Episode 153: Living with ADPKD A Polycystic Kidney Disease Story

What is it really like to grow up knowing kidney disease runs in your family?   In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee is joined by Jamie from Texas, USA, who shares her lived experience of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) — a genetic kidney condition that affects generations.   Jamie opens up about: 🟩 Living with a hereditary kidney disease 🟩 The emotional impact of growing up with uncertainty 🟩 Family history and genetic risk 🟩 Fear, resilience, and mindset 🟩 What living with ADPKD really looks like day to day   This honest conversation shines a light on the realities of genetic kidney disease, while also sharing a message of hope, strength, and empowerment for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), PKD, or long-term health conditions.   🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need encouragement or understanding today.   Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r   Follow Jamie   https://www.instagram.com/finchmod/   https://www.tiktok.com/@finchmodcc   Kidney Care UK   💻 Website: www.kidneycareuk.org 📧 [email protected] 📞Tel: 01420 541 424 📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org 📷Instagram: @kidneycareuk 🔵Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   📩 To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: [email protected]       Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.     #ADPKD #PolycysticKidneyDisease #KidneyDisease #CKD #GeneticDisorder #ChronicIllness #KidneyHealth #InvisibleIllness #HealthPodcast #ChronicIllnessAwareness #PatientStory #KidneyWarrior #DiaryOfAKidneyWarriorPodcast