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Alisha, a two-time liver transplant recipient, and Taryn, a kidney/pancreas recipient, sit down to discuss their shared transplant anniversary date. Alisha reflects on her four-year transplant journey, while Taryn shares her experiences from the past two years.

Jeanmarie, a kidney transplant recipient currently back on the waiting list, sits down with Randy Simpkins, a living donor inspired by patients on the national waiting list. Randy has made it his mission to find a way to end the wait for transplants.

Alisha, a two-time liver recipient, sits down with Danny Hiles from the Transplant Strong podcast to discuss being inspired, connecting, and bonding with other transplant recipients worldwide.

Jeanmarie, 18 years post-kidney transplant, sits down with Angelo Reyes, a professional boxing and MMA trainer and liver transplant recipient. They discuss Angelo's transplant journey and the importance of men's health, emphasizing the need to break the stigma around men neglecting their well-being.

TransplantLyfe Community Managers, Jeanmarie and Taryn, had the privilege of attending the Transplant Games of America in Birmingham, Alabama. They share their unique experience of meeting many transplant recipients and recount stories from some of the individuals they met: Elsa, a heart transplant recipient; Jessi, the oldest surviving double lung transplant recipient; Emily, who underwent a modi...

Dr. Karin Hehenberger, a kidney/pancreas recipient and founder of TransplantLyfe and LyfeBulb, gives a presentation on health and happiness at the Transplant Games of America in Birmingham, Alabama. What makes you happy?

Alex, who previously received a kidney transplant and is now on the waiting list for a second kidney, sits down with Advanced Nurse Practitioner Denise Goodman and LaVise McCray, a former dialysis patient and current kidney transplant recipient. With 39 years of experience as a dialysis nurse, Denise joins them as they discuss the journey from the dialysis chair to the transplant.

Taryn, a kidney/pancreas recipient, sits down with Kristi Ouimet, a mother of two transplant recipients. Kristi shares how she balances being the best care partner for her children while also taking care of herself.

Alisha and Jeanmarie sit down with Gabriel, a kidney and pancreas recipient as well as a psychotherapist, to discuss the importance of seeking mental health support during the transplant journey. Alisha, a two-time liver transplant recipient, and Jeanmarie, a kidney transplant recipient, share their experiences and insights on the significance of mental health care throughout their transplant jour...

Jeanmarie, a kidney transplant recipient, and Chloe Temtchine, a singer/songwriter who has received a double lung transplant, discuss their transplant journeys. They share how they cope with tough times and highlight the importance of maintaining a hopeful outlook on the future.

Taryn, a kidney/pancreas recipient, sits down with LaVise McCray to discuss the crucial role of peer support among transplant patients. They share personal experiences and highlight how connecting with others who have undergone similar procedures can provide emotional strength, shared knowledge, and a sense of community. Through their conversation, they emphasize the positive impact that peer-to-p...

Alisha, a two-time liver transplant recipient, sits down with Jeanmarie, a kidney transplant patient of 18 years, to discuss navigating the complex emotions of gratitude and grief throughout the transplant journey.

Alisha, a two-time liver transplant recipient, sits down with Jamie Imhof, a liver and kidney transplant recipient, to discuss goal-setting after a transplant. They explore how to establish goals for taking medications, maintaining good health, and adjusting to everyday life post-transplant.

Jeanmarie, an 18-year kidney transplant recipient, and TransplantLyfe Community Manager, engages in a conversation with Dusty Atchison, who underwent a kidney transplant at the age of 17. They explore their distinct strategies for handling doctor appointments and emphasize the significance of self-advocacy when interacting with medical professionals. 

Alex Berrios, a community manager at TransplantLyfe and patient advocate, joins Mark Eisen and LaVise McCray to discuss their experiences with receiving kidney transplants. They explore the transition from dialysis to transplant and offer insights on how to effectively advocate for oneself throughout this process.

Jeanmarie and Taryn sit down for an in-depth discussion about how and when to ask other people for help during the transplant journey. Jeanmarie is 18 years post kidney transplant and Taryn is a kidney/pancreas transplant recipient, transplanted almost 2 years ago. Together they explore the complex topic of not wanting to be a potential burden to others. However, it is imperative to acknowledge in...

According to information from DonateLife.com, over 100,000 individuals are currently awaiting a life-saving organ. In 2023, the contributions of over 23,000 donors brought renewed hope and vitality to recipients and their loved ones. In this unique episode dedicated to Donate Life month, we engage in conversations with liver, kidney, heart, and lung transplant recipients and someone waiting on dia...

As they transitioned into the transplant world, Alisha and Taiylor discovered a newfound purpose in their experiences. Rather than allowing their pain to define them, they transformed it into a driving force for positive change. Both recognized the importance of peer support and advocacy in helping others navigate the complex transplant journey.

Jeanmarie sits down with Gabriel, a kidney/pancreas recipient and psychotherapist to discuss how to manage anxiety while waiting for a life-saving organ. Gabriel recently went through the process, waiting on the list himself for 2 years. Jeanmarie was diagnosed at 16 with Lupus. She had a kidney transplant at 24 years old. Although Jeanmarie has had 18 successful years with her living donor kidney...

Alisha sits down with LaVise to discuss how she never lost hope even when life looked dim. Lavise received a kidney transplant in March 2023. She has faced many challenges throughout her journey. In 2023 she was told she wasn’t going to live to see 2024. It's 2024 and she is thriving! Listen to her incredible story about how she persevered through the challenges and never gave up. 

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant.  Preparing For Kidney Transplant Surgery cove...

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant.  Preparation After Dialysis: Starting The Tra...

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney and pancreatic disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant.  Preparation After ESRD Diagno...

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney and pancreatic disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant.  Living with Chronic Kidney Disease: What are My Options? includes basic...

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant.  This podcast, Preparing For Pancreas Transpl...