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
You Can Train the Brain, But Some Pain Still Wins
Pain is honest. It does not whisper. It shows up loudly, unapologetically, and often without warning.
In this episode, I reflect on what pain has taught me. Yes, pain hurts like hell. There is no poetic way around that. But over time, I have learned that pain is not always in charge.
I talk about how the mind, the old noodle, can help manage some of the deepest pain. Breathing. Reframing. Grounding. Training the brain to work with the body instead of against it. And I also speak plainly about the truth we rarely say out loud. Sometimes pain is just pain—no mindset trick. No lesson. Just reality. And sometimes prescribed support is the proper support.
This episode is not about toughing it out. It is about wisdom. Knowing when to lean on mental strength and knowing when to accept help without shame.
If you live with chronic pain, emotional pain, or the quiet pain no one sees, this conversation is for you.
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