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Nephluence Project

by Marc Coronel

Nephluence brings patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders together to share real stories, insights, and solutions in kidney care. Hosted by Marc Coronel, TEDx Speaker, Author, Healthcare Consultant, and Patient Advocate, each episode explores lived experience, communication, and influence to educate, empower, and inspire better outcomes. Disclaimer: Nephluence is for education and conversation. Content reflects personal and professional insight and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team.

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Episodes

  1. Saide Sanchez: Behind the Patient The Untold Reality of Caregivers

    What does it really mean to be a caregiver? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Marc Coronel sits down with Saide Sanchez. a wife, mother, and dedicated caregiver navigating the realities of loving someone through kidney disease and long-term dialysis. For over seven years, Saide has...

  2. Inside Abundant: Interview with Director Donald Griswold

    In this episode of the Nephluence Project Podcast, Marc Coronel sits down with filmmaker Donald Griswold to discuss his documentary Abundant, a film that shines a light on the powerful real-life stories of kidney donors and transplant recipients. Through deeply personal narratives, Abundant...

  3. Shawna Robinson: The Living Donor Behind My Transplant

    Most people think kidney donation begins in a hospital. It doesn’t. In this episode of The Nephluence Project, kidney transplant recipient and patient advocate Marc Coronel sits down with Shawna Robinson, the living kidney donor behind his transplant, to tell the truth about what living donation...

  4. Nephluence Project | Kidney Stories & Insights Trailer

    Welcome to Nephluence Project, a podcast where patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders come together to explore kidney disease from every perspective. I’m Marc Coronel, TEDx Speaker, Author, Healthcare Consultant, and Patient Advocate advancing patient-centered...

  5. Daniel " The Enlisted Kidney" Holmes #1

    Back for a second time, Dan Holmes is a former U.S. Navy Combat Search and Rescue operator turned international rare kidney disease advocate. A 2024 NephCure Impact Award recipient, Dan was diagnosed with MN in 2020 and has fought tirelessly for better recognition and treatment of rare kidney...

  6. THE KIDNEY FIGHTER

    Welcome to The Kidney Fighter Show. I’m Marc Coronel. This show is for anyone who’s been touched by kidney disease whether you’re the one fighting, a caregiver, or someone who just wants to understand more about what this journey is like. I’ve always believed in the power of storytelling,...

  7. The Austrailian BodyBuilding Champion: Growth from within By Andy Lamont

    Andy Lamont, A personal trainer in Sydney Australia with over 20 years of experience in the industry. A former NSW state and Australian bodybuilding champion. In 2012 Andy suffered a severe cervical spine injury which led to him stopping competitive bodybuilding and led the overuse of Nurofen to...

  8. The Enlisted Kidney: A Search & Rescue Mission By Daniel Holmes

    Daniel Holmes, A US Navy Veteran Search and Rescue operator involved in the rescue of 4 trapped sailors who were at the very bottom of the ship operating a fuel station when they were surrounded by massive heat after several failed attempts by the ship firefighters his group of operators were…

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  9. Tishawna J. Dunphy: Being Pregnant & Diagnosed With Renal Failure In The Same Year

    Imagine the excitement of having a baby then the doctor says “ You have kidney failure” what would you do?Here’s Tishawna story.

  10. Laura Walker: Covid Postponed My Kidney Transplant

    When your set for transplant and a unexpected virus stops all surgeries, What’s next? Hear Laura Walker as she describes her journey waiting for a transplant.

  11. Hilary Rose: My Transplanted kidney failed minutes after transplant

    What would you do if your kidneys failed right after transplant? A true story of grit and determination to not give up.

  12. Darren Clarke: A Positive Result, Requires a Positive Mindset

    After talking to Darren several times on Instagram I was always curious how he was able to do dialysis and be a club promoter. Here’s his story dealing with Dialysis and a mindset to be positive no matter what.

  13. Quarib Chowdhury: From Childhood to AdultHood, Vulnerability became my Strength

    Born with chronic kidney, Quarib’s family moved across the planet to get treatment. Two transplants later, he tell his story of how good mindset led to better outcomes.

  14. Ken Burke & Cassie Yahnian: New Found Hope After Donation & A Third Chance At Life.

    This is one of those podcasts that give you so much hope that giving up isn’t a option. I had the privilege to chat with Ken Burke (Donor) & Cassie Yahnian (Recipient) about the journey of not know each other, the process, and the determination what a strange would do to save someone else’s life.

  15. Dr. Job Kasweshi: Being a Doctor & Kidney patient at the exact same time

    I had the chance to speak to Dr. Kasweshi about his personal experience dealing with kidney disease and treating patients. He is the first kidney transplant patient in South Africa in the city of Zambian. Check his story out dealing with adversity, struggle and hardship as he explains getting a...

  16. Josh “Macaco” Ivey: high blood pressure

    Did you know high blood pressure is one of the leading causes for kidney disease. Josh is a capoeira instructor and a dialysis patient who doesn’t let his illness defy him. Here’s his story...

  17. Bethany Johasky who’s been diagnosed with fsgs. Here’s her story having 3 kidney transplants.

    I was really curious about rejection, especially because we both fight fsgs. Bethany goes into detail how dealing with kidney disease changed her life.

  18. Joe Soto: 3 kidney transplants

    Diagnosed with urethra reflux, And has had 3 kidney transplants here’s his story fighting the disease

  19. Marcelo Pena: Diagnosed at 11 y/o with fsgs, He’s been on home hemo for 19 years

    Marcelo has spent most his life on dialysis here’s his story!!!

  20. I interview my Donor and Sister the key players to my second chance at life

    Here’s my story on a second chance at life!!!

  21. Power lifter on dialysis for 20 years!!!

    If the title doesn’t give you motivation while on dialysis, I don’t know what will. I got to chat with Dave Cannon from Canada who’s been on dialysis for almost 20 years. This is a must listen to!!!

  22. Frankie Vega: I’m a bodybuilder on dialysis.

    Being a bodybuilder and competing can be a full time job, but dialysis can also cause the same effect. Here’s a story of Frankie Vega who competes in body building competitions while doing home hemo dialysis every night. Here’s his story.

  23. Scott Hobbs: IgA nephropathy made me willing to push boundaries and obstacles to be the best me!!!

    Diagnosed with IgA nephropathy at a young age of 19. Scott Hobbs was determined to fight. Having had a transplant from his brother on September 2019, here’s a story of a kidney fighter who went 12 rounds and is now sharing his story to stay positive and keep fighting.

  24. Luke Perry: A routine physical changed my life forever

    At 13 year old, going to the hospital can be very scary. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Here’s the story of a personal trainer based in Canada how he deals with kidney failure. After receiving a transplant his new found purpose @maxefficiency.fit help people stay in the best shape while...

  25. George Raptis: Trial & Errors don’t defy ME!!!

    George Raptis is the true definition of not letting trails and errors stop him from living life. After losing his home, girlfriend and going bankrupt his drive to never giving up is both motivational & and inspirational that things will come hard but it’s never worth giving up!!! Diagnosed with...

  26. Luis Garcia has been fighting diabetes for 33 year and kidney disease for 13, here’s his story

    Luis goes into full details how diabetes, dialysis, and a kidney transplant has transformed his mindset. A true fighter by nature. He describes his highs and lows and found a passion to help people through CBD and medical cannabis.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Nephluence brings patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders together to share real stories, insights, and solutions in kidney care. Hosted by Marc Coronel, TEDx Speaker, Author, Healthcare Consultant, and Patient Advocate, each episode explores lived experience, communication, and influence to educate, empower, and inspire better outcomes. Disclaimer: Nephluence is for education and conversation. Content reflects personal and professional insight and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team.

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Marc Coronel

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Nephluence brings patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders together to share real stories, insights, and solutions in kidney care. Hosted by Marc Coronel, TEDx Speaker, Author, Healthcare Consultant, and Patient Advocate, each episode explores lived experience,...

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