<![CDATA[Chronically Christy]]>3bd8db1d-88c5-5d74-b666-97a16ad6f4b3Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:54:52 +0000Captivate.fmSteve Millar & Hilary Morganhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/20a66af8-c66b-4122-ba4e-8eae099b952e/NumP65QoCTyot7-YKBkR-nRS.jpegChronically ChristySteve Millar & Hilary MorganSteve Millar & Hilary MorganReal life Chronic Kidney Disease talk from a young-ish woman’s perspective. I want to teach you some stuff but also make you giggle. Relaunch May 2026 in Christy’s memory and to honour her legacy. https://chronicallychristy.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastAyeshas Story Podcast Ep 46Ayeshas Story Podcast Ep 46Skincare as a kidney patient….. have you even considered it?

]]>Skincare as a kidney patient….. have you even considered it?

]]>add1a8ee-fd24-4c0e-a400-ed817a450a43Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +010056:25truefull4646Sarah’s Story: Podcast 45Sarah’s Story: Podcast 45Sarah crash landed at 2% kidney function. But is a live donor on the cards?…….

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]]>Sarah crash landed at 2% kidney function. But is a live donor on the cards?…….

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]]>5b950eb3-bf75-43df-b417-14c52d4767cdThu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +010016:51truefull4545Kris’ Story: Podcast Ep 44Kris’ Story: Podcast Ep 44Kris fell ill very suddenly after her 50th birthday. She quickly went into multiple organ failure and was told her kidneys had a good chance of recovering.

Now a colostomy and a kidney transplant later she runs the fabulous ‘Women’s Renal Failure Support Group’ on Facebook…….

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]]>Kris fell ill very suddenly after her 50th birthday. She quickly went into multiple organ failure and was told her kidneys had a good chance of recovering.

Now a colostomy and a kidney transplant later she runs the fabulous ‘Women’s Renal Failure Support Group’ on Facebook…….

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]]>39cc1828-11fb-4b9a-ae18-bd5023a8aaabThu, 06 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +010053:59truefull4444The Singing Plumber : Podcast Ep 43The Singing Plumber : Podcast Ep 43PKD has affected many people in Kevs life, including his mum. After losing her he promised to support Kidney Research UK however he could.

Then something amazing happened. He was installing bathrooms in a record producers house when he started singing……..

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]]>PKD has affected many people in Kevs life, including his mum. After losing her he promised to support Kidney Research UK however he could.

Then something amazing happened. He was installing bathrooms in a record producers house when he started singing……..

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]]>dedccca2-0fc9-40d8-bbbe-9732c40d079bThu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +010024:49truefull4343Maddies Story: Podcast Ep 42Maddies Story: Podcast Ep 42The ‘Queen of Dialysis’ tells us about her 26 years on the machines and why she never lets them hold her back……

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]]>The ‘Queen of Dialysis’ tells us about her 26 years on the machines and why she never lets them hold her back……

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]]>92477f1a-98cb-40a3-a1de-f3abbe968871Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +010038:17truefull4242Hilaria’s Story: Podcast Ep 41Hilaria’s Story: Podcast Ep 41Hilaria is the lady to go to for inspiring stories. She has CKD, has done every type of dialysis, now has a transplant, AND runs her own charity! But here’s the most exciting bit…… no, I’ll make you wait to find out. Listen to Hilaria’s amazing story and how she gives back to her community.

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]]>Hilaria is the lady to go to for inspiring stories. She has CKD, has done every type of dialysis, now has a transplant, AND runs her own charity! But here’s the most exciting bit…… no, I’ll make you wait to find out. Listen to Hilaria’s amazing story and how she gives back to her community.

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]]>f58419f1-a504-4484-af93-9e49c82d3c30Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +010058:52truefull4141Louise’s Story: Podcast Ep 40Louise’s Story: Podcast Ep 40Louise is a carer. Her husband Darren has had CKD since childhood and has had his current transplant for nearly 19 years. Together they enjoy trips and days out with their dogs but things aren’t always rosey post transplant…….

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]]>Louise is a carer. Her husband Darren has had CKD since childhood and has had his current transplant for nearly 19 years. Together they enjoy trips and days out with their dogs but things aren’t always rosey post transplant…….

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]]>00e8e082-ac81-401c-8b79-0e2cab4b1a45Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +010023:58truefull4040Melody’s Story: Podcast Ep 39Melody’s Story: Podcast Ep 39Melody has been diabetic for a long time. But did that cause her kidney damage or was it the rheumatoid arthritis? The Doctors can’t agree. Now in stage, 4 Melody is pushing for better care and advice for newly diagnosed diabetic children.

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]]>Melody has been diabetic for a long time. But did that cause her kidney damage or was it the rheumatoid arthritis? The Doctors can’t agree. Now in stage, 4 Melody is pushing for better care and advice for newly diagnosed diabetic children.

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]]>32393bdc-5f35-4f11-86ba-c3f7aa28cea7Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +010029:19truefull3939Jamie’s Mental Health Story : Podcast Ep 38Jamie’s Mental Health Story : Podcast Ep 38Football, neurology, kidney disease, mental health, and more football. An insight into Jamie’s lifelong battle long battle with his health. Both physical and mental.

This Podcast is dedicated in loving memory of Brittney Anne Marie Heath.

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]]>Football, neurology, kidney disease, mental health, and more football. An insight into Jamie’s lifelong battle long battle with his health. Both physical and mental.

This Podcast is dedicated in loving memory of Brittney Anne Marie Heath.

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]]>3a69cbfe-a8a8-4d73-9461-b57ffdf8f829Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +010001:04:05truefull3838Cards 2 Warriors : Podcast Ep 37Cards 2 Warriors : Podcast Ep 37Cards2Warriors sends cards of encouragement and support to individuals battling long term illnesses and rare diseases. It sends them all over the world.

Set up by Dawn and Sadie after Sadie developed some long term illnesses at a young age, today we speak to Dawn about why they do it, how they do it, and how you can get involved………

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]]>Cards2Warriors sends cards of encouragement and support to individuals battling long term illnesses and rare diseases. It sends them all over the world.

Set up by Dawn and Sadie after Sadie developed some long term illnesses at a young age, today we speak to Dawn about why they do it, how they do it, and how you can get involved………

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]]>0785bad0-f725-4aff-a72e-5aed6acd008fThu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +010022:12truefull3737Megs Story : Podcast Ep 36Megs Story : Podcast Ep 36Meg fell ill at 5 years old and was told she immediately needed to start dialysis. But the anaesthetist refused to take her to theatre with such bad blood results. Eventually a dialysis catheter was placed but not without complications……

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]]>Meg fell ill at 5 years old and was told she immediately needed to start dialysis. But the anaesthetist refused to take her to theatre with such bad blood results. Eventually a dialysis catheter was placed but not without complications……

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]]>8b0359a4-0b11-451b-8304-8b9d940ea6f3Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +010030:15truefull3636Dee’s Story Podcast Ep 35Dee’s Story Podcast Ep 35Dee went to A&E with persistent headaches and was diagnosed with CKD. She held off dialysis with the aid of a health coach, diet and exercise. But still eventually had to start. Creating her podcast ‘Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast’ has helped her reach patients all over the world. Listen to her journey here…..

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]]>Dee went to A&E with persistent headaches and was diagnosed with CKD. She held off dialysis with the aid of a health coach, diet and exercise. But still eventually had to start. Creating her podcast ‘Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast’ has helped her reach patients all over the world. Listen to her journey here…..

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]]>93c46ec7-06f3-4fc8-916a-f429e53cad33Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +010025:18truefull3535Sarah’s story: Podcast Ep 34Sarah’s story: Podcast Ep 34Sarah was born with issues affecting her bladder and her jaw/palate, but her kidneys didn’t start to be a problem until many years later. Hear how Sarah has overcome many challenges including dialysis and transplant, and now manages the fabulous ‘Share your wishes’ which seeks to encourage organ donation and share stories from every side of it.

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]]>Sarah was born with issues affecting her bladder and her jaw/palate, but her kidneys didn’t start to be a problem until many years later. Hear how Sarah has overcome many challenges including dialysis and transplant, and now manages the fabulous ‘Share your wishes’ which seeks to encourage organ donation and share stories from every side of it.

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]]>197d9549-c252-4120-bb07-4a491ca515b6Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +010034:56truefull3434Stephs Story: Podcast Ep 33Stephs Story: Podcast Ep 33Steph has had four transplants, has done both peritoneal and haemodialysis but still has a positive outlook on life. She also runs food tours in Chester so there might be lots of food chat in this one 😂

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]]>Steph has had four transplants, has done both peritoneal and haemodialysis but still has a positive outlook on life. She also runs food tours in Chester so there might be lots of food chat in this one 😂

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]]>de5b16e6-13c8-4a08-be25-0337cd7b2738Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +010029:38truefull3333Hattie’s Story: Podcast Ep 32Hattie’s Story: Podcast Ep 32Meet Hattie, born with kidney problems she had a transplant aged two that lasted twenty two years before she had to start dialysis. After two mini strokes and lots of delays she finally received her dad’s kidney and is now enjoying life as much as she can whilst building a huge online kidney community.

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]]>Meet Hattie, born with kidney problems she had a transplant aged two that lasted twenty two years before she had to start dialysis. After two mini strokes and lots of delays she finally received her dad’s kidney and is now enjoying life as much as she can whilst building a huge online kidney community.

Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.

The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

]]>1f9e8ee6-ded6-41b1-ab66-7f47ae1c9605Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +010028:16truefull3232Darren’s Story: Strokes and Symptoms Podcast Ep 31Darren’s Story: Strokes and Symptoms Podcast Ep 31Darren is the TikTok Kidney Warrior and helps people by filming videos about CKD symptoms. He is the early stages after a stroke and a diagnosis of FSGS so is determined to raise awareness…..

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]]>Darren is the TikTok Kidney Warrior and helps people by filming videos about CKD symptoms. He is the early stages after a stroke and a diagnosis of FSGS so is determined to raise awareness…..

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]]>06b8b519-79a3-4e1e-9157-1eb442ffb3b7Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +010043:07truefull3131Jamie’s Story: Podcast Ep 30Jamie’s Story: Podcast Ep 30Jamie was born with kidney issues and had his first transplant at two years old. Now on his second transplant he enjoys his football and gaming whilst dealing with neurological issues that Doctors haven’t really got to the bottom of yet.

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]]>Jamie was born with kidney issues and had his first transplant at two years old. Now on his second transplant he enjoys his football and gaming whilst dealing with neurological issues that Doctors haven’t really got to the bottom of yet.

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]]>b46d2ab0-2296-4011-83e4-c00823adb2fbThu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +010028:24truefull3030Happy Mind Happy Life : Podcast Ep 29Happy Mind Happy Life : Podcast Ep 29It’s time to chat to the husband again! Steve is a mental health first aider at work and we discuss mental health and wellbeing, a little bit about neurodiversity and a little about my mental health too.

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]]>It’s time to chat to the husband again! Steve is a mental health first aider at work and we discuss mental health and wellbeing, a little bit about neurodiversity and a little about my mental health too.

Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.

The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

]]>0d07f01a-b279-4609-a277-5a3dc1be869bThu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +010017:20truefull2929Joe’s Story: Podcast Ep 28Joe’s Story: Podcast Ep 28Joe is on transplant number two, works full time, has a young daughter, a wife and a dog. But it has definitely not all been plain sailing………. (Apologies we lost a few minutes at the end as Zoom gave us the boot!)

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]]>Joe is on transplant number two, works full time, has a young daughter, a wife and a dog. But it has definitely not all been plain sailing………. (Apologies we lost a few minutes at the end as Zoom gave us the boot!)

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]]>16a142af-6484-4c95-8aad-1c7ed16a997fThu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +010031:37truefull2828Stella’s Story: Podcast Ep 27Stella’s Story: Podcast Ep 27Meet Stella, the woman who made it possible to have dialysis on a narrow boat. Now nearly six years post transplant she tells us about her journey with kidney failure…..

It’s also World Kidney Day and The Chronically Christy’s Podcast first birthday. Wow!

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]]>Meet Stella, the woman who made it possible to have dialysis on a narrow boat. Now nearly six years post transplant she tells us about her journey with kidney failure…..

It’s also World Kidney Day and The Chronically Christy’s Podcast first birthday. Wow!

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]]>412263e1-db76-4b42-803f-0a453d7a7bf0Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +010027:37truefull2727Rachael’s Story: Podcast Ep 26Rachael’s Story: Podcast Ep 26Today’s guest is Rachael who was born with only one kidney. It wasn’t discovered until she was two though!

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]]>Today’s guest is Rachael who was born with only one kidney. It wasn’t discovered until she was two though!

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]]>2f578cda-1abd-4c16-aa03-e54bb877ec85Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +010035:37truefull2626Alistair’s Story :Podcast Ep 25Alistair’s Story :Podcast Ep 25In this episode I’ll be chatting to Kirstie whose husband Alistair lived with a rare form of kidney disease. Unfortunately Alistair lost his life last summer so we’re reliving some happy memories as well as some sad ones.

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]]>In this episode I’ll be chatting to Kirstie whose husband Alistair lived with a rare form of kidney disease. Unfortunately Alistair lost his life last summer so we’re reliving some happy memories as well as some sad ones.

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The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

]]>e16c0964-a80a-4466-b3df-83c037db68e1Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +010025:17truefull2525Fez’s Story : Podcast Ep 24Fez’s Story : Podcast Ep 24Fez was born with CKD. Here we talk about his childhood days, his transplants and a little about his dialysis. We might need another episode!

]]>Fez was born with CKD. Here we talk about his childhood days, his transplants and a little about his dialysis. We might need another episode!

]]>e2f01fa4-2bf9-4102-a80a-85d1adbf020aThu, 30 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +010036:14truefull2424Just Keep Moving with Leanne: Podcast Ep 23Just Keep Moving with Leanne: Podcast Ep 23Leanne is a PT and hypnotherapist specialising in Somatic hypnotherapy, breathwork, EFT, Reiki and of course personal training. She has helped me and others to build stronger bodies and minds and today we’re mainly chatting about how movement helps those with chronic illnesses.

]]>Leanne is a PT and hypnotherapist specialising in Somatic hypnotherapy, breathwork, EFT, Reiki and of course personal training. She has helped me and others to build stronger bodies and minds and today we’re mainly chatting about how movement helps those with chronic illnesses.

]]>8c510b69-465e-44c7-93ae-92dc96e99da3Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +010027:04truefull2323Toms Story: Podcast Ep 22Toms Story: Podcast Ep 22Tom has had a heart and a kidney transplant. Find out why in this episode.

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]]>Tom has had a heart and a kidney transplant. Find out why in this episode.

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]]>6b4fd2df-f821-4c4f-8898-26f8da5dc115Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +010001:12:04truefull2222Festive Food do’s and don’ts: Podcast Ep 21Festive Food do’s and don’ts: Podcast Ep 21Festive food do’s and dont’s with renal dietician Hilary. Going through Christmas foods good and bad, with alternatives and general Christmas chat.

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]]>Festive food do’s and dont’s with renal dietician Hilary. Going through Christmas foods good and bad, with alternatives and general Christmas chat.

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]]>5d644100-5a25-428a-b9b2-507570b5d4b6Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +010030:05truefull2121Les’s Story | Episode 20Les’s Story | Episode 20Meet Les, a lovely lady from America who’s long term type 1 diabetes means she’s unfortunately had to start dialysis. At home. With her husband and dogs. Brave lady!

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]]>Meet Les, a lovely lady from America who’s long term type 1 diabetes means she’s unfortunately had to start dialysis. At home. With her husband and dogs. Brave lady!

Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.

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]]>6ee3efdc-e863-494b-9b99-a5d16e695814Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +010016:57truefull2020Disability Discounts with Purpl | Episode 19Disability Discounts with Purpl | Episode 19Meet Georgina, founder of the UK’s first disabled discount website, created to help offset the cost of being disabled.

https://www.purpldiscounts.com/

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]]>Meet Georgina, founder of the UK’s first disabled discount website, created to help offset the cost of being disabled.

https://www.purpldiscounts.com/

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]]>d836430b-072f-4ac1-96a5-5812888fd37bThu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +010013:38truefull1919Working with CKD | Episode 18Working with CKD | Episode 18Working with CKD. A quick episode about our rights as patients and what I’ve done over the years.

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]]>Working with CKD. A quick episode about our rights as patients and what I’ve done over the years.

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]]>240ed23c-e011-4ce2-be2e-fa6c43d5d83aThu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +010011:15truefull1818When The Transplant Failed | Episode 17When The Transplant Failed | Episode 17It’s 15 years since Steve gave me his kidney. The surgery failed. Here’s what I remember about that time in our lives…..

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]]>It’s 15 years since Steve gave me his kidney. The surgery failed. Here’s what I remember about that time in our lives…..

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]]>0ac5ad1f-d893-41c8-9087-cd9dddeb9e8fThu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +010020:08truefull1717Podcast Ep 16 All About The GoutPodcast Ep 16 All About The GoutA short and sweet episode recorded from my hospital bed…

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]]>A short and sweet episode recorded from my hospital bed…

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]]>a2bec7d0-11e3-4261-bf8f-2a26e8b59f3dThu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +010008:42truefull1616Podcast Ep 15 Organ Donation WeekPodcast Ep 15 Organ Donation WeekOrgan Donation Week details and an update on why I’ve been missing the last month. I’m back on full time dialysis unfortunately and have had a spell as an inpatient.

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]]>Organ Donation Week details and an update on why I’ve been missing the last month. I’m back on full time dialysis unfortunately and have had a spell as an inpatient.

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]]>ce3e3cc9-ebe0-4ec6-a510-5d8dea5645a5Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +010015:50truefull1515Podcast Ep 14 Dialysis: Return of the DieticianPodcast Ep 14 Dialysis: Return of the DieticianHilary’s back! Today we chat all things dialysis diet, uraemia, phosphates and malnutrition. I get advice on my symptoms and whether changing my diet will help.

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]]>Hilary’s back! Today we chat all things dialysis diet, uraemia, phosphates and malnutrition. I get advice on my symptoms and whether changing my diet will help.

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]]>783e3961-4678-4f93-9dd6-893c16c2fc06Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +010032:39truefull1414Podcast Ep 13 Chewing My CheeksPodcast Ep 13 Chewing My CheeksAn episode about anxiety. Mine, yours, the types. Please find some mental health charity links below

mind.org.uk

mhfaeengland.org

andysmanclub.co.uk

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]]>An episode about anxiety. Mine, yours, the types. Please find some mental health charity links below

mind.org.uk

mhfaeengland.org

andysmanclub.co.uk

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]]>5c023c45-39b8-453c-9957-356430cdbdebThu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +010015:33truefull1313Podcast Ep 12 The D UnitPodcast Ep 12 The D UnitAn update on my dialysis situation and a visit to the local unit…

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]]>An update on my dialysis situation and a visit to the local unit…

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]]>f57a7259-af75-4877-9c59-7877f35f054aThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +010014:28truefull1212Podcast Ep 11 The Road Back To TransplantPodcast Ep 11 The Road Back To TransplantA quick summary of the tests I’ve had to have to get back on the list this time round. And an update on my health

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]]>A quick summary of the tests I’ve had to have to get back on the list this time round. And an update on my health

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]]>2fe323fd-33e8-4b07-abbd-dfd6ef93d92cThu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +010007:32truefull1111Podcast Ep 10: Yes I Pooped Into A BagPodcast Ep 10: Yes I Pooped Into A BagA look into my time with an ileostomy, then a colostomy and my two reversals.

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]]>A look into my time with an ileostomy, then a colostomy and my two reversals.

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]]>b478ffba-2bf7-4560-a973-f594f679583aThu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +010013:37truefull1010Podcast Ep 9 In Sickness and in HealthPodcast Ep 9 In Sickness and in HealthSteve is my husband, carer and also gave me a kidney years ago which unfortunately failed during the surgery. In this episode I’m asking him all of your questions! Hear how he copes being my carer, what he does in his free time and why he doesn’t see my illness as a burden…..

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]]>d3222101-431f-448d-a3ab-599cc9803719Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +010023:47truefull99Patient Tales: Andy’s StoryPatient Tales: Andy’s StoryMeet Andy who’s received his transplant through the pooled/paired scheme, who runs a lot and once caused a GP surgery lockdown!

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]]>Meet Andy who’s received his transplant through the pooled/paired scheme, who runs a lot and once caused a GP surgery lockdown!

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]]>bd448c6c-ccba-4b2d-afda-17fbaaaa0ef6Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +010023:16truefull88Kidney Eats & DeetsKidney Eats & DeetsA Q&A with Hilary, a renal dietitian from the Royal Liverpool. Discussing everything from Potassium to Protein.

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]]>A Q&A with Hilary, a renal dietitian from the Royal Liverpool. Discussing everything from Potassium to Protein.

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]]>315ca0b5-5046-47b9-b8a3-12d9cdf5b026Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 +010018:00truefull77Podcast Ep 6: Urine Good HandsPodcast Ep 6: Urine Good HandsChats with a long time dialysis nurse about everything from needles and machine alarms, to cake and tips for patients.

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]]>Chats with a long time dialysis nurse about everything from needles and machine alarms, to cake and tips for patients.

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]]>f5c6a01a-cb8a-4a8d-8552-6cb125bb9e4dThu, 09 May 2024 09:00:00 +010013:57truefull66Podcast Ep 5 Sister SisterPodcast Ep 5 Sister SisterChatting about dialysis and transplant, cinema trips and snacks.

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]]>Chatting about dialysis and transplant, cinema trips and snacks.

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]]>b0af2ea0-14f0-4bf7-a849-4ab161e9e4e6Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +010010:42truefull55Chatting about dialysis and transplant, cinema trips and snacks. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.Podcast E4 Stick that needle in me and I’ll punch youPodcast E4 Stick that needle in me and I’ll punch youA brief intro to the types of dialysis and what they involve.

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]]>A brief intro to the types of dialysis and what they involve.

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]]>a9b0da41-57f0-4e17-9804-88c8c309493dThu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +010008:45truefull44A brief intro to the types of dialysis and what they involve. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.EP 3 The Sciencey BitEP 3 The Sciencey BitWhat are the kidneys and what do they actually do? A brief sciencey look into the bodies natural filters and an update on my own health too

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]]>What are the kidneys and what do they actually do? A brief sciencey look into the bodies natural filters and an update on my own health too

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]]>2f3737d2-1efe-41d8-9d8f-93e46fd32117Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +010012:57truefull33Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.Ep 2 Girlfriend In A ComaEp 2 Girlfriend In A ComaAn in depth look into how I came to have CKD. Trigger warnings for surgery, surgical procedures etc

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]]>An in depth look into how I came to have CKD. Trigger warnings for surgery, surgical procedures etc

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]]>befe0d1b-0504-4ae3-829d-37490cdbf368Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +010020:04truefull22An in depth look into how I came to have CKD. Trigger warnings for surgery, surgical procedures etc Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.Ep 1 Written From My Hospital BedEp 1 Written From My Hospital BedJust a quick introduction to me and what I hope to achieve with this podcast. Yes I wrote it whilst in hospital.

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]]>Just a quick introduction to me and what I hope to achieve with this podcast. Yes I wrote it whilst in hospital.

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]]>6071ada8-a648-418a-a2ad-a6732b24ab13Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:45:00 +010002:59falsefull11Just a quick introduction to me and what I hope to achieve with this podcast. Yes I wrote it whilst in hospital. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.