Podcasts about PKD

In a story of overcoming obstacles, public speaker and author of "Triumph: Life on the Other Side of Trials, Transplants, Transition and Transformation" joins the show. Works suffers from PKD and he shares what inspired the creation of the book.

We're joined by Erik Davis to discuss his book High Weirdness - a history of psychedelics and counterculture as a triptych embodied with three prominent figures: Terrence McKenna, Philip K. Dick, and Robert Anton Wilson. From Blade Runner to the Illuminati to Magic Mushrooms these three laid down foundational blocks decades ago that underpin (or perhaps undermine?) our present. Terrence McKennaPhilip K. DickRobert Anton WilsonPyrrho - ancient Greek skepticOur coverage of Operation Mindf*ck (part 1 and part 2)Erik Davis links:Burning Shore (Substack)Techgnosis (huge web archive)Techgnosis (Book - Affiliate Link)High Weirdness (Affiliate Link) - the Audiobook read by the author is very good.  -B.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

Mind parasites will flee your psyche as Paul Levy materializes at the Virtual Alexandria. He'll discuss a new educational program he's developing, and together we shall cover and summarize much of his game-changing work, including Wetiko and Quantum Revelation. Surprising no one except the Irish or Portuguese, we'll deal with Jung, PKD, and Elvis, as well as Paul's views on Shamanism, UFOs, and the AI revolution. Paul's Program: Dreaming Ourselves Awake in Dark Times: https://theshiftnetwork.com/Dreaming-Ourselves-Awake?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=infusionsoft&cookieUUID=71675584-98a3-4ecf-90a3-2a6cc8f6034c&cookieUUID=a6a6af53-ab06-4a72-8884-ee395c22b66e&affiliate=27263 Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288Stream All Astro Gnosis Conferences for the price of one: https://thegodabovegod.com/replay-sophia/

In this episode, hosts Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas speak with Richard Kellner, founder of the Polycystic Kidney Disease-Free Alliance, and Natasha Rogina, the organization's chief spokesperson. Together, they discuss polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and how pre-implantation genetic testing-monogenic (PGT-M) can help families prevent passing this genetic condition to their children. Natasha, who has PKD herself, shares her personal decision to pursue IVF with PGT-M to ensure her children would not inherit the disease. PKD is a progressive condition that typically leads to kidney failure by midlife, often requiring dialysis or a transplant. Because many insurers do not cover genetic testing, the PKD-Free Alliance offers grants to help families access PGT-M to prevent passing the trait to their children. The PKD-Free Alliance's goal is to raise awareness and let couples know this option exists. This insightful conversation explores genetic inheritance, reproductive choices, and the future of PKD prevention, offering hope to families facing this challenging condition.

On this episode, guest host Janie Davis, Director of Patient Advocacy at Agios Pharmaceuticals, discusses the Life Stage Model initiative with patient advocacy leaders, Tamara Scriver and Alejandra Watson. They delve into the work of the PKD Advocacy Advisory Council (AAC) and how it addresses the unmet needs of the community. The conversation highlights the development of the Life Stage Model, which categorizes the physical and psychosocial symptoms of PKD across different life stages.    SHOW DESCRIPTION Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency is a podcast about Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by PKD.  Each episode, Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the PKD community.  Learn more about PKD by visiting KnowPKDeficiency.com or connect with KnowPKDeficiency on Facebook: bit.ly/KnowPKD and Instagram shorturl.at/gmFT4.   Join an inclusive community and build connections with other hemolytic anemia allies by following @AllyVoicesRising on Instagram.   TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT  Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency and KnowPKDeficiency.com are made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. The following Agios-supported programs are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions. Guests Tamara Schryver and Alejandra Watson have been compensated for their time.   

Hello, PKD & Anthony Peake fans. D. Harlan Wilson conducted this interview with the acclaimed author a while back, and finally, here it is now. Get ready to get metaphysical as they discuss everything from aliens to the true meaning of Deja Vu to mind-opening drugs—All within the framework of Philip K. Dick's life and beliefs.Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweedElectric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643329David's YouTube Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/user/Veganrevwithzombies/D. Harlan Wilson's Website: ►► https://dharlanwilson.com/Find Anthony Peake:•Website ►► https://www.anthonypeake.com/•A Life of Philip K. Dick ►► https://www.anthonypeake.com/product/a-life-of-philip-k-dick-the-man-who-remembered-the-future/Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover:http://www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN…EMA/dp/B000003GI2FIND US:Twitter ►► https://twitter.com/DickheadspodFacebook ►► https://www.facebook.com/Dickheadspodcast/Soundcloud ►► https://soundcloud.com/dickheadspodcastInstagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/dickheadspodcast/YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5…UlAAoWtLiCg

The acclaimed horror novelist and Radio Free Albemuth playwright Lisa Morton joins the DickHeads for the final published science fiction novel we have to cover. Radio Free Albemuth is part autobiography, part VALIS mythology, and part rough draft. Most of all, it is pure PKD. Plus: Riffing on the Royal Portable. Fappers. And making groovy sandwiches.Find Lisa Morton: •Lisa's Website ►► https://lisamorton.com/•Radio Free Albemuth by Lisa Morton ►► https://www.lisamorton.com/RFA.doc•Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed•Electric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643329•David's YouTube Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/user/Veganrevwithzombies/•D. Harlan Wilson's Website: ►► https://dharlanwilson.com/PKD News:• PKD Awards ►► https://www.philipkdickaward.org/2024/03/index.html• PKD Fest 2024 ►► https://www.youtube.com/@PKDfestDicklike Suggestions:David A. Pick(s)• In Time's Empire They Were All Slaves by David Gill ►► https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28004877-in-time-s-empire-they-were-all-slaves?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=xTwXdEwBio&rank=1• Flux by Ron Goulart ►► https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2888091-flux?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=kMVrvyeeML&rank=1Langhorne's Pick(s)• Blade Runner on Minecraft ►►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kBTKwe-1Q0Wilson's Pick(s)• Mad Gods and Englishmen: A Fantasy by Ian Armer ►► https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16292785-mad-gods-and-englishmen?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=kxwL4arrKX&rank=2Lisa Morton's Pick(s)• A Better World/Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan ►► https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176443112-a-better-worldhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54304088-good-neighbors?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=uo3fIh0CZI&rank=2FIND US:Twitter ►► https://twitter.com/DickheadspodFacebook ►► https://www.facebook.com/Dickheadspodcast/Soundcloud ►► https://soundcloud.com/dickheadspodcastInstagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/dickheadspodcast/YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5…UlAAoWtLiCg

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsIn 1992, Bill Clinton helped wipe out a century of labor battles through embrace of China. This week, lifetime tariff proponent Bernie Sanders launched a sequel. Plus, "Faith of Our Fathers," by PKD

Daniel Abella is the organizer of the Philip K. Dick Film Festival which has run for over 12 years, and has screened in New York, Los Angeles, France, Germany, Amsterdam and Poland.He is also the co-developer and host of the new sci-fi anthology series THE UNSEEN REALM. The first episode of THE UNSEEN REALM features Edward James Olmos, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, Clancy Brown and Matt Modine.THE UNSEEN REALM will be hitting the streaming platforms this Summer. In the meantime people can catch it online at The Philip K. Dick Film Festival.Visit the Philip K. Dick Film Festival here:https://www.thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com/The fest runs in New York City, at various venues from April 2-6, 2025, and includes screenings, events, and cosplay!Dan visits with Talking Weird to talk about the fascinating life, paranormal experiences, and work of Philip K. Dick.PKD revolutionized science fiction, with his potent tales that questioned the nature of reality and what it meant to be human. Several of his novels and stories were the basis of films and television series, including BLADE RUNNER, TOTAL RECALL, MINORITY REPORT and THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE. His later, semi-autobiographical, novels, such as VALIS, covered some of Dick's own paranormal experiences.This is a fascinating episode, filled with insights about one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. You do not want to miss it!

Did you know that patient registries play a vital role in improving kidney disease treatment and outcomes? In this episode, we're diving into the KidneyCARE Study—a patient registry that uses real-world data to better care for people with kidney disease. We sat down with experts as they explained what a patient registry is and why people with kidney disease may want to join the KidneyCARE Study. In today's episode we heard from:    Kerry K. Willis PhD- Dr Willis is the Chief Scientific Officer of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Since joining NKF in 1998, her major focus has been on the analysis and application of clinical evidence to improve care and outcomes for people living with kidney disease. She oversees all NKF-sponsored research and professional education programs, including the Spring Clinical Meetings; population health programs that facilitate health system and practice engagement around CKD as a quality improvement target; the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) clinical practice guidelines; KDOQI quality measurement initiative; and four peer-reviewed journals devoted to chronic kidney disease. She led the development of and currently manages the Kidney CARE (Community Access to Research Equity) Study, the first national CKD patient registry to combine patient-reported data with clinical data from electronic health records.     Rachel Claudin, BS, CCLS- Rachel Claudin is the Patient-Centered Research Director at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Her main work for the past three years has been focused on the advancement of the KidneyCARE Study. As a person living with Lupus Nephritis, she is excited for the patient-entered data collected by the Study to increase and improve kidney care research. Previous to the NKF, Rachel worked in hospital and hospice settings advocating for patients utilizing the shared decision-making model of healthcare. Cari Maxwell- Cari has lived with Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) since 1989, and her personal experience, along with the experiences of her father and two siblings, fuels her advocacy for advancements in PKD treatment. She participated in the Tolvaptan Reprise trial, which led to the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for ADPKD—a treatment she continues to benefit from today. As a member of the NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee, Cari is passionate about promoting patient education, early detection, and scientific progress through patient-centered clinical research. She is dedicated to ensuring that others have access to life-changing treatments and are empowered to advocate for their health through proactive care. Cari currently works in health care cost containment strategies, where she applies her expertise to enhance patient access and outcomes. Sandy Gilbert PhD- Sandy Gilbert is the Senior Director of Patient Outcomes Research at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), where she manages the KidneyCARE (Community Access to Research Equity)™ Study. Since joining NKF in 2024, her focus has been on developing and overseeing this pioneering national kidney disease patient registry, the first to integrate patient-reported data with clinical data from electronic health records. The goal of the Registry is to generate critical insights into disease progression, treatment outcomes, and health disparities, in support of NKF's mission to improve kidney health and drive innovation in kidney research and healthcare. Sandy works closely with teams of researchers and health system partners to expand the study's reach and ensure that it reflects the needs of diverse patient populations, including those from underserved communities. Additional Resources: KidneyCare Study Information Contact Information: Call: 212.889.2210 ext.134 M-F 10am-4pm CT  Email: kidneycarestudy@kidney.org   Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.

Send us a textExperience a transformative conversation in this episode as we dive deep into the promising intersection of ketogenic diets and kidney health featuring renowned experts. Dr. Thomas Weimbs and Dr. TJ O'Neill illuminate new findings that challenge conventional wisdom, including innovative strategies for managing chronic kidney disease through nutritional interventions.Together, they discuss the clinical potential of ketogenic diets, which not only focus on protein and fat ratios but fundamentally shift how we view food's critical role in healthcare. As they explore fascinating clinical trial results showing improved kidney function in polycystic kidney disease patients, you'll gain insights into the science behind these promising developments. They challenge outdated dietary restrictions and shed light on the importance of protein intake for preventing muscle wasting in kidney disease.This episode serves as a wake-up call for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to embrace informed dietary strategies that could reshape lives. Join us in this important discourse on treating chronic conditions and find out how you can harness the power of nutrition in your own health journey. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review!For more information on our guests: - Thomas Weimbs, PhD: www.linkedin.com/in/weimbs  and www.santabarbaranutrients.com   - leads a research team that is proving that food and nutritional medicine can pack a punch at incredible savings - particularly for folks with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and related renal diseases.- T.J. O'Neil, MD --the hardest-working retired nephrologist I know.  Brilliant Nephrologist, Air-Force Nephrologist, Medical Director Veteran, Inventor, Speaker and Educator.    www.linkedin.com/in/tj-o-neil  and lifebloodfoundation.com; www.aakp.org/aakp-innovator-series-hd-clean-llc/

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven wrap up their adventures in the mind of Philip K Dick. We’re gonna keep this going with Blindsight! Come back in a week or two for … part of Blindsight. We’ll figure this out later. Also, did you happen across this looking for… Continue reading

In 2023 my top read of the year was Ray Nayler's debut novel The Mountain of the Sea. Not only that it is one of my favorite novels of the 21st century so far. Last year Nayler followed up that novel with the amazing novella Tusks of Extinction. Ray came on the podcast to talk about both of those books. I recommend reading both and listening to both interviews. Ray Nayler is a great guest, his combination of SF fandom, knowledge of science, and intergovernmental experience created a literary unicorn. One unbelievable alchemy of thought and talent spit out a sophomore masterpiece Where the Axe is Buried. In this conversation, we mostly focus on Where the Axe is Buried. We get into a little PKD, Putin, and oligarchy.

In today's episode, we're finishing up our series on kidney failure treatment options with a discussion on conservative care. What exactly is conservative care and who can benefit from it? Christine Corbett, Associate Chief Nursing Officer and nurse practitioner specializing in palliative care is here to answer that question and more. Sara Hicklin and Bobbie Reed who have firsthand experience with conservative care in their families are also here to share their perspectives on this treatment option. Christine Corbett, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, FNKF is the newly appointed Assistant Research Professor at George Washington University and Executive Director for the Coalition for Supportive Care of Kidney Patients. She is a practicing Nurse Practitioner specializing in kidney palliative care, and a Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Certified Practitioner. Dr. Corbett has over 25 years of nephrology experience and four years of experience in Palliative Care. Her doctoral focus was shared decision-making, advance care planning and appropriate palliative care referral for select patients with chronic kidney disease. In the past four years she developed, implemented, and managed the Comprehensive Conservative Kidney Care Clinic for patients who choose to forego dialysis at an academic safety net hospital in Kansas City. Bobbie Reed is on a mission for her son and for the millions of others living with chronic kidney disease. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Family Consumer Science degree, Bobbie is the office manager at her family's insurance business. She wants to pay it forward by helping others with their struggles in dealing with kidney disease. As part of the NKF's Kidney Advocacy Committee, Bobbie is not only the Pennsylvania Liaison, but is the immediate past Region 2 leader for the group.  She continues to help her son navigate his kidney disease journey and, in addition, use her experience to benefit and advocate for many others afflicted with kidney disease. Sara Hicklin and her family has a genetic kidney disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease or PKD. With this family and personal history, Sara is passionate about educating others about kidney disease, along with recruiting and educating potential organ donors. She is also fascinated by the advances in treatment options in three generations and wants to contribute in a small way to what may become available for treatment of kidney disease in generations to come.   Additional Resources Coalition for Supportive Care Palliative Care Resources Palliative Care Resources Advanced Directives The Patient Will See You Now by Eric Topol Palliative Care in Nephrology Definitions from the episode: Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) Portable Medical Orders (POLST): https://polst.org/   Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.

No new episode this week, y’all. We’ll be back to wrap up the show as soon as we can. In the mean time, check out some other awesome content like AskWho’s AI audiobooks and essays. Stay awesome and we look forward to chatting about the end of our PKD adventures. Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven chew on the Chew-Z madness. The next episode will be delayed by a week, so come back in two weeks for the final three chapters, 11, 12, and 13! Continue reading

It was a robots' world, run by soul-less heaps of haughty metal. But among the humans there was one — only one — who aspired to greatness; only one who stood the chance of breaking out of his subservient shell. He was the Time-Window Kid. ... He was James P. Crow. James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Hamlinsw for a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts US, “Outstanding podcast. I am a huge fan of vintage science fiction and Scott Miller does a fantastic job on the narration.” Thanks Hamlinsw!If you're wondering why we share your reviews on the podcast, the answer is simple. When you take the time to leave a review we want you to know how much we appreciate you. We are thankful for you and every listener we have in every country around the world.And thanks to all of you who have rated us on Spotify where we have 301 ratings with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5. Thank you.If you enjoy stories by vintage sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick you will be happy to know that today's episode is the 27th story by PKD on our podcast. And the really good news is there is more to come.From Planet Stories magazine in May, 1954 you don't have to go very far in this 116 page issue to find our story. Turn to page 19 for, James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, In a distant, semi-barbaric kingdom, a young lover's fate hinges on a cruelly ingenious trial: choosing between two doors, one hiding a ferocious tiger and the other concealing a beautiful bride. As the Kings daughter secretly signals her beloved toward a door, we are left to wonder—did her jealousy or love dictate the choice? The Lady, Or The Tiger? By Frank R. Stockton.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

On this episode of Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency, guest host Janie Davis (Director, Patient Advocacy at Agios) is joined by special guests Tamara Schryver, Jill Welle, and Alejandra Watson to discuss the impact and organization of the second international PKD Conference. They share their experiences, the importance of international collaboration, and key moments from the event that empowered the PKD community through advocacy, education, and personal connections. The guests also reveal future plans, including a merge of PKD organizations to form the Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency International Alliance, aiming to expand global outreach and support.   SHOW DESCRIPTION Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency is a podcast about Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by PKD.  Each episode, Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the PKD community.  Learn more about PKD by visiting KnowPKDeficiency.com or connect with KnowPKDeficiency on Facebook: bit.ly/KnowPKD and Instagram shorturl.at/gmFT4.   TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT  Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency and KnowPKDeficiency.com are made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. The following Agios-supported programs are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions. Guests, Jill Welle, Tamara Schryver, and Alejandra Watson have been compensated for their time.   

This week Holden, and Jake who now manifests himself as Holden's third perfect breast, head to Mars to have some fun with the PKD inspired 1990 classic Total Recall!Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven discuss Barney’s trip down depression lane. Come back next week for chapters 9 and 10! Continue reading

Eiren Caffall's The Mourner's Bestiary, is a memoir about her experiences with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)—a chronic illness that has afflicted her family for 150 years—with the stories of marine life struggling to survive in the world's fastest warming marine ecosystem.

Tristan joins me to cover two mind control classics I've long been meaning to cover - Adrian Lyne's Jacob's Ladder and the Verhoeven Total Recall.  Combining both lighthearted fun and absurdity with Arnold and the dark, brooding mk uItra subplot in the other, both films combine to display important insights into the realities of psychological manipulation. his channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/user/PrimalEdgeHealth  Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Lore coffee is here: https://www.patristicfaith.com/coffee/ Orders for the Red Book are here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/the-red-book-essays-on-theology-philosophy-new-jay-dyer-book/ Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Eiren Caffall joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her generational experience of loss, coming out of the shadows about having an ill body, how polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has shaped her and her family's life, writing about the collapse of ecosystems in the Atlantic ocean, seamlessly weaving in narrative, historical, lyrical, scientific, and metaphorical threads, allowing our children to weigh in on stories that involve them, feeling all the places we're still wounded, depicting mother-daughter relationships with complexity, the umpteenth draft, form as key, holding two things in mind at once, reframing and understanding family dynamics, and her new memoir The Mourner's Bestiary.   Also in this episode: -remembering wonder and beauty in the face of destruction  -idosyncratic craft structures  -where we are in our stories   Books mentioned in this episode: -Shapes of Native Nonfiction Edited by Elissa Washuta and Theresa Warbuton -Meander Spiral Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative by Jane Allison -Landmarks by Robert Mcfarlane   Eiren Caffall is a writer and musician. Her award-winning memoir, The Mourner's Bestiary, will be published by Row House Publishing in October 2024. Her novel, All the Water in the World will be published by Saint Martin's Press in 2025. An excerpt of her memoir will appear in Elementals: Volume IV. Fire forthcoming in 2024 from The Center for Humans and Nature. Her work on loss and nature, oceans and extinction has appeared in Guernica, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Literary Hub, Al Jazeera, The Rumpus, and three record albums. She received a Whiting Foundation Creative Nonfiction Grant in 2023 for The Mourner's Bestiary, a Social Justice News Nexus fellowship in environmental journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, and a Frontline: Environmental Reportage residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts. She has been awarded residencies at Millay Colony for the Arts, MacDowell Colony (waitlisted), Hedgebrook, and Ragdale. She has guest lectured at UCLA, University of Chicago, and other universities across America, taught creative writing for The Chicago Humanities Festival, taught a memoir body and place week-long masterclass for Story Studio in Chicago, and mentored graduate students at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has been adapted into the award-winning short film Becoming Ocean, which screened at film festivals across the United States and in Amsterdam and Morocco.   Connect with Eiren: Website: www.eirencaffall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirencaffall/ X: www.x.com/eirencaffall Substack: https://eirencaffall.substack.com Ronit's Upcoming Online 10-week Memoir Course with the University of Washington: https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story   Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their exploration the layers of madness that is the mind of Philip K. Dick. Come back next week for chapters 7 and 8! Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their exploration of the real and surreal while enjoying some psychedelic plants. Come back next week for chapters 5 and 6! Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven dive deep into the Earth’s surface to survive the first two chapters of The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch! Come back next week for chapters 3 and 4. Continue reading

On this episode of Thal Pals, NinaMaria concludes our two-part series on nutrition with guest Tamara Schryver, a nutrition scientist and president of the Thrive with Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Organization. They dive into the roles of antioxidants for those with hemolytic anemias, the controversial debate over vitamin A and E supplements, and the significance of a balanced diet. They also discuss the importance of physical activity for individuals with Thal and PKD, and how dietitians and healthcare providers can collaborate to create effective health plans.   SHOW DESCRIPTION Thal Pals: The Alpha Beta Revolution Podcast is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by thalassemia. Each episode strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the thalassemia community. Learn more about thalassemia by visiting RethinkThalassemia.com. Join an inclusive community and build connections with other hemolytic anemia allies by following @AllyVoicesRising on Instagram. Thal Pals is sponsored by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more.   This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions.    TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT  Thal Pals: The Alpha Beta Revolution Podcast is made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. The following Agios-supported programs are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions. Host and guest featured in this episode have been compensated for their time.  

Returning after 67 episodes one of my favorite writers in the field James Reich returns to Postcards from a Dying World to talk about his new Science Fiction novel that I described as Silent Running directed by a young David Cronenberg with an unlimited budget. Reich's novel Song My Enemies Sing was one of my top reads of 2018, and this new novel is even better. Skinship is a fantastic entry in the tradition of Generation ship novels. In this discussion, we talk about the passing of Barry Malzberg, how James got into the genre, the tradition of Generation ship novels, and the origin of this novel. We go a good 45 minutes without spoilers and then go deep on the ending. After talking about this novel with James at PKD festival it was the book I was most excited about reading this year.

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven wrap up their reading of Man in the High Castle with the last 3 chapters. Things get exciting, then surreal, then weird, then even weirder, and everyone lives happily ever after. Come back in a week (or two) for the first two chapters… Continue reading

Episode 43 - Reversing polycystic kidney disease - Dora interviews Felix Mueller, the first PKD patient to document reversal using a paleo-ketogenic diet and supplements to improve kidney function and size. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their reading of Man in the High Castle, chapters 11 and 12. Stuff is getting real, people are getting shot, the Nazis are coming! Come back next week for the last 3 chapters! Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their reading of Man in the High Castle. Tensions continue to rise, super secrets are hinted at, and Julianna is planning to visit the guy who’s name is the the name of the thing (she wants to visit the Man in the… Continue reading

On this episode of Thal Pals, NinaMaria hosts Tamara Schryver, president of the Thrive with Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Organization. They discuss the importance of nutrition for patients with hemolytic anemias such as thalassemia and PKD. Tamara offers practical dietary tips and emphasizes the significance of nutrient-dense foods and vitamins. Stay tuned for the next episode, where they delve deeper into these topics.   SHOW DESCRIPTION Thal Pals: The Alpha Beta Revolution Podcast is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Thalassemia.  Each episode, Thal Pals strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the Thalassemia community.     TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT  Thal Pals: The Alpha Beta Revolution Podcast is made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. The following Agios-supported programs are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions. Hosts featured in this episode have been compensated for their time.  

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their reading of Man in the High Castle. Couple of not too exciting chapters, but tension seem to be rising. Couple back next week for chapters 9 and 10! Continue reading

In EPISODE 182 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER, Dr. Thomas Weimbs and Dr. Gillian Lockitch  discuss the prevalence and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects one in seven adults in the U.S. Dr. Weimbs highlights the importance of diet and lifestyle in managing CKD, particularly through ketogenic metabolic therapy. He explains that ketosis, induced by a low-carbohydrate diet, can slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) by reducing inflammation and improving kidney function. Dr. Weimbs  describes the Ren-Nu program, a three-month nutrition and lifestyle intervention for kidney disease patients, which has shown significant improvements in kidney function and pain reduction for many participants. Whether you're affected by kidney disease, have a family history, or are simply interested in how nutrition and epigenetic strategies can support healthy aging, this episode will provide invaluable insights.  Thomas Weimbs PhD is a leading expert in kidney disease research. He is a professor at the University of California in Santa Barbara (UCSB) where he directs a research laboratory focused on polycystic kidney disease. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Cologne, Germany, and then conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California in San Francisco. In 1999, as an assistant professor, he started his first independent research laboratory at the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. There, his research on polycystic kidney disease began with the support of a local family affected by PKD and whose family foundation still supports PKD research in Dr. Weimbs' lab today. In 2005, Dr. Weimbs moved his laboratory back to California to join the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UCSB. The laboratory studies molecular mechanisms underlying PKD with an emphasis towards developing new therapies. Recent research has led to the discovery that dietary interventions and natural metabolites strongly slow PKD progression in animal models. This led to the launch of Santa Barbara Nutrients with the goal to make these approaches available for the nutritional management of PKD. Episode Timeline: 0:01 Introduction to kidney disease 3:16 Introduction of Dr.Thomas Weimbs 8:16 Overview of Kidney Function and Importance 13:36 Screening and Early Detection of Kidney Disease 21:51 Genetic and Sporadic Cases of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) 24:11 Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for PKD 30:41 Mechanism and Effectiveness of Ketosis 33:30 Assessing Ketosis, and Dietary Recommendations 38:38 Nutrition and Lifestyle Intervention Program (Ren-Nu Program) 41:48 Challenges and Future Directions in Kidney Disease Research Action Steps: Schedule a free  Growing Older Living Younger CALL with Dr. Gillian Lockitch.   Join the online Growing Older Living Younger Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger Learn about Dr. Thomas Weimbs and PKD research Lab Facebook group  https://www.facebo UCSB lab website: https://labs.mcdb.ucsb.edu/weimbs/thomas/ ok.com/groups/weimbslab/ The Ren-Nu nutrition and lifestyle program https://ren-nu.org  https://santabarbaranutrients.com Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SantaBarbaraNutrients Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch website: https://www.askdrgill.com/.  Meta: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue our reading of Man in the High Castle. We get the name of the thing in this one and everyone loses their mind when the German Chancellor dies. Come back next week for chapters 7 and 8! Continue reading

Listener Q: "What is the difference between eGFR and GFR? Is one better than the other for getting tested for PKD, or should I ask for both? I am worried I am not getting the labs I need to stay informed about my kidneys." Answer: Tune in and find out: What GFR is What eGFR is If there are the same What you need to know about each and if you need to get both tested for Polycystic Kidneys MASTER YOUR LABS FOR PKD Yes, Sign Me Up! Learn More - https://www.thepkddietitian.com/masteryourlabs RESOURCES Episode #33 What is Cystatin C and Should You Get it Tested? https://www.thepkddietitian.com/podcasts/the-pkd-dietitian-podcast/episodes/2148345282 NKF's eGFR Calculator https://www.kidney.org/professionals/gfr_calculator LET'S CONNECT INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian EMAIL: https://www.thepkddietitian.com/site/contact DISCLAIMER The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider with any medical questions or concerns.

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue our reading of Man in the High Castle. Lot’s of fun plot lines get started in these chapters. Come back next week for chapters 5 and 6! Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven kick off our second book, Man in the High Castle! So far it’s lots of fun, even if the world is a complete nightmare. Continue reading

In this episode of The PKD Dietitian Podcast, Diana Bruen answers a listener's question about the safety of eating nightshades like eggplant and red peppers for those with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). She breaks down what nightshades are, why some people avoid them, and what the research really says. Forget the conflicting advice online—Diana shares the evidence-based truth about how nightshades impact your kidney health and whether they belong in a PKD-friendly diet. SEND A PODCAST QUESTION OR REQUEST https://www.thepkddietitian.com/site/contact REFERENCES Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7600777/ 130 years of Plant Lectin Research https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7455784/ Red kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2271815/ Structure-function and application of plant lectins in disease biology and immunity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31542433/ Nightshade Vegetables: A Dietary Trigger for Worsening Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37202602/ The Harvard Nutrition Source https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/anti-nutrients/lectins/ Natural toxins in food https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/natural-toxins-in-food Natural Toxins in Food https://www.fda.gov/food/chemical-contaminants-pesticides/natural-toxins-food DISCLAIMER The PKD Dietitian Podcast is for educational purposes only. Information presented should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional. Always consult your healthcare provider with any medical questions or concerns.

This week we speak to multidisciplinary independent researcher William Sarill, whose life has traced a high-dimensional curve through biochemistry, art restoration, physics, and esotericism (and I'm stopping the list here but it goes on). Bill is one of the only people I know who has the scientific chops to understand and explain how to possibly unify thermodynamics with general relativity AND has gone swimming into the deep end of The Weird for long enough to develop an appreciation for its paradoxical profundities. He can also boast personal friendships with two of the greatest (and somewhat diametrically opposed) science fiction authors ever: Phil Dick and Isaac Asimov. In this conversation we start by exploring some of his discoveries and insights as an intuition-guided laboratory biomedical researcher and follow the river upstream into his synthesis of emerging theoretical frameworks that might make sense of PKD's legendary VALIS experiences — the encounter with high strangeness that drove him to write The Exegesis, over a million words of effort to explain the deep structure of time and reality. It's time for new ways to think about time! Enjoy…✨ Support This Work• Buy my brain for hourly consulting or advisory work on retainer• Become a patron on Substack or Patreon• Help me find backing for my next big project Humans On The Loop• Buy the books we discuss from my Bookshop.org reading list• Buy original paintings and prints or commission new work• Join the conversation on Discord in the Holistic Technology & Wise Innovation and Future Fossils servers• Make one-off donations at @futurefossils on Venmo, $manfredmacx on CashApp, or @michaelgarfield on PayPal• Buy the show's music on Bandcamp — intro “Olympus Mons” from the Martian Arts EP & outro “Sonnet A” from the Double-Edged Sword EP✨ Go DeeperBill's Academia.edu pageBill's talk at the PKD Film FestivalBill's profile for the Palo Alto Longevity PrizeBill's story on Facebook about his biochemistry researchBill in the FF Facebook group re: Simulation Theory, re: The Zero-Point Field, re: everything he's done that no one else has, re: how PKD predicted ChatGPT"If you find this world bad, you should see some of the others" by PKDThe Wyrd of the Early Earth: Cellular Pre-sense in the Primordial Soup by Eric WargoMy first and second interviews with William Irwin ThompsonMy lecture on biology, time, and myth from Oregon Eclipse Gathering 2017"I understand Philip K. Dick" by Terence McKennaWeird Studies on PKD and "The Trash Stratum" Part 1 & Part 2Weird Studies with Joshua Ramey on divination in scienceSparks of Genius: The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People by Robert & Michele Root-BernsteinDiscovering by Robert Root-Bernstein✨ MentionsPhilip K. Dick, Bruce Damer, Iain McGilchrist, Eric Wargo, Stu Kauffman, Michael Persinger, Alfred North Whitehead, Terence McKenna, Karl Friedrich, Mike Parker, Chris Jeynes, David Wolpert, Ivo Dinov, Albert Einstein, Kurt Gödel, Erwin Schroedinger, Kaluza & Klein, Richard Feynman, Euclid, Hermann Minkowski, James Clerk Maxwell, The I Ching, St. Augustine, Stephen Hawking, Jim Hartle, Alexander Vilenkin, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Timothy Morton, Futurama, The Wachowski Siblings, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Leonard Euler, Paramahansa Yogananda, Alfred Korbzybski, Frank Herbert, Robert Heinlein, Claude Shannon, Ludwig Boltzmann, Carl Jung, Danny Jones, Mark Newman, Michael Lachmann, Cristopher Moore, Jessica Flack, Robert Root Bernstein, Louis Pasteur, Alexander Fleming, Ruth Bernstein, Andres Gomez Emilsson, Diane Musho Hamilton This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to PKD, the show where Brian and Steven dive into the weird world and weirder mind of Phillip K. Dick! In this episode, we wrap up Ubik and talk about some of the cool, mind-bending stuff it makes you think about. Come back next week for the first… Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD, the show where Brian and Steven dive into the weird world and weirder mind of Phillip K. Dick! In this episode, the weirdness keeps on coming! Come back next week for the last 4 chapters! Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD, the show where Brian and Steven dive into the weird world and weirder mind of Phillip K. Dick! In this episode, things are getting super weird. Are they dead? Is everyone dead? Come back next week for chapters 11, 12, and 13! Note: I’m giving myself… Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD, the show where Brian and Steven dive into the weird world and weirder mind of Phillip K. Dick! In this episode, the crew gets to the moon and shit goes sideways right away. Come back next week for chapters 8, 9, and 10! Continue reading

Valen Keefer and Cristen Wathen have both turned their personal battles with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and organ transplants into powerful platforms of advocacy and education. Their stories reflect resilience, courage, and a commitment to improving the lives of those facing similar health challenges.   Meet Valen At 41, Valen has spent over half her life as a transplant recipient. Diagnosed with PKD at just 10 years old, she received a kidney transplant at 19 and a liver transplant at 35. With limited support during her own health journey, Valen has spent the last two decades as a passionate patient advocate. She educates clinicians and the medical industry on the pre- and post-transplant needs of recipients, raises awareness about organ donation, and elevates the importance of kidney health and medical innovation. Through her authentic storytelling and resource creation, Valen has reached millions, offering hope and inspiration to chronically ill patients. Her dedication to amplifying the voice of the kidney and transplant community empowers others to become their own advocates, helping them take control of their health and pursue purposeful lives.   Meet Cristen Cristen discovered she had PKD in her early 20s, and two decades later, she underwent a lifesaving liver and kidney transplant. In addition to managing her health and family, Cristen is an Associate Professor at Palo Alto University, where she directs the Center for Educational Excellence. As a licensed counselor in California, Montana, and Idaho, she integrates her expertise as a mental health professional with her personal experience as a chronic illness and transplant patient. Cristen's work focuses on the emotional well-being of these patients, which she weaves into her teaching, scholarship, and advocacy. Despite the challenges of PKD and transplant life, Cristen's love for Broadway musicals, ballet, and her sense of humor help her maintain a positive outlook.   Valen and Cristen, hosts of Unpacking the Gift of Life Podcast, share inspiring firsthand stories of hope, health, and emotional well-being from kidney disease patients and transplant survivors.   Tune into this amazing Beliefcast episode to hear their empowering insights and learn more about their journey of resilience and advocacy.   …   #TransplantWarriors #PKDAwareness #KidneyHealth #OrganDonation #ChronicIllnessJourney #HopeAndHealing #MentalHealthMatters #Resilience #PatientAdvocacy #Beliefcast #UnpackingTheGiftOfLife #Inspiration #HealthAndWellbeing   …. Connect with Valen & Kristen here: Podcast:  https://valenkeefer.com/unpacking-the-gift-of-life-podcast Web:  https://valenkeefer.com/ IG:  @valenkeefer   ….. Special thanks to our Sponsors: Craig Swapp & Associates @craigswappandassociates Wasatch Recovery @wasatchrecovery Gabb @gabbwireless Minky Couture @minkycouture Micro+ @microplushealth Thread Wallets @thread_wallets Morii Nutrition @moriinutrition Music by Paul Cardall @paulcardall

Welcome back to PKD, the show where Brian and Steven dive into the weird world and weirder mind of Phillip K. Dick! In this episode we assemble the crew with chapters 3, 4, and 5. Next week we’ll see what this rag-tag group of meta humans gets up to in… Continue reading

Welcome back to PKD, the show where Brian and Steven dive into the weird world and weirder mind of Phillip K. Dick! We started off light with just the first couple of chapters to get our sea legs. Next week we’re reading chapters 3, 4 and 5. Continue reading