Sharing Life - Inside Living Kidney Donation and the CORE Kidney Program

Explore the realities of living kidney donation through this comprehensive podcast episode that moves beyond common misconceptions to examine the thoughtful care, ethics, and shared humanity involved in the process. Join Dr. Eve Glazier as she facilitates an in-depth discussion with Dr. Anjay Rastogi, director of UCLA Health's CORE Kidney Program, ABC7 news anchor and living kidney donor Phillip Palmer, and transplant recipient Nanette Zumwalt who lived with polycystic kidney disease for years. Discover how donors are protected throughout the donation process, understand how recipients navigate the complex emotions of gratitude and vulnerability, and learn about comprehensive programs like CORE Kidney that support patients and families from early disease diagnosis through transplant and beyond. Gain insights into the intersection of medical science, trust, and humanity that characterizes modern kidney donation, moving away from narratives of crisis or heroism toward a more nuanced understanding of this life-sharing process grounded in both clinical evidence and personal experience.