What's the Deal with Dialysis?
A conversation about the kidneys and what happens when they fail.
Podcasting since 2023 • 17 episodes
What's the Deal with Dialysis?
Latest Episodes
Uncovering the Emotional and Practical Realities of Dialysis: A Guide to Navigating Treatment and Resilience
Discover the unvarnished truth about kidney dialysis as social worker David Baptist joins us to share his profound insights into the emotional labyrinth faced by patients. In our candid discussion, David peels back the layers of adjustment, los...
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The Renaissance of a High-Risk Patient: Pioneering Kidney Transplant Success
Sometimes fate pushes us into the arms of innovation, just when we need it the most. My life's trajectory took an unexpected but fortuitous turn, leading me to Dr. Stanley Jordan's revolutionary study at Cedar Sinai Medical Hospital. In a heart...
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Fila's Odyssey Through Transplant Trials
When you're handed a diagnosis that turns your life upside down, what's your next move? Fila, our remarkable guest, didn't just face his kidney transplant journey; he took charge of it, becoming a beacon of knowledge and hope. As we delve into ...
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Against All Odds A Story of Gangs, Dialysis, and Lifesaving Love
What does it take to transform a life marked by gang violence and kidney failure into one of hope and second chances? Our guest Al Fila lays bare his heart in a raw, unrestrained narrative that charts his path from a troubled youth to a man gra...
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Episode 3
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Navigating the Waters of Dialysis A Convergence of Science and Compassion
Water, often termed the essence of life, takes on a life-saving role in the world of dialysis – a truth that resonated deeply with me as my sister courageously navigates her path to a kidney transplant. With Maurice Carlisle and Paul Terry by m...
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