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Gift of Life

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The Organ Transplant Podcast. Gift of Life is Hosted by BJ Odom, a double transplant recipient who received a life-saving heart in 2003 and a kidney in 2015. BJ knows firsthand the power of organ donation. After receiving a heart transplant and facing the challenges of anti-rejection medication, he needed a second transplant – a kidney. Now, BJ shares his inspiring journey and those of others in the organ transplant world. Hear from those in the medical field, transplant

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Gift of Life 80 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/11/04

This week, we meet Heather McCoy, a true warrior whose story embodies courage, faith, and the incredible power of organ donation.Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 10 years old, Heather faced challenges most of us can only imagine. At 20, she received her first double-lung transplant, a life-changing gift that allowed her to breathe freely again. Eight years later, when her lungs began to fail once more, she courageously went through it all over again—a second

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2025/10/28

In this inspiring and educational episode, BJ sits down with Shane Grant, who has been living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) for nearly two decades. Over the years, Shane became her own best advocate—learning about her disease, seeking out specialists, and pushing for answers.Her persistence and courage led her through a long and emotional journey that ultimately resulted in a life-saving heart transplant earlier this year. This conversation offers hope and

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Gift of Life 78 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/10/21

This week, we welcome Jennifer Lentini, whose transplant journey began when she was just a teenager. On July 6, 1996, Jennifer received a life-saving heart transplant that gave her a second chance at life. But her story is far from over.Today, at age 42, Jennifer continues her fight. She joined us for this episode while on dialysis, awaiting a kidney transplant—and facing the reality that she may also need a second heart transplant. Jennifer’s story is one of

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Gift of Life 77 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/10/14

Today’s episode is extra special because we’re diving into something deeply personal—my brand-new memoir, More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget.But this book wasn’t written alone. By my side through the process was Christina Metcalf—a gifted writer and, more importantly, someone who understands the meaning of the gift of life firsthand. Christina is a living donor, having given part of her liver to her half-sister in an incredible act of courage and

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Gift of Life 76 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/10/07

Welcome back to the Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast.Today we’re honored to share the powerful story of Monica Douglas Davis—a wife, a mother, a licensed counselor, an author, a life coach, and a heart transplant recipient. Monica’s journey began after the birth of her twin daughters, when she was just 42 years old. What should have been a time of pure joy quickly turned into a fight for survival. She was diagnosed with peripartum

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Gift of Life 75 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/09/30

This week, we meet Lisa Vecchione, a heart transplant survivor whose story reminds us of the delicate balance between life, timing, and the gift of organ donation.Lisa’s journey began long before her transplant. A heart murmur noticed back in junior high might have been a warning sign—but no one could have predicted the road ahead. Years later, while working as a barista and suddenly feeling unwell, Lisa went to the ER only to learn that her heart was in far worse

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Gift of Life 74 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/09/23

This week, we welcome Sean Pinegar, another heart transplant survivor whose story is deeply intertwined with the genetic condition LMNA-related cardiomyopathy.Sean takes us on a heartfelt journey—from the earliest signs that something wasn’t right, through the challenges and uncertainty, and finally to the life-changing gift of a new heart. His path is one of courage, resilience, and hope. But Sean’s story holds a unique surprise: what became of his old

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Gift of Life 73 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/09/16

In this week’s episode of Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, host BJ Odom takes on a topic that every transplant recipient knows about, but many fear: rejection.Our scheduled guest, Randy, had to postpone his appearance due to experiencing a bout of rejection with his liver transplant. In his absence, BJ turns the microphone toward an open and honest conversation about what rejection really means, how doctors treat it, and why it doesn’t always

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Gift of Life 72 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/09/09

Welcome to Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast. I’m your host, BJ Odom.Today’s episode is a powerful reminder we all need: if something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Our guest, John Perkins, learned this lesson in the hardest way. What began as a nagging sense that something was wrong eventually led him down the road of needing not one, but two life-saving transplants—a liver and a kidney. John’s journey was long and

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Gift of Life 71 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/09/02

Sometimes the most precious gifts we pass down to our children are love, values, and memories. But for families like Jennifer’s, there is also a shared genetic legacy—one that brings with it enormous health challenges. You may remember Dr. Robert Pritt from Episode 38, whose life was saved by a heart transplant. Robert and his daughter Jennifer share not only a deep bond as father and daughter, but also the same LMNA-related cardiomyopathy gene. This condition can

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Gift of Life 70 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/08/26

Sometimes, life brings people into your path for a reason. On a recent visit to Tampa General Hospital, I found myself needing a ride — and that’s when I met Tammy Zettles. As I climbed into her car, I noticed a Donate Life sticker on her window. That simple sticker led to a powerful conversation that I’ll never forget.Tammy is a donor mom. Her son, DJ, passed away at the young age of 21 — a tragic and heartbreaking loss. But in the midst of that

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Gift of Life 69 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/08/19

This week’s episode is truly a family story like no other. We’re joined by mother-daughter duo Carman Negron and Carmen Tipton, both working with LifeLink of Florida to help make the gift of life possible for others. Alongside them is sister Aliris Rosas, a pancreas transplant recipient whose own journey brings the conversation even closer to home. And in the background, the family’s strength and hope continue as their father awaits a kidney

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Gift of Life 68 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/08/12

In this deeply moving episode of Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, we welcome Dr. Angelie Roman—a compassionate physician, an immigrant from the Philippines, and now a grateful kidney transplant recipient.Angelie came to the United States at a young age, driven by a dream to help others. She pursued that dream and became an oncology physician, dedicating her life to healing patients facing some of their toughest battles. But in her 20s, Angelie faced her

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2025/08/05

In Episode 67 of Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, we meet Yesenia Zaragoza — a proud Hispanic woman, a compassionate nurse, and a living kidney donor whose journey is as inspiring as it is impactful. Yesenia’s story began while working with liver transplant recipients at Tampa General Hospital. Now part of the LifeLink of Florida team, her commitment to saving lives didn’t stop at the hospital doors. One day, while sitting in on a surgery,

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Gift of Life 66 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/07/29

Welcome to The Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, where every story beats with hope and every voice makes a difference. I’m your host, BJ Odom. In this powerful episode, we shine a light on National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month — a time to elevate voices, shatter myths, and inspire communities to say “yes” to life-saving organ, eye, and tissue donation. Joining us is Erica Clare, Multicultural Communications Relations Coordinator,

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Gift of Life 65 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/07/22

What inspires someone to donate a kidney to a complete stranger?For Jeri Gill, it started with a viral YouTube video—a woman surprising her husband with a custom baseball card revealing she was his living kidney donor. That moment planted a powerful seed in Jeri’s heart. She couldn’t shake the thought: Could I do something like this for someone else? A short while later, a Facebook post caught her eye. A woman was searching for a kidney donor. Jeri felt

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Gift of Life 64 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/07/15

Chris shares the ups and downs of his journey with heart failure and how the LVAD has given him the strength, energy, and freedom to keep living fully while he awaits a transplant. From connecting deeply with this podcast to inspiring his family and others, Chris reminds us that there’s hope before the transplant too.What You’ll Learn: • How the LVAD works and supports those with heart failure • Chris’s personal story of resilience, recovery, and

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Gift of Life 63 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/07/08

In today’s heart-touching episode, we sit down with Kristin Worthen, a devoted mother with an incredible story of courage, faith, and unwavering love. Kristin shares the journey of her amazing son Theo, whose strength and resilience will inspire anyone who hears it.At Kristin’s final ultrasound before giving birth, she received devastating news—Theo had a severe heart defect. What followed was a long, emotional journey filled with surgeries, hospital stays,

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Gift of Life 62 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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2025/07/01

Today’s story is one of remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and relentless advocacy that lights a fire in all of us within the transplant community.We are honored to welcome Sierra Hill — a devoted wife, loving mother, passionate mentor, and fearless warrior. After giving birth to her son, Sierra was diagnosed with severe heart failure due to peripartum cardiomyopathy. Her world shifted overnight, eventually leading to a heart transplant on November 12, 2023

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2025/06/24

In this deeply moving episode of Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie King, the strong and loving mother of 8-year-old Emily, a young girl whose courage has already inspired so many.Emily’s life has been marked by medical challenges most of us can hardly imagine. At just two years old, she underwent her first double lung transplant. After facing heartbreaking rejection, she would go on to receive a second double lung transplant

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