Best 18 Organ Donation Podcasts in the US

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

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

The Journey Continues is a podcast committed to promoting kidney health and organ donation through powerful stories. Host Monica Fox is a kidney transplant recipient and Director of Outreach and Government Relations for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. This series will feature the journeys of kidney patients, living donors, transplant recipients, donor families and industry experts who continue to educate the community through their own experiences and stories. 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

The Organ Transplant Podcast. Gift of Life is Hosted by BJ Odom, a double transplant recipient who received a life-saving heart in 2003 and a kidney in 2015. BJ knows firsthand the power of organ donation. After receiving a heart transplant and facing the challenges of anti-rejection medication, he needed a second transplant a kidney. Now, BJ shares his inspiring journey and those of others in the organ transplant world. Hear from those in the medical field, transplant recipients, donor families, and more, all to raise awareness about the lifesaving gift of organ donation. 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

The REIMAGINE Podcast creates a space to explore the complexities of organ donation and transplantation—not from certainty, but from inquiry. Through conversations with clinicians, donor families, living donors, researchers, policy leaders, and scholars of compassion, the series examines what it means to care, give, and be transformed by our connections. These human stories open the door to deeper questions of meaning and healing. Welcome to The REIMAGINE Podcast. Let's get started. 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

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

In this brand new podcast by The LLF, we'll be exploring the impact and importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation, told by the people who have experienced it first-hand. We'll be sharing diverse voices, from transplant recipients to living donors to donor family members to medical professionals. We hope that through each of their unique stories, you'll learn a little bit more about donation and be able to reflect on what that heart on your driver's license really means. Because at the end of the day, organ donor is not just a box you check; it means infinite hope. 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

Legacies of Life was created to help families of organ donors in Central and South Texas learn valuable tools to better cope with grief after the death of their loved one.We'll speak with bereavement experts about how we can help one another cope, and we'll also share stories and experiences from those impacted by the greatest gift of all, the Gift of Life.Legacies of Life is a production of Texas Organ Sharing Alliance's Donor Family Services Department. TOSA is a San Antonio-based organization dedicated to helping individuals and families save lives through the power of organ donation. more

Welcome to Let's Talk About Life. A podcast brought to you by Lifebanc. The organ, eye, and tissue recovery agency in Northeast Ohio. Donation can be a complicated subject, but it is all about life. Please spend some time as we unravel the complexities of donation and share impactful stories that touch the very core of humanity. Let's Talk About Life! more

The Let's Talk Hope podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories of hope from donor families, organ recipients and those on the donor waiting list. The series also discusses relevant topics about how your overall health and wellbeing plays a critical role in the donation process. Hosted by Marion Shuck, Vice President of Governmental and External Affairs at Gift of Hope Organ Tissue Donor Network. more

RadiEight is a podcast from ARORA that focuses on sharing donor and recipient stories of organ, tissue and eye donation — to share the importance of registering to become an organ, tissue and eye donor. With over 114,000 Americans currently waiting for a life saving transplant, awareness about the life restoring gifts of organ, tissue and eye donation is important. You can help by registering to become a donor at donatelifearkansas.org. Subscribe to RadiEight by clicking the links below or wherever you listen to podcasts and sharing it with your family and friends. more

Kidney Transplant Conversations Stay Informed, Encouraged, and ConnectedKidney Transplant Conversations is a podcast built for everyone touched by kidney transplantation: patients, donor families, living donors, caregivers, and the clinicians who support them. Each episode brings authentic, real-world stories that illuminate the science, the humanity, and the hope behind transplantation.Through candid conversations with transplant recipients, living donors, advocates, surgeons, psychologists, researchers, and community leaders, we explore every dimension of the transplant journey — from navigating diagnosis to finding a donor, recovering from surgery, managing long-term health, and discovering new purpose afterward.Listeners will hear powerful personal stories, expert insights, and practical guidance that can help you feel more confident, more informed, and more connected. Whether you're preparing for transplant, supporting someone you love, or working to improve patient care, this series offers ongoing inspiration and actionable knowledge.Subscribe to stay informed, encouraged and up-to-date with the latest lived experiences, emerging science, and community perspectives shaping the future of kidney transplantation.Please send suggestions for guests and topics to: ****@projectadvocacy.com more

Every organ donor leaves behind more than a story—they leave a legacy.Honor Talk, hosted by Bobby Gomez, an organ donation specialist with over a decade of experience working alongside donor families and healthcare professionals, takes its name from the Honor Walk—the powerful hospital tradition where doctors, nurses, and staff line the halls to pay tribute to a donor being wheeled to the operating room, a final journey of selfless heroism.In that same spirit, Honor Talk honors those heroes through real conversations about love, loss, and the life-changing power of donation. Each episode shares stories of donor families who found purpose through grief, recipients who received a second chance at life, and the professionals who make these moments possible.Whether you work in healthcare, have been personally touched by donation, or simply believe in the power of compassion, Honor Talk invites you to listen, learn, and reflect on what it truly means to give life beyond your own. more

The aim is to is to discuss everything not discussed when it comes to donation and transplantation. The series focuses on different topics, bringing in members from various areas of the donation and transplantation community to discuss their experiences, and help support and advise others in similar positions. The series hopes to raise awareness, encourage individuals to become organ, eye, and tissue donors ,and provide support for those going through the transplant process.  more