40 Best Nephrology Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Twice monthly (aspirational) recap of the NephJC journal club. NephJC reviews the most important manuscripts which are driving nephrology forward and improving our understanding of the kidney. more

A chapter by chapter recap of Burton Rose's classic, The Clinical Physiology of Acid Base and Electrolyte Disorders, a kidney physiology book for nephrologists, fellows, residents and medical students. more

RSN's KidneyTalk™ is an informative, inspirational, and entertaining online, half-hour radio talk show that launched in June of 2006 with host RSN Founder & President Lori Hartwell. With Lori Hartwell's, a renal disease survivor since 1958, KidneyTalk™ provides the audience with practical advice on how to live a full and productive life despite CKD. The show features healthcare professionals and people living successfully with kidney disease who share personal experiences in inspirational, thought-provoking interviews. more

Prevent kidney stones and live your best life. Each week, Nurse Jill Harris—Kidney Stone Prevention expert and creator of the Kidney Stone Diet®—answers your questions about kidney stone prevention. Dive even deeper and find everything you need to know about preventing kidney stones at KidneyStoneDiet.com! more

Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist, Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND shares science-based ways to prevent kidney stones with food! more

The latest in kidney research, care, and treatment.

The Kidney Commute podcast seeks to enhance the work of the interprofessional kidney care team by providing connection through education and CE credits for eligible listeners, while the Pitstop sub-series is a non-accredited exploration of what drives innovation in the nephrology field. Two opportunities to learn, one opportunity to earn. more

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. more

Welcome to The Nephron Segment: A Kidney Podcast, where nephrology is always concentrated, sometimes convolute, but never dilute. Join a group of nephrons as we try to push the boundaries of kidney medicine. more

The ASN Podcast features a broad range of nephrology topics, including interviews with experts and discussions about cutting-edge advances in research and care. more

Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is an award-winning kidney health podcast hosted by Kidney Patient, Vlogger, Speaker and Advocate, Dee Moore . Each episode features either a kidney patient (including people: living with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis, on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients), a leading healthcare professional, a living donor or a care partner , sharing their unique experiences and expertise across every stage of the kidney journey—from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney disease prevention to dialysis, transplantation, living donation, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and the latest advances in kidney care. Whether you are living with kidney disease, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare or simply want to understand kidney health better, this podcast is here to educate, empower and inspire. Expect real stories, expert advice and practical information to help you navigate life with kidney disease with greater knowledge, confidence and hope. Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast is proud to partner with Kidney Care UK , helping to raise awareness of kidney disease and amplify the voices of the kidney community. Educate. Empower. Inspire. more

Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN) publishes high quality research relevant to clinical nephrology. Now one of the most widely-read and referenced kidney journals, physicians read CJASN to learn about the most important advances in clinical and translational research in nephrology. more

Kent's Kidney Stories is hosted by Kent Bressler, a Registered Nurse, AAKP Board of Director, Ambassador, Kidney Transplant Recipient, and Vice President of Kidney Solutions. He will share his journey, some insight he has learned, and interview fellow Kidney Warriors and leaders in the Kidney Community. more

Hosted by Brendon Neuen, MBBS, PhD, and Shikha Wadhwani, MD, MS, Kidney Compass: Navigating Clinical Trials is a regular podcast exploring and breaking down the latest updates and nuances of clinical trials in nephrology. By listening to Kidney Compass, you'll get the guidance you need to navigate the changing landscape of clinical trials across the spectrum of kidney disease. more

A bite-size podcast brought to you by the International Society of Glomerular Disease. Nephrologists and glomerular disease experts Dr. Kenar Jhaveri (Northwell Health/Hofstra University) and Dr. Koyal Jain (UNC Chapel Hill) take a lighthearted look at the latest research, discuss clinical practice, and interview leaders in glomerular medicine — all in a short enough time to listen on your coffee break. more

For Kidneys' Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) This podcast series aims to provide healthcare professionals, particularly primary care professionals, with accessible insights into kidney health. Each episode offers bite-sized discussions on key topics such as chronic kidney disease management and heart failure and practical updates for improving patient care. With episodes just 15 minutes long, you can listen on your commute, during a break, or while out for a walk. Join us as we explore the latest advancements and strategies in integrated kidney care to empower clinicians and patients alike. more

A podcast that gives voice to the many facets of living with kidney disease. Learn more at kidneyfund.org/podcast. more

JASN, the flagship journal of the ASN, publishes basic and clinical science original research articles relevant to the broad discipline of nephrology. The JASN Podcast features discussions with authors of recently published articles. Moderated by the JASN Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors, each JASN Podcast episode discusses the latest findings featured in the pages of the journal. Additionally, through the Kidney Translation podcast series, Communications Editor Matt Sparks engages with authors on hot topics across the ASN Journal Portfolio. New episodes are available monthly. more

Nephrologists work daily to improve the quality of care for their patients. These kidney doctors know that when their patients understand their condition, they can better manage their kidney health. 'Let's Talk About Kidneys'' takes a deep dive into the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patient journey. It's a podcast that inspires meaningful conversations and helps people living with CKD gain a full understanding of their disease. With this knowledge, CKD patients can improve their outcomes while living a longer, more fulfilling life. Do you know anyone with CKD? Tune in to gain valuable information that can help you understand and support your loved ones who are living with kidney disease. more

Welcome to the PKD Chronicles: Navigating Life with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Each episode offers honest conversations, expert insights, and real stories from the PKD community to help guide, support, and inspire you on your PKD journey. Whether you're newly diagnosed with PKD, navigating the challenges of the disease with a loved one, or working in the medical or research field to improve patient outcomes, PKD Chronicles is here to inform and empower the PKD community. This monthly podcast is produced by the PKD Foundation and presented generously by Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. For more information and resources on PKD, please visit pkdcure.org. more

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology is an organization of pediatric nephrologists and affiliated health care professionals. Our primary goals are to promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education and research; and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific investigation. more

Do you ever feel confused about your kidney labs? Worried about your numbers going up, or scared of dialysis? Maybe you've been told your kidneys are faling, but no one's explained what that really means. You're not alone - and you deserve clarity and confidence in your kidney journey. I'm Roslyn Williams, RN, BSN a registered nurse who's spent years helping patients understand their labs, manage their their lifestyles, and prevent disease progression. I've seen the fear and frustration that comes with kidney disease and I'm here to help you turn confusion into confidence. If you're tired of feeling confused about your kidney numbers... if you've been told your kidneys are 'failing' but no one explained what that really means- this podcast is for you. At Kidney Wise Health, you'll find clarity, confidence, and practical steps to protect your kidneys, improve you habits, and feel in control of your health again. Whether you're newly diagnosed or managing chronic kidney disease, each episode will give you simple strategies to slow progression and strengthen your kidney health one step at a time. So, 'grab you notebook', your water bottle, and your hope - and let's take charge of your kidney health together. If you find these episodes helpful, please share them with someone who's living with kidney disease or wants to prevent it - and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts - it helps more people discover Kidney Wise Health where they can find hope, clarity, and confidence in their kidney journey. Want to stay connected and continue learning? Join my free email community, Kidney Wise Insider , for kidney-wise tips, encouragement, and practical education delivered straight to your inbox. Join Kidney Wise Insider: Join Kidney Wise Insider If you are interested in personalized support, you can book a free kidney health coaching discovery call to see if working together is a good fit. Book a Free Discovery Call: Book A Free Kidney Health Coaching Call more

KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology features global experts covering a wide range of topics for clinicians treating patients with kidney disease. more

A podcast addressing all things Solid organ transplant. Dr. Samra, a transplant nephrologist, discusses all things and answers questions sent in by listeners.  more

A pinch of salt is the official ERA podcast dedicated to nephrology. Each month, we'll release three episodes with nephrologists and other physicians discuss advances in clinical practice and renal medicine. Hosts: Andrej Skoberne and George Kosmadakis more

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Podcast covers the diverse topics related to field of nephrology and the stories and experiences that impact the nephrologist around the world. more

Kidney360 is ASN's first open access, online only, general kidney journal that includes content from all disciplines of kidney science. Published content includes both clinical and basic science papers. Kidney360 promises to bring you the same high-quality peer-review you've come to expect from ASN's publications. more

Real life Chronic Kidney Disease talk from a young-ish woman's perspective. I want to teach you some stuff but also make you giggle.Relaunched May 2026 in Christy's memory and to honour her legacy with Steve Millar (Husband) and Hilary Morgan (Renal Dietician) more

Introducing 'The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast,' produced and hosted by Drs. Emily Zangla, Kelly Garrity and Vivian Shih. We interview experts in the field to provide high quality info and 'tricks of the trade' that are valuable for clinicians to use in practice. It's a great way to learn and to bring together the peds nephrology community across the country (and maybe even world)! We want to hear any requests for future episodes, experts who want to come onto our show and your feedback! Email Emily at ****@gmail.com. Artwork done by Shannon Luker, https://www.shannonluker.com/. more

Nephrology Nursing Perspectives provides interviews and discussions between members of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and the nephrology community. This podcast will focus on nephrology nurses' issues and nephrology nursing as a specialty nursing profession in the areas of conservative management, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous kidney replacement therapies, acute kidney injury, transplantation, vendors, and government and regulatory agencies. more

New podcast weblog 'The Chronic Brew' with Mr. Cool Beans is your dose of advocacy, awareness, and straight talk on chronic illnesses. Join host Mr. Cool Beans as he brews up conversations around critical health topics, with a special focus on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), men's health, and mental well-being. Sharing his own journey with CKD, Mr. Cool Beans brings a unique perspective, offering insights, resources, and a supportive community for those navigating similar challenges. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert interviews, and practical advice, all served up with a dash of humor and a whole lot of heart. 'The Chronic Brew' it's more than just a podcast, it's a conversation. more

FilterLIFE™ PodcastPresented by The Enlisted Kidney FoundationWhat does it truly mean to live a #FilterLIFE?This isn't a medical lecture.This isn't a highlight reel.This is real life, filtered through experience.About the PodcastThe FilterLIFE™ Podcast brings together kidney patients, living donors, caregivers, and advocates for authentic conversations about navigating life beyond a kidney disease diagnosis.Hosted by Dan Holmes, Founder of The Enlisted Kidney Foundation (EKF) and a kidney warrior himself, each episode bridges clinical understanding with lived experience — where personal narrative meets practical wisdom.Our philosophy is simple: Your kidneys filter your blood. Your life requires filtering everything else.Today's patients face conflicting medical opinions, information overload, complex treatment decisions, emotional uncertainty, and systemic barriers. FilterLIFE™ creates space for the voices that matter most — those living this journey every day.This podcast rejects fear-based narratives. Instead, it offers clarity, ownership, and tools to filter what serves you and release what doesn't.What We ExploreEach episode examines how our guests FILTER through:• Fear and uncertainty after diagnosis• Information overload from providers and online sources• Dialysis and transplant decisions• Barriers to quality care access• Emotional and mental health challenges• Identity, resilience, and purpose after diagnosisWe honor the full experience — the appointments, waiting rooms, lab results, sleepless nights, and the mindset shifts in between.Topics IncludeKidney disease management — FSGS, IgA Nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, membranous nephropathy, and other chronic or rare conditions.Transplant journeys — evaluation, waiting, surgery, recovery, and redefining 'normal.'Living donation — donor perspective, paired exchange, and starting the conversation.Dialysis options — in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.Health equity — disparities in kidney care and practical solutions.Caregiver perspectives — the strength behind the scenes.Mental health — anxiety, resilience, and rediscovering purpose.Advocacy and policy — patient rights, systemic change, and elevating lived experience.Who You'll Hear From• Newly diagnosed patients seeking direction• Long-term kidney warriors who've learned to thrive• Living donors• Caregivers supporting loved ones• Transplant recipients navigating post-surgery life• Advocates transforming kidney careThese are unscripted conversations rooted in respect and growth.About EKFThe Enlisted Kidney Foundation transforms the kidney disease experience through mentorship, education, and community support. No one should navigate kidney disease alone. FilterLIFE is an extension of that mission.Who This Podcast Is For• Kidney patients at any stage• Living donors and those considering donation• Caregivers and loved ones• Healthcare professionals seeking patient perspective• Anyone seeking clarity, connection, and hopeNew episodes release bi-weekly on Tuesdays.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite platform.Connect with us:EnlistedKidneyFoundation.orgFacebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @EnlistedKidneyFoundation more

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) Education Center Podcasts provide individuals with the latest news on kidney disease while focusing on what patients can do to ensure their optimal health.  You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter and Youtube. more

Kidney Nutrition Nuggets is your go-to podcast for bite-sized, practical tips on kidney health and nutrition. Hosted by Summer Van Arsdale, a registered dietitian with over a decade of experience, this show breaks down complex kidney topics into easy-to-digest insights that empower you to take control of your health. No matter where you are at in your kidney health journey, here you'll find science-backed information, myth-busting facts, and real-life inspiration in every episode. more

Nephrologists and Peritoneal Dialysis enthusiasts Dr. Jeff Perl (Editor in Chief - PD International) and Dr. Nikhil Shah (Social Media Editor - PD International) co-host this podcast to discuss important research in #PeritonealDialysis from Peritoneal Dialysis International and other journals. more

Welcome to the new Rare Kidney Disease Show part of the RKD Scientific Network sponsored by Travere Therapeutics. The Rare Kidney Disease Show is your primary source for cutting-edge insights, expert perspectives, and pivotal updates in nephrology. Led by our panel of experts, explore the advances in glomerular nephropathies through compelling conversations, challenging case studies, and discussions tackling hot topics. Join us as we strive to provide you with the ultimate resource to support your clinical practice and advance patient care. more

NNJ Extra is brought to you by the Nephrology Nursing Journal, the official journal of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. NNJ Extra provides expanded content, such as interviews and discussions related to articles published in the journal and issues in nephrology nursing. more

Your Podcast for Rare Kidney ConversationsLife with a rare kidney disease can be complex, isolating, and often misunderstood. Rare Kidney Source brings together voices from across the community to inform, inspire, and connect people living with rare kidney diseases such as C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and primary immune-complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN). Through honest conversations and expert insights, we explore the realities of diagnosis, disease management, and everyday life to empower listeners with knowledge, perspective, and a sense of belonging to navigate their journey with greater confidence and support.This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider about questions you may have about the disease, its symptoms, and treatment. more

NephBytes delivers concise, clinically focused audio summaries of essential nephrology textbooks — designed for fellows, residents, attendings, and anyone who wants to master renal medicine but doesn't have time to sit down with a 1,200-page book.Each episode breaks down high-yield concepts from core texts like Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology and Renal Physiology, with clinical vignettes, bedside pearls, and board-relevant takeaways — all in 20 minutes or less.This isn't a textbook read aloud. It's the version your favorite attending would teach you on a quiet call night. more

Kidney Konversations - A Vibrant Indian Society of Nephrology Social Media Initiative.Episode 1 - Interventional Nephrology - A tete-a-tete with Dr Gireesh Reddy, Consultant Interventional Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, Institute of Nephro-Urology, Bangalore. Interviewer - Dr Arvind Canchi, Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, Trustwell Hospitals, Bangalore, and Chair - ISN India Social Media Team. more