In this final episode of Kidney Kinship, DJ Ace brings contributors together at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital for an honest, face-to-face conversation about living with kidney disease, similar to the one you might have with your loved ones. Together, they unpack what donation really involves and why talking openly can change lives. In two small groups, previous guests and new voices respond to clips from the series and share what often goes unsaid.
Orin, Jenni and Lisa explore cultural mistrust, family dynamics, misinformation and the need for trusted messengers within global majority communities. The episode also features Candice and Michelle, who reflect on the realities of transplant testing, medication, rejection, menstruation on dialysis, and the emotional weight of asking for or accepting help from loved ones. Through difficult stories and moments of hope, the conversation shows how living donation relies on clear information, community trust and open dialogue.
The series ends with a simple call to action: share the podcast, speak with loved ones, support someone living with kidney disease, or explore whether living donation might be right for you. One conversation could help someone feel seen, informed and less afraid about the future.
Kidney Kinship continues to open up honest conversations around living donation in Black, South Asian and mixed heritage communities, helping people feel informed, supported and stronger together for better health and communities.
Kidney Kinship is a podcast making us stronger together for better health and communities. For more information, visit guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/living-donor.
This series was produced by Unedited in partnership with the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and supported by the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity.
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