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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2025
Who Really Carries the Burden? A Caregiver’s Quiet Strength
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
Aftershock: The Outcome of My Hematologist Scare
A brief and honest reflection on the emotional and physical aftermath of a recent scare with my hematologist, and what the results revealed.
Thanks for tuning in to Scarred Not Si…
This 21 Second Phone Call Changed My Day
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…
The Cost of Breathing: Dialysis, Dollars, and the Fight to Be Heard
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 n…
The Day I Chose Dignity Over Dialysis
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 …
Bitter or Better: The Choice Gratitude Gives Us
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—…
Bravo in the Living Room, Dialysis in the Dungeon
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,…
Tubes, Trust, and a Pop Sound I'll Never Forget
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…
Before the Glory
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 anguis…
The Port of Rodney
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…
The Day Everything Changed
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 n…