Alisha, a two-time liver transplant recipient, sits down with Jamie Imhof, a liver and kidney transplant recipient, to discuss goal-setting after a transplant. They explore how to establish goals for taking medications, maintaining good health, and adjusting to everyday life post-transplant.

Jeanmarie, an 18-year kidney transplant recipient, and TransplantLyfe Community Manager, engages in a conversation with Dusty Atchison, who underwent a kidney transplant at the age of 17. They explore their distinct strategies for handling doctor appointments and emphasize the significance of self-advocacy when interacting with medical professionals.

Alex Berrios, a community manager at TransplantLyfe and patient advocate, joins Mark Eisen and LaVise McCray to discuss their experiences with receiving kidney transplants. They explore the transition from dialysis to transplant and offer insights on how to effectively advocate for oneself throughout this process.

Jeanmarie and Taryn sit down for an in-depth discussion about how and when to ask other people for help during the transplant journey. Jeanmarie is 18 years post kidney transplant and Taryn is a kidney/pancreas transplant recipient, transplanted almost 2 years ago. Together they explore the complex topic of not wanting to be a potential burden to others. However, it is imperative to acknowledge instances wherein external support becomes indispensable throughout this transformative process.

According to information from DonateLife.com, over 100,000 individuals are currently awaiting a life-saving organ. In 2023, the contributions of over 23,000 donors brought renewed hope and vitality to recipients and their loved ones. In this unique episode dedicated to Donate Life month, we engage in conversations with liver, kidney, heart, and lung transplant recipients and someone waiting on dialysis, as well as a caregiver, to explore what organ donation means to each of them.

As they transitioned into the transplant world, Alisha and Taiylor discovered a newfound purpose in their experiences. Rather than allowing their pain to define them, they transformed it into a driving force for positive change. Both recognized the importance of peer support and advocacy in helping others navigate the complex transplant journey.

Jeanmarie sits down with Gabriel, a kidney/pancreas recipient and psychotherapist to discuss how to manage anxiety while waiting for a life-saving organ. Gabriel recently went through the process, waiting on the list himself for 2 years. Jeanmarie was diagnosed at 16 with Lupus. She had a kidney transplant at 24 years old. Although Jeanmarie has had 18 successful years with her living donor kidney, she is now on the wait list waiting for her second kidney. Listen to the conversation between Jeanmarie and Gabriel about the best ways to manage the rollercoaster of feelings that come with waiting on the transplant list.

Alisha sits down with LaVise to discuss how she never lost hope even when life looked dim. Lavise received a kidney transplant in March 2023. She has faced many challenges throughout her journey. In 2023 she was told she wasn’t going to live to see 2024. It's 2024 and she is thriving! Listen to her incredible story about how she persevered through the challenges and never gave up.

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant. Preparing For Kidney Transplant Surgery covers information about the pre-surgery process, risks involved with the operation, recovery time, the biopsy procedure, and more. ----------GUEST SPEAKERSJae H. Chang, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical CenterKasi McCune, MDSurgical Director of the Pancreas Transplant Program and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/Presbyterian HospitalMaxine Morris, MSN RNRenal Transplant Coordinator at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Irving Medical CenterSERIES MODERATORSMark A. Hardy, MD, PhD (Hon), FACSAuchincloss Professor of Surgery,Director Emeritus and Founder of Transplantation Program at Columbia University Medical CenterBrian K. Runge, RN, BSN, CCTCChief Living Donor Coordinator at NY Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Irving Medical CenterKarin Hehenberger, MD, PhDFounder and CEO of Lyfebulb

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant. Preparation After Dialysis: Starting The Transplantation Process includes information about starting the transplantation process for those with late-stage kidney disease.----------GUEST SPEAKERSLloyd Ratner, MD, MPH, FACS Professor of Surgery, Director, Renal and Pancreatic Transplantation at Columbia University Medical CenterGeoffrey Dube, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medical Director, Pancreas Transplantation at Columbia University Medical CenterGretchen Boyd, RN, MSN, CCTCChief Coordinator Kidney Transplant at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical CenterSERIES MODERATORSMark A. Hardy, MD, PhD (Hon), FACSAuchincloss Professor of Surgery,Director Emeritus and Founder of Transplantation Program at Columbia University Medical CenterBrian K. Runge, RN, BSN, CCTCChief Living Donor Coordinator at NY Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Irving Medical CenterKarin Hehenberger, MD, PhDFounder and CEO of Lyfebulb

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney and pancreatic disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant. Preparation After ESRD Diagnosis includes information about how to best prepare for dialysis and/or transplant.----------GUEST SPEAKERSSyed Ali Husain, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia Vagelos College of P&SMaya K. Rao, MDAssociate Professor of Medicine at Columbia Vagelos College of P&S, Director of Chronic Kidney Disease ProgramGerald Appel, MDProfessor (Tenured) of Medicine at Columbia Vagelos College of P&S, Director of Glomerular Disease CenterSERIES MODERATORSMark A. Hardy, MD, PhD (Hon), FACSAuchincloss Professor of Surgery,Director Emeritus and Founder of Transplantation Program at Columbia University Medical CenterKarin Hehenberger, MD, PhDFounder and CEO of Lyfebulb

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney and pancreatic disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant. Living with Chronic Kidney Disease: What are My Options? includes basic information about kidney disease and transplantation.----------GUEST SPEAKERSDavid J. Cohen, MD, MAProfessor of Medicine (in Nephrology) and Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian HospitalHilda Fernandez, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine (in Pediatrics) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt ClinicLloyd E. Ratner, MD, MPH, FACS, FICS (Hon)Professor of Surgery and Director of Renal and Pancreatic Transplantation at Columbia University.SERIES MODERATORSMark A. Hardy, MD, PhD (Hon), FACSAuchincloss Professor of Surgery,Director Emeritus and Founder of Transplantation Program at Columbia University Medical CenterCarly Rebecca McNulty, RN, BSN, CCTCSenior Pre-Transplant Coordinator atColumbia Kidney and Pancreatic TransplantKarin Hehenberger, MD, PhDFounder and CEO of Lyfebulb

We've launched a partnership with Columbia University, and sponsored by Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, to bring you a virtual educational series focused on late-stage kidney disease. This series features key opinion leaders who will cover key topics across the journey from late-stage disease to treatment options and long-term management of a transplant. This podcast, Preparing For Pancreas Transplant: What are My Options?, provides information for those who are contemplating a pancreas transplant or preparing for an upcoming pancreas transplant. ----------GUEST SPEAKERS:Geoffrey Dube, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Director, Pancreas Transplantation at Columbia University Medical CenterKasi McCune, MDSurgical Director of the Pancreas Transplant Program and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt ClinicPedro Rodrigo Sandoval, MDAssociate Director of Abdominal Organ Transplant Fellowship and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical CenterSERIES MODERATORS:Mark A. Hardy, MD, PhD (Hon), FACSAuchincloss Professor of Surgery, Director Emeritus and Founder of Transplantation Program at Columbia University Medical CenterKarin Hehenberger, MD, PhDFounder and CEO of Lyfebulb