Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast | Kidney Health Podcast
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is an award-winning kidney health podcast hosted by Kidney Patient, Vlogger, Speaker and Advocate, Dee Moore.
Each episode features either a kidney patient (including people: living with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis, on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients), a leading healthcare professional, a living donor or a carer, sharing their unique experiences and expertise across every stage of the kidney journey—from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney disease prevention to dialysis, transplantation, living donation, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and the latest advances in kidney care.
Whether you are living with kidney disease, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare or simply want to understand kidney health better, this podcast is here to educate, empower and inspire.
Expect real stories, expert advice and practical information to help you navigate life with kidney disease with greater knowledge, confidence and hope.
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is proud to partner with Kidney Care UK, helping to raise awareness of kidney disease and amplify the voices of the kidney community.
Educate. Empower. Inspire.
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is an award-winning kidney health podcast hosted by Kidney Patient, Vlogger, Speaker and Advocate, Dee Moore.
Each episode features either a kidney patient (including people: living with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis, on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients), a leading healthcare professional, a living donor or a carer, sharing their unique experiences and expertise across every stage of the kidney journey—from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney disease prevention to dialysis, transplantation, living donation, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and the latest advances in kidney care.
Whether you are living with kidney disease, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare or simply want to understand kidney health better, this podcast is here to educate, empower and inspire.
Expect real stories, expert advice and practical information to help you navigate life with kidney disease with greater knowledge, confidence and hope.
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is proud to partner with Kidney Care UK, helping to raise awareness of kidney disease and amplify the voices of the kidney community.
Educate. Empower. Inspire.
Episodes

Dec 5, 2022
Episode 74: Plant based Diets & Dialysis
Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
53 min
Renal Dieticians: Laura Kyte & Angeline Taylor join Dee Moore tor the second in a two part series about Plant based diets and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Laura & Angeline share about Plant based diets for Dialysis Patients.
They discuss:
🥕The definition of a plant based diet.
🥕Protein 🥕Potassium 🥕Salt
🥕Fibre 🥕Fats 🥕Good supplements & supplements to be avoided
🥕Fatigue & cooking 🥕Encouragement
For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
Kidney Kitchen
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/kidney-kitchen/
Laura & Angeline's Cookbook
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/lifestyle/
Contact Kidney Care UK
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Plant based Health Professionals Website
https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/
Plant based eat well guide
https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/Plant-Basted-Eatwell-Guide-A4.pdf
The Vegan Society Supplements
https://www.vegansociety.com/shop/veg-1-supplements
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Nov 21, 2022
Nov 21, 2022
31 min
Labour Party politician serving as the MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, Khalid Mahmood, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story.
Khalid Mahmood MP shares about:
Being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Going onto dialysis
Receiving a kidney transplant
Khalid Mahmood MP shares practical advice and more!
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
Follow Khalid Mahmood MP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/khalid4PB
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khalidmahmoodmp/
Website: https://www.khalidmahmoodmp.com/
If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode
Contact Kidney Care UK
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Follow NHS Blood & Transplant:
Website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk
Twitter: NHS Blood & Transplant: @NHSBT
NHS Organ Donation: @NHSOrganDonor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nhsorgandonor
Instagram: NHS Organ Donation: @nhsorgandonor
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/nhsorgandonation/channels
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
23 min
Lead Vascular Access Nurse, Fatima De Figuerido joins Dee Moore to share about Innovation in Fistula Options for Dialysis Patients.
They discuss:
Traditional Fistula options
The advantages & disadvantages of traditional Fistula options
Endovascular Fistula: EndoAVF
The advantages & disadvantages of the Endovascular Fistula: EndoAVF
and more!
For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
Pinterest: @diaryofakidneywarrior
To see what products BD have to create, restore and maintain vascular access, go to:
https://www.bd.com/en-uk/products/interventional-specialties/peripheral-intervention/end-stage-kidney-disease
Contact Kidney Care UK
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Oct 24, 2022
Episode 71: DJ Ace’s Kidney Warrior Story
Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
46 min
BBC 1Xtra DJ: DJ Ace, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story.
DJ Ace shares about:
Being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Going onto dialysis Receiving a kidney transplant.
Having a healthy mindset.
DJ Ace addresses the feelings of mistrust of Communities of Colour towards the Medical Profession.
DJ Ace shares advice DJ Ace shares about how he is "paying it forward", through kidney health advocacy and more!
DJ Ace is an award winning BBC Radio DJ. He also DJs around the world including sets in Dubai, Ibiza, Japan, America and Jamaica and has supported Snoop Dog, 50 Cent and Lil’ Kim on tour. DJ Ace is one of the most sought after DJ’s in the UK and he also has his own record label, Record Box. His support of UK RnB has seen a prominent resurgence in the genre; his shows are a springboard for new talent to have the opportunity to shine. He also co-created and hosts the popular podcast 'Cut the Chat', which has been described as ‘Loose Women' for men, borrowing from the banter normally displayed in your local barber shop
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
Listen to DJ Ace on:
BBC Radio 1xtra Monday-Thursday mornings from 10am
and
Sunday nights from 10pm-1am for 1xtra’s R&B Show.
Follow DJ Ace:
Twitter: @djace
Instagram: @djace
Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moreace
DJ Ace celebrates the anniversary of his kidney transplant on 20th October 2022
If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode
Contact Kidney Care UK https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/mental-health/
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Mental health issues - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Home - Mind
Samaritans Tel: 116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Chris,
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.
You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.
Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Childline Tel: 0800 1111 childline.org.uk Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.
Follow NHS Blood & Transplant: Website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk
Twitter: NHS Blood & Transplant: @NHSBT
NHS Organ Donation: @NHSOrganDonor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nhsorgandonor
Instagram: NHS Organ Donation: @nhsorgandonor
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/nhsorgandonation/channels
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Oct 20, 2022
Oct 20, 2022
1 min
In the next episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast Dee Moore interviews Special Guest BBC 1 Xtra's DJ Ace.
DJ Ace's Kidney Warrior Story will be released on Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast on Monday 24th October 2022.
Additionally, an exclusive video version of the interview will be released on YouTube:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/diaryofakidneywarrior
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior

Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
26 min
For the month of October as part of the Black History Month celebrations, Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast will running a two part series focusing on the topics around Kidney Health & the Black Community.
In this first episode in the series, Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Officer of CAHN: Caribbean & African Health Network, joins Dee Moore to share about the topic of Health Inequalities, Kidney Disease & The Black Community and the work of CAHN.
For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
CAHN: Caribbean & African Health Network
Website: https://www.cahn.org.uk/
Telephone: 07853 556 591
Helpline: 07710 022 382
Email: info@cahn.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cahnuk
Twitter: @cahn_uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTHOGbhlEV0wZA5jvnOJEA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caribbean-and-african-health-network-cahn/
Instagram: @cahn_uk
CAHN celebrates its 5th Annual Gala at the Hilton Hotel, Manchester on Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 5:30pm – late.
To experience an entertaining evening with an awards ceremony, live music, an auction and more, book your tickets today: https://portal.cahn.org.uk/gala
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Sep 26, 2022
Episode 69: Self Management
Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
34 min
Clinical Psychologist, Dr Claire Dickinson joins Dee Moore to talk about the challenges people face when managing their chronic illness.
They discuss:
Strategies to help overcome these challenges.
Social prescribing
Self compassion vs self pity
And more!
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode
Contact Kidney Care UK
https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/mental-health/
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Mental health issues - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Home - Mind
Samaritans
Tel: 116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Chris,
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.
You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.
Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Childline
Tel: 0800 1111
childline.org.uk
Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Sep 12, 2022
Episode 68: Ali’s Living Donor Story
Sep 12, 2022
Sep 12, 2022
23 min
Diagnostic Radiographer, Ali Dawson joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Living Donor Story.
Ali shares about: donating a kidney to his former colleague and mentor, the lessons he has learned and paying it forward through his work as a volunteer ambassador for NHS Blood & Transplant.
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
Pinterest: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Follow Ali Dawson
Twitter: @AliDawson_
Email: ali@dawsonheath.com
Follow NHS Blood & Transplant:
Website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk
Twitter: NHS Blood & Transplant: @NHSBT
NHS Organ Donation: @NHSOrganDonor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nhsorgandonor
Instagram: NHS Organ Donation: @nhsorgandonor
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/nhsorgandonation/channels
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Aug 29, 2022
Episode 67: Needling for Beginners
Aug 29, 2022
Aug 29, 2022
41 min
Former Haemodialysis Nurse: Katie Fielding, joins Dee Moore for the first in a two part series about Haemodialysis needling.
In part one they discuss:
The needling process - what to expect.
What Patients can do to make the needling process easier.
What Health Professionals need Patients to do to make the needling process easier.
The importance of fistula exercises.
How to manage a Health Professional who doesn’t listen.
Challenges that may arise when needling.
Solutions to the challenges that may arise when needling.
and more!
About Katie Fielding
Katie has worked as a Haemodialysis Nurse for over 22 years.
Katie is currently undertaking a PHD looking at Patient experiences of Needling.
Katie is also training to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Katie has led on a set of recommendations around needling, which are now the standard for needling practice for Nursing Staff within in the UK.
Katie has been involved in the MAGIC project (Managing Access by Generating Improvement in Cannulation) to help implement the recommendations into practice.
Katie has been involved developing a National competency document to standardise the standard needling practice for Nurses.
For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
Pinterest: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Contact Kidney Care UK
Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org
Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Tel: 01420 541 424
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org
Instagram: @kidneycareuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A
To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Aug 15, 2022
Episode 66: Dr Philippe’s Kidney Warrior Story
Aug 15, 2022
Aug 15, 2022
38 min
Neurologist, Dr Philippe Douyon joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story.
Dr Philippe shares about:
Being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at 18 years old.
Receiving 2 kidney transplants.
Having a healthy mindset.
Dr Philippe addresses the feelings of mistrust of Communities of Colour towards the Medical Profession.
Advice for men
How he is "paying it forward", through kidney health advocacy and more!
For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw
Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/diaryofakidneywarrior/
Follow Dr Philippe Douyon
Website: www.inlebrainfitinstitute.com
Email: philippedouyon@gmail.com
Instagram: philippe.md
Facebook: Philippe Douyon, MD
TikTok: @dr.philippedouyon
LinkedIn: Dr. Philippe Douyon
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is an award-winning kidney health podcast hosted by Kidney Warrior, Dee Moore.
Each episode features honest conversations with kidney patients, living donors, transplant recipients, carers and leading healthcare professionals, exploring every stage of the kidney journey—from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney disease prevention to dialysis, transplantation, living donation, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and the latest advances in kidney care.
Whether you are living with kidney disease, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare or simply want to understand kidney health better, this podcast is here to educate, empower and inspire.
Expect real stories, expert advice and practical information to help you navigate life with kidney disease with greater knowledge, confidence and hope.
Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is proud to partner with Kidney Care UK, helping to raise awareness of kidney disease and amplify the voices of the kidney community.
Educate. Empower. Inspire.









