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 • 54 episodes
Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
Latest Episodes
The Mystery Guest Who Tried to End the Episode
This episode takes a warm walk through a quieter Thanksgiving, the kind where the meal still hits the soul even if the table isn’t full. But when things settle in, some unexpected “wild guests” crash the moment and nearly shut the whole show do...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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15:37
Locked In: The Decision That Could Have Cost Me My Life
When the world shut down, the danger outside my door was more than a headline—it was a direct threat to my life. After a year of unemployment, I was finally cleared to return to work. Job offers came quickly, but so did the rising fear of a vir...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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14:42
What November Teaches Us About Being Human
In this episode, Rodney opens November with a quiet conversation about gratitude, resilience, and the unexpected places healing can come from. He reflects on family, forgiveness, and the moments that shaped his empathy, while inviting lis...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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17:07
Stent Baby Number Three: Why Am I Still Giving Birth?
This episode walks you into the operating room of my life… again. I learned that my urethra did not stay fully open, which meant another procedure and the arrival of my third stent. Yes, you read that correctly — I am now parenting a t...
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The Day I Gave Birth Through My Urethra
There comes a moment in a man’s life when he enters a room believing he is there for a “simple procedure,” only to discover he is about to reenact the male version of childbirth—stent removal from the bladder. The medical team refers to it as m...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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32:03