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Donor Talks with Jeanmarie and Lisa Hehenberger

In Episode 3, Jeanmarie speaks with Lisa Hehenberger, who donated a kidney to her sister. Lisa shares an honest and personal look at what led her to say yes, what the experience was really like, and how living donation impacted her family.

Donor Talks with Jeanmarie and Beau Daly

In Episode 4, Jeanmarie speaks with Beau Daly, who made the decision to donate a kidney to his brother-in-law. Beau shares a candid and thoughtful perspective on what led him to step forward, what the process looked like, and how living donation shaped his relationships and sense of purpose.

When Courage Moves Science Forward with Tim Andrews

In this episode, Jeanmarie sits down with Tim Andrews, who made history by receiving a xenotransplant, a genetically modified pig kidney that sustained him for nine months. Now back on dialysis and waiting for a human kidney, Tim’s courage and selflessness have helped move transplant science forward and opened doors for future patients. His story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of putting others first.

Rise and Rebuild: A Story of Resiliance with Leslie Macnab

October is Liver Awareness Month in the U.S. We’re bringing you a special conversation with two of our amazing community members and liver transplant recipients, Alisha Hiebert and Leslie Macnab. They open up about their transplant journeys—from the moment of surgery to the ongoing process of physical and emotional recovery. While at different stages, both highlight how the mind-body connection is key to healing trauma and moving forward. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion!

Healing Survivor's Guilt and Helping Others with Gabriel Cooper

Tune in for a new episode as Gabriel Cooper, a dual-organ recipient and a psychotherapist, chats with LaVise McCray about his unique perspective on survivor’s guilt. Gabriel suffered the effects of Type-1 Diabetes for 20 years and did 2-years of Peritoneal Dialysis, before receiving a kidney/pancreas transplant in 2022. His own experience inspired him to change careers and for the last 10 years, Gabriel has been helping other patients navigate their mental health and relationships. In his spare time, he is an avid runner and loves to travel with his husband and their beloved terrier.