Episode 80: Dating & Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): The Highs, Lows & Realities

Dating is hard enough, but what happens when you’re navigating relationships while living with Chronic Kidney Disease?   In Episode 80 of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore, continues the Love, Relationships & CKD series with an honest, compassionate conversation about dating with CKD.   Dee is joined by Rob Sieradzki, who previously shared his kidney journey in Episode 78. In this episode, Rob opens up about the real-life highs, lows, fears and hopes of dating while living with kidney disease. Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and social challenges that often come with CKD, including confidence, disclosure, fatigue, comorbid conditions, and the fear of rejection, while also highlighting resilience, connection and the possibility of love.   This episode is Part 2 of a two-part interview, focusing specifically on dating with CKD. In Part 2 the conversation continues with Rob’s work supporting others through the CKD Dating UK community.   ✨ In this episode, we discuss: The realities of dating with chronic kidney disease Confidence, self-worth, and body image with CKD When and how to disclose your diagnosis when dating The emotional impact of illness on relationships Finding hope, connection, and understanding while living with CKD Why community support matters when navigating love and chronic illness   This episode is for anyone living with kidney disease, those dating someone with CKD, loved ones, and health professionals who want deeper insight into the lived experience beyond the clinic.   💚 You are not alone — and your diagnosis does not define your worth.   👉🏽👉 Call to Action: If this episode resonates with you, please follow, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share it with someone who may need to hear this conversation today and help us break the silence around relationships and chronic illness.   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 Rob Sieradzki  Instagram: @robsieradzki Facebook: www.facebook.com/rob.sieradzki     CKD Dating UK Facebook group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/490695541426372/?ref=share_group_link   Kidney Care UK   Website: www.kidneycareuk.org Email: [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.     #KidneyDisease #CKD #DatingWithCKD #ChronicIllness #KidneyWarrior #RelationshipsAndCKD #LoveAndChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessDating #PatientVoices #KidneyHealth #HealthPodcast #UKKidneyCommunity