The Kidney Connection

The Kidney Connection

We talk about all things kidney health and dialysis wellness. You can do nothing without good time management skills, the ability to prioritize your activities, and then organize it all in a way the flows with your life making it realistic to practice consistently. We are passionate about teaching people how to protect their kidney health as well as supporting people who are on dialysis to discover wellness again with the skills listed above.

Episodes

September 12, 2021 39 mins
As we age our bodies can become less tolerant of the foods and activities we have become accustomed to. This episode talks about the concept of having a leaky gut and so much more. As I listened to David’s experience, I realized that a leaky gut is so much more than just stomach symptoms. It is a sum of your environment and how you live your daily life. What’s your WHY for wanting to live a healthier life? It’s important to identif...
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Oftentimes more is less. What is probably true for you is that you think that you aren’t getting things done because you are overwhelmed or your days are so full you can’t squeeze anything else in them. But in reality, there are some underlying areas such as mental capacity and exhaustion impacting your ability to show up fully as you would like. In this episode, we explore two tips that can get you back on track if you implement t...
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Candace Joseph is big on business, community and self-love. A believer in having peace in your life to have peace in your business. Creating the path that you can follow is a foundational concept at The Joseph Consulting Firm. Her holistic approach to business nurtures the person and people behind the business as well. From branding, being the expert and community, we discuss how all those components fit together to create a busine...
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There are some things you must do first when figuring out where your time goes. You must know where you are before plotting out how to get there. Certain things you spend your time on are important to you and should remain on your schedule. Other things that distract, waste time and prevent you from moving forward need to be decreased or eliminated. This episode will get you thinking about how to structure your days for maximum joy...
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Having an integrated approach to well-being is such a layered concept. In this episode we dig into positive self talk, reframing how you perceive your past and embracing the power of contrast with Jaime Lerner. I have a huge revelation for myself while chatting about something that I saw and spoke about as a negative experience. Jamie invites you to think about taking “you” out of the equation and welcoming the ease of your flow. T...
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Have you ever tried to introduce more plant-based foods into your diet? If you are like many people, starting and maintaining new habits can be very difficult. Our guest, Roberta Lowe, breaks down how to incorporate more plant based foods without shocking your system. We take a deep dive into the mindset of lifestyle changes and I share some of my personal story of dealing with and processing through anxiousness and food. Making n...
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There is so much that goes into creating and building your focus muscle. Focus not only helps you work better, it also can help you rest better. Focus isn’t just a productivity thing, it is a life enhancer. In this episode, we dig into nine tips that will help you decrease the distractions you experience and start or strengthen your ability to focus. For full show notes visit www.lwapllc.com/podcast --- This episode is sponsore...
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Shmeka is a business powerhouse who has a passion for psychology and helping people improve their mindset for success in their relationships, life and business. Budgeting, spending habits and relationship building are just some of the multiple ways Changing The Mindset Inc. is impacting the world on a global scale! Cyber-bullying is a new initiative they have undertaken to combat stress and depression, emphasize self-love and enric...
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We all need help from time to time. Doctors need doctors, nurses need nurses and social workers need social workers. Sometimes, being trained in a certain field doesn’t mean that you can always recognize when you need help yourself. Realizing and admitting that you are in need is the first step to making things better.  As a social worker and a victim of domestic violence, Sherry realized the need for people to not only unlearn lea...
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Self-care about your wellness and the activities that invite health, peace and joy. It isn’t only about the act, it can also include the products and techniques that you use. I never knew goat’s milk had so many benefits for the skin. I also didn’t know how soy candles were better than traditional candles. Today’s episode is a great reminder that luxury can come in many forms and is subjective because we all have different ideas of...
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Thanh Tran is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Zoeticx. He is a seasoned, visionary executive with global IT knowledge and a proven track record with startup and turn-around businesses.  Throughout his career, he has held senior technical roles that contributed to business growth and leading-edge innovation. Thanh brings over 25 years of technical and management experience in world-class Fortune 100 Organizations, has aut...
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This episode is very personal for me, it is a situation I have found myself in many times in my life but just learned how to fully process. The past 5 years have been very consequential to me for so many reasons. One huge lesson came when I lost some very dear and close relationships. There were no conflicts, arguments or disagreements, just a slow withdrawal that ended abruptly. Now, we all know that relationships have their seaso...
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So much buzz has been going around about self-care. While it is a very important part of your wellness journey, soul-care is also needed to maximize and sustain the peace, calm and joy you are working to develop and maintain in your life. While the two can share the same activities, they also have activities that are totally different. Some of these activities are purely for relaxation and rest and others are for the nourishment of...
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Rachelle McCray is a devoted daughter and kidney disease advocate. Kidney disease affects millions of families every day. This episode digs into the family perspective of someone on dialysis and just how important organ donation is for so many people. We also chat about her amazing foundation and how important wellness is whether you have a chronic disease or not. See www.lwapllc.com/podcast for the show notes. --- This episode...
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This episode is about families and caregivers, but oh so much more. We dig into how to find time for yourself as a caregiver, resources for caregivers and some insight into the lack of support around caregiving in the Black community.  For the show notes visit www.lwapllc.com/podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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The characteristics of business wellness and personal wellness are similar, sometimes intersecting, but they are not the same. Both types of wellness require you to have a reasonable handle on your time management and will also help you maximize the time you have to accomplish not only what you need to do, but what you want as well. Many busy professionals like yourself are so busy working to build or scale your business or career ...
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Common insecurities and lack of communication skills keep many people stuck in a life they would like to change. To find your divine purpose, you must give yourself permission to explore, be curious, fail and learn. This episode is about learning how to live the meaningful life that is meant for you  and finding strength and freedom along the way. Don’t let the toxicity in your life keep you from living the life you desire. Let thi...
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Neutralizing the fear that lives within you is not always easy. Self-awareness is really a prerequisite to this work because until you dig into yourself and learn how you think, feel and where you need to improve you might not be ready to drill down into issues such as how you think and fear. Sometimes, a full picture is needed in order to get an accurate accounting of where you are in life. Fear is one of those things that can be ...
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The state of your finances can certainly be toxic to your health if they are causing you worry and stress. Lean in to my episode on toxicity HERE. This is the very reason why financial wellness is part of a holistic wellness plan. Your mindset around money could also be playing a part in your overall wellness journey. Terra, together with her sister, offers education to help people become mentally and financially fit. This is a jou...
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In this episode, we dig into black sexuality in the larger context of life. Nicole Goode, who is a sociologist and sexologist, deals in healthy and unhealthy relationships and so much more. The sociological concepts around society norms and biases play a large role in how many people live their lives every day. The health of the black family unit has been affected by years of cultural and socio-economic experiences. The daily reali...
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