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
Thinking for Yourself: Lessons from Malcolm X and Modern Medicine
This week’s episode comes to you a little later—dog-sitting duties and an occasional yapper made sure of that. Somewhere between walks and water bowls, I fell into a YouTube rabbit hole watching two Malcolm X interviews: one during his time with the Nation of Islam, and another after his pilgrimage to Mecca.
What stood out most was Malcolm’s awakening. He realized that for years, he hadn’t been thinking for himself. His journey toward discovery began the moment he started asking questions.
It made me think about how many of us, especially those living with illness, accept every word from medical professionals as the absolute truth. This isn’t about ditching your care team—they’re vital. It’s about courageously asking the questions you’re afraid to ask.
Because sometimes, healing starts not with an answer, but with the bravery to ask why.
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