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Gift of Life

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 recipients, donor families, and more, all to raise awareness about the lifesaving gift of organ donation.

Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Gift of Life 61 The Organ Transplant Podcast
    Jun 24 2025

    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 at only seven years old.

    Stephanie shares the highs and lows of their journey — from terrifying hospital stays to small victories and big prayers. This episode is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the gift of organ donation.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Emily, Stephanie, and their entire family as they continue to face each day with strength and grace.

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    Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring the heroes behind organ donation, and celebrating second chances at life. Thank you for being part of our life-giving community.

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    36 mins
  • Gift of Life 60 The Organ Transplant Podcast
    Jun 17 2025

    In this moving episode of Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, we meet Patches Rich, a loving mother whose heart journey began around the birth of one of her children. Doctors urged her to undergo a cesarean due to heart concerns, but life moved forward — regular cardiologist visits showed no major red flags.

    That all changed years later.

    Patches learned her heart was enlarged and her ejection fraction had dropped dangerously low. Her life suddenly took a turn — and if you’ve listened to this podcast before, you know where this road leads.

    After months of testing and declining health, Patches was told she needed a life-saving heart transplant. For six long months, she lived in the hospital ICU — away from her young son, who was too young to visit. But the story doesn’t end there…

    With determination, strength, and the gift of life, Patches received a new heart. Her return home was met with tears, hugs, and one of the most powerful moments of her life: being embraced by her son and her other children.

    This is more than a story of survival — it’s a story of motherhood, sacrifice, and hope. Patches reminds us all of the power of family, love, and second chances.

    Let’s Stay Connected:

    Email: giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com

    Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com

    Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast

    Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife

    If this episode touched your heart, help us spread the message:

    Subscribe

    ️ Leave a 5-star review

    Share with someone you love

    Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings.

    Thank you for being part of our life-giving community.

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    42 mins
  • Gift of Life 59 The Organ Transplant Podcast
    Jun 10 2025

    In this powerful and emotional episode of Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, we meet Mindy Wilson, devoted mother to 6-year-old Wilson Perry. What began as a simple lung infection turned into a life-altering journey spanning over a year, involving three different hospitals. Now, young Wilson is at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, bravely awaiting a life-saving lung transplant.

    This is not just a story about illness—it’s about hope, resilience, and a mother’s unbreakable love. Mindy shares the ups and downs of their medical odyssey, the emotional toll, and the strength they’ve found through faith, community, and each other.

    If you’re a parent, this episode will touch your heart deeply. You’ll likely find yourself hugging your children just a little tighter after hearing Wilson’s story.

    Let’s all send love, prayers, and good energy that the call for lungs will come soon for this brave little boy.

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    • Podcast Link: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife

    • Email: giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com

    If this episode touched your heart, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us spread awareness and share more stories like Wilson’s that inspire and bring hope.

    Thank you for listening—and for being part of the Gift of Life family.

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    58 mins
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