Health Chronicles

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patient education with Michael, the visionary founder of Ayogo. Ayogo is a Canadian Healthcare Technology company that designs user experiences, empowering CKD patients to make informed, confident, and prepared treatment decisions.

In this conversation, we explore the unique experiences and innovative approaches that Ayogo brings to CKD patient education. Discover how technology and personalized strategies are transforming the landscape of patient education, creating a more empowering and effective learning experience for those managing CKD.

Email lifeplan@ayogo.com if you have any questions or are interested in accessing Ayogo's CKD LifePlan!

Bacterial infections can seem harmless and common, however, if left undiagnosed can leave your body in sepsis. We discuss our own experiences suffering from a bacterial infection that left us hospitalized because of a late diagnosis. Our goal is to share our experience and provide information for others to learn preventative measures that can help. 

In this episode, we discuss Kidney disease portrayal in media and how celebrities and social media have brought awareness to the cause. We will delve into the narrative portrayed in media and how we as patients choose to take the lead in sharing our narrative to normalize CKD and transplantation. The questions we address are: why do we choose to share our story? what responsibility do we have as patients to share our experience, and how can we all bring awareness to the cause in our way?

Tune in to join us on this discussion and share with us your thoughts :) 

Hello everyone! This week, we are joined by Carol Urquidez, the founder of the Kidney Quest Foundation. When Carol first started her foundation,  she had one goal in mind- to support kidney patients. Years later, her foundation continues to support patients globally through their outreach programs, events and social work. We discuss her foundation, their efforts and she provides insight on how to start your very own foundation or support group. Thank you so much for joining us this week!

Learn more about Carol and her on social media!
Instagram: @KidneyQuestionFoundation

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We hope you enjoy this episode!

Let's dive into the expectations versus reality of pre and post-transplantation. We discuss the in's and out's of surgery, pre-transplant work-up, donor letters, and so much more!

Episode 15 focuses on how Exercise, Fitness, and Nutrition are crucial to your well-being. Our guest, Mimi Kroger, is a fellow kidney transplant, personal trainer, nutritionist, and behavior change coach, shares knowledge and tips on how she supports clients in living a healthier, more balanced life 

Tune in to listen to us discuss the challenges we face with diet and exercise and how we have shifted throughout the years to become more confident in understanding our bodies. 

Episode 14 is focused on Travel; what you need, what to do, and how to manage your new adventure. ⁠⁠Traveling can be difficult to prepare for, but as a chronic illness patient, traveling requires more preparation.⁠⁠ In this discussion, the ladies give their tips on how to travel safely during a pandemic, maintaining your awareness and discuss their experiences on traveling as chronic illness patients. Enjoy!

Megan Cairns has been a kidney patient since the age of 5. Her journey as a young CKD patient has led to her passion for organ transplantation awareness and bringing attention to mental health issues facing chronic illness patients in her home country of Ireland and abroad. Tune in to hear her inspiring story.

Health check-ups can be scary at times with the overwhelm of what to ask and what the results of your tests will show. To make the process more empowering, we share our experiences with annual and quarterly doctor's visits with what questions we ask, how we prepare, and what things to consider.

We say knowledge is power, so the more you know and ask, the better you will feel about the current state of your health. Stay informed and remember that no question is a bad question.

In this episode we dive into how our relationship with certain aspects of our religion like events and celebrations has changed for us as chronic illness patients.

Social anxiety affects many of us, especially chronic illness patients. Tune in as we share our stories of when we first experienced social anxiety and how it has shaped our lives. We also discuss the uncomfortable nuances of socializing and what tips we use to navigate social settings. 

Tune in to the second episode where we speak with pediatric nephrology expert Dr. Hill about pediatric vs adult care, diet and medication. Also, we discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and tips for precautionary actions. 

Tune in to the first episode where we discuss living with kidney disease during covid-19 and how family and support have played into our overall health.