Episode 153: Living with ADPKD A Polycystic Kidney Disease Story

About this episode

Jamie shares her lived experience of growing up with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in this episode.

What is it really like to grow up knowing kidney disease runs in your family? In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee is joined by Jamie from Texas, USA, who shares her lived experience of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) — a genetic kidney condition that affects generations. Jamie opens up about: 🟩 Living with a hereditary kidney disease 🟩 The emotional impact of growing up with uncertainty 🟩 Family history and genetic risk 🟩 Fear, resilience, and mindset 🟩 What living with ADPKD really looks like day to day This honest conversation shines a light on the realities of genetic kidney disease, while also sharing a message of hope, strength, and empowerment for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), PKD, or long-term health conditions. 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need encouragement or understanding today. Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior: 📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior 🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw 🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior 📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵…

People in this episode

Host: Dee Moore

Guest: Jamie

Topics covered

• Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• genetic kidney disease
• family history
• emotional impact
• resilience
• chronic kidney disease

Keywords

• ADPKD
• kidney disease
• hereditary
• emotional impact
• family history
• chronic kidney disease
• resilience
• mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

Places: Texas

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