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.
Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
Accountability Over Anger: Why Blaming Doctors Won’t Heal You
In this raw and personal episode, I unpack one of my biggest pet peeves: when patients reject medical advice, deny treatment options, or lash out at healthcare professionals—only to face the fallout later. We’ll talk about how patient self-determination, while a vital right, can sometimes lead to devastating consequences like being removed from the transplant list or increasing life-threatening comorbidities.
I firmly believe that taking responsibility for your care isn’t optional—it’s survival. This one’s for those walking the line between freedom and fear, and for the caregivers and clinicians caught in the middle. Let’s have the complicated conversation together.
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