The Kidney Fighter Show

The Kidney Fighter Show

Welcome to The Kidney Fighter Show, where kidney health meets empowerment and change. Host Marc Coronel, a dedicated patient advocate and storyteller, shares insights on living, thriving, and advocating in the face of kidney disease. Discover actionable steps for improving your health, raising awareness, and amplifying voices on social media and beyond. With inspiring stories and expert insights, this podcast reminds you: your journey matters, your voice is powerful, and together, we can make a difference. Let’s fight for kidney health and a better future!

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February 28, 2025 37 mins

Back for a second time, Dan Holmes is a former U.S. Navy Combat Search and Rescue operator turned international rare kidney disease advocate. A 2024 NephCure Impact Award recipient, Dan was diagnosed with MN in 2020 and has fought tirelessly for better recognition and treatment of rare kidney diseases, especially within the VA system. His advocacy has taken him to the FDA, NIH, and Capitol Hill, where he’s pushed for legislative ch...

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Welcome to The Kidney Fighter Show. I’m Marc Coronel. This show is for anyone who’s been touched by kidney disease whether you’re the one fighting, a caregiver, or someone who just wants to understand more about what this journey is like.

I’ve always believed in the power of storytelling, especially when it comes to something as painful and isolating as kidney disease. My hope is that by sharing my own story, struggles, triumphs, pa...

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Andy Lamont, A personal trainer in Sydney Australia with over 20 years of experience in the industry. A former NSW state and Australian bodybuilding champion.

In 2012 Andy suffered a severe cervical spine injury which led to him stopping competitive bodybuilding and led the overuse of Nurofen to ease the pain. This use of Nurofen led subsequently to kidney failure. 

Although feeling tired and not quite right continued to work ...

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Daniel Holmes, A US Navy Veteran Search and Rescue operator involved in the rescue of 4 trapped sailors who were at the very bottom of the ship operating a fuel station when they were surrounded by massive heat after several failed attempts by the ship firefighters his group of operators were asked to assist. Rescuing all 4 sailors successfully without injury.  In 2012 diagnosis of PTSD from the ship fire led him to learn about the...
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Imagine the excitement of having a baby then the doctor says “ You have kidney failure” what would you do?Here’s Tishawna story.
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When your set for transplant and a unexpected virus stops all surgeries, What’s next? Hear Laura Walker as she describes her journey waiting for a transplant.
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What would you do if your kidneys failed right after transplant? A true story of grit and determination to not give up.
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After talking to Darren several times on Instagram I was always curious how he was able to do dialysis and be a club promoter. Here’s his story dealing with Dialysis and a mindset to be positive no matter what.
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Born with chronic kidney, Quarib’s family moved across the planet to get treatment. Two transplants later, he tell his story of how good mindset led to better outcomes.
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This is one of those podcasts that give you so much hope that giving up isn’t a option. I had the privilege to chat with Ken Burke (Donor) & Cassie Yahnian (Recipient) about the journey of not know each other, the process, and the determination what a strange would do to save someone else’s life.
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I had the chance to speak to Dr. Kasweshi about his personal experience dealing with kidney disease and treating patients. He is the first kidney transplant patient in South Africa in the city of Zambian. Check his story out dealing with adversity, struggle and hardship as he explains getting a transplant and being the first in his city.
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Did you know high blood pressure is one of the leading causes for kidney disease. Josh is a capoeira instructor and a dialysis patient who doesn’t let his illness defy him. Here’s his story...
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I was really curious about rejection, especially because we both fight fsgs. Bethany goes into detail how dealing with kidney disease changed her life.
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January 29, 2020 19 mins
Diagnosed with urethra reflux, And has had 3 kidney transplants here’s his story fighting the disease
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Marcelo has spent most his life on dialysis here’s his story!!!
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Here’s my story on a second chance at life!!!
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January 16, 2020 25 mins
If the title doesn’t give you motivation while on dialysis, I don’t know what will. I got to chat with Dave Cannon from Canada who’s been on dialysis for almost 20 years. This is a must listen to!!!
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Being a bodybuilder and competing can be a full time job, but dialysis can also cause the same effect. Here’s a story of Frankie Vega who competes in body building competitions while doing home hemo dialysis every night. Here’s his story.
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Diagnosed with IgA nephropathy at a young age of 19. Scott Hobbs was determined to fight. Having had a transplant from his brother on September 2019, here’s a story of a kidney fighter who went 12 rounds and is now sharing his story to stay positive and keep fighting.
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At 13 year old, going to the hospital can be very scary. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Here’s the story of a personal trainer based in Canada how he deals with kidney failure. After receiving a transplant his new found purpose @maxefficiency.fit help people stay in the best shape while also make sure he’s healthy.
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