When Linda's husband received his CKD diagnosis, she was nearing the completion of her college degree in business management and preparing to launch a clinic with friends. The weight of figuring out how to “save” her husband was overwhelming, leading her to make the difficult decision to step away from the group and dedicate herself entirely to finding a solution for his health. The struggle to manage his diet was intense, especially as he faced the frustration of being told he couldn’t eat the foods he loved. This became Linda’s driving force: to find a way to make those foods a part of his life again.

Within a week of graduating, Linda shifted gears and enrolled in culinary school, followed by nutrition training. Her focus was clear: to learn everything she could about food, nutrition, and how to make it work with CKD. After five years of dedication, she found the answers she was seeking and applied them to help her husband live a full, healthy life.

In 2020, Linda founded CKD Culinary Consulting, creating the How to Eat for CKD Method™ Nutritional Program. She saw a need for a clear, reliable system to help kidney patients understand their diet, enjoy their favorite foods, and build a personalized, sustainable kidney-friendly lifestyle. To reach more people, Linda transitioned her practice online, offering her expertise through a comprehensive program that could be accessed anywhere. The program’s success led her to publish it in book form, making her knowledge even more accessible.

Thanks to her method, Linda’s husband’s lab numbers remained stable for nearly a decade, with his health and his love for food thriving—despite gaining a few extra pounds from all the delicious meals!