Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival

About 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.

Publisher

Rodney Washington

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Jun 2025

Latest episode

28 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Mar 2026

   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 Support the...

2. 

   21 Mar 2026

   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 h...

3. 

   19 Mar 2026

   A little Break

   Hey! I will see ya! Friday the 20th. Sorry, and thank you! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the Intersection of Survival. Stay connected: 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

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