Podcast

Kent delves into the vital world of kidney health advocacy with special guest Diana Clynes, the dedicated Executive Director of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). With nearly two decades at AAKP, Diana brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt commitment to improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease. Kent and […]

Josh Tarnoff joined NephCure as CEO in early 2018, fulfilling a long-held desire to serve the rare disease patient community more closely. He spent more than 30 years working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology community, moving new therapies closer to reality. Personal connections with NephCure families fuel his passion to achieve NephCure’s mission-driven goals, and

In this heartwarming episode, Kent Bresler sits down with Jennifer Cramer-Miller, author of “Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness and Chronic Hope.” Jennifer shares her profound journey as a fellow FSGS patient who has navigated the tumultuous waters of dialysis, multiple transplants, and the relentless pursuit of hope and joy amidst chronic illness. Their conversation explores

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

 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.

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

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

Lots of laughter and joy as Ryan shares his kidney journey story with Kent. Ryan is a local radio station celebrity in Kerrville, Texas at 103.7 MIKE FM. His story is beyond the routine as he had lost one kidney and then had cancer in his remaining kidney and lost it too. He shares about

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.

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