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
From Transplant to Purpose: A Conversation on What Comes Next
In today’s episode of Scarred Not Silent, the tables turn.
I sat down for a guided interview with ChatGPT to reflect on Sections 3 and 4 of my kidney journey. This conversation centers on the transplant that changed everything and the quiet work of rebuilding purpose after survival.
We talk openly about the moment hope arrived, the reality of recovery, and the challenges that do not disappear once surgery is over. I share what life looks like after transplant, how rejection episodes reshaped my faith and patience, and why survival alone was never the finish line.
This episode also explores the birth of Scarred Not Silent. Not as a brand, but as a response to lived experience. We discuss how pain can be refined into purpose, how storytelling becomes service, and why giving voice to survival matters.
This is not a highlight reel. It is a grounded conversation about resilience, responsibility, and choosing to speak when silence would be easier.
If you are living with chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or redefining your life after a major turning point, this episode is for you.
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