Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival

The Day We Met the Man Who Saved My Life

In this episode, Rodney shares the unforgettable experience of meeting his kidney donor and his donor’s wife—alongside his own wife, who stood with him through it all. It was a moment filled with gratitude, emotion, and reflection. He also opens up about the uncertain path of Scarred Not Silent, along with the real reasons behind his recent inconsistency. This is a story about connection, honesty, and what it means to keep going when life doesn’t move on schedule. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support]  Thanks for tuning in to Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival. Stay connected: www.scarrednotsilent.com [http://www.scarrednotsilent.com] | scarrednotsilent@gmail.com | Support the show by leaving a review!  Oh! If you would like to support my coffee or cheesburger fund, check the link below.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support

Who’s Driving My Care? When to Speak Up in the Doctor’s Office

There comes a moment in every patient’s journey when trust meets tension. You sit across from the doctor. Numbers are discussed. Adjustments are made. The visit ends… but the questions begin. In this episode, I walk through a recent follow-up where my tacrolimus levels came back high, and changes were made—just like that. No consultation with my original transplant team. No deeper pause. And now? Every ache, every strange taste, every shift in my body feels like a signal I can’t ignore. But here’s the truth we don’t talk about enough: Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support]  Thanks for tuning in to Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival. Stay connected: www.scarrednotsilent.com [http://www.scarrednotsilent.com] | scarrednotsilent@gmail.com | Support the show by leaving a review!  Oh! If you would like to support my coffee or cheesburger fund, check the link below.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support

A little Break

Hey! I will see ya! Friday the 20th. Sorry, and thank you!  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support]  Thanks for tuning in to Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival. Stay connected: www.scarrednotsilent.com [http://www.scarrednotsilent.com] | scarrednotsilent@gmail.com | Support the show by leaving a review!  Oh! If you would like to support my coffee or cheesburger fund, check the link below.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support

When Your Body Becomes the Unknown

Trust is an interesting thing. Most of us assume our bodies will do their job. Until one day they don’t. In this episode of Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival, Rodney Washington reflects on the complicated relationship he now has with his own body after kidney disease, a kidney transplant, and heart valve replacement surgery. Who: Rodney, a transplant survivor learning how to navigate life after major medical battles. What: An honest conversation about what it feels like to lose trust in your body and slowly learn to live with uncertainty. Where: In the quiet space between medical appointments, lab results, and the everyday moments where life continues. When: After years of dialysis, transplantation, and heart surgery, when every new test can feel like another turning point. Why: Because many survivors carry this silent tension. The question of “What will the next exam reveal?” often sits quietly in the background of life. How: By learning to stay alert without living in fear, accepting that some things are outside of our control, and reminding ourselves that even when life forces a pivot, life still moves forward. Rodney shares how medical exams can bring a wave of uncertainty, especially with the possibility of kidney rejection or new complications. But he also reflects on something deeper: the realization that while the future is unknown, purpose and movement in life do not stop. Sometimes survival means learning to walk forward without full certainty. And that is exactly what this episode explores. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2226847/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support] Thanks for tuning in to Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival. Stay connected: www.scarrednotsilent.com [http://www.scarrednotsilent.com] | scarrednotsilent@gmail.com | Support the show by leaving a review! Oh! If you would like to support my coffee or cheesburger fund, check the link below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support

Drop the Mic… After the Coughing Stops

For the past couple of weeks, I have been missing in action. A stubborn cold moved in and brought along a chronic cough for company. My voice now sounds like I stepped straight into a rap battle from the movie 8 Mile… except I might be the guy with the raspy voice getting roasted. In this episode of Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival, I share what it has been like trying to record while sounding like I swallowed sandpaper. Sometimes life pauses us whether we like it or not. Illness, exhaustion, or just the need to reset can slow even the most determined people. This short episode is a quick check-in with the community. I talk about the last couple of weeks, the unexpected humor of sounding like a gravel-voiced battle rapper, and why stepping back for a moment does not mean giving up. The show is not going anywhere. I will be back on track soon, microphone in hand and voice hopefully working again. Until then… thank you for sticking around. Now if you will excuse me… drop the mic. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support]  Thanks for tuning in to Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival. Stay connected: www.scarrednotsilent.com [http://www.scarrednotsilent.com] | scarrednotsilent@gmail.com | Support the show by leaving a review!  Oh! If you would like to support my coffee or cheesburger fund, check the link below.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226847/support