Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
Welcome to Scarred, Not Silent, a podcast where I open up about life with kidney disease, the transplant journey, and the healing that comes after. I'm Rodney, a kidney recipient, life coach, and social worker who's lived through dialysis, disability, and the quiet moments nobody talks about.This space is real talk for resilient souls. Whether navigating your chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or just curious about what it means to start over with a second chance, you're in the right place.Here, we keep it honest. We keep it hopeful. And most of all, we keep going.New episodes drop every Monday and Friday.Let’s breathe deep, live rooted, and walk this journey together.
Podcasting since 2025 • 41 episodes
Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
Latest Episodes
Can’t Pee? The Truth About Life on Dialysis
In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what really happens while waiting for a kidney transplant. Many people don’t realize that dialysis often means you stop urinating altogether—and how that simple loss can change everything. I share wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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6:25
Thinking for Yourself: Lessons from Malcolm X and Modern Medicine
This week’s episode comes to you a little later—dog-sitting duties and an occasional yapper made sure of that. Somewhere between walks and water bowls, I fell into a YouTube rabbit hole watching two Malcolm X interviews: one during his time wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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10:04
When the Phone Rings, So Does Your Heart
They say “the call” changes everything. For most transplant patients, that phone call means life, hope, and a second chance. But what happens when you get the call, only to find out you’re not next? This week, I open up about what it feel...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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11:18
Affect vs. Effect: Lessons from the Road
This week, I take you on a personal trip down to South Carolina. I've been to Florida twice, or at least that's what some folks debate about whether Florida is considered part of the South. It was my first time experiencing that blend of heat, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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11:31
When Normal Never Comes Back
People often say they just want life to go back to normal. But what if normal never returns? In this episode, I reflect on how chronic illness and transplant change our definition of “normal.” There’s grief in letting go of the life we on...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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3:17