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Pre to Post Transplant Podcast is a podcast that brings personal stories from those awaiting transplant, transplant survivors, their families, friends, and loved ones. This is where you will hear challenges and triumphs of everyone involved in this journey. Our guests will offer wisdom, advice and…

Jenny McFarlane


    • Mar 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 115 EPISODES


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    Don't Call My Liver Fat with Sue Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 53:56


    In this episode, I talk with Sue Green, a liver transplant recipient and author of Don't Call My Liver Fat: Liver Transplant 101. She shares her journey from diagnosis to transplant, the challenges of finding a living donor, and how her experience inspired her book. We also discuss liver health, long COVID, and the importance of lifestyle changes. Tune in for a story of resilience and hope! Purchase Sue's Book on Amazon: Don't Call My Liver Fat: Liver Transplants 101 by Sue Green Get more information about the 3rd Annual Transplant Social at www.PreToPost.org Want to be on the podcast?  Visit www.PreToPostTX.com

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    Mental Health Break with Jenny McFarlane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 4:15


    In this episode, Host, Jenny McFarlane opens up about the personal challenges she's been facing over the past few months, including the loss of my grandmother and the impact it has had on my life. she talks about the importance of recognizing when it's time to step back, refocus, and recharge, so I can return in 2025 with renewed energy and purpose. To hear more episode, visit the website at: www.PreToPostTX.com

    Tales from the 2024 Transplant Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 57:25


    In this episode, we hear heartfelt stories from participants of the 2024 Transplant Games of America in Birmingham, Alabama. Each individual shares their unique journey and the personal motivations that brought them to the Transplant Games, highlighting the power of resilience and the spirit of community. Visit the podcast website at www.PreToPostTX.com  

    First Come Love, Then Comes Transplant with Brandi Moberley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 80:10


    In this episode, Brandi Moberley shares her journey of discovering true love, only to learn that her partner had a liver condition requiring a transplant. She recounts the emotional highs and lows of being accepted by both the transplant team and her boyfriend for the procedure, along with the challenges and miracles they experienced along the way. Visit the podcast's website to leave a comment or send a message.  www.PreToPostTX.com

    Clayton Sparks Leaves His Mark with Abby Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 58:34


    In this episode, Abby shares her journey as a caregiver to her husband, Reid, following his liver transplant. She talks about the many challenges they faced pre and post transplant. Abby also gives us exciting details about her children's book and how to win a free copy at the Transplant Games of America. For more information about Clayton Sparks Leaves His Mark book and to purchase, visit: https://claytonsparksbook.com/ Learn more about the Clayton Sparks Memorial Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/ClaytonSparksMemorialFoundation/

    I am Stable in a Severe Way with Morgan Nuchols

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 55:42


    In this episode, Morgan Nuchols opens up about her unique journey of living with just one and a half lungs, a condition she only discovered later in life. She recounts the challenges she has faced and overcome, sharing insights into how she has managed to remain "Stable in a Severe Way" throughout her life. Listen to more episodes at www.PreToPostTX.com

    From Transplant List to Baby Bliss with Alyssa Hicks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 60:08


    In this episode, Alyssa Hicks shares her journey about her kidney transplant. She talks about all the challenges she had to overcome throughout her journey, one being having a baby while on dialysis.  With so many other obstacles, she is here to tell her inspirational story.  Visit the Pre to Post Podcast website at www.PreToPostTX.com 

    Being Thankful on Thanksgiving Has a Whole New meaning with Pamela Sherman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 44:17


    In this episode, Pamela tells her story of receiving two heart transplants just 11 months apart. She shares what it was really like going through this process, thinking she knew what to expect, only to find out otherwise.  With special guest, Meatball! Find more episodes on the website at www.PreToPostTX.com

    A New Year Means a New Heart with Jennifer Schilling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 56:17


    In this episode, Jennifer Schilling shares her experience as a caregiver to her son Connor. From his childhood struggles with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome to a life-changing heart transplant on New Year's Day, their journey is one of resilience and hope. Download the app - My Med Schedule Plus to help track your medications Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medactionplan.mymedscheduleplus&pcampaignid=web_share Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/medactionplan-com/id397469807 Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) https://cota.org/  

    Escaping the List with Natasha England, pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 42:08


    In Part 2 of this episode, Natasha continues to share her journey with battling alcoholism and needing a liver transplant. She talks about the work she put into changing her lifestyle and how that led to being unlisted.    Visit the website to leave a comment or request to be on the show: www.PreToPostTX.com

    Escaping the List with Natasha England, pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 37:17


    In this episode, Natasha shares her journey with battling alcoholism and needing a liver transplant. She talks about the work she put into changing her lifestyle and how that led to being unlisted.    Visit the website to leave a comment or request to be on the show: www.PreToPostTX.com

    From 'No' to 'Yes' with No Regrets with Nancy Lewis (P. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 56:15


    In this episode, we continue our conversation with Nancy as she talks about her journey with getting a lung transplant.  She discusses the struggles she had making the decision to get the transplant and despite her ups and down, has had no regrets. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast website to hear more stories, leave comments, and make suggestions. www.PreToPostTX.com Learn more about the Pre To Post Transplant Foundation's 2nd Annual Transplant Social www.PreToPost.org

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    From 'No' to 'Yes' with No Regrets with Nancy Lewis (P. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 33:46


    In this episode, Nancy talks about her journey with getting a lung transplant.  She discusses the struggles she had making the decision to get the transplant and despite her ups and down, has had no regrets. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast website to hear more stories, leave comments, and make suggestions. www.PreToPostTX.com  

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    If You're Going Through Hell, Just Keep Going with Stuart Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 72:23


    In this episode, Stuart Miller talks about his journey going through his lung transplant. We learn about his feelings towards finding out he needed a transplant and how having a positive attitude has helped his recovery. 

    My Transplant Cured My Addiction with Meghan Lewis & Sister Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 41:05


    In this episode, Meghan shares with us her experience with receiving her liver transplant.  She talks about her journey with alcohol addiction and overcoming that through transplant.  Meghan's sister, Sarah, joins the conversation to fill in the blanks and share her own experiences with Megan's journey.

    Let's Talk Nutrition with Katie Baughman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 43:21


    In this episode, Dietician Katie Baughman explores the subject of nutrition in transplant recipients. She provides valuable insights into effectively managing your diet before and after a transplant, while also sharing intriguing facts that many recipients may not be aware of. Visit the website for more episodes: www.pretopostTX.com Learn more about the Pre To Post Transplant Foundation's 2nd Annual Transplant Social: www.PreToPost.org

    Love Tested by Transplant with Tasha Ham De-Ponte

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 52:43


    In this episode, Tasha shares her journey of going through a kidney/pancreas transplant and the challenges and toll it took on her relationship with her husband.  Visit the website to hear more episodes or leave any comments: www.PreToPostTX.com  

    My Newborn Needed a New Heart with Mari Lopp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 54:00


    In this episode, Mari Lopp shares her experience of becoming a mother to twins, only to later discover that one of them requires a life-saving heart transplant.    

    Sun-Kissed With a Twist: Surviving Skin Cancer with Randy Coker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 64:09


    In this episode, Randy shares his journey with his battle with skin cancer.  He talks about going through radiation and the challenges and struggles that it brought.   Learn more about Skin Cancer from UCSF: https://skincancer.ucsf.edu/transplant-patients  Hear Randy's first two episodes:  Surviving a lung transplant with my high school sweetheart with Randy & Becky Coker I got to meet my Angel's family with Randy and Becky Coker, Part 2 Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast's website to hear more episodes: www.PreToPostTX.com  

    Two Surgeries, Three Organs, and a Lifetime to Go with Jerry Ray Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 23:09


    In this episode, Jerry comes back on the show to share his experiences with getting a double lung/kidney transplant and then a pancreas transplant two years later.  His first appearance was in November of 2019 when he came on the show to talk about meeting his donor family.  Listen to Jerry's episode from his first experience on 11/21/2019. Visit the podcast website at www.PreToPostTX.com Visit the foundation website at www.PreToPost.org  

    UPDATE: I Regret Getting the Fundoplication Surgery with Sarah Donoughue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 24:43


    In this episode, Sarah gives us an update on how she's been doing since she was last on the podcast in April of 2021.  She reflects on the challenges she has encountered since her previous podcast appearance and proudly reveals her triumphant victory over them all! Listen to the original episode released on April 12, 2021: https://www.pretoposttx.com/podcast/episode/fd8eb1a7/i-regret-getting-the-fundoplication-surgery-with-sarah-donoughue Visit the website for more amazing and inspirational stories at www.pretopostTX.com

    Donating a Kidney to our Daughter Inspired the Children's Transplant Initiative with Ross & Cheryl Witty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 55:58


    In this episode, we hear the remarkable story of Ross and Cheryl, who found themselves faced with the pressing need for a kidney transplant for their daughter. As they navigated this challenging journey, they not only persevered but also established the Children's Transplant Initiative, dedicating their time to supporting pediatric transplant recipients. Learn more about the Children's Transplant Initiative at  https://cti-tx.org/ Find more episodes at www.pretopostTX.com

    I Went from Taking Care of Patients to Being a Patient with Amy Hopfensperger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 39:55


    In this episode,  Amy, a former nurse practitioner, shares her extraordinary journey from being a healthcare provider to becoming a liver transplant recipient. Amy recounts the unexpected turn of events that led to her needing a transplant, the emotional challenges she faced along the way, and the rollercoaster of emotions that came with being on the transplant list.   Visit the website to hear more episodes: www.PreToPostTX.com        

    Today is My 27th Transplant Anniversary! with Kim Jacques

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 57:25


    In this episode, Kim opens up about her life-altering journey of undergoing a heart and lung transplant at the age of 16. With candor and vulnerability, she shares the unique challenges she faced as a teenager navigating the transplant process. Over the course of 27 years, Kim has encountered numerous obstacles and blessings, and she offers valuable insights into the profound impact this transformative experience has had on her life. Visit the website at www.PreToPostTX.com to leave a message, request to be on the show, or give some feedback.

    Embracing the Transplant List Again After 19 Years with Amanda DeJesus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 38:14


    In this episode, Amanda recounts her remarkable experience of returning to the transplant list after having her initial heart for 19 years and the necessity of relocating to a different state for the transplant. Visit www.PreToPostTX.com for more episodes For more information about the TRANSPLANT TIMEOUT visit the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation website at www.PreToPost.org 

    Two Organs, One Transformation with Gabriel Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 43:40


    In this episode, Gabriel shares his journey of having a pancreas/kidney transplant and how going through this process positively impacted and transformed his life.    Visit the podcast website to find more specific-related episodes: www.pretoposttx.com For more information about the TRANSPLANT TIMEOUT event hosted by the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation, visit www.preotpost.org

    I Continued to Live My Life While on the Waiting List with Lorrie Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 28:25


    In this podcast, Lorrie Hill shares her personal experience of receiving a heart transplant while simultaneously dealing with the challenges of chronic illness and pursuing higher education. She discusses the hurdles she faced along the way and the strategies she used to manage her health while achieving her academic goals. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation's website to learn more about how to write your donor family presented at our TRANSPLANT TIMEOUT event on April 19, 2023 www.pretopost.org Visit the podcast's webiste to leave suggestions or comments at www.PreToPostTX.com

    Two Hearts, One Family with David Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 47:27


    In this heartwarming episode, David Barber shares his touching story of receiving a life-changing heart transplant. As he reflects on his experience, he also shares the emotional bond he shares with his father, who underwent a heart transplant when he was younger. 

    Bobby Popped the Question! with Bobby and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 5:27


    On a previous podcast episode dated July 13, 2022, Bobby and Faith shared their inspiring stories of undergoing transplants and falling in love at Nora's Home. Now, we have the pleasure of hearing from them again, this time right after Bobby's romantic proposal to Faith at the Nora's Home Gala. Visit the YouTube channel to see the video of the proposal Watch Bobby Proposing to Faith!

    I am the second longest heart recipient at my transplant hospital with John Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 44:28


    Join us in this episode as we sit down with John Downs, a heart transplant survivor for over 30 years, to hear his incredible story of resilience and hope. John shares his experience from the day he was diagnosed with a heart condition to his life-changing transplant surgery and his journey of recovery. He opens up about the challenges he faced during his recovery and how he overcame them with a positive attitude and determination.

    UPDATE: I donated my kidney to a complete stranger with Tabitha Selvester

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 29:49


    In this episode, Tabitha reminds us of her experience donating her kidney to a complete stranger through the altruistic program.  She also shares with us her journey of meeting her kidney recipient.   If you would like to be an organ donor, please register at www.organdonor.gov  To visit the podcast's website, go to www.pretopostTX.com 

    I have already saved two lives with Josh Harrold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 66:22


    In this episode, Josh Harrold talks about how he became a hero not once, but twice! Josh is a living donor who saved his friend and a stranger's life by saying yes to organ donation! To learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation's Community Connect Day, please visit www.PreToPost.org

    My second transplant was harder than my first with Tod Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 58:27


    In this episode, Tod Nelson shares his experience of getting two transplants and the difference between the two.  He shares about how his first transplant was easier to go through than the second.   Sign up to be a Buddy for the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at www.PreToPost.org Listen to every episode and more on the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast's website: www.PreToPostTX.com  

    I was planning my funeral when I got the call with Mandy Nathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 66:28


    In this episode, Mandy shares her journey of getting a heart transplant.  She talks about all the challenges she had and the steps she had to take to get her new heart. 

    I had to tell my doctors that I needed a transplant with Tammy Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 71:48


    In this episode, Tammy shares her transplant journey of getting a double lung transplant.  She talks about her experiences of having pulmonary hypertension and explains how she had to be an advocate for herself in order to receive a transplant.

    Taylor's Gift with Tara Storch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 26:46


    In this episode, Tara shares her experience of losing her daughter and making the decision to donate her organs. She talks about Taylor's Gift Foundation and how this foundation is providing great support for other donor families. Visit their website at www.taylorsgift.org Visit the Podcast's website at www.pretopostTX.com to leave a comment or suggestion. Sign up to be a Buddy at www.pretopost.org  

    I got my transplant because I shared my story with Jean Sime

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 43:29


    In this episode, Jean shares her story about getting her kidney transplant from a stranger and how it wouldn't have happened if she hadn't been sharing her story with others. Leave a comment or suggestion on the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast website www.PreToPostTX.com Visit us on youtube!

    My transplant story belongs in a Hallmark Christmas Movie with Shana Pereira

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 69:21


    In this episode, Shana shares her journey of receiving a heart and kidney transplant and the steps she took to ensure that it was a Christmas miracle. Visit Shana's website:  www.shanapereira.com Visit the podcast website: www.pretopostTX.com Visit the foundation website: www.pretopst.org  

    Tales from the Transplant Games pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 48:31


    In this episode, Jenny interviews participants from the Transplant Games of America. Each person shares a little bit about their journey and why they are there at the transplant games.   To learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation visit www.PreToPost.org Visit the podcast's website www.PreToPostTX.com To share your journey on the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast, you can send an email to pretoposttx@gmail.com or visit the contact page on the website.  

    Tales from the Transplant Games Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 34:25


    In this episode, Jenny shares her experience of being at the Transplant Games of America and shares the mini-stories from other participants of the games.   Each person came up to the microphone and shared something about themselves.  Jenny has compiled all of those stories in to one episode.   Go to www.pretoposttx.com to visit the podcast website. Go to www.pretopost.org to order a personalized hand-painted, Donate Life Rock. To donate to the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation, go to www.PreToPost.org/give  

    Transplant Games Teaser with Jenny McFarlane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 6:59


    Jenny is at the Transplant Games of America and she gives us an idea of what it's like at the games.  She also gives us a preview of the upcoming episode where she has people sharing a quick story or interview at the games.   Visit the podcast's website at www.pretoposttx.com

    Two lungs, one heart, and a love story with Bobby and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 50:08


    Bobby and Faith come on to share their unique and adorable love story.  They talk about how they met while staying at Nora's Home and ended up falling in love, all while going through the transplant process.  Bobby and Faith were featured on the  KHOU-11 news in Houston.  To watch their story, CLICK HERE. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation's Website: www.pretopost.org   Podcast website: www.pretoposttx.com  

    I got to meet my Angel's family with Randy and Becky Coker, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 27:26


    In part 2 of this episode, Randy and Becky discuss their experience meeting Randy's donor family and the similarities his donor and family had with his late brother.  Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Pdodcast's website at www.pretopostTX.com Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at www.pretopost.org

    Surviving a lung transplant with my highschool sweetheart with Randy & Becky Coker, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 64:53


    In this episode (Part 1), Randy and Becky share their experiences going through the transplant process.  We get to hear each side as Randy talks about being a recipient while Becky jumps into the caregiving role. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast's website at www.pretopostTX.com Learning about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at www.PreToPost.org    

    Meet me at the Transplant Games with Amy Frackowiak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 34:50


    In this episode, Amy shares her journey with receiving two kidney transplants.  We also discuss the 2022 Transplant Games of America in San Diego and everything you need to know about participating or attending the games.  To learn more about the 2022 Transplant Games of America visit www. transplantgamesofamerica.org To support the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation visit www.pretopost.org

    I had to be a mother, advocate, and caregiver for my son with Brenda Capen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 85:51


    In this episode, Brenda talks about the challenges she faced to help her son get a lung transplant after almost dying from Covid. To leave a comment or suggestion, visit the website at www.pretoposttx.com  To learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation Buddy Program or Cleaning Program, visit www.pretopost.org  

    Covid Tried to Kill Me with Andrew Capen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 72:25


    In this episode, Andrew talks about his experience with catching Covid-19 and how getting a lung transplant saved his life.   To listen to Andrew's Podcast, "Comedically Correct" visit his YouTube channel at:    YouTube: Comedically Correct    

    UPDATE: I tried to tell them I didn't need a transplant with Rod Spadinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 21:14


    In this episode, Rod gives us an update on how he's been doing since he was last on the show back in early 2021. To see more about Rod's foundation visit www.cfvestforlife.org Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast's website to hear more great episodes and leave any comments or suggestions.  

    I am the first African American to have a face transplant with Robert Chelsea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 58:05


    In this episode, Robert Chelsea talks about being the oldest and first African American person to receive a full face transplant.  He talk about his experience with leading up to his decision and how having a face transplant has affected his life.   To learn more about the Robert Chelsea Foundation, visit www.robertchelsea.org.   To learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation's Clean Home Program, visit www.pretopost.org To leave a comment or suggestion about this episode, visit www.pretopostTX.com

    UPDATE: The psychiatric hospital wouldn't give me my anti-rejection meds with Nikki McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 15:06


    Nikki McDonald returns to give us an update on what she's been up to since being on the show back in July 2020.   Please leave any questions or comments on the website at www.PreToPostTX.com.

    My pancreas transplant changed my life with Tom Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 53:47


    In this episode, Tom shares his experience with having a dual kidney, pancreas transplant and how it has changed his life for the better. To sign up to be a buddy with the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation, visit www.pretopost.org To leave any comments or suggestions, or to be a guest on the show, please visit www.pretopostTX.com 

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