Hey friends, it’s Gabi & Nia, together we created Two Girls, One Journey. It started when sour patch Gabi and sassy savy Nia met on TikTok through their shared experience with Chronic Kidney disease. Here, on this podcast we talk about all things kidney beans and basically anything on our minds. Most importantly we want to show case that you are more than your disease or any obstacle you face. You will laugh, cry, but mo ...
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No matter where you are in your kidney journey, a little positivity can go a long way. In this week's episode we have Brittney! Britt is a delight to have as a friend, always so warm & welcoming to any one she comes across. Two time kidney transplant recipients today, she sheds light on her driving force behind getting through her kidney journey. Be sure to follow her on social media linked below! Instagram: @britthutchytaughtyou
The month of March always holds a special place in our heart because it is National Kidney month and ironically enough every year during national kidney month Gabi goes to washington DC with other patients & physicians and lobbyists around the country to talk to congress and advocate for the better treatment of kidney patients. In this episode Gabi will walk you through what a typical Kidney hill advocacy day looks like! The American Association Of Kidney Patients are always welcoming new ambassadors! If you would like to become an ambassador please visit https://aakp.org/
We're going to take it back to the beginning of TGOJ! Cohost Gabi has been on a very long and still ongoing journey with kidney disease & dialysis. In this episode Gabi will discuss her pediatric experience growing up with a chronic illness & transplant so young, the different types of dialysis modalities she's tried, as well as her transplant surgery at a young age but most importantly how to persevere. Although Gabi has been living with CKD her whole life, her initial transplant failing happened at a pivotal place in her life. Today Gabi dedicates her time advocating change for other kidney patients. If you'd like more info on how you can help please see the links below. Gabriele Morales 02/10/1994*** Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville Fl) 904-953-1002- any living donor coordinator https://www.mayoclinic.org/forms/florida-living-donor-transplant Advent health Orlando 407-303-7227- any living donor coordinator https://www.ahlivingdonor.com Tampa general hospital 813-844-5662 - any living donor coordinator https://tampagenerallivingdonation.org
In this episode hosts Nia & Gabi discuss our experiences with menstruating whilst on different modalities of dialysis as well as a little life update! Couple of trigger warnings blood talk. How to find us! : https://www.tiktok.com/@tgoj2122_https://linktr.ee/tgoj_2122https://twitter.com/tgoj2122
Today we have our very FIRST interview with fellow Kidney Warrior, Rachael. Please welcome Rachael as she tells us her journey with Alport Syndrome, Motherhood, transplant, and living life through it all. Such an incredible person and such an inspiration that is so radiating. CONNECT WITH RACHAEL!WHAT IS ALPORT SYNDROME? Alport Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Alport Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD TGOJ, FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US! Kidney resourcesNew to kidney disease? Check out these resources to see where to go from here!Kidney Basics Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Need tips & tricks on finding a living donor?The Living Kidney Donors Network Tools to Find a Living Donor Want to be involved by becoming a kidney patient advocate!? By joining you can make a difference by sharing your testimony to help change policies, procedure and even get more funding for research!Field Ambassadors – AAKP Advocacy | National Kidney Foundation Resources • National Kidney Foundation Considering donating a kidney?Be an Organ Donor | National Kidney Foundation Kidney donation and transplant | American Kidney Fund Living-donor kidney transplant - Type - Mayo Clinic Kidney Donation - Donate Life America Organ Donation - LifeLink Foundation Facts About Organ Donation | UNOS Organ Donor Facts National Kidney Registry