together, they delve into the urgent need for