What It's Like Donating Your Liver

What It's Like Donating Your Liver

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, mental health, and emotional distress. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. What would make someone volunteer to give away part of their liver to save another person's life? In this episode, we sit down with Mandy Williams, the living donor who gave 73% of her liver to our friend Andy.  She shares the incredible story behind her decision, the surgery, recovery, and the unexpected emotional challenges that followed. From misconceptions about organ donation to honest conversations about anxiety, mental health, family support, and finding purpose through hardship, this is a raw and inspiring look at what it means to make a life-changing sacrifice for someone else. This is a reminder that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things. If you’ve ever considered organ donation, this one is for you.  Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and buckle up as we get to know Mandy Williams. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

Small Town Stories

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] Every small town has stories, and this episode has plenty of them.  In this episode, we hang out with our friend Justine who is one of the reasons The Mill’s Closet exists. You’ll hear about unforgettable first dates, family memories, paranormal encounters, and just the moments that make a community feel like home.  This is a conversation full of laughter, honesty, and stories you won't soon forget. We laugh… a lot.  Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and get to know our friend Justine. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

The Sun Drop Girl

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Jaime Lee, better known to many as “The Sun Drop Girl”, shares her journey of embracing creativity, small-town roots, and the unexpected paths life can take.  From building “Shawano News” from scratch to preserving local stories and moments that matter, the conversation explores what it means to stay true to yourself, even when people don’t fully understand your vision. There’s conversation about faith, family, veterans, old souls, aliens (obviously), entrepreneurship, growing up in Wisconsin taverns, and the beauty of Midwest culture. Jaime also opens up about learning to trust the process, chasing dreams without losing yourself, and why sometimes being “good enough” matters more than endlessly chasing perfection. Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and get to know The Sun Drop Girl with us! _______________ Follow Shawano News: Website: https://www.shawanonews.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazRXNUJTVGcxX2J1UTdyUXlidUdqbFhGU0pPUXxBQ3Jtc0ttR3lEQkdJNklkdVl6R2dnNy1jT244VHR1SEJRVzdUN3JweFpuX2Z2ZXNvekFWcVRYMnB5TmtMbXZmczNQWjlDSldVcjlqQTVMSjZTc2F6YlpaWjdpdDVqTDUtYzltTndQWDdTaFhMbWZOZi12RDVZbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shawanonews.com%2F&v=DRQ9pdwDpjc] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawanonews [https://www.facebook.com/shawanonews] Follow Jaime Lee: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaimeleetv/ [https://www.facebook.com/jaimeleetv/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleetv/ [https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleetv/] Take a yoga class with Jaime Lee: https://www.facebook.com/crazyheartyoga [https://www.facebook.com/crazyheartyoga] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

Behind The Scenes

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] Episode 21 is a full catch-up with the usual chaos, including podcast updates, life talk, bad reviews, Facebook Live moments, and a lot of side tangents that go everywhere… as usual. We also touch on some real-life health/test result conversations before jumping right back into marketing, content ideas, and running a business. It’s funny, unfiltered, and a little deep at times. Thank you for hanging out with us while we figure things out in real time. We love this community.  Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and join us for this chaotic conversation. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

Our Liver Friend, Andy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] A lot of you know the story of our friend, Andy. He received a life-changing liver donation back in October from an amazing woman named Mandy (She'll be on an upcoming episode soon). Andy and NiCole have been friends since high school, so this episode dives deep into the past. You'll also discover in this episode that we are definitely not medical experts, so take what we say... lightly (don't come after us, UW-Health). Also, ladies, be on the lookout for when NiCole gets really mad at Keith later in the episode. You'll learn something in between all the bleeps. With that said... grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know our good friend, Andy. ______________________ Check out the story Fox 11 did on Andy and Mandy HERE [https://fox11online.com/news/local/successful-liver-transplant-highlights-power-of-community-and-friendship-shawano-county-bonduel-andy-drath-mandy-williams-nicole-fischer-mill-primary-sclerosing-cholangitis-autoimmune-disease-madison]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com