Kickin it with Kidneys

This is a weekly podcast that provides education and encourages dialogue that will enable you to navigate your way through the bureaucracy of our healthcare system. This forum was created for you the patient, the spouse, the caregiver, and millions of Americans that fall victim to kidney disease and failure. We want to capture your stories, share your struggles, and inspire your kidney transplantation efforts. Your host Cindy Barclay is the CEO of Quality Dialysis and an authority on the subject matter.

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Kickin it with Kidneys

Kickin It With Kidneys - Season: 1, Episode 12: Exploring the myth of kidney failure as a self-inflicted consequence within the minority community

July 02, 2021 • Cindy Barclay • Episode 12

Is the occurrence of kidney disease a self-inflicted illness or a generational curse? The host and panelists take on the myths and facts as it relates to how liable minority patients are for developing long-term illness and how much responsibility exists in the sustained practice of institutional racism. Interviews with current dialysis patients provide an insider perspective on the generational effects of kidney disease and prospects for the future.

One panelist shares her shocking account of confronting direct racism during a family outing. The group also debates the significance of symbolic measures taken by the Federal government (e.g., recent legislation to prevent Asian hate crime and recognition of June 19th as a national holiday) to address the systemic problem of racism and advocates for more direct solutions.