This Thing Called Life is a podcast dedicated to acts of giving, kindness, compassion, and humanity. Host Andi Johnson introduces you to powerful organ, tissue, and eye donation stories from individuals, families, and front-line healthcare teams. These stories are meant to inspire and remind you that while life can be challenging and unpredictable, it's also incredibly beautiful. We hope this podcast inspires you to connect with our life-saving and life-healing mission. more

Donor Diaries is a podcast that delves into the beauty and complexity of living organ donation. Tune in to hear extraordinary stories of people who choose to share their organs and give the gift of life. The world of kidney and organ donation is a powerful testament to kindness, love, and the human spirit. With over 90,000 individuals on the kidney transplant waitlist and about 13 people dying each day while waiting, the urgency is real. One in three Americans is at risk for chronic kidney disease, and one in nine already suffers from it, often unknowingly. Donor Diaries offers unfiltered narratives from living donors and candid insights from transplant experts, aiming to elevate the conversation around organ donation. Our goal is to bring this crucial issue to the forefront, so no patient has to wait in vain or suffer needlessly. more

Kent's Kidney Stories is hosted by Kent Bressler, a Registered Nurse, AAKP Board of Director, Ambassador, Kidney Transplant Recipient, and Vice President of Kidney Solutions. He will share his journey, some insight he has learned, and interview fellow Kidney Warriors and leaders in the Kidney Community. more

Improve your knowledge about organ, tissue and eye donation as your hosts Lori Steele, Nila Schwab, and Joey Boudreaux have entertaining and informative conversations about donation. We address donation in the news, myths about donation, what's new in the community, new technologies, special guest interviews and much more. more

Host Roslyn Mannon, MD, discusses the latest issues of the American Journal of Transplantation, summarizing Editors' Picks by highlighting the key messages, broader impact, and take-home points of each article. The views are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of the journal or the societies that support it. more

Hi, I'm Dr. Toby Campbell—a palliative care physician and communication researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For the past twenty years, I've studied how doctors and patients navigate tough conversations, especially when facing life-changing decisions. But nothing could have prepared me for one of the most unique and profound discussions in medicine: the request for organ donation.What makes this conversation so extraordinary? It's the only time in healthcare where the decision doesn't directly help the patient but instead gives someone else a second chance at life. These difficult conversations sparked my interest in learning about the nuances of organ donation and the lived experiences of everyone touched by this process. How, where, and when do these discussions happen? How do healthcare professionals prepare for such a massive task, and what language do they use? How do families respond to such requests and make an extremely difficult decision on behalf of their loved ones? Is organ procurement just like any surgery? What do recipients think about organ donors? How do recipients find living donors? And what struggles do they endure before and after receiving an organ?To explore these questions, I've sat down with donor families, transplant surgeons, medical doctors, organ recipients, recovery specialists, and many others who've been touched by this journey. Their stories are powerful, surprising, and profoundly moving. I hope you'll join me as we uncover the heart, the science, and the humanity behind organ donation. more

'Welcome to Let's Talk Transplant, the podcast that explores the extraordinary world of organ transplantation with hope, humor, and inspiration. Hosted by Mike Lollo, a former NYPD detective and altruistic kidney donor, this show dives deep into the science, stories, and groundbreaking advancements in organ donation. Whether it's living or deceased organ donation, no topic is off-limits. With engaging guests and eye-opening discussions, Let's Talk Transplant will change the way you see this incredible field—one story at a time. Like, follow, and join us on this fascinating journey to discover the power of giving life.' more

The mission of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health is to nurture health and inspire well-being in all people. Our educational programming, formerly known as Osher Mini Medical School for the Public, has been reimagined as Osher WISE (Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone). This public education program offers courses on integrative health topics that are current and compelling, providing an opportunity for community members to become active, informed participants in their own health and well-being journey. more

Pre to Post Transplant Podcast is a podcast that brings personal stories from those awaiting transplant, transplant survivors, their families, friends, and loved ones. This is where you will hear challenges and triumphs of everyone involved in this journey.Our guests will offer wisdom, advice and inspiration on everything you want to know about transplant. more