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The Journey Continues

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

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The Journey Continues is a podcast committed to promoting kidney health and organ donation through powerful stories. Host Monica Fox is a kidney transplant recipient and Director of Outreach and Government Relations for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. This series will feature the journeys of kidney patients, living donors, transplant recipients, donor families and industry experts who continue to educate the community through their own experiences and stories.
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Kidney Transplant Conversations features diverse voices and experiences of donating, receiving, and caring for this gift of life. Over the coming months each new episode will feature interviews with patients, caregivers, advocates, donors, healthcare providers, and community leaders. At its highest level, our podcast series focuses on quality healthcare delivery, highlighting the innovative approaches kidney transplant recipients and providers are applying to improve care. Along the way, we’ ...
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Featuring crazy amazing guests with crazy amazing stories--encouraging and uplifting content designed to inspire and motivate you to expand your own sense of purpose and maximize your potential.
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Join hosts Project Storm and MM2K as they talk the latest in Stadia/General Gaming News. Witness their interactions with LIVE phone calls, listener comments and giveaways! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smlpodcastpnts/support
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Otsuka Podcast

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 大塚製薬

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The latest news from Otsuka's global team of professionals working to create new products for better health worldwide. 世界の人々の健康に貢献する革新的な製品を創造すべく日々活動している大塚製薬がお届けする最新トピックス。
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Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Capital Area, Ellen Shannon. Topics discussed: Mission, What they do and how you can help or be helped, Donations, Events and much more. Remember if you, a family member, friend or co-worker have feelings about suicide or me…
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For people with kidney failure, hemodialysis is a life saving treatment. On average, people can live for 5 to 10 years on dialysis, but many have lived 20 to 30 years. Hemodialysis also comes with some distressing symptoms like muscle cramps, itching, and fatigue. Doctor Jennifer Flythe and Precious McCowan, a dialysis patient and kidney advocate, …
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The most commonly used equation that determines someone’s kidney function includes a binary male-female sex coefficient. But what does this mean for the care of transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary people? Cameron Whitley, an associate professor with kidney failure experience, and researchers Keila Turino Miranda, a PhD student, and Dr. David…
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Obesity is more than just a few extra pounds. When left unchecked, it can lead to serious health issues – including chronic kidney disease. Dr. Evgueni Minev, a nephrologist who studies the link between obesity and chronic kidney disease, explains new ways to manage obesity while caring for your kidneys. This episode is sponsored by Nephrology Asso…
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Empowering the LGBTQIA+ community is important during Pride Month and beyond. Today we're speaking with Brian Sims, Living donor and former PA State Representative, and Josh Wilder, DPM, transplant recipient, podiatrist and former Survivor contestant, about how to empower the LGBTQIA+ community in kidney health and how to create an inclusive and af…
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Ruby Rorty is the Executive Director of Project Donor – a non-profit group that helps potential organ donors achieve eligibility by helping them meet their weight loss goals or quit smoking. She shares about the development, success, and future of the program as it changes lives. Learn more about Project Donor at projectdonor.org…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks about Healtcare Innovation with Al Browne, who is the Director Community Health Design & Innovation at Johns Hopkins Univeristy in conjuction with the Ward Infinity Program. We'll also speak with one of it's recepients, Dr Carlisha Gentles and what her team is currently working on through the Ward Infinity pro…
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It’s Dad Season so I wrangled two of my favorite dads, Ken Carlson and Jefferson Denim, with a combined experience of over 58 years of fatherhood to candidly share their own wins, losses, tips, tricks and insights. I know that everyone has unique experiences around this topic - some dads are great, some are toxic, and then there’s everything in bet…
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Casana Fink is best known as the current reigning Miss Tampa but she’s just as proud of her accomplishment as the author of a children’s book about organ donation. Her experience as the daughter of liver transplant recipient inspired her to bring comfort and understanding to families across the country. Follow Casana on Instagram @MissCasanaFink @C…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Founder and CEO Ed LeTourneau and Dr. John Dombroski Chief Medical Officer for MAT Recovery Centers. MAT Recovery Centers has DMV accessibility with Dr. Dombroski working out of Washington DC – and what MAT does – is simply to addresses any first responder to issues that include: Opioid addiction, Alcoho…
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Losing a kidney transplant can feel very overwhelming. Today we're here with Anthony Tuggle, a former NKF board member, to hear how he's coping with losing a transplant and learn what's next for him. Anthony Tuggle is the Afiniti President of Customer Operations, and a former Board Member of the National Kidney Foundation and of NKF Serving Alabama…
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Everyone loves to talk about kidney transplant success stories but rarely do we talk about what happens if a transplant fails. On today's episode Dori Muench, a post transplant social worker, and Sue George, a kidney warrior with experience losing a transplant, are here to discuss the impact of losing a kidney and how to cope. Dorothy Muench, LCSW …
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Dr Robyn Mehlenbeck PhD from George Mason University and the George Mason Center for Community Mental Health. We'll talk about services, programs and how you can find out more to help yourself or someone you know fight any and all mental health issues.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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If you or anyone you love needs a pick-me-up or has ever experienced a mental health challenge, then this podcast is for you. In highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month, our guests Brenda Sarai Zuniga and Elizabeth Stephens from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) share their expertise and lived experiences to give us helpful tools to…
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Registered Nurse Von Alcedo is passionate about caring for dialysis patients. He uses his almost 40 years of expertise to coach them through their options, boost their spirits, help them take charge of their health even during the low times, and live their best lives while undergoing treatment. Thank you to Fresenius Kidney Care for sponsoring this…
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We can’t wait for you to meet our guest, Jake “Body by Jake®” Steinfeld, a guiding light for health & wellness in lifestyle, sports, and entertainment for over four decades. Fueled by his "Don't Quit" mindset, Jake will motivate you, inspire you and have you laughing throughout our entire conversation. Jake has trained a myriad of well-known client…
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When will the artificial kidney be ready for human use? Learn more about the progress of the artificial kidney and how it will affect someone's quality of life from expert Shuvo Roy, Ph.D. Shuvo Roy, PhD is a bioengineer focusing on the development of medical devices to address unmet clinical needs through strong collaboration and a multidisciplina…
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When nurse and mom Linda Miller learned her PKD had advanced to kidney failure, her daughter's high school best friend Joel Shoemaker didn't hesitate to be her donor. The two have always shared a special bond and their friendship and love for one another is infectious! Visit Joel's website at itsjoelshoemaker.com or follow him on social media: Inst…
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Chef Chloe Gould’s journey is filled with learning, discovery and painful loss. Whether she’s showing love to her clients, her family, her mentors, or her students - food has been there, for the hurting and the healing. Follow Chef Chloe on social media at @DixiePura or visit her website at https://www.dixiepura.com/…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with area Jersey Mike's Franchisee Owner Danny Malamis to talk about 'Day of GIving' and Luke's Place, located in Oldtown, MD with over 100 acres dedicated to families with disabled children to camp, eat and be together is a safe environment to thrive and enjoy each other's company.…
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When a kidney from a deceased donor becomes available, it is scored on a system called the Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI). How does the KDPI work and is it accurate at predicting possible transplant survival compared to a lower KDPI donation or a living donor? On this episode, we speak with experts to get the facts. Nichole Jefferson is a kidney…
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