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 • 28 episodes
Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
Latest Episodes
Purpose Is Plural
Purpose is not a one-ticket ride. Even on dialysis, you can carry many callings and move forward.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7:28
The Long Walk to SSDI: Finding Space Between Pain and Purpose
This week, I pause to honor my family as we grieve the passing of my uncle. At the same time, I continue to process my own recent job loss, a weight that has tested my identity and my faith. Yet, in the middle of loss, an unexpected gift appear...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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10:38
Imagining Silence, Choosing Life
At home, I caught myself picturing the ocean as an off switch for the noise in my head. I did not go. I only imagined the hush underwater, knowing even the thought could be misunderstood. What I really wanted was stillness long enough to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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12:03
Notice Served. Shadows Stayed
Two weeks came and went. The pressure eased, but the weight did not. I clocked out, yet the stress stayed clocked in. I was still carrying regret, second-guessing every step, and life felt a little darker each day.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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8:30
I Saw Death Around the Corner
In this episode, Rodney Washington candidly discusses the relentless pressures of working in social services and the impact on his health. Despite facing anxiety, pneumonia, and the stress of managing discharges without support, Rodney reveals ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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7:22