Connected by Life

Connected by Life

Physicians and healthcare partners play a critical role in the organ donation and transplantation process. Connected by Life was created to have engaging conversations about important topics that impact our clinical stakeholders. Whether it's infectious disease, how to declare brain death, or physician burnout, there is something for every healthcare provider to help get Connected by Life.

Episodes

Legacy of Love: A Donor’s Mom’s Journey of Hope through Loss

October 15, 2024 • 14 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Larabee Thompson, a donor mom and Donation Family Advocate. In this deeply moving episode, Larabee shares the heartfelt story as a mother who faced the unimaginable loss of her son. Through her grief, she found hope and a new purpose by helping other familie...
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Champions for Life: Lasting Insights from the Transplant Games

August 5, 2024 • 26 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Ryan Gallet, the recipient of a life-saving heart transplant and Suzanna Morton, Community Educator and Public Relations Specialist. In this heartfelt episode, they sit down to discuss their memorable trip to the recent Transplant Games in Birmingham, A...
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A Grateful Heart’s Path: Journey Through Transplant and the Continuum of Life

July 2, 2024 • 22 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Ryan Gallet, the recipient of a life-saving heart transplant. Ryan shares his incredible journey from needing a transplant to receiving a new heart, and how this transformative experience has inspired him to volunteer and share the story of his donor he...
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Heartfelt Gratitude: A Journey of Heart Transplantation and New Beginnings

June 25, 2024 • 15 mins
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Show Notes: In this compelling episode, Shawn-Paul has the privilege of speaking with Ryan Gallet, a grateful recipient of a heart transplant. Ryan shares his incredible journey from the harrowing days of heart disease diagnosis to the life-changing moment he received a new heart. Through ...
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Bridging Loss and Legacy: Tissue Donor Heroes

June 11, 2024 • 21 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Elaine Broussard, a dedicated LOPA Tissue Family Advocate for almost 20 years.They continue their discussion on the importance of supporting families who have experienced loss and providing the opportunity of donation. Additionally, the episode emphasiz...
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Voices of Compassion: The Power of Tissue Donation

June 4, 2024 • 14 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Elaine Broussard, a dedicated LOPA Tissue Family Advocate for almost 20 years. In this heartfelt episode, she discusses her experience as one of the front line staff members, supporting families through their most difficult times. With a unique blend of empa...
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Champions for Life: a Special Year of Reflection

May 21, 2024 • 18 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul, Connected by Life host, is interviewed as they celebrate it’s one year podcast anniversary. He reflects on the incredible stories shared over the past year, highlighting the individuals and moments that have had the most significant impact on organ and tissue donati...
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Bridges of Hope: Exploring Organ and Tissue Donation's Impact on Grieving Families

May 13, 2024 • 21 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Francesca Campbell, Certified Child Life Specialist. She shares her profound experience into how families process death and find resilience through difficult times. Francesca also talks about how the legacy of organ and tissue donation can provide fami...
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Guiding Little Hearts: Navigating Through Loss with a Child Life Specialist

May 6, 2024 • 13 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Francesca Campbell, Certified Child Life Specialist. They delve into the sensitive, yet crucial topic of helping children cope during a tragic loss. Cesca shares her expertise on supporting children through the grieving process. She emphasizes the importance...
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The Ripple Effect: A Physician's Advocacy for Organ Donation

April 29, 2024 • 18 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Dr. Jonathan Eaton, the Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSU Health in Shreveport. Dr. Eaton shares his experience supporting families dealing with loss, highlighting the profound impact organ donation can have on both donors' families and recipie...
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Legacy of Love: A Dad's Reflection of His Son, His Hero

April 22, 2024 • 22 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Brian Castille, former fire chief and the proud father of an organ donor hero. In celebration of April National Donate Life month, Brian continues to share an inspirational story about his son becoming an organ donor hero, leaving behind a legacy of hop...
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Courageous Hearts: A Father's Tribute to His Son, a Life-saving Hero

April 15, 2024 • 22 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Brian Castille, former fire chief and the proud father of an organ donor hero. Brian shares an incredibly touching story about his son - a soldier, a fireman and life-saving organ donor hero. They discuss the crucial role of physicians and healthcare teams i...
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Vital Signs: A Critical Care Doctor’s Perspective on Organ Donation

April 8, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Dr. Clifford Courville, a Critical Care Pulmonologist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and a leader among healthcare professionals. Dr. Courville shares his experiences of supporting families through the most challenging times of loss. He talks about h...
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Critical Compassion: Supporting Families in Loss and Donation

April 1, 2024 • 13 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Dr. Clifford Courville, a Critical Care Pulmonologist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and a leader within healthcare. Dr. Courville discusses the importance of providing factual information to families, along with how essential it is to include empathy and...
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Collaborative Compassion: Supporting Families in Loss and Donation

March 25, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Ali Heard, registered nurse, Trauma Director at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital and sister of a donor hero. They continue their discussion on the importance of supporting families experiencing tragic loss, while also preserving the opportunity of don...
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Courageous Connections: The Legacy of an Organ Donor Hero

March 18, 2024 • 17 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Ali Heard, registered nurse, Trauma Director at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital and sister of a donor hero. Gracie's legacy serves as a beacon of light, inspiring others to consider the gift of organ donation and to embrace the opportunity to make a diffe...
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Lifegiving Legacy: Empowering Others Through the Gift of Donation

March 11, 2024 • 20 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Toni Celestine, daughter of a donor hero, Director of Career & Testing Services at South Louisiana Community College and co-founder of the Lieutenant Linda Brown Memorial Scholarship. Toni shares heartfelt stories about her mother, a hero that left a legacy ...
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Heart of Leadership: Navigating Organ Donation Challenges in Healthcare

March 4, 2024 • 16 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes back Jude Fontenot, Chief Operating Officer of Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Jude continues the discussion on the impact of executive leadership in the hospital regarding organ donation, while also highlighting how vital the collaboration with the orga...
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Operational Excellence in Healthcare: Executive Insight on the Impact of Organ Donation

February 26, 2024 • 14 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul welcomes Jude Fontenot, Chief Operating Officer of Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Jude reflects on his extensive career in healthcare, as a nurse and Critical Care Director for over 20 years, as well as how vital the collaboration between the organ procurement o...
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Heart of Hope: The Trailblazing Story of the First HIV Positive Heart Transplant

February 19, 2024 • 21 mins
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Show Notes: Shawn-Paul rejoins Dr. Jonathan Hand, Section Head of Transplant Infectious Disease at Ochsner Health, and Joey Boudreaux, Senior Director of Regional Operations for LOPA, as they recount the incredible journey that led to the first HIV positive heart that was recovered and tra...
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