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Vertebrate organ that filters blood and produces urine

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The Voice Of Health
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION: THE PROBLEM

The Voice Of Health

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 54:50 Transcription Available


This week, we kick off a four-part series on the #8 biggest killer in America, which is Chronic Kidney Disease.  But Dr. Prather says it is important to include Hypertension in the discussion because they are linked.  In this episode, you'll learn:—The bad cycle of how Chronic Kidney Disease causes Hypertension and Hypertension causes Chronic Kidney Disease. —How almost 9-in-10 adults who have Chronic Kidney Disease don't even know that they have it.  And the GFR lab test Dr. Prather monitors on all of his patients that reveals your Kidney health. —The astonishing fact that 80% of your Kidney function comes from the Left side and the Left Kidney actually sits lower than the tight Kidney. —How improving the Kidneys always improves Blood Pressure because 70% of Hypertension originates in the Kidneys. —Why there is a difference in acceptable Kidney lab numbers for Black patients.  And why Dr. Prather says this is wrong and needs to be addressed. —How infections (particularly Strep infections), mineral and nutritional imbalances, Kidney stones, pharmaceuticals, and even injuries can cause Kidney Disease. —The importance of proper hydration and proper exercise for Kidney health.  And how these can actually be overdone, such as with CrossFit, Triathletes, and Marathon runners.   —The reason that Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension are known as "silent" killers. —Why prescription drugs are absolutely vital in the treatment of Hypertension, but also will eventually destroy the Kidneys over time.  And how Holistic Integration helps patients to work off of their Hypertension medication over time by healing the Kidneys. —The reason that Dr. Prather says that if Structure-Function Care is not included in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease, it's just a "downward hill". http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

Psych Legal Pop Podcast
Sister Wives Season 17 Episode 10: "The Knife in the Kidneys"

Psych Legal Pop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 85:41


"It's like a knife in the kidneys, the sacrifices I made to love you, WASTED!" Join us as we revisit this classic episode with Jordan from the podcast Sister Wives Go To Therapy.Check out our PATREON! click on link below to check out the extra content, including weekly bonus episodes covering pop culture hot topics and true crime stories plus a look into our personal lives and all regular episodes AD FREE. For Sister Wives fans we have a Patreon Book Club series covering Christine Brown Woolley's book "Sister Wife." First episode is free on the regular feed and the remaining episodes are on Patreon. All 9 episodes can also be purchased as a bundle on Patreon.PatreonPlease SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and give us a 5-star rating and review.We are on Instagram and TikTok @psychlegalpopEmail: psychlegalpoppodcast@gmail.com#sisterwives #sisterwivesseason17episode10 #sisterwivesseason17 #theknifeinthe kidneys #christinebrown #christinebrownwoolley #kodybrown #meribrown #janellebrown #robynbrown #tlc #sisterwivestlc #realitytv #psychology #attorney #therapist #therapistonsisterwives #lawyeronsisterwives #law #lawyer #popculture #popularculture #polygamy #pluralfamily #sisterwivesrewind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair
#676: Gout Explained: Uric Acid, Sugar, Red Meat and What Really Matters

Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 38:10


On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared takes a deep dive into gout, uric acid, and the metabolic factors that may be driving the problem. He explains how uric acid is produced, why poor clearance may matter as much as overproduction, and how insulin resistance, fructose, sugary drinks, alcohol, and dietary purines can influence uric acid balance. You'll also learn why red meat may not deserve all of the blame it gets and why liquid sugar and beer are far more important considerations. Jared also explores natural options including tart cherry, celery seed extract, quercetin, and systemic enzymes, along with practical strategies for supporting healthy uric acid levels, kidney function, a balanced inflammatory response, and overall metabolic health.Gout Support ProductsAdditional Information:#567: Systemic Enzymes in Action: How to Pair Supplements for Pain, Scar Tissue, Cysts, and Women's Health#568: Systemic Enzymes in Action: How to Pair Supplements for Autoimmune Conditions, Immune Health, Cardiovascular Support, and Athletic RecoveryVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/channel-growth

Ask Doctor Dawn
Kidney Function and the Transplant Shortage, Genetically Modified Pig Kidneys as Bridge Transplants, Full-Body MRI False Positive Risks, and Probiotics Facts vs. Marketing

Ask Doctor Dawn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 49:57


Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 9-17-2026: Dr. Dawn opens with a primer on kidney function: their embryonic origin adjacent to the gonads, their central role in blood pressure regulation (retaining fluid in hemorrhage but paradoxically worsening heart failure), erythropoietin production (both an athletic doping agent and a mechanism by which severe sleep apnea can cause stroke-risk polycythemia), acid-base balance via bicarbonate, and nitrogen waste removal including uric acid. The U.S. waiting list holds 95,492 people needing kidney transplants—88% of all organ waitlist patients—against only 27,500 annual donations, with 12-13 people dying daily on the list. Dr. Dawn walks through a Wired magazine analysis of paid donation, noting Iran is the only country with a legal regulated kidney market (Iranian citizens only, with a waiting list of donors and compensation around two months of median income). She frames the ethical debate: current U.S. altruistic donation implicitly rewards those with money and social networks who can afford time off, while poorer populations bear disproportionate end-stage renal disease burden. Proposed compensation alternatives include lifetime congressional-quality health insurance, student loan forgiveness, six-month waiting periods for informed consent, and 20-year payout structures. Donation mortality risk is comparable to childbirth—several-fold lower than logging. Tim Andrews became the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney as a bridge to human transplant, sustaining him 271 days until a human kidney became available (the pig kidney ultimately lost to pyelonephritis, not rejection). eGenesis used CRISPR to delete three highly antigenic pig genes—GGTA1 (which produces alpha-gal, the tick-transmitted meat allergy trigger), CMAH, and one other—along with porcine endogenous retroviruses, and added seven human genes for coagulation compatibility and anti-inflammation. Dr. Dawn notes the animal welfare implications of farming 50,000 modified pigs annually and unknown long-term graft survival. An emailer asks about direct-to-consumer full-body MRI screening. Dr. Dawn explains MRI's advantages (no ionizing radiation, no kidney-toxic contrast) but emphasizes false positive harms: indeterminate findings that require invasive follow-up biopsies for lesions unlikely to be lethal, and the psychological burden of "ghost" diagnoses. Whole-body MRI also poorly evaluates lungs, intestines, and breasts (different scan parameters required). She recommends full-body MRI only for high-risk cancer predisposition syndromes like Lynch syndrome, BRCA 1/2, and Li-Fraumeni. Dr. Dawn debunks the "seed" model of probiotic capsules: strains taken for six months typically disappear from the gut within a month of stopping. Much of probiotic benefit comes from dead bacteria—autoclaved cell walls remain biologically active with antibacterial effects. Her clinical protocol uses 200-300 billion CFU four times daily to treat traveler's diarrhea, avoiding Cipro's tendon toxicity. For antibiotic-associated C. difficile prevention, Saccharomyces boulardii plus Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus have double-blind placebo-controlled support when taken between antibiotic doses and for a week afterward. A caller with type 2 diabetes describes suspected treatment-induced neuropathy following rapid A1c reduction from 10.2 to a GMI of 5.8. She has burning, electric tingling, and unexplained deep muscle-soreness sensations, mostly proximal in the left leg with recent right-leg involvement, and pregabalin isn't helping. Dr. Dawn distinguishes small-fiber neuropathy (temperature-related, patchy, requires skin biopsy for diagnosis—EMG and nerve conduction won't show it) from large-fiber neuropathy (symmetric, ascending from toes). The proximal top-down distribution suggests small-fiber involvement. She recommends functional-medicine adjuncts: methylated B12 2,000 mcg, methylated folate 2,000 mcg, and alpha-lipoic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months. She also recommends a provoked heavy-metals urine test to rule out copper or other neurotoxic exposure. Dr. Dawn closes with the fiber recommendation of 14 grams per 1,000 calories (correcting an earlier misstatement of 14g total per day) and emphasizes that a diverse plant-based diet—fruits, vegetables, root vegetables, beans, nuts—does more for microbiome health than any capsule.

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
What the Coast Is Worth: How a Dollar Number Is Already Funding Its Protection

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 17:10


A boat's wake looks harmless right up until you watch it happen over and over. Every wake a boat throws off chips away at a shoreline that took centuries to build, and it happens on calm days, sunny days, days with no storm anywhere near. A NOAA study at Snow's Cut, North Carolina found that roughly half of all boat wake heights on that stretch of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway exceeded the largest wind driven waves measured there, and boats moving at the slow, considerate seeming "plowing" speed threw the tallest wakes of all. Habitat pushes back, and now that push has a number attached to it. A study by Doughty and colleagues found mangroves and marsh can reduce wave height by up to 90 percent, and marsh grass paired with an oyster reef cuts wave energy from boat wakes specifically by 67 percent compared to bare mud. Once a benefit like that is measurable, it becomes fundable: global blue carbon storage in mangroves, marsh, and seagrass is valued at nearly $191 billion a year, and a single restored 100 acre wetland saves local water systems about $17,000 a year, the same figure from earlier this week's Nature's Kidneys episode. Mexico's Riviera Maya coastline puts that funding model into practice. Its coral reef shields around $10 billion in annual tourism revenue, but that value sat informal for years, until a 2018 partnership between The Nature Conservancy, the Quintana Roo state government, local hotels, and the insurer Swiss Re turned it into a parametric insurance policy on the reef itself. When Hurricane Delta hit in 2020, the policy paid out $850,000 within days, funding volunteer brigades that stabilized over 2,150 coral colonies and reattached more than 13,500 coral fragments within three months. This episode closes out this week's coastal habitats series and lands on the one call to your local marina or town council that can actually move the needle. Takeaways: Boat wake erosion is mechanical, not climate driven: NOAA's Snow's Cut study found roughly half of boat wake heights exceed the largest wind driven waves, and slow "plowing" speed produces the tallest wakes of all. Healthy habitat is a measured defense: mangroves and marsh can reduce wave height by up to 90 percent, and marsh paired with an oyster reef cuts boat wake wave energy by 67 percent (Doughty et al., PeerJ). Once a coastal benefit is measurable, it becomes fundable: global blue carbon storage is valued at nearly $191 billion a year, and a single restored 100 acre wetland saves about $17,000 a year in water treatment costs. Mexico's Riviera Maya reef shields around $10 billion in annual tourism revenue, and a 2018 insurance partnership turned that value into a parametric policy that pays out automatically after a storm, no lengthy damage assessment required. When Hurricane Delta hit in 2020, that policy paid out $850,000 within days, funding the stabilization of over 2,150 coral colonies and the reattachment of more than 13,500 coral fragments within three months. The model is now expanding to Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, with mangroves named as the next expansion. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
Nature's Kidneys: How Coastal Wetlands Stop Ocean Pollution

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 19:49


Green water. A smell that won't go away. Sometimes, dead fish washing up on shore. That's what too much nitrogen does to a coastline, and it's easy to hear stories like this and feel like the ocean is just losing. This episode is the opposite of that. Here's what most people don't know: a healthy stretch of marsh or mangrove can pull nitrogen straight out of the water before it ever becomes a problem. A single restored 100-acre wetland cut nearby ammonia by 62 percent and total nitrogen by 37 percent, and saved local water systems about $17,000 a year, all within three years. Then there's Tampa Bay: a bay written off as dead in the 1970s that came back so completely it now underpins roughly 1 in 5 jobs in the region, because people regulated pollution and rebuilt the habitat doing the filtering. This episode walks through the real mechanism (how wetland soil locks nitrogen away for centuries), the Tampa Bay turnaround in full, and the Mississippi River's springtime dead zone, then lands on one thing you can actually do this season. Takeaways: Excess nitrogen, not nitrogen itself, is what causes algal blooms, red tide, and dead zones along the coast. Healthy coastal wetlands (marshes, mangroves, seagrass) pull nitrogen out of the water before it reaches a bay, and lock it away in oxygen-starved mud for centuries. A single restored 100-acre wetland cut nearby ammonia by 62% and total nitrogen by 37% within three years, saving local water systems about $17,000 a year (Skidmore and Karwowski, Journal of AERE). Tampa Bay went from a 1970s pollution poster child to a bay where seagrass nearly doubled (21,600 to over 40,000 acres) after regulation and habitat restoration, and now supports roughly 1 in 5 regional jobs. Cutting back on synthetic lawn fertilizer, or switching to a slow-release or organic option, reduces the same runoff that overwhelms a wetland's filtering capacity. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Integrative Wellness Radio
Why You Wake Up at 3AM in a Panic: Melatonin, Brain Detox and Your Dreams

Integrative Wellness Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 28:50


Dr. Nicole Rivera and Dr. Nick Carruthers break down why so many people jolt awake between 2 and 3am with worry, fear or full-blown panic — the melatonin-to-cortisol handoff, the brain's overnight detox pathway, and the subconscious material showing up in your dreams. What this episode is about Waking at 2 or 3 in the morning with worry, fear or panic is one of the most common things we hear after fifteen years of practice. Most people reach for the obvious explanations — too much wine, too much caffeine, ate too late. In this episode Dr. Nicole Rivera and Dr. Nick Carruthers walk through the two layers they actually look at. Layer one — the biochemical story Melatonin does more than make you sleepy. It is also part of how the brain clears what it accumulated during the day. Where the load comes from: heavy metals, dental materials, mouth and sinus products, everyday chemical exposure, and what travels up from the gut. When melatonin gets used up early, cortisol — the hormone that wakes you — arrives hours ahead of schedule. Instead of rising at 5 or 6am, it rises at 2 or 3am, and you wake with a racing mind. Why reaching for a melatonin supplement is a band-aid: it can speed the process up without any of the drainage pathways being open first. Kidneys, liver, lymphatics, neck and sinuses come first. Layer two — the subconscious story The emotion you wake up in is information. What were you dreaming about? Perceived imbalance — the moments we labelled purely good or purely bad — keeps running at night. Balancing the perception is what settles it. Clarity builds confidence, confidence allows action. Write the fragment down in the morning, even one image, and decode it in the INNSPO app. Mentioned in this episode Prior episode: "Your Brain Can't Poop" — the deeper dive on brain detoxification INNSPO dream decode and daily practice Your Integrative Life Compass — 13 questions, about 4 minutes, no email required Next step If you wake up at 3am and nobody has been able to tell you why, start with Your Integrative Life Compass at integrativeyou.health/compass. It points you at the pattern rather than another supplement. See Healthcare Differently. Links from this episode Full episode page, transcript and resources Watch this episode on YouTube DNA Precision Free: Your Integrative Life Compass — 13 questions, 4 minutes Go deeper with the DNA Precision Program — epigenetic hair analysis, heavy metal mapping, and lab-validated protocols. waking up at 3am · 3am anxiety · waking up with panic at night · melatonin brain detox · glymphatic system · cortisol spike early morning · circadian rhythm · middle of the night anxiety · dream analysis · root cause insomnia · functional medicine sleep · Integrative You Radio Integrative You — helping self-led families build lives they do not need to recover from. integrativeyou.health

Root Cause Medicine
070: Water Fasting, Dry Fasting & Distilled Water: The Truth About Hydration Nobody Told You

Root Cause Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 59:52


Unlock the healing power of water. In this class I break down why most people are chronically dehydrated, why tap and well water can be loaded with toxins, metals, and even pharmaceuticals, and why I recommend distilled water plus the right minerals for true cellular hydration.We'll cover:

Steam Powered Scoundrels: A Malifaux Podcast
Friday Night Faux-Down 9/6/26 - You Leave My Kidneys Out of This

Steam Powered Scoundrels: A Malifaux Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 82:15


Hey there Scoundrelinos. We haven't been silly enough recently. Let's fix that! It's another FNFD with yours truly, the OG Scoundrels. This episode we discuss creating Leaders for the Campaign, dissolving our favorite factions, our favorite master's favorite snack, and bullying Leveticus.   Having trouble building a tricky model? Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtefactorsUnion Join the conversation in the SPS Discord: https://discord.gg/WnTtztBKDu Show us your appreciation in the SPS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4495658 We have an Affiliate Link! https://giveusyourmoneypleasethankyou-wyrd.com/steampoweredscoundrels

Radio Health Journal
An Inside Look At How Kidneys Heal, How To Know If Your Weight Loss Program Is Working, And Can An Infection Cause Parkinson's Disease? | Medical Notes:

Radio Health Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 1:59


American sunscreens are becoming more effective. Can a virus cause Parkinson's disease? How likely are your kidneys to recover after they're damaged? A new device that can tell if your fat-loss program is actually working. American sunscreens are becoming more effective.  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
Top 5 Health Myths the Experts Lied to You About

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 22:22


In this episode, Dr. David Jockers goes solo to break down five of the most common health myths he hears on a regular basis, the ones most people you know believe and are unknowingly putting into practice against their own health. You will learn why sunshine isn't the enemy your dermatologist made it out to be, why skipping breakfast can be one of the healthiest things you do, why saturated fat and cholesterol aren't driving your heart disease risk, why a low-salt diet might be working against you, and why a high-protein diet isn't damaging your kidneys, plus the real, evidence-backed root causes behind each of these conditions. In This Episode:  00:00 Heart Health Myth Teaser 00:21 Welcome and Share Request 01:03 Reviews Email and Coaching 04:30 Myth 1 Sunshine Benefits 07:23 Myth 2 Rethink Breakfast 10:40 Myth 3 Saturated Fat Truth 14:10 Myth 4 Salt and Insulin 18:04 Myth 5 Protein and Kidneys 21:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps   Purality Health's Glutathione Spray is a simple way to support your body's master antioxidant, delivered by spray instead of another capsule or tablet, formulated with advanced delivery technology and added vitamin C. Go to masterantioxidant.com/drj for a buy-one-get-one-free offer backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee.   Navigating the endless supplement and diet noise is exhausting. Quince Daily Superfood Greens packs 78 expertly sourced vitamins, minerals, probiotics, adaptogens, and superfoods into one scoop, sweetened naturally with monk fruit so it won't spike blood sugar. Go to quince.com/drjockers for free shipping and 365-day returns.   "What actually increases your risk of heart disease are things that promote oxidative stress and inflammation — sugar, refined carbohydrates, and processed seed oils." ~ Dr. Jockers     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Visit masterantioxidant.com/drj to get a buy-one-get-one-free offer on Purality Health's Glutathione Spray Visit quince.com/drjockers for free shipping and 365-day returns on Quince Daily Superfood Greens Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

Tales From The Trip!
Synthetic Compounds Destroyed This Man's Kidneys

Tales From The Trip!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 14:51


This is a harrowing journey into this man's collapse of himself...

Nigeria Daily
Why Are Young Nigerians' Kidneys Failing?

Nigeria Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 28:16


Kidney disease is often associated with old age. But increasingly, concerns are being raised about younger Nigerians presenting with serious kidney problems.With about 24 million Nigerians estimated to be living with chronic kidney disease, what could be putting young people at risk?Could the indiscriminate use of painkillers, herbal preparations and untreated health conditions be contributing to the problem?And how can young Nigerians protect their kidneys?Today on Nigeria Daily, we are looking at why young Nigerians are developing kidney problems.

Eat Away Kidney Stones
156 How Culinary Nutrition Can Help Prevent Kidney Stones [w/ Melanya Kushla MS, RD, CHES]

Eat Away Kidney Stones

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 49:50


Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Melanya Kushla about new, unique (and fascinating!) strategies you can use in the kitchen to help make food more kidney-friendly, or just get started USING your kitchen! Melanya specializes in culinary nutrition and has a passion for helping people learn how to cook more nutritious meals. Follow Melaya on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and check out her website. Book a free consultation call and use code KIDNEYS for 15% off any services.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

The Ezra Klein Show
Kidneys for sale

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 49:29


Is it ever okay to put a price on a kidney? Why is it illegal to sell an organ, but perfectly legal to sell blood plasma? This episode explores the world of "repugnant transactions" — the markets we find morally offensive — and asks why we ban certain markets as "gross" or "unethical" while ignoring others that might cause more harm. In this episode of The Gray Area, host Bryan Walsh sits down with Nobel laureate Alvin Roth, who wrote the recent book Moral Economics, to discuss how markets are the key to understanding our most deeply held social values. They break down why society chooses to ban certain transactions, how those choices affect real lives, and whether we can use "market design" to save people without violating our ethical standards. Host: Bryan Walsh, Vox Editorial Director Guest: Alvin Roth, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and author of Moral Economics: From Prostitution to Organ Sales, What Controversial Transactions Reveal About How Markets Work. We would love to hear from you. To tell us what you thought of this episode, email us at thegrayarea@vox.com or leave us a voicemail at 1-800-214-5749. Your comments and questions help us make a better show. And you can watch new episodes of The Gray Area on YouTube. New episodes drop every Monday and Friday. Listen to The Gray Area ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Checkup
126: Understanding Your Kidneys: Creatinine EGFR And Urine Protein Results

Your Checkup

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 29:51 Transcription Available


Your lab portal lights up red and suddenly you are doing mental math on a creatinine value you have never thought about before. We get it and we see it all the time in clinic, so we built a clear guide to the three kidney tests that confuse people most: creatinine, eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), and urine albumin or protein in the urine.We start with what the kidneys actually do, down at the level of nephrons and glomeruli, then explain why creatinine is a helpful clue but not a perfect answer. Creatinine is measured, eGFR is estimated from that measurement plus factors like age and sex, and the two numbers typically move in opposite directions. From there, we tackle the big misconception: one low eGFR does not automatically mean chronic kidney disease. “Chronic” implies time, so we talk about why trends and prior labs matter, and how dehydration, acute illness, and certain medications can cause temporary changes that look scary on paper.Then we add the missing piece many people never hear about: urine albumin testing. Protein leakage can signal kidney damage even when filtration looks relatively preserved, which is especially important for people with diabetes and hypertension. We wrap by sharing the questions we run through as clinicians so you can bring the right context to your next checkup.Subscribe, share this with someone who reads labs at midnight, and please leave a quick review if it helps you feel more confident about your kidney numbers.Send us a (voice ) message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.Support the showProduction and Content: Edward Delesky, MD, DABOM & Nicole Aruffo, RNArtwork Rebrand and Avatars:Vantage Design Works (Vanessa Jones) Website: https://www.vantagedesignworks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagedesignworks?igsh=aHRuOW93dmxuOG9m&utm_source=qrOriginal Artwork Concept: Olivia Pawlowski

Health Focus
Lifestyle routines for healthy kidneys

Health Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 3:58


This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Anthony Kent about lifestyle routines for healthy kidneys.

The Lori and Michelle Show
4th & 6th Homeschool Curriculums | CC | 5th year homeschooling | Christian family

The Lori and Michelle Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 14:09


191 - This is our 5th year homeschooling and I am sharing the resources my 4th grade daughter is doing as well as my 6th grade daughter. I am using things we have enjoyed in previous years plus a new math program! For more homeschool videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMQ0UOzWgwGvDawCkpc30L56jbWWDJItsHi, I'm Lori — wife, homeschool mom to two beautiful daughters, and follower of Christ. God is teaching me how raising my kids and running a home is an act of worship. I share our real, unfiltered homeschool journey along with faith, health, and homesteading tips that help our family live simply and serve God well. Grab a cup of coffee and join me, and my twin sister, as we figure it all out, one day at a time.♡ If you enjoy our content, please consider helping support our channel:CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/loriandmichelle (if you use our link we may receive a small commission.)SUPPORT - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loriandmichelleWe appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.♡ Give this video a like, comment, share the video and subscribe to our channel. TIMESTAMP:00:00 5th year homeschooling01:40 New setup02:25 4th grader curriculum05:22 New Math program 09:29 6th grader curriculumPRODUCTS mentioned:Classical Conversations/EssentialsA reason for handwriting - cursive EMath-u-see math program - Epsilon and ZetaFix it grammarLife of Fred - Jellybean, Mineshaft, Liver, Kidneys, Fractions, and Decimals and PercentsPhonetic Zoo spelling programIEW //MORE VIDEOS//Our testimony back to Jesus from LOA| new age- https://youtu.be/znjZd94XMRA#homeschoolcurriculum #christianfamily #classicalconversations Bible study with us on our Podcast: Sister and the Bible Songs from Epidemic Sound.We appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.Disclaimer: Please remember this is our first time reading and studying the Bible, so we don't know everything and we will continue to learn and grow. We do our best to speak God's truth. Here to encourage you to read and study God's word.Purelytwins, Lori and Michelle, will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our videos and information. This video is for informational purposes only and the author does not accept any responsibility for any liabilities. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, , in any form, without the written permission and signature of the author. We are not Bible scholars, pastors, or teachers. We are sharing what learn from reading and studying the Bible for the first time. Thanks for your understanding and for your support.

Talking Rheumatology Spotlight
Ep 55: A spotlight on vasculitis and the kidneys

Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 50:28 Transcription Available


In this conversation Dr Ashley Elliot talks with Dr Mark McClure, Consultant Nephrologist, based in Belfast. This wide ranging evidenced based conversation spans a comprehensive update in approach to treatment of renal vasculitis to some of the current controversies around avacopan and plasma exchange. A timely discussion!  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can support you in delivering the best care for your patients, visit our website.

CANADALAND
Repugnant Markets: Where Blood is Sold and Kidneys Swapped

CANADALAND

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 24:37


They're shamed, banned, or driven underground but “repugnant markets” have a way of surviving. Organ sales, MAID, even blood sales fall into the category. Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth comes to Canadaland to discuss his latest book, Moral Economics: From Prostitution to Organ Sales, What Controversial Transactions Reveal about How Markets Work.Further Reading:The Nobel Prize - Alvin E. RothCan economics save lives? - Alvin E. RothRepugnance as a Constraint on Markets - Alvin E. RothA Conversation with Alvin Roth - The ConversationKidney Paired Donation Program - Canadian Blood ServicesHost: Gemma BoothroydCredits: Gemma Boothroyd (Reporter), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Chad Galloway (Audio Editing & Production), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Fact Checking by: Julian AbrahamAdditional Music by: Audio NetworkPhoto: Linda A. Cicero, Stanford UniversitySponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caoxio: Head over to https://canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Root Cause Medicine
070: Water Fasting, Dry Fasting & Distilled Water: The Truth About Hydration Nobody Told You

Root Cause Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 59:51


Unlock the healing power of water. In this class I break down why most people are chronically dehydrated, why tap and well water can be loaded with toxins, metals, and even pharmaceuticals, and why I recommend distilled water plus the right minerals for true cellular hydration.We'll cover: 

Prairie Doc Radio
Ask Anything-Kidneys, Hearing, Coughing with Dr. Andrew Ellsworth

Prairie Doc Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 52:30


This week we revisit our conversation about kidney disease, ringing in the ears, and coughs that linger with Dr. Andrew Ellsworth. Send your questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

The People's Pharmacy
Show 1482: Are Your Kidneys in Trouble? Two Tests Could Tell You

The People's Pharmacy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 66:33


Our kidneys do an incredible job filtering our blood every hour of every day. Most of us have two kidneys, and each one has about a million microscopic filters called glomeruli. Unlike the filters in our HVAC system, though, these filters cannot be replaced. But they do their work so well and unobtrusively that most of us don't even think about our kidney function. Although 37 million Americans have kidney trouble, the majority are unaware of their situation. Two tests could reveal how well the kidneys are working. What are they, and how often should you ask about them? At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up‑to‑date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, August 8, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org). Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on August 10, 2026. What Are the Two Tests That Reveal Kidney Trouble? Chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes put a strain on the kidneys. They are very common problems that signal the need for kidney function monitoring. Our guest expert, Dr. Samir Parikh, suggests that all of us should know our numbers. One is derived from the level of creatinine in the blood. This is normally part of a basic metabolic panel. Usually, the panel results will include a number for the estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) calculated from the value for blood creatinine. The other crucial test is a urine test for protein. Keeping Kidneys Healthy by Staying Properly Hydrated One of the simplest tactics to keep kidneys healthy is to provide them with enough liquid. We get some fluid from the food we eat, which may be one reason eating fruits and vegetables seems to be good for us. They are full of water! We also need to drink fluid, and plain water is probably the best choice. It would be smart to use thirst as a guideline and make sure to drink when thirsty. We do avoid overdoing water consumption, though, as overloading the kidneys with more fluid than they can handle is dangerous as well. Medicines That Are Hard on the Kidneys We mentioned to Dr. Parikh the experience of an older friend, a devoted runner, who discovered that taking ibuprofen after a run reduced the likelihood of having to get up overnight to urinate. He reminded us and our listeners that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib or meloxicam can be hard on the kidneys. That doesn't mean we shouldn't ever take such pain relievers, but perhaps we should try not to make it a habit. When we asked about other medicines that might be tough on the kidneys, he mentioned PPIs. Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (Prilosec) or esomeprazole (Nexium) are often used to treat heartburn or other digestive symptoms. Regular use can put a strain on the kidneys, although the gastroenterologist recommending the medicine might not warn you of that side effect. We asked about environmental toxins and learned that heavy metals such as lead or arsenic can harm the kidneys along with other organs. We should make sure that the food we eat and the water we drink are not contaminated with such compounds. The Possible Benefits of Vitamin B Dr. Parikh has been studying how the kidneys respond to the B vitamin nicotinamide. The preliminary work he and his colleagues have done so far is promising. However, they have not conducted clinical trials to find out whether the vitamin could help people with early kidney disease. Because kidneys work so hard, they need a lot of energy to be produced by the mitochondria in their cells. Those mitochondria need NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) to function at their best. Providing additional nicotinamide appears to help (Nature Reviews. Nephrology, Feb. 2020).  One to three grams a day appears to be safe and may be beneficial. Medications That Can Promote Kidney Health Some medicines initially developed for other conditions are proving to be helpful in treating kidney disease. In particular, these include diabetes drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors like dapagliflozin (Farxiga) or empagliflozin (Jardiance). They help slow the decline of kidney function (New England Journal of Medicine, Nov. 4, 2022). GLP-1 agonists may also be familiar because they too are used to treat diabetes. Medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) have made headlines as weight loss and diabetes meds, but they also can reduce the risk of kidney failure and other bad outcomes (Lancet. Diabetes & Endocrinology, Jan. 2025). The benefits of these types of drugs should give us hope that we can go from slowing the progression of kidney disease to stopping it in its tracks Taking Care of Your Kidneys We asked Dr. Parikh what we should be doing to care for our kidneys and keep them healthy. He urged us once again to know our numbers: most importantly, the numbers from the two tests we discussed, blood creatinine and urine protein. Other numbers that are important for kidney are our blood pressure and, for those with diabetes, HbA1c. In addition to paying attention to all those numbers, we need to embrace a lifestyle that will help keep them where they belong. That means following a heart-healthy diet, staying physically active and getting adequate sleep. This Week’s Guest Samir M. Parikh, M.D., FASN, is Professor of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology and Chair of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern. He holds the Donald W. Seldin Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine and the Ruth W. and Milton P. Levy, Sr., Chair in Molecular Nephrology. Dr. Samir Parikh, University of Texas Southwestern Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, August 10, 2026, after broadcast on Aug. 8. This week's podcast has additional information on a possible role for sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) for kidney function. We also discussed medical silos, and how that leads to gastroenterologists overlooking the kidney risks from PPIs. Also, what should prospective kidney donors consider? You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free. Download the mp3, or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Prophetic Spiritual Warfare
Healing Prayer for Kidneys: Speak Life Over Kidney Function and Health

Prophetic Spiritual Warfare

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 10:23


Are you battling kidney stones, kidney disease, fear of dialysis, or concerning medical reports? Learn how to speak healing declarations over your kidneys, stand in faith, and partner medical wisdom with Holy Spirit discernment. Purchase Kathy's book Healed at Last – Overcome Sickness to Receive your Physical Healing on Amazon https://a.co/d/akj6IIM or at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/healed-at-last-pre-order-now/ Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Your diagnosis does not have to become your identity. In this powerful episode, Kathy DeGraw teaches you how to pray for kidney healing, use your spiritual authority, and speak life over your body instead of agreeing with fear, dysfunction, and generational sickness. God designed your kidneys to filter, balance, and support your body. Kathy shares personal healing testimonies, practical spiritual warfare strategies, and biblical declarations to help you renew your mind and believe for the full manifestation of healing. You will learn how to renounce fear of kidney failure and dialysis, break agreement with inherited kidney disease, and declare divine order over kidney stones, inflammation, infection, pain, and dysfunction. Faith is not passive. It is active, obedient, and rooted in the authority Jesus Christ has given you. Speak life over your kidneys. Command fear to leave. Refuse to curse what God created. Whether you are facing kidney problems or another health battle, this episode will encourage you to pray, decree, declare, and believe that Jesus is your healer. #KidneyHealing #HealingDeclarations #KidneyStones #PrayerForHealing #JesusHeals **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/  Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499 **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Python at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/python/- Receive a free prayer pdf on Anointing Oil at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/anointingoil/ - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KathyDeGrawMinistry - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468  

Ben Greenfield Life
What Body Fat % Is The Most "Attractive" (& How Low is TOO Low), How To Shorten Your Gym Time, Is Creatine Bad For Your Kidneys & More! Solosode 503

Ben Greenfield Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 49:10


Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/503 In this solosode, you'll get the latest research on the questions I hear most: whether the peptide BPC 157 can cause cancer, the body fat percentages people rate most attractive for men and women (and how low is too low), how a "dad bod" before conception can affect your future kids' health, how "myo-reps" deliver the same strength and size gains in a fraction of your gym time, and whether creatine is bad for your kidneys. You'll hear why BPC 157's blood-vessel growth is not the same as the way cancer feeds a tumor and why healthy tissue has nothing to fear from it, how excess body fat quietly lowers testosterone, and why the most attractive body fat ranges line up almost perfectly with the ranges that support healthy testosterone, fertility, and a long life. You'll also walk away with the body fat targets actually worth aiming for, a simple way to shorten your time in the gym, and the creatine myths you can finally stop worrying about. Episode Sponsors: ULTRA: A clean, nicotine-free, caffeine-free pouch that delivers smooth, sustained energy and focus without the jitters or crash. Visit takeultra.com and use code BENGREENFIELD for 15% off. ButcherBox: Premium, responsibly sourced meat and seafood delivered to your door. New customers get a free protein of their choice for a year, plus $20 off the first box, at ButcherBox.com/BEN. Tiny Health: An at-home microbiome test that maps your full gut ecosystem and gives personalized, evidence-based diet, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations. Get $50 off your first kit at TinyHealth.com/BEN. Qualia Stem Cell: A science-backed supplement that supports your body's own stem cell function for recovery and healthy aging, taken just four days a month. Visit qualialife.com/boundless and use code BOUNDLESS for 15% off. Young Goose: Cutting-edge skincare that supports your skin's cellular health. Visit younggoose.com and use code BGF10 for 10% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
825: 7 Deadly Fitness Myths Holding You Back in 2026 (Time to Stop Believing These)

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 17:01


If you want to cut through the noise and BS head to www.colossusfitness.comThese draw from ongoing social media debates (TikTok, Instagram, X), emerging trends like body recomposition, GLP-1 drugs (e.g., semaglutide), wearable tech, and "optimized" protocols. They avoid super outdated ones like "carbs at night make you fat" or the classic "anabolic window" (though timing still gets twisted).Myth 1- You Can't Build Muscle in a Calorie Deficit (Especially If You Have Body Fat to Lose) Body recomposition is very possible for beginners/intermediates with decent body fat, good protein intake, and progressive training. Myth 2- Cardio Kills Your Gains / You Must Choose Between Muscle and Fat Loss Excessive cardio + poor recovery is the real issue, not cardio itself.Myth 3- High Protein Harms Your Kidneys (or You Can Only Absorb ~30g Per Meal) For healthy people, higher protein supports muscle and satiety safely. The 30g rule is overstated, your body handles more, especially spread out. Kidneys concern mainly applies to those with pre-existing issues.Myth 4- Spot Reduction Works (or Targeted Ab Work Burns Belly Fat) Fat loss is systemic; you can strengthen muscles but not selectively melt fat from one area.Myth 5- Sweating More & Soreness is the key to progressSweat is mainly thermoregulation; it doesn't correlate strongly with calories burned or workout effectiveness. Intensity, progressive overload, and consistency matter more.Myth 6- Creatine Causes Hair Loss / Bloating / Other Major Side Effects Still scares people away despite strong evidence for safety and benefits (strength, muscle, cognitive). Hair loss myth ties to DHT correlation (weak), and bloating is usually temporary/minimal with proper dosing. Huge in 2025-2026 supplement discussions.Myth 7- You Need to Train 5-6+ Days a Week (or Go All-In on Intensity Every Session) for Real Results Many busy people get great results with 3-4 well-designed sessions + walking/recovery. Overtraining or burnout myths keep people inconsistent.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

Keeping Current CME
Protecting the Heart and Kidneys: Primary Care Strategies for Improving Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health

Keeping Current CME

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 20:37


Assessment of cardio-kidney-metabolic (CKM) risk factors in clinical practice. What should primary care physicians (PCPs) be doing, and when? Credit available for this activity expires: 7/13/27 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/protecting-heart-and-kidneys-primary-care-strategies-2026a1000j47?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu

The Dr. Axe Show
Heart Flutters But a Perfect EKG? It Might Be Your Kidneys! (Repost)

The Dr. Axe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 30:25


Do you have heart flutters, palpitations, or chest tightness , but your EKG comes back "perfect" and your stress test says you're fine? Dr. Chris Motley breaks down a connection most doctors never check: the direct link between your kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract system and the health of your heart. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains how hidden kidney infections, bladder infections, UTIs, and even kidney stones can create heart palpitations, brain fog, tingling in the hands and feet, and shortness of breath — all while standard urine tests come back completely normal. He breaks down why most UTI testing only screens for E. coli and misses dozens of other bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can colonize your urinary tract. Recommended Testing & Products Mentioned: Urokey Test by MicroGen DX (comprehensive urinary infection panel) https://patients.microgendx.com/products/urokey Uva Ursi Supreme https://shorturl.at/vqxmG Bodyguard Supreme (Chanca Piedra / Stonebreaker) https://shorturl.at/l7KuF Cranberry + D-Mannose For more on emotional release techniques mentioned: Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Dr. Vivian Cairo, Dr. Sam Riley https://www.instagram.com/dr.samriley/ LENS Neurofeedback In this episode you'll learn: Why a "normal" UTI test can still miss a real infection — and the comprehensive test that screens for over 50,000 organisms The physical signs of kidney and bladder imbalance you've probably dismissed as unrelated: flank pain, tight hips, dark under-eye circles, cracked heels, and chronic calf tightness How the kidney meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine travels directly to the heart — and why a weak kidney means a weak heart The embryological connection between your kidneys and your reproductive organs, and why issues in one often show up in the other How chronic fear, dread, and unresolved emotional trauma physically wear down your kidneys and adrenal glands Dr. Motley's go-to herbal protocol for cleaning out the kidneys naturally — including Uva Ursi, Chanca Piedra (Bodyguard Supreme), cranberry, and D-Mannose Why fascia, acupuncture, and emotional release techniques like EMDR and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) can help break the cycle of recurring kidney and bladder infections If you've been told your heart is "fine" but you still don't feel right, this episode offers a missing piece...and hope! ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

the UK carnivore experience
Kidneys Aren't Just Plumbing: Here's What They Really Do

the UK carnivore experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 21:56


The conversation delves into the multifaceted role of kidneys, extending beyond urine production to encompass blood pressure control, fluid balance, and biochemical administration. It highlights the challenges in kidney function testing, the significance of urine testing, and the symptoms and indicators of kidney health. Additionally, it emphasizes the impact of type 2 diabetes, diet, and the need for a comprehensive approach to kidney health.TakeawaysKidneys play a multifaceted role in maintaining overall healthComprehensive assessment and monitoring are crucial for kidney healthChapters00:00 The Complex Role of Kidneys07:35 Symptoms and Indicators of Kidney Health13:18 Diet and Kidney Health20:24 Comprehensive Approach to Kidney Health

Soaplore
S4 EP10 Knots Landing: Emergency - The "Crooners & Kidneys" Episode

Soaplore

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 40:35 Transcription Available


Send us Fan Mail“Emergency” sounds like a buzzword until Knots Landing makes it literal, and we are not ready for how fast everything flips. We break down Season 4 Episode 10 with a full recap that starts in familiar soap territory, hurt feelings, ego, and a marriage strain you can see from a mile away, then slams into a medical crisis that turns the whole cul-de-sac upside down. First, we talk through Ginger trying to be seen as more than “the one at home with the baby.” She brings Kenny a brand-new piece of music she helped create, only to watch him dismiss it until it becomes useful for CG's career. The tension boils over at Daniel's when CG performs the song live, Ginger realizes what happened, and the night turns into a confrontation about credit, boundaries, and what Kenny is really investing his time in. Then the true emergency hits: Diana collapses during a trip with Gary and Abby and ends up in the hospital as the doctors reveal worsening symptoms, kidney failure, and the reality of dialysis and transplant options. We dig into the family dynamics as Karen tries to keep it together, Abby gets iced out when she wants to help, and Mac unexpectedly steps up when the kids need an adult to lean on. The ending lands with a brutal question and a door-knock that changes everything: Karen needs Abby's kidney. If you love Knots Landing recap podcasts, 1980s TV drama, and character-driven soap opera analysis, hit play, then subscribe, share with a fellow fan, and leave a review. What would you do if your family asked you for a kidney?

Wholistic Living
Episode 123: Signs Your Kidneys Are Not OK

Wholistic Living

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 27:31 Transcription Available


The kidneys are a major detox organ and are often overlooked or ignored entirely by most practitioners. In this episode I chat about the importance of the kidneys, how they work, signs they may need a detox and detos and drainage tips.Equip Grass fed protein: www.equipfoods.com/MARLA60 Day Gut Reset ($200 OFF) - https://checkout.teachable.com/secure/1716725/checkout/order_52y48hdz?coupon_code=SECRETOFFER

The PKD Dietitian Podcast
58. Can GLP-1 Medications Help Protect Your PKD Kidneys?

The PKD Dietitian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 20:20


GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have become some of the most talked-about treatments for weight loss, but their benefits may extend far beyond the scale. In this episode, Diana breaks down what GLP-1 medications are, how they work in the body, and what current research shows about kidney health. She explores the growing evidence for kidney protection, discusses emerging research in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and shares practical considerations for people with PKD who are considering semaglutide or tirzepatide medications. SHOW NOTES, REFERENCES, & TRANSCRIPTS www.thepkddietitian.com/58 Episode #57: Weight Loss & PKD: Can It Slow Kidney Growth and Disease Progression? GLP1 Clinical Trial: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist in ADPKD FLOW Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38785209/ Support the Show: patreon.com/PKDDietitian WORK WITH DIANA: thepkddietitian.com/workwithme HAVE A QUESTION? Send a message to info@thepkddietitian.com FIND THE PKD DIETITIAN ONLINE Patreon: PKDDietitian Instagram: @The.PKD.Dietitian Facebook: The PKD Dietitian Website: thepkddietitian.com Support the show and access future bonus content and deeper PKD nutrition insights: patereon.com/PKDDietitian DISCLAIMER The PKD Dietitian Podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast
Plant Protein Protects the Kidneys and Heart

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 11:30


Replacing animal protein with plants preserves kidney function, improves cardiovascular health, and lowers mortality across populations. #KidneyHealth #ProteinSwitch #Longevity

Cato Daily Podcast
The Markets We Love to Ban

Cato Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 46:52


Kidneys, surrogacy, prostitution, gambling, price gouging, assisted dying: some transactions make people recoil, even when all parties consent. Cato's Ryan Bourne talks with Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth about his new book, Moral Economics, what makes markets “repugnant,” what economists can add to moral debates, and why banning exchange rarely makes scarcity, exploitation, or hard trade-offs disappear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keys of the Kingdom
5/30/26: Leviticus 13

Keys of the Kingdom

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 105:00


Importance of understanding the gospel of Jesus Christ; Herod and Pharisees system of Corban; Making the word of God to none effect; Wages of unrighteousness; "Leaven"; Kidneys?; Misunderstood sacrificing; Abraham's way of gathering/government; Tributes; Democracy?; Protection money; Bound by contracts; Altars; Living stones; Melchizedek; Tithings; Well-organized society; Leviticus - how they organized; "Church"; Golden calf?; Using gold?; Jacob/Israel; Bondage of Egypt; Hebrew bible; Traitorous translators; Exercising authority?; Forcing offerings; Modern Christian minister; Leprosy?; Jesus' healing of leprosy; Taking care of the needy of society; Leviticus 11 food laws; Choosing to eat nutritious food; Facing the dangers of your diet; Feel-good information; Pursuing health; Leviticus 12 circumcision; Lessons from bondage; Baptism?; Sons of Jacob; Things Christ said NOT to do; Popular systems of social welfares; The greatest destroyers of liberty; Fleshpots?; Lev 13:1 Speaking to Moses and Aaron; "like" the plague of leprosy; Something wrong; Spiritual path; Song of Moses and of the Lamb; Delivering YOU into bondage; "Wrath of God"; "Unclean"; "Stoned"; Justin the Martyr; Systems of social welfare; Compelled offerings vs charity; Plague?; "Leprosy" tzedek-resh-ayin-tav; from tzedek-resh-ayin (disease, hornet); Ex 23:28; Locust plague?; Aztecs vs Spaniards; Free assemblies; Freewill offerings; Welfare snares and traps; Addiction to benefits; ayin-vav-resh (skin, naked, ); Hab 3:9 related to "bow/arrow"; Deut 32:9; Setting the captive free; Following Holy Spirit; OR following world governments; Ear-tickling; "Eagle" that stirs?; Abundance; Lacerate?; Removal?; Shearing sheep; Trusting in God; biet-shin-resh (flesh, tidings, published); Ps 68:11; Conscience; Sons of Jacob vs Sons of Israel; Counting people; Electing God?; Coming to the aid of Abraham; Manufactured diseases; Isa 60:6; Isa 61:1 Spiritual anointing - good tidings; Mystery Babylon; Allowing your heart to be changed; Christ's command for organization; "Israel"; Drafting?; Family; Quarantine; Understanding symptoms; Tidings = what's being preaching; The soil of the kingdom; Are YOU human resources?

The Keto Kamp Podcast With Ben Azadi
The 7 Silent Habits Destroying Your Kidneys Before Any Doctor Can Catch It With Ben Azadi | #1322

The Keto Kamp Podcast With Ben Azadi

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 22:44


Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club (buy 2 bottles, get 1 free for Ben's community): https://freshpressolive.com/3RBPwdG  Pre-order Ben's new book KetoFlex Revised — Pre-order now and get free bonus chapters:  https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM  Kidney disease doesn't start with pain. It starts with nothing. By the time you feel it, you may have already lost half your kidney function. The National Kidney Foundation reports 90% of people with chronic kidney disease don't know they have it. In most cases, the damage begins 10 to 15 years before any diagnosis — while labs still look normal. THE 7 HABITS Blood Sugar Spikes. Post-meal glucose spikes damage the hair-thin filtration vessels inside the kidneys over time. A 2024 Nature Communications paper found cellular insulin resistance drives kidney damage before diabetes ever appears. Chronic Dehydration. Your kidneys filter 180 liters of plasma daily. Less water means concentrated waste and a higher workload. Coffee, soda, and energy drinks don't count. Drink clean spring water. Processed Food. Phosphate additives and industrial seed oils (soybean, corn, canola) create ongoing inflammation in the blood vessels kidneys depend on. Swap to butter, ghee, tallow, coconut oil, and high-quality olive oil.  Sugar and Fructose. Fructose overwhelms the liver, converts to uric acid, and lands on the kidneys. A 2024 UK Biobank study of 127,000+ adults found even one sugar-sweetened beverage daily significantly raises kidney disease risk. Diet soda is not a safe swap. Ignoring Blood Pressure. No symptoms doesn't mean no damage. Every heartbeat sends pressure through delicate kidney capillaries. Damaged kidneys then lose their ability to regulate pressure — creating a worsening feedback loop. Chronic Stress and Poor Sleep. Cortisol raises blood sugar, blood pressure, and insulin resistance. Sleeping under four hours raises kidney disease risk by 45%. Kidney repair happens at night. Ignoring Insulin Resistance. The root of everything. By the time labs flag it, you've likely been insulin resistant for 6 to 14 years. About 93% of American adults have some form of it. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let It In with Guy Lawrence
Navigating the Shift: Ancient Egyptian Practice to Reset Your Nervous System | Rob Wergin

Let It In with Guy Lawrence

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 58:42


#423 In this podcast episode, Guy talked with Rob Wergin about current global instability as the end of a major human evolutionary cycle and a shift from years of healing into stabilizing, going within, and building coherence. Rob described fear as a powerful, useful energy that should be redirected into presence rather than fed through overwhelm, and he offered listeners a three-part "Overwhelm" video series via a link to his contact form. He shared his Egypt trip to the tomb of Master Zoser, who he said taught him a soul-to-soul transmission through the eyes using a soft, unfocused gaze to bypass the analytical mind and rapidly calm the nervous system. Rob led Guy and listeners through a brief eye-gazing exercise, after which Guy reported heat in his hands and feet and seeing "static" in the field. They also discussed how guides are perceived through the mind's "screen," the importance of boundaries, accelerated transformation, and Rob's view that many ailments stem from unexpressed or inherited emotions, especially fear. About Rob: Rob Wergin, a remarkable individual gifted with extraordinary abilities that transcend the ordinary. Rob serves as a Clear and Sacred Instrument of Divine Healing Light, an exquisite energy of profound transformation. From the moment you encounter him, you'll find solace and comfort, as he deftly guides you through the process of releasing pain, disease, addictions, and more.  He has served as a chosen Instrument of Divine Healing Light, embodying a boundless flow of divine energy and sacred whispers from above. Surrendering to this higher calling, Rob acts as a catalyst for profound emotional and physical well-being.  Having touched the lives of over 350,000 individuals across the globe, Rob's unique gift of connecting souls to the energy of the Divine opens the pathway for transformation. His work as a Divine Instrument for these extraordinary energies has facilitated countless physical, mental, and spiritual metamorphoses. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Navigating the Shift: Ancient Egyptian Practice to Reset Your Nervous System! (00:00) - "The Soul Sees Through the Eyes" — Rob Wergin's Egypt Revelation (01:18) - The Ancient Healing Energy Hidden Inside Egypt's First Pyramid (03:08) - Why "Trying to See" Blocks Spiritual Perception (04:22) - Clairvoyance Isn't What Most People Think It Is (05:42) - The Soft Gaze Technique That Shifts Consciousness Instantly (07:18) - "Your Guides Work for You" — Setting Boundaries With Spiritual Energy (09:02) - Why Most People Stay Stuck Chasing Signs & Psychic Experiences (10:42) - The Dangerous Need to Control the Healing Process (12:02) - What's Accelerating Human Transformation Right Now? (13:28) - Instant Healing vs the Human Need for "27 Sessions" (15:12) - The Hidden Reason Most Healing Journeys Fail (17:08) - "You Keep Telling Your Body It's Broken" (18:42) - The Moment Rob Planned to End His Life… Then Everything Changed (20:12) - Guided Eye-Gazing Exercise to Calm the Nervous System (26:36) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person (27:32) - Why Your Feet Heat Up During Energetic Shifts (29:12) - Eye Gazing So Powerful People Collapse During Retreats (31:18) - Fear, Panic Attacks & the Emotion Stored in the Kidneys (34:22) - The Emotional Trauma Secretly Driving Disease & Anxiety (37:18) - "People Don't Know Who They'd Be Without Their Pain" (39:12) - Why the Chaos in the World Might Be Exposing Humanity's Awakening (54:51) - Closing reflection How to Contact Rob Wergin:Email Rob's team via the link below and include the word "Overwhelm" in your message to receive the free audio series:   https://robwergin.com/contact/   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast
What Your Eyes Tell You About Your Kidneys

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 8:03


Your eyes can give powerful clues about your kidney health. It's critical to catch kidney disease before it hits stage 4, and eye changes are among the first kidney warning signs. Learn to spot the signs early.

Bounced From The Roadhouse
World Records, Stupid Criminal, Being Cool, Siblings Donating Kidneys and More.

Bounced From The Roadhouse

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 30:57


On this episode of Bounced From The Roadhouse:Special Guests in 4B: Jesse Lee - Good Stuffed Food TruckWorld RecordsStupid CriminalWelding CompetitionBeing CoolStolen Wine Malia That's a Great QuestionSister Donates KidneyFood Truck FestivalQuestions? Comments? Leave us a message! 605-343-6161Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and some stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ryan Kelley Morning After
Kidneys Full of Mustard (Hour 3)

The Ryan Kelley Morning After

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 55:11


(00:00-19:57) Go hunch a dog or something. Some people out there just hate fun. The skies are angry right now. People need to proofread before they hit send. Textin' with Dotem. Doug's troubles with the driver. Big Money Mitch. Aaron Rai had Lee's chicken at the turn. The Oli Marmol tenure up to this point. The weather is causing the Cy Young winner Michael McGreevy to "bang" his round of golf so he wants to call in.(20:05-42:36) Future Cy Young winner, Michael McGreevy checks in with us after having to cancel his golf round today. Michael gives us his thoughts on what went on at Busch over the weekend with the Tarps Off boys. How much does that type of thing really affect what's going on on the field? Pozo was so excited he almost forgot to run to first base. Why didn't he take his shirt off? Feeding off the crowd's renewed energy. The navy caps are coming back this weekend. Grandpa Angus listens from time to time. This is yellow journalism going on right now. Fry talk.(42:46-55:02). Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live Foreverish
345. Summary: Kidneys & Nutrition: Expert Tips for Better Health - Life Extension

Live Foreverish

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 4:17


Unlocking kidney health Guest Bio: Lauren Budd Levy, MS, RDN, CSR, is a registered dietitian and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition who leads her private practice, Happy Health Nutrition. She helps individuals improve their health and quality of life through personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

The Good Fight
Al Roth on Why People Should Be Free to Sell Their Kidneys

The Good Fight

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 62:23


Yascha Mounk and Al Roth discuss what we miss when we separate economics from human emotion. Alvin E. Roth is the Craig and Susan McCaw Professor of Economics at Stanford University and the George Gund Professor of Economics and Business Administration Emeritus at Harvard University. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2012. His latest book is Moral Economics: From Prostitution to Organ Sales, What Controversial Transactions Reveal About How Markets Work. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Al Roth discuss the impact of moral disgust on solving economic problems, whether we should allow financial payments for organ donation, and what the rise of OnlyFans tells us about changing attitudes towards the self and economic transactions. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UAB MedCast
Normothermic Machine Perfusion for Kidneys

UAB MedCast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026


Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) allows transplant teams to assess the function of donor kidneys that may have otherwise been declined. Jacqueline Garonzik Wang, M.D., Ph.D., explains how this pump-based assessment “wakes up” the donor kidney and provides real-time data to guide transplant decisions. With unused kidneys numbering in the thousands each year, it may help shorten wait times and allow earlier transplantation for some patients.

Live Foreverish
345: Kidneys & Nutrition: Expert Tips for Better Health - Life Extension

Live Foreverish

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 22:31


Unlocking kidney health In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal sit down with Lauren Levy, a registered dietitian and expert in renal nutrition, to discuss how to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease through diet and lifestyle. Lauren explains the silent nature of kidney disease, breaking down essential kidney health markers. She shares practical nutrition strategies for every stage of kidney disease, including “rightsizing” protein. #LELEARN #EDULFsocial Guest Bio: Lauren Budd Levy, MS, RDN, CSR, is a registered dietitian and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition who leads her private practice, Happy Health Nutrition. She helps individuals improve their health and quality of life through personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

The Science Pawdcast
Season 8 Episode 7: Stiff Person Syndrome, Cat's Kidneys and Dr. Vikram Baliga on the Wonder of Plants!

The Science Pawdcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 53:18 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailA rare autoimmune disorder can feel invisible until it steals someone's movement, and stiff person syndrome is one of the starkest examples. We break down what's happening in the nervous system when GABA-driven “calm down” signals get disrupted by autoantibodies, why symptoms can escalate into severe spasms and rigidity, and why the condition has captured public attention through Celine Dion's story.Then we shift from symptoms to source: an experimental CAR T-cell therapy designed to eliminate the B cells that produce the harmful antibodies in stiff person syndrome. We walk through what a phase two clinical trial reported, including real-world changes like faster walking and fewer people needing walking aids, plus the caveats that matter for anyone following medical research such as side effects, small sample sizes, and unknown durability.Pet parents get a deep dive too. Chronic kidney disease in cats is common, progressive, and often detected late, so we cover a promising approach involving AIM protein and recombinant AIM therapy (RAIM) injections, including how researchers tracked toxins like indoxyl sulfate and what survival outcomes looked like over a year. Finally, plant scientist Dr. Vikram Baliga joins us to make botany feel urgent and strange in the best way, from ancient bristlecone pine “time capsules” to crown shyness and the science of how plants sense nearby competitors, plus a glimpse at nitrogen-fixing corn research that could reduce fertilizer dependence.Dr. Vikram's linksAll our social links are here!Support the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.All our social links are here!

The Daily Motivation
The Pain You're Avoiding Is the Key to Your Greatness | Amy Purdy

The Daily Motivation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 7:45


Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1918DM Amy Purdy was 19 when her body started failing all at once. Kidneys. Spleen. Hearing. The medical appointments were endless and the weight of it could have crushed her completely. What she figured out instead: stop carrying all of it at once. One week was just leg week. The next was kidney week. Nothing else existed but that one thing. That simple act of compartmentalization got her through the unsurvivable. She also makes a point that's hard to argue with. Anxiety makes inspiration impossible. You literally cannot picture your future when you're stuck in survival mode. But find one small thing that pulls you through, lean into it, and it grows. Her biggest belief: your challenges don't block your life. They open it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kidney Commute
Pitstop: Congress Cares about Kidneys: Unpacking the recent congressional hearing about kidney health

Kidney Commute

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 34:02


Kidney care rarely takes center stage in Congress, but a recent hearing is bringing renewed attention to prevention, innovation, and patient access. In this episode, host Raphy Rosen is joined by Dr. Suzanne Watnick, who testified as a witness at the March 18 Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing, along with Dr. Dan Weiner. Together, they unpack key themes across CKD, dialysis, and transplantation, and explore what emerging legislative efforts could mean for patients and providers. Tune in for an inside look at how kidney care is shaping national health policy.

Lions of Liberty Network
FF: No Options With Ty Gipson

Lions of Liberty Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 39:06


What happens when your body gives out but your will refuses to quit? Ty Gipson has lived that question — diagnosed with brittle Type 1 diabetes at age eight, he went on to survive three major transplant surgeries while building a thriving business and raising a family. In this episode, Ty shares the remarkable story of receiving a kidney from his mother at age 30, fighting through dialysis while running a 45-person company, and ultimately receiving his wife's kidney after she turned out to be a perfect match. Through each trial, Ty forged his "No Options" mindset — a practical three-step framework for pushing through adversity. The framework breaks down into three simple pairs: grow or die (what we do), hope or despair (how we think), and humor or drama (how we talk). Ty explains why "just think positive" is an empty platitude and why taking smaller mental bites is the real key to building resilience. He also opens up about how sharing his story — something his father taught him never to do — became the very thing that transformed his life and inspired others to become organ donors. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction — When your body gives out but your will refuses to quit 0:46 Welcome to Finding Freedom & sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 4:16 Diagnosed with brittle Type 1 diabetes at age eight 8:43 Growing up in Texas, sports, and just wanting to be a normal kid 12:53 Kidneys failing at 30 — the dual kidney/pancreas transplant surgery in Baltimore 13:53 The midnight Super Bowl Sunday call — a match is found 19:03 Life after transplant: marriage, adoption, and building Waterboy Graphics 25:53 Kidneys fail again in 2019 — back on dialysis with a 45-person company 28:23 The "No Options" 3-step mindset framework (Grow or Die / Hope or Despair / Humor or Drama) 33:29 Final takeaways: lock arms with each other and share your stories 35:31 Where to find Ty & the No Options podcast Links & Resources Ty Gipson's website: https://tygipson.com No Options with Ty Gibson Podcast — available on Spotify and all major podcast apps Fox and Sons Coffee (sponsor) — 15% off $40+ orders with code JOHN: https://foxnsons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Freedom
No Options With Ty Gipson

Finding Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 39:06


What happens when your body gives out but your will refuses to quit? Ty Gipson has lived that question — diagnosed with brittle Type 1 diabetes at age eight, he went on to survive three major transplant surgeries while building a thriving business and raising a family. In this episode, Ty shares the remarkable story of receiving a kidney from his mother at age 30, fighting through dialysis while running a 45-person company, and ultimately receiving his wife's kidney after she turned out to be a perfect match. Through each trial, Ty forged his "No Options" mindset — a practical three-step framework for pushing through adversity. The framework breaks down into three simple pairs: grow or die (what we do), hope or despair (how we think), and humor or drama (how we talk). Ty explains why "just think positive" is an empty platitude and why taking smaller mental bites is the real key to building resilience. He also opens up about how sharing his story — something his father taught him never to do — became the very thing that transformed his life and inspired others to become organ donors. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction — When your body gives out but your will refuses to quit 0:46 Welcome to Finding Freedom & sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 4:16 Diagnosed with brittle Type 1 diabetes at age eight 8:43 Growing up in Texas, sports, and just wanting to be a normal kid 12:53 Kidneys failing at 30 — the dual kidney/pancreas transplant surgery in Baltimore 13:53 The midnight Super Bowl Sunday call — a match is found 19:03 Life after transplant: marriage, adoption, and building Waterboy Graphics 25:53 Kidneys fail again in 2019 — back on dialysis with a 45-person company 28:23 The "No Options" 3-step mindset framework (Grow or Die / Hope or Despair / Humor or Drama) 33:29 Final takeaways: lock arms with each other and share your stories 35:31 Where to find Ty & the No Options podcast Links & Resources Ty Gipson's website: https://tygipson.com No Options with Ty Gibson Podcast — available on Spotify and all major podcast apps Fox and Sons Coffee (sponsor) — 15% off $40+ orders with code JOHN: https://foxnsons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unit3d
From Court to Clinic: Pickleball, Kidneys, and Mental Health with Dr. Sis

Unit3d

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 53:56


In this episode of the Unit3d Podcast, Counseling & Sport Psychology Ph.D. student Mehvish Safdar chats with her sister, Dr. Komal Safdar—an elite athlete and physician. They discuss a range of topics, including collegiate athletics, pickleball, and Komal's pioneered medical specialization of sports nephrology, as it relates to athlete mental health and performance. She shares her story and insights on injury, transition, America's fastest growing sport and its international impact, as well as her evolving expertise and passion for athletes' kidney health and chronic disease. Alongside learning Komal's story, some of Mehvish and Komal's overlapping sister story is unveiled. Aside from getting to know Komal on a professional and personal level through deep questions and reflective answers, you'll get to enjoy getting to know her through some fun rapid-fire questions and answers to close as well! This episode uniquely highlights the importance and intersection of the medical and mental health fields in athlete care.