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Voices from The Community Podcast - Episode 1: Kidney Disease & Depression
Welcome to a special edition of the Voices of The Community podcast, where we focus on mental health in the kidney community. In this first episode, Dr. Shirazian, a nephrologist, will discuss how patients with kidney disease or depression, might experience similar symptoms. Listen in, to learn how to tell the difference between the symptoms from kidney disease and depression and the importance of addressing the mental health needs of the kidney community.
Voices from The Community Podcast - Episode 2: The Role Of Nephrology Social Workers
Welcome to a special edition of the Voices of The Community podcast, where we focus on mental health in the kidney community. In this episode, Hannah Graves, a nephrology social worker, discusses the mental health challenges patients and care partners may face throughout the patient journey and how social workers can support them to improve their overall quality of life. Â
EPISODE 1: Intro to Celebrity Chef JJ & Stocking The Pantry With Kidney Healthy Ingredients
In this series Chef JJ will introduce himself and share his personal connection to kidney disease. He will advise viewers how to shop for kidney healthy ingredients and recommend essentials to have in the pantry. Registered Dietician and nutritionist Misty Nason will bring her expertise in renal nutrition to discuss important features of the kidney healthy diet. She will provide practical tips to successfully implement and maintain a kidney healthy diet. Join us as you will be able to cook alongside Chef JJ’s demonstrations as he brings his culinary flare to three delicious kidney healthy recipes!
EPISODE 2: Kidney Healthy Cooking Series Featuring Celebrity Chef JJ
In this episode you will cook alongside Chef JJ as he prepares a delicious kidney friendly meal (Sourdough Toast with Black-eyed Peas and Goat Cheese). Also learn from Misty Nason (registered dietitian) who will provide context and nutritional profiles of Chef JJ’s essential ingredients.
EPISODE 4: Kidney Healthy Cooking Series With Celebrity Chef JJ – Pumpkin Pancakes With Berry Compote
Adopting a kidney healthy diet can help delay kidney disease progression and improve future outcomes. Cook alongside Chef JJ as he prepares a delicious kidney friendly meal, Pumpkin Pancakes with Berry Compote. Registered dietitian, Misty Nason, will provide context and nutritional profiles of Chef JJ’s essential ingredients: milk alternatives, healthy fats, antioxidants, & carbohydrates.