After learning his only kidney was functioning at just 2 percent, Pesh Patel went from near death to a second chance at life. In this episode, he shares how dialysis, transplant surgery, and rejection led him to find purpose as a kidney patient advocate and founder of A Kidney Life.Join Jackie, Daphne, and Dustin as they talk with Pesh about the realities of living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), managing mental health, and building resilience through community and education.You’ll learn about:Early symptoms and warning signs of kidney failureThe difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysisWhat to expect during the transplant and recovery processThe impact of nutrition and lifestyle on kidney healthHow purpose and advocacy can transform hardship into hopeIf you or someone you love is facing kidney disease, this conversation offers guidance, encouragement, and proof that it’s possible to live fully and vividly at any stage of life.—Connect with Pesh Patel (A Kidney Life)📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akidneylife/🔔 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akidneylife.pesh🌐 Website: https://akidneylife.com/—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast