Kidney Journeys: Recent Episodes

The Road Back To Life

Welcome to kidney support stories with Ashley and Don, a program brought to you by patients for patients with kidney disease and their families. Hosted by "The Road Back to Life®", a mentoring group for kidney patients. 

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Listen as we talk with Bobby about how a bike accident led to him becoming a hero for a local kidney patient in need. We know by the end of this two-part show, he’ll be a hero in your eyes too. https://www.kidneysupportgroup.org/

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Women and Kidney Disease
A show for women and about women! Join Ashley as she talks about hair loss, weight gain, fertility, and other issues she’s experienced while having chronic renal failure. https://www.kidneysupportgroup.org/

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Mala was just a child when her father was diagnosed with kidney disease. Join us as we talk about her childhood, the importance of community, and how she now helps other kidney patients and their families.

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Mala was just a child when her father was diagnosed with kidney disease. Join us as we talk about her childhood, the importance of community, and how she now helps other kidney patients and their families.

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Women and Kidney Disease
A show for women and about women! Join Ashley as she talks about hair loss, weight gain, fertility, and other issues she’s experienced while having chronic renal failure.

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An inspirational story of a woman who proves resiliency, faith, and community can help you get through life's toughest times. Join Don and Ashley as they hear Lisa's story, and how kidney failure forced her to make some healthy life changes and motivated her to help others.

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Don and Ashley are joined by three other members from The Road Back to Life as they discuss their experiences with receiving, taking care of, and using their dialysis access. Learn what a fistula, catheter, and graft are and how you use them for dialysis.

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Don and Ashley are joined by three other members from The Road Back to Life as they discuss their experiences with receiving, taking care of, and using their dialysis access. Learn what a fistula, catheter, and graft are and how you use them for dialysis.

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An inspirational story of a woman who proves resiliency, faith, and community can help you get through life's toughest times. Join Don and Ashley as they hear Lisa's story, and how kidney failure forced her to make some healthy life changes and motivated her to help others.

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Listen as we talk with Bobby about how a bike accident led to him becoming a hero for a local kidney patient in need. We know by the end of this 3-part show, he’ll be a hero in your eyes too.

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Listen as we talk with Bobby about how a bike accident led to him becoming a hero for a local kidney patient in need. We know by the end of this two-part show, he’ll be a hero in your eyes too.

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Listen as we talk with Bobby about how a bike accident led to him becoming a hero for a local kidney patient in need. We know by the end of this two-part show, he’ll be a hero in your eyes too.

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Join Don, Ashley and Bob who’s the Executive Director of The Road Back To Life as they share stories of what keeps them motivated, how to make a plan for your life and where to find help if you need it.

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Join Don, Ashley and Bob who’s the Executive Director of The Road Back To Life as they share stories of what keeps them motivated, how to make a plan for your life and where to find help if you need it.

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A patient mentor and kidney patient herself; Charity was diagnosed with kidney failure at a young age and continues to inspire us with her story and provide hope for her future and others while waiting for a transplant on dialysis.

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A patient mentor and kidney patient herself; Charity was diagnosed with kidney failure at a young age and continues to inspire us with her story and provide hope for her future and others while waiting for a transplant on dialysis.

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Marilyn sticks around for a quick discussion on finding much needed support and what she believes is the most important piece of advice for other caregivers.

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Join us as we talk to not only a caregiver but the mother of a kidney patient. In an emotional interview she shares her fears, hopes and the strength she needed to get through this challenging time.

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Join us as we talk to not only a caregiver but the mother of a kidney patient. In an emotional interview she shares her fears, hopes and the strength she needed to get through this challenging time.

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Join us for a round table discussion with our show producer Steve Johann as he asks us and Bob Crabtree more in-depth questions about patient identity, our support systems, kidney failure symptoms and more.

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Join us for stories of drag racing, kidney transplant, dialysis and life lessons with Bob Crabtree the Executive Director of The Road Back To Life.

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Join us for stories of drag racing, kidney transplant, dialysis and life lessons with Bob Crabtree the Executive Director of The Road Back To Life.

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An inspiring story of a nephrologist and his family moving to the Seattle area from Germany while dealing with his own kidney issues and ultimately starting a dialysis center to meet the needs of a community.

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An inspiring story of a nephrologist and his family moving to the Seattle area from Germany while dealing with his own kidney issues and ultimately starting a dialysis center to meet the needs of a community.

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Hosts Don & Ashley go over treatment options once your kidneys have failed and talk about other ailments that can affect kidney health and eventually lead to kidney failure.

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Hosts Don & Ashley go over treatment options once your kidneys have failed and talk about other ailments that can affect kidney health and eventually lead to kidney failure.

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A story of a husband and wife team who support one another through their kidney journey. A surprise diagnoses leads to a kidney transplant from a loved one.

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A story of a husband and wife team who support one another through their kidney journey. A surprise diagnoses leads to a kidney transplant from a loved one.

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Kathy Harvey is a renal dietitian for Puget Sound Kidney Centers, a non-profit dialysis provider in Washington state, and speaks nationally about how diet can affect kidney health and longevity. Join us to get tips and invaluable information on how you can make small changes with long lasting effects.

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Kathy Harvey is a renal dietitian for Puget Sound Kidney Centers, a non-profit dialysis provider in Washington state, and speaks nationally about how diet can affect kidney health and longevity. Join us to get tips and invaluable information on how you can make small changes with long lasting effects.

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Asking for a kidney donor can be overwhelming and emotional. Join Don and Ashley as they talk about their experience asking for a donor and what helped them during this sensitive time in their lives.

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A Road Back To Life Mentor and Kidney Patient, MaryBeth talks about planning for transplant and living your best life doing what you love.

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Dan Blatnik is a social worker for Puget Sound Kidney Centers and explains how social workers can be an important resource for kidney patients.

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Hosts Don & Ashley are both kidney patients but with very different stories. Join them as they invite you on their personal journey of dialysis, transplant and so much more.