Chronically Christy

Steph has had four transplants, has done both peritoneal and haemodialysis but still has a positive outlook on life. She also runs food tours in Chester so there might be lots of food chat in this one

Meet Hattie, born with kidney problems she had a transplant aged two that lasted twenty two years before she had to start dialysis. After two mini strokes and lots of delays she finally received her dad's kidney and is now enjoying life as much as she can whilst building a huge online kidney community. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Darren is the TikTok Kidney Warrior and helps people by filming videos about CKD symptoms. He is the early stages after a stroke and a diagnosis of FSGS so is determined to raise awareness…..Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Jamie was born with kidney issues and had his first transplant at two years old. Now on his second transplant he enjoys his football and gaming whilst dealing with neurological issues that Doctors haven't really got to the bottom of yet.Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

It's time to chat to the husband again! Steve is a mental health first aider at work and we discuss mental health and wellbeing, a little bit about neurodiversity and a little about my mental health too.Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Joe is on transplant number two, works full time, has a young daughter, a wife and a dog. But it has definitely not all been plain sailing………. (Apologies we lost a few minutes at the end as Zoom gave us the boot!) Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Meet Stella, the woman who made it possible to have dialysis on a narrow boat. Now nearly six years post transplant she tells us about her journey with kidney failure…..It's also World Kidney Day and The Chronically Christy's Podcast first birthday. Wow! Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Today's guest is Rachael who was born with only one kidney. It wasn't discovered until she was two though! Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

In this episode I'll be chatting to Kirstie whose husband Alistair lived with a rare form of kidney disease. Unfortunately Alistair lost his life last summer so we're reliving some happy memories as well as some sad ones. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Fez was born with CKD. Here we talk about his childhood days, his transplants and a little about his dialysis. We might need another episode!

Leanne is a PT and hypnotherapist specialising in Somatic hypnotherapy, breathwork, EFT, Reiki and of course personal training. She has helped me and others to build stronger bodies and minds and today we're mainly chatting about how movement helps those with chronic illnesses.

Tom has had a heart and a kidney transplant. Find out why in this episode. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Festive food do's and dont's with renal dietician Hilary. Going through Christmas foods good and bad, with alternatives and general Christmas chat. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Meet Les, a lovely lady from America who's long term type 1 diabetes means she's unfortunately had to start dialysis. At home. With her husband and dogs. Brave lady! Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Meet Georgina, founder of the UK's first disabled discount website, created to help offset the cost of being disabled.https://www.purpldiscounts.com/Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Working with CKD. A quick episode about our rights as patients and what I've done over the years.Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

It's 15 years since Steve gave me his kidney. The surgery failed. Here's what I remember about that time in our lives…..Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

A short and sweet episode recorded from my hospital bed… Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Organ Donation Week details and an update on why I've been missing the last month. I'm back on full time dialysis unfortunately and have had a spell as an inpatient. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Hilary's back! Today we chat all things dialysis diet, uraemia, phosphates and malnutrition. I get advice on my symptoms and whether changing my diet will help. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

An episode about anxiety. Mine, yours, the types. Please find some mental health charity links belowmind.org.ukmhfaeengland.organdysmanclub.co.ukDisclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

An update on my dialysis situation and a visit to the local unit…Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

A quick summary of the tests I've had to have to get back on the list this time round. And an update on my healthDisclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

A look into my time with an ileostomy, then a colostomy and my two reversals. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Steve is my husband, carer and also gave me a kidney years ago which unfortunately failed during the surgery. In this episode I'm asking him all of your questions! Hear how he copes being my carer, what he does in his free time and why he doesn't see my illness as a burden…..Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Meet Andy who's received his transplant through the pooled/paired scheme, who runs a lot and once caused a GP surgery lockdown!Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

A Q&A with Hilary, a renal dietitian from the Royal Liverpool. Discussing everything from Potassium to Protein.Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Chats with a long time dialysis nurse about everything from needles and machine alarms, to cake and tips for patients. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Chatting about dialysis and transplant, cinema trips and snacks. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

A brief intro to the types of dialysis and what they involve. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

What are the kidneys and what do they actually do? A brief sciencey look into the bodies natural filters and an update on my own health too Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

An in depth look into how I came to have CKD. Trigger warnings for surgery, surgical procedures etcDisclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.

Just a quick introduction to me and what I hope to achieve with this podcast. Yes I wrote it whilst in hospital. Disclaimer: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own.The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Please seek advice from your own medical teams regarding your own health.