8/26/2026 - Discovering Ways to Delay Chronic Kidney Disease
In this inspiring episode of KidneyTalk, Dr. Bettye shares her personal journey with kidney disease, the choices that helped her feel more e...
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KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network
RSN’s KidneyTalk™ is an informative, inspirational, and entertaining online, half-hour radio talk show that launched in June of 2006 with host RSN Founder & President Lori Hartwell. With Lor...
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20 of 405 episodes6/4/2026 - From Surviving to Leading: An Unexpected Path
Most people cannot imagine life on dialysis for even a year"Vanessa Evans has lived it for nearly three decades. Diagnosed at 12, she has se...
4/24/2026 - A New Beat: Eddie Z on Music, Love, and Kidney Transplant
Eddie Z, is a talented musician and producer who has been the driving force behind some of Charlotte, North Carolinas most iconic music venu...
3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 2
In this two-part conversation, Lori Hartwell and nephrologist Jim McCabe, MD dig into one of the most challenging parts of hemodialysis: flu...
3/30/2026 - The Fluid Factor and Hemodialysis: What is missing to improve patient experience? - Part 1
In this two-part conversation, Lori Hartwell and nephrologist Jim McCabe, MD dig into one of the most challenging parts of hemodialysis: flu...
1/16/2026 - Gut Health and Kidneys
Could your gut be quietly shaping the future of your kidney health? On this episode of Kidney Talk, host Lori Hartwell welcomes renowned kid...
12/12/2025 - Anemia and Kidney Disease: The Connection You Cannot Ignore
Feeling tired and washed out? It could be more than fatigue. Lori Hartwell and Dr. Todd Minga, Vice-President of Clinical Research and Medic...
11/17/2025 - Thankful Through It All: Dr. Ken Sutha™s Journey with Kidney Disease
On this episode of KidneyTalk, Lori Hartwell chats with Dr. Ken Sutha, a pediatric nephrologist who understands kidney disease in a way few...
10/29/2025 - Freedom, Love and Life on Dialysis: a Conversation with Ridisanae Shaw
What if the key to freedom was not found in a cure, but in a choice? Ridishanae (Nae) Shaw shares how she redefined life, love, and independ...
7/14/2025 - Shelbys Journey: Navigating Home Dialysis and Embracing Transplant Life
On this episode of KidneyTalk, Lori Hartwell chats with Shelby McClure, whose kidney journey is anything but ordinary. Shelby has experience...
5/8/2025 - Exploring Gut Health & Chronic Kidney Disease
In this episode of Kidney Talk, Lori welcomes Dr. Richard Johnson - renowned nephrologist, author of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, and...
4/30/2025 - Understanding High Potassium and Kidney Disease
In this episode, Lori talks with nephrologist Dr. Arun Malhotra about what inspired him to pursue nephrology and dives into an important dis...
2/9/2025 - From Adversity to Advocacy: A Journey to Finding Your Tribe
Austin Lees journey with kidney disease began before he was even born. Lori first met Austin when he traveled from DC as a teenager to atten...
2/5/2025 - Resilience Through Adversity: Reflections on Growing Up with Kidney Disease
Much like our host Lori, Michael Jiuliano faced the challenges of kidney disease from a young age. In a spirited and heartfelt conversation,...
12/10/2024 - Kidneys - The Body's Keepers: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Kimmel
In this podcast, Lori Hartwell chats with Dr. Paul Kimmel, a prominent nephrologist, to explore the valuable insights found in his book, The...
12/2/2024 - Fluid Management, Sodium and Food Choices for People on Home Dialysis
In a joint interview, Krystal Bilodeau, a Home Therapies RN at FMCNA, and Brian Hutchinson, who is currently undergoing peritoneal dialysis,...
10/28/2024 - Managing Phosphorus Levels in People with Kidney Disease: Treatments, Challenges and Emerging Solutions
Dr. Frita Fisher, who is triple board-certified in Nephrology, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics, engages in a discussion with Lori Hartwell...
9/5/2024 - Believing in Possibilities
Living with kidney disease is not easy, but its a journey shared by many. In a compelling exchange between KidneyTalk® host Lori Hartwell an...
7/26/2024 - Understanding and Avoiding Internet Scams
Have you ever encountered a financial or healthcare internet scam? Advocate Karol Franks and Lori discuss the latest trending scams, key sig...
5/2/2024 - The Impact of Living with Kidney Disease on Your Mental and Emotional Well-being
Kidney disease is a chronic condition, in addition there are five stages. How you are going to feel from day to day and through each of the...