Gift of Life 64 The Organ Transplant Podcast

Gift of Life

Gift of Life 64 The Organ Transplant Podcast

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Published on Jul 15, 2025, 5:28:37β€―AM
Total time: 00:55:43

Episode Description

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.

 

πŸ’‘ What You’ll Learn:

• How the LVAD works and supports those with heart failure

• Chris’s personal story of resilience, recovery, and joy

• Why he believes the LVAD is his gift of life

• The importance of community, connection, and raising awareness

 

πŸ’š Whether you’re a recipient, a caregiver, or just someone who cares, this episode will move and inspire you.

 

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

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

More about Gift of Life

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.