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
Before the Title: Advocacy Found Me First
In this episode of Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival, Rodney reflects on those early moments of advocacy and how they unknowingly laid the foundation for his future in social work.
He then brings listeners into a more recent and deeply human encounter. While waiting for a medical appointment, Rodney shares a brief conversation with a dialysis patient. It lasted only minutes, yet the impact lingered far longer. Two individuals navigating vulnerability recognized something familiar in each other: resilience.
This episode is a reminder that advocacy is not always loud. Sometimes it looks like sharing a meal. Sometimes it sounds like a short conversation in a waiting room. Often, it begins simply by choosing to care.
Takeaway: Advocacy is less about position and more about presence. You do not need permission to show up for someone.
If this story resonates with you, consider where advocacy is already showing up in your life. You may be doing more good than you realize.
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