Episodes 150
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (14)
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Kent's Kidney Stories is hosted by Kent Bressler, a Registered Nurse, AAKP Board of Director, Ambassador, Kidney Transplant Recipient, and Vice President of Kidney Solutions. He will share his journey, some insight he has learned, and interview fellow Kidney Warriors and leaders in the Kidney Community.

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Episode 150: Exploring Abundance - Donald Griswold's Vision for Kidney Donation Awareness

Mar 26, 2026 35m

Kent Bressler speaks with Donald Griswold, is a filmmaker and director of the documentary feature film, "Abundant." This documentary explores the incredible journeys of non-directed kidney donors,…

Episode 149: Danny English - A Musician's Call for a Kidney Donor

Mar 16, 2026 31m

Kent Bressler sits down with Danny English, an accomplished pianist and music producer. He's looking for a living kidney donor so he can get on with his life and get off dialysis and return to…

Episode 148: Karthik Shivaprasad - Harnessing AI for Kidney Disease Awareness

Mar 09, 2026 25m

Kent Bressler welcomes Karthik Shivaprasad, discusses artificial intelligence and kidney health. Karthik shares his personal connection to kidney disease, as both of his parents are affected, which…

Episode 147: Are YOU The One? Charles Cranford's Journey to Find a Kidney Donor

Jan 26, 2026 19m

Kent reconnects with Charles Cranford, who is seeking a living kidney donor after his kidney function began to fail. Charles shares his journey, including his past transplant experience with his…

Episode 146: Finn Israel's Journey - A Call for Hope and Kidney Donation

Aug 26, 2025 30m

Kent Bressler talks with Finn Israel, a young man living with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Finn shares how a surprising diagnosis led to kidney failure and the urgent need for a transplant.…

Episode 145: From Rejection to Donation - Overcoming Obstacles with Project Donor

Jul 15, 2025 34m

Kent Bressler talks with Josie Maier, co-director of Project Donor—a nonprofit offering free support to living organ donor candidates. Kent reflects on his journey as a living donor kidney transplant…

Episode 144: Glenna Frey - The Case for Living Kidney Donation

Jun 24, 2025 1h 6m

Kent Bressler welcomes Glenna Frey, MSN, APRN-CNS. She has dedicated over 40 years to nephrology nursing, specializing in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. In 2017, she…

Episode 143: The Heart of Kidney Research - Why Your Story Matters

Apr 29, 2025 47m

Kent Bressler speaks with Rachel Claudine and Dr. Sandy Gilbert from the National Kidney Foundation. They explore the groundbreaking KidneyCARE Study, a pioneering patient-centered research…

Episode 142: Resilience and Hope - Cody's Inspiring Kidney Story

Apr 09, 2025 44m

Cody Kubiak's story is one of extraordinary resilience, faith, and hope. In this episode, we dive into his powerful journey—from childhood surgeries to receiving a kidney transplant and battling…

Episode 141: The Power of Faith in Kidney Health

Mar 07, 2025 22m

Kent Bresler shares his personal journey through kidney disease, including his experiences with a kidney transplant, dialysis, and the challenges he faced with a recent health scare. With a focus on…

Episode 140: Rising Above - Dan Holmes' Journey from Navy Hero to Kidney Advocate

Nov 14, 2024 1h 17m

Join Kent Bressler in this deeply insightful episode of Kent's Kidney Stories as he welcomes Dan Holmes, a former U.S. Navy combat search and rescue operator, to discuss his remarkable journey…

Episode 139: Rewriting Medical History - The First Nutcracker Syndrome Kidney Donation

Sep 30, 2024 31m

In this episode, Kent Bresler sits down with LJ Dong, a remarkable individual who shares her unique journey of overcoming Nutcracker Syndrome and becoming a kidney donor. LJ talks about surviving…

Beating the Odds: Jamie's Double Heart Miracle

Aug 22, 2024 35m

In this heartfelt episode, Kent Bresler sits down with Jamie Stroup, a remarkable woman who has undergone not one, but two heart transplants, and a double lung transplant. Jamie shares her incredible…

Episode 137: The New Era Act: A Game Changer for Kidney Patients

Aug 09, 2024 25m

Join Kent Bressler as he delves into the New Era Act, a groundbreaking Bill aimed at improving the lives of those with rare kidney diseases. Learn about Kent's advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, the…

Episode 136: Sonia and Ali - A London Kidney Miracle

Jul 15, 2024 51m

In this heartfelt episode of Kent's Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler reconnects with Ali Dawson and Sonia, two inspiring individuals from London. Their story is a testament to the power of…

Episode 135: Transplants to Advocacy: Julie's Inspiring Kidney Journey

Jul 04, 2024 35m

In our latest episode of Kent's Kidney Stories, we bring you the incredible journey of Julie Lynn Nast. From her early struggles with kidney disease and a challenging pregnancy on dialysis to her…

Episode 134: Steven Gambrel - Twenty-Nine Years Strong: A Heart and Double Lung Transplant Journey

Jun 16, 2024 46m

In this special episode of Kent's Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler steps outside the usual realm of kidney disease to bring you an inspiring conversation with Steven Gambrel, a heart and double lung…

Episode 133: Elaine Perlman - Tackling the Kidney Shortage with the End Kidney Deaths Act

Jun 09, 2024 54m

In this compelling episode of Kent's Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler welcomes Elaine Perlman, Executive Director of Waitlist Zero and mentor for the National Kidney Donation Organization. Elaine…

Episode 132: Dr. Matthew Cooper - Beyond the Biopsy: Pioneering Kidney Health Monitoring

Apr 28, 2024 53m

Kent's Kidney Stories presents a powerful episode featuring Dr. Matthew Cooper, who sheds light on the latest advancements in kidney transplant monitoring. Discover the remarkable potential of…

Episode 131: Zachary Sutton - A Journey from Altruistic Donation to Transplant Advocacy

Apr 22, 2024 55m

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Kent's Kidney Stories, host Kent Bressler is joined by Zachary Sutton, a man of profound impact in the kidney community. With his doctorate in Health…

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