1/16/2026 - Gut Health and Kidneys

Could your gut be quietly shaping the future of your kidney health? On this episode of Kidney Talk, host Lori Hartwell welcomes renowned kidney specialist Dr. Johnson and kidney disease survivor Bettye Mashack for a fascinating conversation about the overlooked link between gut health and kidney disease. From surprising science to real-life patient experiences, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers new hope for people at every stage of kidney disease. You may never think about probiotics, sugar, or good and bad bacteria the same way again.