Kent's Kidney Stories
By Kent Bressler
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 132: Dr. Mark Cooper - Beyond the Biopsy: Pioneering Kidney Health Monitoring
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 cell-free DNA testing to predict and prevent organ... -
Episode 131: Zachary Sutton - A Journey from Altruistic Donation to Transplant Advocacy
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 Administration and experience as a Physician's... -
Episode 130: Uniting for Kidney Solutions - All About Our 2024 FunD Walk
In this inspiring episode of Kent's Kidney Stories, host Kent Bresler invites Jonathan Traylor from Kerrville, Texas, to discuss the upcoming fun walk in April and the remarkable work being done at Kidney Solutions. Jonathan, the organization's socia… -
Episode 129: Diana Clynes - Charting the Course for Patient Empowerment
Kent delves into the vital world of kidney health advocacy with special guest Diana Clynes, the dedicated Executive Director of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). With nearly two decades at AAKP, Diana brings a wealth of experience..… -
Episode 128: Joshua Tarnoff - Navigating the New Frontiers of Kidney Care
Josh Tarnoff joined NephCure as CEO in early 2018, fulfilling a long-held desire to serve the rare disease patient community more closely. He spent more than 30 years working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology community, moving new therapies... -
Episode 127: Jennifer Cramer-Miller - Embracing Life with Chronic Hope
In this heartwarming episode, Kent Bresler sits down with Jennifer Cramer-Miller, author of "Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness and Chronic Hope." Jennifer shares her profound journey as a fellow FSGS patient who has navigated the tumultuous... -
Episode 126: Aimee Makovic - From Heart to Kidney: A Transplant Trilogy
Kent Bresler is joined by Amy Makovic, a poet and professor whose life-altering journey through a triple organ transplant during the pandemic is nothing short of miraculous. Her candid conversation delves into the emotional rollercoaster of an 18-hou… -
Episode 125: A Tale of Transplants and Triumphs
In this deeply personal episode of 'Kent's Kidney Story,' Kent Bresler invites listeners to explore the intersection of kidney health and the aging process. From his own experiences with a transplant that has lasted over three decades to the nuances.… -
Episode 124: Jaime Imhof - Dual Donor Double Transplant Recipient
Kent talks to Jaime Imhof, a dual donor double transplant recipient. In June 2022 she was rushed to the hospital raging with multiple infections and organ failure. and was given a 10% chance of survival. Jamie needed a liver transplant first to... -
Episode 123: Lauren Drew - Living Kidney Donor & Advocate
Kent talks to Lauren Drew, who gave her kidney to a stranger and became a kidney advocate. Lauren works at the National Kidney Foundation and helps shape policies for kidney patients and donors. Listen to this episode to hear Lauren’s inspiring...
