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The Kidney Collective
A podcast that gives voice to the many facets of living with kidney disease. Learn more at kidneyfund.org/podcast.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
The Kidney Collective
Latest Episodes
S2E2: "You're Not Alone", CAKUT with Vincent Ko
The Kidney Collective™ co-hosts Tamara Ruggiero and Mike Spigler are joined by Vincent Ko, founder of KidneyFuture (formerly the CAKUT Foundation), to discuss congenital abnormalities of the kidn...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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S2E1: "I Found the Bright Lights and the Silver Linings", with Donna Cryer
AKF President and CEO LaVarne Burton kicks off the first episode of The Kidney Collective™'s new season, "Rare Voices, Relatable Stories," with a conversation with Donna Cryer, founder of the
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:50
Season 2 Teaser: An Introduction to Rare Voices, Relatable Stories
Our second season of The Kidney Collective™ features conversations about rare kidney diseases and the shared experiences that connect the entire kidney community. Watch the teaser for a sneak pre...
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Season 2
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S1E7: I Wish Others Knew About Being a Living Kidney Donor, with Marnisha Mintlow
In this episode of The Kidney Collective™, Tamara and Mike chat with living kidney donor Marnisha Mintlow about her decision to donate her kidney, her surgery and recovery, the barriers and fears...
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S1E6: I Wish I Knew About Transitioning to Home Dialysis, with Leigh-Ann Williams
In this episode of The Kidney Collective™, Tamara and Mike talk with Leigh-Ann Williams about her dialysis journey—from in-center to home dialysis. They discuss the benefits of home dialysis, inc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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