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
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 feels like to stand between hope and heartbreak. We’ll discuss the emotions that flood in: joy, fear, guilt, and the complex dance between selfishness and selflessness that comes with waiting. Because sometimes, even when the phone rings, the hardest part isn’t the wait, it’s what the waiting brings out in us.
Takeaway: You are invited to reflect on how you manage hope when outcomes aren’t guaranteed, and how to honor both the selfish desire to live and the selfless heart that wishes others well.
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