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
Unwanted Tension on Day One
Moving to San Diego for a coveted job felt like the next logical step, but nothing prepared me for the frosty reception that awaited. In this episode, I share my first days on the job and how I learned that my assistant had been eyeing the same role for years. Because she didn’t hold a degree, she’d been passed over repeatedly, and my arrival reignited old wounds. I threw myself into the work, logging long days and nights to prove my worth, and my health began to pay the toll as the stress mounted. From silent stares to whispered resentment, I recount how unspoken expectations and a lack of advancement opportunities can poison a workplace. Join me as I navigate professional jealousy, discuss the value of qualifications, and find a path toward grace and growth when ambition collides with reality.
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