The Kidney Fighter Podcast

Back for a second time, Dan Holmes is a former U.S. Navy Combat Search and Rescue operator turned international rare kidney disease advocate. A 2024 NephCure Impact Award recipient, Dan was diagnosed with MN in 2020 and has fought tirelessly for better recognition and treatment of rare kidney diseases, especially within the VA system. His advocacy has taken him to the FDA, NIH, and Capitol Hill, where he's pushed for legislative change.A survivor of multiple strokes, pulmonary embolisms, and medical setbacks, Dan's resilience and determination have led him to partial remission. He continues to raise awareness and fight for policy change, proving that advocacy can save lives.

Welcome to The Kidney Fighter Show. I'm Marc Coronel. This show is for anyone who's been touched by kidney disease whether you're the one fighting, a caregiver, or someone who just wants to understand more about what this journey is like.I've always believed in the power of storytelling, especially when it comes to something as painful and isolating as kidney disease. My hope is that by sharing my own story, struggles, triumphs, pain, you'll feel less alone, and maybe, you can take action on the life we were given.Today, I want to share with you what The Kidney Fighter show  is all about and how my journey with kidney disease has shaped not only who I am today but also how I want to help others. It's not just about surviving; it's about living, fighting, and never giving up.

Andy Lamont, A personal trainer in Sydney Australia with over 20 years of experience in the industry. A former NSW state and Australian bodybuilding champion. In 2012 Andy suffered a severe cervical spine injury which led to him stopping competitive bodybuilding and led the overuse of Nurofen to ease the pain. This use of Nurofen led subsequently to kidney failure. Although feeling tired and not quite right continued to work until he ended up in ICU with extremely high potassium and creatinine levels he was finally placed on dialysis. He has now been on dialysis for 2 1/2 years and continues his training business around his treatment sessions.

Daniel Holmes, A US Navy Veteran Search and Rescue operator involved in the rescue of 4 trapped sailors who were at the very bottom of the ship operating a fuel station when they were surrounded by massive heat after several failed attempts by the ship firefighters his group of operators were asked to assist. Rescuing all 4 sailors successfully without injury.  In 2012 diagnosis of PTSD from the ship fire led him to learn about the VA healthcare system and how to navigate it. Moving forward to 2020 he was diagnosed with Membranous Nephropathy after being hospitalized for Nephrotic Syndrome. Being completely a new world to him. He quickly learned with the lack of information out there about this rare kidney disease that he needed to be as knowledgeable if not more about this disease than his own nephrologists. Night and day while fighting the symptoms of this disease he learned as much as he could attacking this disease like it was a rescue mission and failure was NOT an OPTION. Please Follow on all social platforms @theenlistedkidney  (Link to a news article about fire) https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna26614808 

Imagine the excitement of having a baby then the doctor says “ You have kidney failure” what would you do?Here's Tishawna story.

When your set for transplant and a unexpected virus stops all surgeries, What's next? Hear Laura Walker as she describes her journey waiting for a transplant. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What would you do if your kidneys failed right after transplant? A true story of grit and determination to not give up.

After talking to Darren several times on Instagram I was always curious how he was able to do dialysis and be a club promoter. Here's his story dealing with Dialysis and a mindset to be positive no matter what.

Born with chronic kidney, Quarib's family moved across the planet to get treatment. Two transplants later, he tell his story of how good mindset led to better outcomes.

This is one of those podcasts that give you so much hope that giving up isn't a option. I had the privilege to chat with Ken Burke (Donor) & Cassie Yahnian (Recipient) about the journey of not know each other, the process, and the determination what a strange would do to save someone else's life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I had the chance to speak to Dr. Kasweshi about his personal experience dealing with kidney disease and treating patients. He is the first kidney transplant patient in South Africa in the city of Zambian. Check his story out dealing with adversity, struggle and hardship as he explains getting a transplant and being the first in his city.

Did you know high blood pressure is one of the leading causes for kidney disease. Josh is a capoeira instructor and a dialysis patient who doesn't let his illness defy him. Here's his story...

I was really curious about rejection, especially because we both fight fsgs. Bethany goes into detail how dealing with kidney disease changed her life.

Diagnosed with urethra reflux, And has had 3 kidney transplants here's his story fighting the disease --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Marcelo has spent most his life on dialysis here's his story!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here's my story on a second chance at life!!!

If the title doesn't give you motivation while on dialysis, I don't know what will. I got to chat with Dave Cannon from Canada who's been on dialysis for almost 20 years. This is a must listen to!!!

Being a bodybuilder and competing can be a full time job, but dialysis can also cause the same effect. Here's a story of Frankie Vega who competes in body building competitions while doing home hemo dialysis every night. Here's his story.

Diagnosed with IgA nephropathy at a young age of 19. Scott Hobbs was determined to fight. Having had a transplant from his brother on September 2019, here's a story of a kidney fighter who went 12 rounds and is now sharing his story to stay positive and keep fighting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At 13 year old, going to the hospital can be very scary. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Here's the story of a personal trainer based in Canada how he deals with kidney failure. After receiving a transplant his new found purpose @maxefficiency.fit help people stay in the best shape while also make sure he's healthy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

George Raptis is the true definition of not letting trails and errors stop him from living life. After losing his home, girlfriend and going bankrupt his drive to never giving up is both motivational & and inspirational that things will come hard but it's never worth giving up!!! Diagnosed with diabetes since childhood, kidney failure also caught up. After being on dialysis for a year and several months here's his story to NEVER THROW IN THE TOWEL!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Luis goes into full details how diabetes, dialysis, and a kidney transplant has transformed his mindset. A true fighter by nature. He describes his highs and lows and found a passion to help people through CBD and medical cannabis. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app