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In this episode, you get to hear a conversation with my friend Jenny about all things life, health, heartbreak, and adventure. Jenny was diagnosed with biliary atresia which led to a liver transplant as an infant. She shares authentically about
Brooke & Ali (aka @TransplantBesties) talk on this episode about Ali’s most recent surgery, a freaking abdominal wall transplant!If that sounds familiar, you’ve probably only heard of it on Grey’s Anatomy (Megan Hunt vibes anyone?).Ali is alway
Today is an extra special episode where Brooke talks to a new friend, heart recipient, organ donation advocate, and author Hailey Steimel. Hailey shares her story of a congenital heart defect, surgery at age 1, and a much-needed heart transplan
In the first episode of 2023, Brooke has an eye-opening conversation about how housing can prevent folks from getting an organ transplant. Our guest is Denise Redeker, founder, and CEO of the Heartfelt Help Foundation, a non-profit focused on m
Philip Jones is a kidney transplant recipient who has battled Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for over two decades. At age 4, Philip had strep throat, which attacked his kidneys and caused them to fail and fall to 30%. At age 17, Philip received a
This special episode was recorded with Brooke and her daughter Brynlee. They talk about what it's like to have a parent with a chronic illness. *Brynlee notes: At the time of recording, Brynlee was 8. She's now 9 and in 4th grade.Brynlee answer
Katybeth Eller-Rawley, therapist & life coach, takes us through her story of leaving evangelicalism, loving Jesus, coming out, falling in love, and the safe spaces she wants to create for the queer community. She shares what she's learning as a
CONTENT WARNING: Sex, sexual health, and addiction. In this episode, we discuss sexual health, AIDS/HIV, sex, and addiction. Please listen when you can fully engage, and use discretion about who may be listening with you.Daniel is a natural ent
On today's episode, we listen as Alisha tells her story from liver failure to transplant to recovery. Mentions:familial living donoraddictionpost-transplant hospital traumalearning to eatThis episode mentions Frontline Coffee Co. Use code THEBO
This week on The Bonus Years, Brooke chats with Alisha Emerald about her path to diagnosis with Glycogen Storage Disease. Alisha has been sick her whole life and shares her journey to self-love and acceptance so authentically. Join us for this
In the second part of my conversation with Denise, we talk about what prompted her to start The Heartfelt Help Foundation and how it's helping patients with financial needs to get listed for a transplant. www.thebonusyearsblog.com/podcast Suppo
Today on The Bonus Years Podcast, I chat with Denise Redeker about giving birth to her son changed her life through a heart transplant.Denise is well-spoken and easy to listen to and her story is engaging. Join with us as we talk transplant, de
This week, guests Sam & Lindsey Marks talk to us about what it's like to live with a chronic illness and what it's like to become a caregiver for your partner. Sam & Lindsey bring a unique blend of laughter, love, and honesty to our conversatio
This week, guests Sam & Lindsey Marks talk to us about what it's like to live with a chronic illness and what it's like to become a caregiver for your partner.Sam & Lindsey bring a unique blend of laughter, love, and honesty to our conversation
On today's episode of The Bonus Years, I have a conversation with liver transplant recipient Kimberly Cooley. We not only hear her transplant story, but what it's like living during a global pandemic in Mississippi. We're talking about some dif
In this special episode, Brooke talks about the feelings she experiences during the anniversary of her liver transplant each year. Brooke shares her yearly rituals & remembrances, as well as the personal dynamics of grief and gratitude she expe
Best SelfWe asked 6 different people who are a part of the transplant community one question: what's been the most challenging thing about the pandemic? and Brooke & Ben chime in with their own experiences too.You'll hear from some amazing peop
We continue Brooke’s transplant journey with part four of the story, the process of waiting for and finding the perfect liver. We talk about how the transplant list works in the US, how long Brooke would’ve lived without a new liver, and what i
For National Siblings Day, Brooke & her sister Allison tattle on each other. We talk about what season of the year represents us best, who’s the favorite kid, the fun of a long con, and Ben’s grandfatherly love for George W. Bush. Mentions: C
For National Siblings Day, Brooke & her sister Allison tattle on each other. We talk about what season of the year represents us best, who’s the favorite kid, the fun of a long con, and Ben’s grandfatherly love for George W. Bush. Mentions:Card
In part 3, Brooke moves from a rural hospital’s ICU to a transplant center and begins discussion of needing a transplant.Mentions:Gottman Institute app: card deckscomplimentary breakfastUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamVanderbilt Tranplant Ce
In part 2 of Brooke’s story, she goes back to school to sing and her liver gets worse.Mentions:DinosaursDownton Abbey Icebreaker Deck from Best SelfRothy’s masksSupport the Show.Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps u
This is the beginning of Brooke's story. Not her life story, but the story of when her life changed. She'll be sharing it in parts, so she doesn't overwhelm herself, you, or the people who live this journey with her."I'm excited to share with y
This week Brooke is chatting with Wilson's disease survivor and liver transplant recipient Danny Hiles from the UK. You'll hear some talk of pranks, poo, and Cheetos, as well as some great advice on waiting for transplant and recovery. We also
Check out the full blog post here as Brooke shares 3 areas where isolation for almost a year has affected her: home, relationships, and feelings about herself.We talk about fear versus fact, and how we make medical decisions during this strange
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