The PKD Dietitian Podcast

The PKD Dietitian Podcast

Hosted by: Diana Bruen MS, RD

The PKD Dietitian podcast is hosted by Diana Bruen, a PKD nutrition expert. Join as Diana digs into health, nutrition, research, and all things proactive & protective for Polycystic Kidney Disease.

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Episodes

18. PKD Wellness & Community with Guest Ciara Morin

Today, on the PKD Dietitian Podcast, we are joined by special Guest Ciara Morin of PKD Wellness.   Learn about Ciara's personal journey advocating for knowledge, community, and empowerment for the PKD Community.   As...
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17. Vitamin D and PKD: How To Supplement Safely

What does Vitamin D have to do with the Kidneys?  Even better, what do we know about Vitamin D and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? In this episode, you will get some education on what Vitamin D is, how we use Vitamin...
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16. What's the Difference Between BUN and Creatinine?

LISTENER QUESTION EPISODE Q: "What’s the difference between BUN and Creatinine, and do I need to pay more attention to one or the other with PKD, or with my diet?" A: Listen and Learn the PKD Dietitian's...
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15. Supplements and PKD: 4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting One

In this episode, Diana is sharing her 4 Question Smart Guide to help you walk through if and how you should start a new supplement.   Plus how to make a plan for your supplementation routine!  Join as The PKD...
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14. How I became The PKD Dietitian

EPISODE RESOURCES The pkDO Outreach Foundation Email pkDO at helpingfamilies@pkdo.org  Or through their website at https://www.pkdo.org/contact Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like...
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13. Colloidal Silver Supplements and PKD: The Dangerous Truth

Listener Question Episode!  Q: “What it is about colloidal silver that makes it dangerous for polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?  Are there really any benefits?” A: Tune in for the PKD Dietitian’s answer. Remember, just...
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12. Master Your Labs for PKD: My 4-Step Framework

Confused about your PKD and kidney labs?  Listen now to learn my 4-step framework to master your labs, once and for all!  Plus, I’ll share a powerful, and 100% FREE, tool to help you start today. RESOURCES: FREE...
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11. The First Medical Food For PKD: Guest Dr. Thomas Weimbs

What do you get when you... Take a scientist who researches PKD + discoveries related to PKD growth pathways + realization the pathways depend on nutrients? You get a medical food - KetoCitra - the first, and only,...
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10. NSAIDs - What Are They & Why Avoid Them With PKD

Been told to avoid NSAIDs?  That's good advice for Polycystic Kidney Disease.  In this episode, I am going to get into what NSAIDs are, why they aren’t kidney-friendly, and specifically why they aren’t PKD-friendly. A...
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09. A 3 Question Check In...I want You To Try This!

In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes and share something I have been personally working on.  I think many of you in the PKD Community will relate to some of my struggles but also benefit from, and connect...
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08. Ketogenic Therapy and PKD - 2 Myths and 1 Truth

Let's dig into two of the biggest myths around Ketogenic Diet Therapy.  A ketogenic diet is ALWAY high in protein You MUST cut out all fruit and severely limited veggies. Plus…I will give you one truth about...
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07. 3 Simple Swaps To Improve Your Diet For PKD

3 easy swaps you can make in your day-to-day diet that have a positive impact on Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Learn what to swap out and what to swap in with this Take Action Episode! Resources: PKD Dietitian Blog...
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