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Episode 160: From Childhood Kidney Disease To Three Transplants | Johanna’s Kidney Warrior Story

Episode 160: From Childhood Kidney Disease To Three Transplants | Johanna’s Kidney Warrior Story

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Welcome to another episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast. In this powerful Kidney Warrior Story episode, host Dee Moore is joined by Johanna, who shares her lifelong journey living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Diagnosed as a young child after years of unexplained symptoms, Johanna opens up about growing up with kidney disease, navigating dialysis, experiencing transplant loss, and undergoing multiple kidney transplants. She speaks honestly about the physical and emotional realities of living with CKD for decades, including the uncertainty that comes with transplantation and the challenges of returning to dialysis. Johanna also shares the impact kidney disease has had on her mental wellbeing, family life, pregnancy, identity, and future plans. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the importance of resilience, support, advocacy, and finding joy in life despite the ongoing challenges of chronic illness. This episode is an honest and deeply moving insight into the realities of long-term kidney disease and the strength it takes to keep moving forward through every stage of the journey. In this episode, Johanna discusses: Being diagnosed with kidney disease as a childGrowing up with CKDThe symptoms that led to diagnosisStarting dialysisReceiving her first kidney transplantThe emotional impact of transplant lossReturning to dialysisUndergoing further kidney transplantsPregnancy after transplantationThe uncertainty of living with CKDMental health and emotional resilienceFinding hope whilst living with chronic illness If you are living with kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or want to better understand the realities of CKD, this episode is not to be missed. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. Until next time, take care and choose to live. Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior: 📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social 💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47 📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r Follow Johanna 📸Instagram: @mrsjohannabridges Kidney Care UK 💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 info@kidneycareuk.org 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A 📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything. #KidneyDisease #CKD #KidneyTransplant #Dialysis #ChronicIllness #KidneyWarrior #TransplantJourney #KidneyFailure #KidneyHealthPodcast #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast
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