Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
Welcome to Scarred, Not Silent, a podcast where I open up about life with kidney disease, the transplant journey, and the healing that comes after. I'm Rodney, a kidney recipient, life coach, and social worker who's lived through dialysis, disability, and the quiet moments nobody talks about.This space is real talk for resilient souls. Whether navigating your chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or just curious about what it means to start over with a second chance, you're in the right place.Here, we keep it honest. We keep it hopeful. And most of all, we keep going.New episodes drop every Monday and Friday.Let’s breathe deep, live rooted, and walk this journey together.
Episodes
Join me as I share my personal journey of craving and consuming paper, flour, and yes, even baby powder. Call it fine dining for the nutritionally challenged. This unusual menu is rooted in iron deficiency and a condition called pica. Together, we will break the silence around these cravings, explore the medical reasons behind them, and talk about real solutions. If you have ever wondered why someone might swap lunch for stationery...
This episode shares the day peritonitis had me truly down and out. I talk about the pain, the fear, and finding moments to chuckle at my own misery, because sometimes laughing is the only thing that doesn’t hurt too much. For anyone who knows that healing needs both grit and a little humor.
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I used to burn with embarrassment over the tubes and the scars, the roadmap of survival carved into my skin. It is hard, truly hard, not to care about the eyes that linger too long, judging what they do not understand. Some days I want to hide it all away. Other days I fight to stand tall, daring them to look and teaching myself not to give a damn.
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Who says dialysis has to keep you homebound? With planning, teamwork, and humor (even when someone steps in the bucket!), you can see the world, one exchange at a time.
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Caregiving isn’t a job you apply for. It’s a role life assigns you, often without warning or pay, but always with stakes that feel impossibly high.
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A brief and honest reflection on the emotional and physical aftermath of a recent scare with my hematologist, and what the results revealed.
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In this short but powerful episode, I share how a 21-second phone call shifted my entire mindset. Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that leave the biggest impact. Tune in to hear what was said—and why it reminded me that connection, kindness, and timing can change everything. This was a call I received on 6/16/25
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Dialysis isn’t just a medical treatment — it’s a financial battlefield. In this episode, I speak about the hidden costs of staying alive and how DaVita’s social workers and financial team helped me navigate the storm. But the real lesson? No one can advocate for you like you can. We talk about support systems, self-advocacy, and what it takes to survive beyond the machine.
In this raw and reflective episode, Rodney shares how he navigated the emotional and physical demands of home dialysis in 2015, and how a simple moment of connection with a patient reminded him that gratitude can find a way even in frustration. This story honors the power of shared experience, the resilience of patients, and the quiet strength of showing up, again and again.
In this episode of Scarred Not Silent, Rodney opens up about the kind of gratitude that doesn’t come easy. The kind born from loss, pain, and survival. This isn’t about being thankful for everything—it’s about finding meaning in anything. Through raw reflection and gentle truth, Rodney invites you to pause, breathe, and rediscover the quiet power of choosing gratitude, even when life leaves a mark.
On this episode, I share the chaotic, emotional, and unexpectedly funny story of my final night on hemodialysis. From tangled tubes to Tucson heat, and a surprise cameo from my wife as Gordon Ramsey, this is a raw look at what it really means to unplug for good and face freedom with a new mindset.
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In this episode, Rodney shares the unforgettable moment a doctor "popped" the catheter out of his chest. A raw and honest reflection follows on medical vulnerability, trust, and what it means to feel seen in the healthcare system. From fear to freedom, clinic chairs to home dialysis, the story goes deeper than just the procedure.
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I was throwing up in nursing home restrooms, working through exhaustion, and smiling through pain. "Before the Glory" exposes the brutal truth behind dialysis, the silent suffering, the mental anguish, and why showing up every day was the real win.
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I walked into the doctor's office for routine bloodwork. Weeks later, I was lying under surgical lights, counting backwards from 10. This episode shares the story of the day I became a kidney warrior.
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In this premiere episode, Rodney shares the moment that changed his life forever. What started as a routine check-up after a car accident turned into a life altering diagnosis, kidney failure. With no warning signs, no roadmap, and a thousand unanswered questions, he was suddenly thrust into the world of dialysis, waiting lists, and survival.
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