Podcasts about Organ donation

My guests on the podcast today are Marty and Missie Durapau, and if I had to describe the thread that runs through their story, it would be this:  Still Trusting God.Marty had already experienced devastating loss when his wife of 34 years, Angie, died suddenly in 2020. Missie had walked through difficult seasons of her own before she came to know the Lord as an adult. They married in 2023, blending their families and beginning a new chapter.Then, just over a year later, Missie's 14-year-old son, Mason, suffered a devastating brain injury after a golf cart accident on Easter Sunday. For the next week, Marty and Missie worshiped and prayed and believed God for a miraculous healing. But Mason's ultimate healing occurred when he went to Heaven on April 7, 2024.In this first half of our conversation, we'll hear how God brought Marty and Missie together, get to know Mason—a funny, tenderhearted boy who loved Jesus and loved his mama—and talk honestly about trusting God when He doesn't answer our prayers the way we hoped.This is a story of heartbreak, questions, faith, and still trusting God. I believe you'll be blessed by listening in.I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! ~Jill** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry.  We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at:  jill@whilewerewaiting.org 

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Bishop Carl A. Kemme (Wichita, Kansas) promotes the St. Philip Neri Seminary. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday looks at St. Francis and friendships. Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the bill passed by the Maura Healey making it ok to kill unborn babies at any point in pregnancy, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk weights in on the story and discusses "Death by Organ Donation".

To help understand the nuances of organ donation law in Australia, and how the process works, Dr Helen Opdam, national medical director with the Organ and Tissue Authority, joins Nightlife.

Text the show! What happens when a morally well-intentioned system produces terrible results?Chad begins with the case of Keith Lott, a 47-year-old New Jersey man whose family says they spent two days fighting an organ procurement organization over whether his organs could be recovered after his death.But that story opens a much larger question.America desperately needs kidneys. Living donation has remained essentially flat for decades. Dialysis costs taxpayers enormous sums. And yet federal law prohibits compensating the one person without whom a transplant cannot happen: the donor.Why?Chad traces the answer back to the National Organ Transplant Act of 1984, explores the strange contradictions in what Americans can legally be compensated for donating, and asks whether our moral assumptions have actually produced the outcomes we intended.The episode examines Iran's controversial compensated kidney system, Israel's successful use of non-cash incentives, the danger of exploiting low-income donors, the economics of dialysis and transplantation, and current proposals for carefully regulated donor compensation.The larger idea is what Chad calls “incentive morality.”What systems actually get people to do the most good?Because civilizations aren't built by wishing human beings behaved differently. They're built by designing institutions that work with human nature while protecting freedom, dignity and consent.And sometimes the moral thing isn't demanding better people.It's building a better system.

Hour 2 for 8/10/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then Rev. Tad Pacholczyk joins Drew to discuss a recent organ procurement organization that was recently de-certified (28:09). Topics: what brain death is (38:11), organ donation seems shady to me (42:29), daughter's brain hemorrhage (45:07), and son saved by liver transplant (47:24). Links: ncbc.org https://www.fathertad.com/

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Pippa Hudson speaks to Samantha Nicholls, the Executive Director for operations at the Organ Donor Foundation, about some of the myths around organ donation. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle-driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is moving to shut down a Kentucky organ donation group after an HHS investigation. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

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Dáithí MacGabhann had been on the heart transplant list since he was a baby. He's now had the operation at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, England. Dáithí's Law which implemented an opt-out organ donation system came into effect in 2023. Rachael spoke to Dáithí's father, Máirtin.

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John Gerardi is joined by Jonathan Keller of California Family Council to unpack the disturbing expansion of Canada's euthanasia program, from proposals to euthanize infants with disabilities to recommendations that minors consent to their own deaths without parental input. This week's mystery clip reveals just how far the MAID program has gone, with roughly half of 2024 recipients citing feeling like a burden rather than terminal illness. The guys then break down how activists quietly corrupt language, sliding from physician assisted suicide to medical assistance in dying to simply assisted death, and why that shift matters. Finally, they take on a New England Journal of Medicine article arguing to contextualize the dead donor rule, a euphemism for harvesting organs from euthanasia patients before death, and explain why the slippery slope keeps proving pro-lifers right.

In this rich and moving episode, an experienced intensive care social worker invites us into the often unseen world of organ donation. She walks us through the delicate, extended process—from the first traumatic moments families arrive in ICU, to end-of-life conversations, consent for donation, and final goodbyes. Along the way, she reveals how careful observation, silence, and presence help her read the room, honour families' grief, and support truly informed, unhurried decisions. Lis and Mim reflect on what this practice teaches us about relationship-based social work in high-pressure hospital environments. They explore how advocacy can look like slowing things down, protecting space for ritual and memory-making, and ensuring the person with the strongest connection (not just the highest status) leads critical conversations. Together, they highlight the quiet yet radical power of social work in creating dignity, meaning, and even moments of joy at the end of life.   Check out our website to access every episode of all the Social Work Media family of podcasts, including Social Work Discoveries, Social Work Teach, PodSocs, and Social Work Stories.   We'd love for you to join the conversation, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise by email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!   Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox Producers - Dr. Ben Joseph and Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (17 July, 2026) Contact us online at www.socialwork.media and follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on instagram.

What if hospitals aren't as straightforward as most of us believe?In this conversation, Jessie Czebotar shares her perspective on the modern hospital system, discussing informed consent, spiritual warfare, the medical field, and why she believes people should become more informed about their healthcare decisions.In the extended Waiola Plus Side conversation, we go much deeper into topics including:• The Epic medical records system• Organ donation and organ harvesting claims• Hospital boards and decision-making• Child trafficking allegations involving hospitals• Psychiatric hospitals• Underground tunnel systems• Military connections• Faith and navigating the medical system from a biblical perspectiveWatch the full extended conversation by joining:Patreon (Waiola Plus): https://Patreon.com/WakeupwithMiyaYouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithMiya/joinBUy A COFFEE LINK Support the Show & Stay Connected:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/sensiblehippieJoin My Patreon for ad-free episodes & exclusive content: https://Patreon.com/WakeupwithMiya If you're joining Waiola – The Plus Side, please subscribe through a web browser (Safari or Chrome) instead of the Patreon app — it directly supports the show.Mahalo nui loa for supporting independent work and helping keep this platform growing.Shop my Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/profile/amzn1.account.AGYOPCXXGH6MN5RVAKGQWVZUZLEA/list/26B87RB4FZ9W2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_6BWRT43TH4MY2NM2XD6X Want to be on the show or suggest a guest? I'm looking for guests who can speak on human trafficking, the paranormal, occult symbolism, hidden history, spiritual warfare, ancient mysteries, and specific military stories involving covert operations, secret programs, psychological warfare, unexplained events, and firsthand accounts. Email me at: Miya@wakeupwithmiya.com Follow Me Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WakeupwithMiyaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeupwithMiyaExclusive Discount!Shop at LVNTA: https://lvnta.com/lv_IcTq5EmoFKaZfJhTiSUse code OHANA for 20% off!Listen on Your Favorite Platform: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available!RATE & REVIEW: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-with-miya/id1627169850 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYrXCgma1lJYzf8glnAxyMusic Credits: Beginning: "Echoes in the Shadows" - DKEnd Music: “Crazy” - EkoIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, hit the bell so you never miss an episode, and if you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, I'd truly appreciate a positive review. It helps the show reach more people.Mahalo for watching and supporting Wake Up with Miya.#WakeUpWithMiya #JessieCzebotar #HospitalSystem #Healthcare #MedicalEthics #BiblicalWorldview #SpiritualWarfare #Podcast #AlternativeHealth #TruthSeekersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wake-up-with-miya--6339129/support.

In this episode of The Caring Economy, I speak with comedian, writer, and organ donation advocate Jamie Alcroft about the life that led him from comedy stages to transplant advocacy. Known for his years as part of the comedy duo Mack and Jamie, Jamie reflects on his career in entertainment, his experience living with severe heart failure, and the heart and liver transplant that changed the course of his life.The conversation focuses on the realities of organ donation in the United States, the myths that still keep many people from registering, and why public trust remains such an important part of the issue. Jamie also shares the story behind LAFF4LIFE, his program with Improv and Levity Live comedy clubs that offers free admission to registered organ donors as a way to raise awareness and encourage more people to say yes.It's a conversation about survival, public education, and what it means to use your own story to make a difficult subject easier for others to talk about.

Organ Donation New Zealand have released their review for 2025, revealing the figures behind almost 300 lifesaving and life-changing organ and tissue donations. 60 people, with family support, donated organs following their death ... and a further 57 donated tissue. The report also recognizes the incredibly generosity and deeply personal nature of each donation, and that it often occurs during the most difficult of circumstances. Someone who knows all too well just how life-changing organ donation is Christchurch Mum, Vivian Wong.

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After a 31-year career in banking, a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in 2013 changed the course of Jean Sime's life. She began in-center hemodialysis in 2015 and, in 2019, received a life-saving kidney transplant from a living donor who was once a stranger.  Following a career transition in 2022, She entered the publishing industry and has since become a passionate advocate for organ donation and kidney health. Jean is the co-author of three award-winning books—Because of Organ Donation, Howl is Thankful for Kidney Donation, and Voices-19, and serves as a motivational speaker, mentor, and advocate for dialysis patients and transplant recipients. She is a proud member of Team Liberty for the Transplant Games of America, where 2026 marks her third participation. For more information on kidney donation and support, reach out to Kent at Kidney Solutions or call him directly at 830-285-2140. Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez Remember to keep breathing, and thank you for listening to Kent's Kidney Stories!

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Episode Title: One Voice for Life: Imam Hossam Musa on Faith, Service & Organ Donation Episode Description: In this episode of This Thing Called Life, we sit down with Imam Hossam Musa, spiritual leader at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, for a thoughtful conversation about faith, service, and community leadership. Imam Musa shares insight into the role of an Imam, the importance of interfaith collaboration, and how faith communities can come together with one voice to support life-saving education and compassionate decision-making around organ, tissue, and eye donation. The partnership with Network for Hope has helped dispel misinformation surrounding donations while allowing Imam Hossam Musa to provide spiritual guidance and comfort to individuals and families navigating these difficult moments. This conversation is a powerful reminder that compassion, education, and unity across faith traditions can help bring hope and healing to communities throughout Network for Hope and beyond. Episode Highlights Host Andi Johnson welcomes Imam Hossam Musa, spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, for a conversation centered on faith, service, and community impact. Imam Musa explains the role of an Imam, sharing that his responsibilities extend far beyond leading prayers to include officiating weddings, counseling families, visiting hospital patients, conducting funerals, resolving disputes, and serving as a spiritual guide for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. He reflects on his journey into religious leadership, crediting his path to faith, family influence, and what he believes was God's plan for his life. Imam Musa shares how he memorized the Holy Quran at a young age and later pursued advanced studies in Islamic sciences while also earning a degree in computer science. He discusses how his original goal was simply to deepen his understanding of faith, but over time, his passion for serving others led him into full-time ministry. Andi highlights Imam Musa's partnership with Network for Hope, recognizing his efforts to educate the Muslim community about organ, tissue, and eye donation. Imam Musa explains the importance of replacing fear and misinformation with accurate education and compassionate dialogue grounded in Islamic teachings. He describes several educational programs developed in collaboration with Network for Hope, where community members were able to ask questions openly and better understand both the donation process and its religious considerations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of respecting cultural and religious values throughout the donation journey while ensuring families receive clear and trustworthy information. Imam Musa shares the Islamic perspective on death and the afterlife, explaining that conversations about death are encouraged within the faith because they inspire reflection, purpose, and preparation for life beyond this world. He notes that this openness can help individuals approach conversations around donation with greater understanding and acceptance. Andi and Imam Musa discuss the broader role faith leaders play in supporting communities—not only spiritually, but also socially and emotionally. Imam Musa speaks passionately about the importance of unity across communities and standing together against racism, injustice, poverty, homelessness, and other societal challenges. He highlights the shared responsibility of both faith and non-faith leaders to work collaboratively toward the well-being of the greater community. The conversation also touches on mental health support within the Islamic Center, where a team of professionals and community members help individuals navigate emotional and psychological challenges with compassion and care. The episode concludes with Andi expressing gratitude for Imam Musa's leadership, educational efforts, and commitment to bringing clarity, compassion, and hope to conversations surrounding organ donation. Key Takeaways Education Helps Replace Fear With Understanding Open, honest conversations grounded in compassion and accurate information can help dispel misconceptions surrounding organ donation across all communities. Faith and Service Go Hand in Hand Imam Musa's leadership demonstrates how faith communities can play a vital role in supporting individuals spiritually, emotionally, and practically during difficult moments. Unity Creates Stronger Communities Whether addressing organ donation, mental health, or social injustice, meaningful change happens when people work together with empathy, respect, and shared purpose. Tweetable Quotes “An Imam leads the Muslim community religiously. I serve as the Imam of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati in West Chester, Ohio. We have a beautiful community and a beautiful mosque, which you have visited, and we've had the honor of hosting you and your fellow colleagues there many times, and we look forward to many more times in the future. “ Imam Hossam Musa “I visit patients in hospitals, I give talks on-site and off-site. I give sermons, give lectures, and answer people's many questions, whether they're Muslim or non-Muslim. People have questions about faith or seek advice, and I try to be accessible to everyone.” Imam Hossam Musa “I firmly believe that God Almighty planned my journey for me, and I'm incredibly grateful for that. I love what I do. I sincerely and deeply love what I do, and am humbled and honored to do so, and that doesn't tire me.” Imam Hossam Musa “Around 13 or so, I was blessed to complete the memorization of the entire Holy Quran by heart.” Imam Hossam Musa “There are millions of Muslims who have memorized the entire Holy Quran by heart, from cover to cover. That's approximately 600 pages of text, and many men and women who have memorized the Holy Quran at various ages, mostly youngsters who start early and memorize the Holy Quran somewhere in their mid-teens.” Imam Hossam Musa “God plans, and his plans are the best plans, so eventually, after some time, I became a full-time imam for about 15 years now.” Imam Hossam Musa “First of all, I'm honored to assist and contribute in any small way towards this greater goal of raising awareness and spreading beneficial and useful knowledge in place of assumptions and misconceptions.” Imam Hossam Musa “I felt that my community needed that same knowledge, and that's why we've done, I think, around four or more programs in collaboration with (Legacy) Life Center, which later became Network for Hope, to sit with our community members, present to them the religious perspective and the process, and then answer the many questions they have, and put their concerns at ease.” Imam Hossam Musa “We actually are recommended to talk more often about death, because it helps us rectify the areas in our lives that need to be rectified for us to be better prepared for the inevitable time of leaving this world, for us, when we meet our creator, that He's pleased with us.” Imam Hossam Musa “So I feel like you know there are a lot of aha moments, but overall I feel that this work needs to be spread and awareness needs to be broadly shared and raised because if we don't have a proper legal option for organ and tissue donations, then the improper and illegal options will thrive.” Imam Hossam Musa “Muslim I am also a human being, and myself and my Muslim community live as a part of a larger community and and we all must live happily and peacefully side by side, and matters that harm any part of us or any particular community or sub community, we all need to stand together as a matter of principle when it comes to combating any type of racism or supremacy or injustice, poverty, homelessness, whatever you may, we may be facing as challenges as a larger and greater society.” Imam Hossam Musa Resources: Donatelifeky.org https://getoffthelist.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/about-us/ https://www.networkforhope.org/stories-of-hope/ https://www.facebook.com/NetworkForHopeOPO https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkforHope. https://aopo.org/ RegisterMe.org/NetworkforHope

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A Lasting Legacy: How Brain Donation Is Advancing Autism Research While organ donation can help save a life, brain donation can help save thousands. Specifically for autism, brain donations are helping researchers uncover the biological causes of the disorder to improve the quality of life for future generations. Our experts highlight the critical need for donation awareness and participation. Guests:  Dr. David Amaral, scientific director, Autism BrainNet, Director of Research, UC Davis MIND Institute Kathy Stein, donor's loved one   Fighting The Status Quo: The Rebels Who Changed Public Health Forever Prevention is built into so many aspects of our lives, from coffee cup lids to seatbelts. However, many of these life-saving innovations were historically met with extreme public and professional resistance. Our expert explores "preventioneers" – the people who defied taboo and skepticism to transform how we protect ourselves from disease and disaster. Guest: Dr. Barry Davis, professor emeritus, University of Texas School of Public Health, author, The Preventioneers Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Lasting Legacy: How Brain Donation Is Advancing Autism Research While organ donation can help save a life, brain donation can help save thousands. Specifically for autism, brain donations are helping researchers uncover the biological causes of the disorder to improve the quality of life for future generations. Our experts highlight the critical need for donation awareness and participation. Guests: Dr. David Amaral, scientific director, Autism BrainNet, Director of Research, UC Davis MIND Institute Kathy Stein, donor's loved one Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Irish Kidney Association has said it is concerned about the decline in transplant activity as organ donation has fallen to its lowest level in five years. Around 650 people are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, according to the Association. Rachael was joined by Colin White, National Advocacy Manager with the Irish Kidney Association.

Today's guest is Mark McIntosh, founder of Victory Productions, a Denver-based non profit focused on lessening the impact of homelessness, education inequities and America's growing health issues concerning organ donation and wellness.Mark lives with Amyloidosis, whose treatment spared his life but destroyed his kidneys. Thanks to a kidney transplant to save his life, he now advocates and raises awareness for living organ donation. He is also the chair of the 2026 Denver Transplant Games, being held in June. We talk about the importance of organ donation, kidney health disparities among people of color, his 10 year mission to bring Colorado back to the healthiest state in the country, the National Transplant Games being held in Denver this year, and so much more!!Resources:Mark's Website: https://seekvictory.comMark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcintosh/Mark's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macanddoog/Transplant Games of America: https://www.transplantgamesofamerica.orgNational Kidney Registry: https://www.kidneyregistry.com/Follow:Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/My website: https://melissagrosboll.comEmail me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

While we have previously discussed brain death criteria on the GeriPal Podcast, we have yet to explore the complex landscape families face regarding organ donation. In this episode, we dive into the nuances of Donation after Brain Death (DBD) and Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD), and clarify the essential role of healthcare providers who are not part of an organ procurement organization. In this episode of the GeriPal Podcast, we step into a space in serious illness care that is often misunderstood, overlooked, or reduced to a simple "call the organ donation network" checklist item. Joining us are three experts to help us understand the process and our role in it:  Samantha (Sam) Taylor, a Donation Support Specialist and expert trainer on the donation request conversation Dr. Nikole Neidlinger, an abdominal transplant surgeon and medical director for the organ and tissue donation program at the University of Washington Dr. Toby Campbell, palliative care physician and host of the Extraordinary Conversations podcast, which is focused on organ donation for its first season. We'd also like to send a big thank you to Toby as he was the one who recommended doing this podcast, and we'd encourage all of our listeners to check out Extraordinary Conversations.  I personally love episodes like this as it opens up a black box that I otherwise dont think about (similar to our Undertaker podcast with Thomas Lynch where we talk about what happens after someone dies).

One sunny morning. One bike ride. One unexpected goodbye… that would go on to save dozens of lives. This month on The Journey Continues,  Marion Shuck shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband Reggie and her decision now to become a living kidney donor for her brother. Plus the myths, the facts, and the truth about saying "yes." WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxlZTp5-KMwFOLLOW: @nkfillinois, @cantvchicago, @monicafox99, @saryjanec, @giftofhope_

Learn about organ donation at the end of life and how to have conversations about it and other difficult topics. My guest Dr. Toby Campbell is a Professor of Medicine, Thoracic Oncologist, and Palliative Care Physician who is also a writer and podcaster. He is currently writing A Doctor’s Guide to Hard Conversations and created… Continue reading Ep. 545 Organ Donation and Extraordinary Conversations at the End of Life with Toby Campbell MD

Wake Up Tri-Counties with OSF HealthCare Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the Gift of Hope flag-raising, tissue and organ donation, May health designations, and podiatry services at OSF Healthcare. OSF Healthcare hosted its annual Gift of Hope flag-raising ceremony on April 28th at 2:30 PM, honoring organ, tissue, and eye donors and their families. The event emphasizes the power of donation—one person can save multiple lives—and encourages listeners to discuss donation wishes with loved ones and consider registering. May features various health awareness celebrations, including Nurses Week, Hospital Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month, with activities and food trucks planned. April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. OSF reminds everyone to care for their feet, consult providers before attempting at-home callus treatments, and seek out local podiatry services if needed. Podiatry Specialist at OSF in Kewanee and Peoria Dr. Jeffrey R. Ruskusky, DPM, a board-certified foot surgeon with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery since 2006, offers specialized podiatric care in Kewanee and Peoria. While he is not employed by OSF HealthCare, his credentials include a 2002 residency at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center and a 2000 medical degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Ruskusky is currently accepting new patients at his practice, focusing on a wide range of foot and ankle concerns. He conducts consultations and procedures in English. Schedule an appointment now Patients can schedule appointments every Monday and Wednesday by calling 309-852-7700. For more information and location details, visit the OSF HealthCare website at "OSF Saint Luke Medical Specialties."

Organ donation can save lives, and it can also bring meaning and comfort in the midst of loss. Danielle Coleman, a mother of two organ donors, joins Health Matters to share about the heartbreaking loss of her sons, Lewis and Garrett, and the decision to say “yes” to donation both times.Jaclyn Manzanedo, Senior Director of Hospital Development at Donor Network West, joins the conversation to explain how donation works, who can register, and to clear up common myths. 

Julie and Eliana Rutherford, mother and daugher, were not a match for a kidney donation. However, with the paired organ donation program at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Julie was able to accept an organ donation from a stranger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore three topics that touch us all in different ways: the impact of organ donation, the beauty of The Blossom Belt, and the stress (and strategy) behind tax season. It's a down-to-earth discussion about giving, growth, and navigating the responsibilities of adult life.

On our political radar this week… Pam Bondi joins Meat Loaf, Joan Rivers, Dennis Rodman, Sinbad, Dionne Warwick, Andrew Dice Clay, Omarosa … and Kristi Noem: “You’re fired!” VIDEO: Bye Bye Bondi (A Tribute) Senator Elissa Slotkin – speaking in Iowa – confirms what we've been saying for weeks: she's open to running for President. Two more special elections this week, two more sharp turns to Democrats: –In Wisconsin, liberal candidate Chris Taylor cruised to an easy victory over her conservative opponent in the state Supreme Court race with 60 percent of the vote, expanding the liberal majority on the court to 5-2. – Georgia, Democrat Shawn Harris lost by about 12 percentage points in the race to replace Marjorie Taylor Green, but he shifted the district 25 points to the left. Trump won the district by 37 percentage points in 2024. A national Republican group said Monday it's dumping $45 million into Michigan's open U.S. Senate race as an initial investment to help presumptive GOP nominee Mike Rogers flip the seat from Democratic control. The operative word is “initial”, meaning even more millions will flow into Michigan Republican sources. Trump is calling on Congress to give Pete Hegseth a staggering $1.7-trillion dollars over the next year. To fund it, Trump wants to cut virtually every other federal program including a 23% cut for NASA even as four astronauts take a first-ever-for-humans trip to the far side of the moon. One item calling for a major increase: White House repairs and renovations. Trump wants to spend 377-million dollars on fixing up the place, an 860 percent increase. Two more major league grifts from Trump: –The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit from Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during Trump’s first term to lying to the FBI about his conversations with a top Russian diplomat and was later pardoned. Bottom line: if Trump likes you, taxpayers will pay you to lie to the FBI. –Semafor is reporting that Trump has directed the State Department to send $1.25 billion – without any Congressional appropriation or authorization to do so – to Trump's Board of Peace. The transfer effectively places the money directly in the hands of Trump, the board’s chairman. Trump and the board’s executives control funding for the Board of Peace — and Trump selects the executive board — and the president will continue to do so even after his second term ends in January 2029. In the race for Governor – John James is ducking still another candidate debate, this one set for the end of the month in vote-rich Oakland County. James has seen his once overwhelming lead for the GOP gubernatorial nomination shrink as septuagenarian Perry “Quality Guru” Johnson dumps millions into an effort to spend his way into office. Governor Whitmer says she will not endorse a candidate for U.S. Senate or Secretary of State. She earlier ruled out an endorsement in the race for the gubernatorial nomination. It's pretty easy for Democrats to be critics of Donald Trump, his policies and his corruption. More important to most people is answering the question: “so what are you going to do?” State House Democrats have answered, releasing their Vision for a Brighter Michigan. We're joined by House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri who led development of the plan. The son of Indian immigrants, Leader Puri made history in 2020 as the first person of color to represent his Canton Michigan district and the first Sikh-American in Michigan's legislative history. In his second term he served as majority whip, making him the highest-ranking South Asian in state government nationwide. Remarkably, he is one of two first-generation Indian-Americans in top legislative leadership: Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh is also the son of Indian immigrants. Leader Puri's leadership has earned national recognition, including being named to the Council of State Government's “20 Under 40” Leadership Award Class of 2023 and receiving the MIRS Legislator of the Year Award in 2024.His leadership has earned national recognition, including being named to the Council of State Government's “20 Under 40” Leadership Award Class of 2023 and receiving the MIRS Legislator of the Year Award in 2024. (Jeff) First question! A personal note from producer/co-host Walt Sorg April is Michigan Donate Life month, a recognition of the state's organ donation program. Four years ago I was the recipient of a donated kidney. It changed my life … and probably saved my life. A part of you can live on after death through the simple act of saying “yes, I want to pay it forward.” And you can go a step beyond through a living donation of a kidney, or portion of your liver. My donor was my brother and he's just as healthy today with one kidney as he was before the surgery. The Michigan Organ Donor Registry is a confidential database that documents an individual's decision to become an organ, tissue and eye donor. Joining the registry is simple and secure. Michiganders can add their name online at Michigan.gov/OrganDonation, at any Secretary of State branch office or self-service station, or on your state income tax return. And while you're at it … the donation of blood through the Red Cross is an easy way to save another life. Last spring, donated blood saved my life. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by  

After we're gone, what remains—and what can we still give? In this compelling episode of Exit Strategy, host Stephanie Garry speaks with Rabbi Joshua Rabin and Mara Bragg about organ donation as a final, radical act of compassion. It's a conversation about legacy, courage, and the choices that define us—right to the very end. https://www.organdonationalliance.org/profile/rabbi-joshua-rabin/ […] The post Choosing Life—Even in Death, A Sacred Conversation: Organ Donation and Jewish Values appeared first on Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.

Welcome to the Awakening Podcast, where we delve into the deeper truths shaping our world. In this compelling episode, we sit down with Stu Strumwasser, a novelist whose fictional thrillers bravely expose the intricate socio-political issues of our time. Stu, a self-proclaimed polymath with a background in music and finance, shares his journey from a young writer to an author challenging the very foundations of American democracy. We explore the philosophical dangers of political parties, the impact of Citizens United on campaign finance, and the surprising ways in which the two major parties collude to maintain their power. Stu also touches on the critical organ shortage crisis, offering a powerful example of a fixable systemic issue. This conversation is a call to conscious citizenship, urging listeners to question the narratives and envision a more authentic democracy. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to seek real change.   Join my PodFather Podcast Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start Your Own SKOOL Community https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71     About my Guest Stu Strumwasser Stu Strumwasser is a modern-day muckraker who writes literary novels that address important sociopolitical issues. His first novel, The Organ Broker, was published by Skyhorse (distributed by Simon & Schuster) and shortlisted as one of five finalists for the Hammett Prize for literary excellence in crime writing. Strumwasser was also the primary songwriter and drummer for the indie rock band Channeling Owen. He is a longtime investment professional (investing in sustainable technology that improves the manner in which we make food) and hails from Brooklyn NY. His new novel, A Real Collusion, is both an exposé and analysis of broken government and a fictional David Vs. Goliath(s) story of the man who almost took down the two-party system in America.     Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts   ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠     What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Stu Strumwasser 0:35 Stu Strumwasser: Author, Musician, Polymath 1:02 Stu's Journey as a Writer: From Childhood to Published Author 2:02 The Organ Broker: Stu's First Published Novel 3:07 The Two-Party System: A Global Perspective and its Flaws 3:51 The Elephant and the Donkey: Origins of US Political Symbols 4:50 George Washington's Farewell Address: Warning Against Political Parties 6:43 The Danger of Political Parties: From Totalitarianism to Fascism 8:01 The Founders' Vision: A Republic, Not a Democracy 9:01 The Electoral College: Why it Exists and its Impact 10:01 The Problem with the Two-Party System: Lack of Choice 11:01 The Illusion of Choice: How Two Parties Control the Narrative 12:01 The Need for a Third Party: Breaking the Duopoly 13:01 The Power of the People: How Grassroots Movements Can Effect Change 14:01 The Role of Money in Politics: Citizens United and its Consequences 15:01 The Billion-Dollar Campaign: Why Running for Office is So Expensive 16:01 The Unlikely Leader: How an Ordinary Person Can Spark a Movement 17:01 The Zeitgeist Moment: When Society is Ready for Change 18:01 The Impact of a CEO: How One Person Can Transform an Organization 19:01 The Need for a Real Leader: Capturing the Frustration of the Electorate 20:01 Social Media and Censorship: The Challenges of Organizing Movements 21:01 Blockchain Technology: A Solution for Decentralized Movements 22:01 The Collusion of Parties: How Republicans and Democrats Cooperate 23:01 The Epstein List: A Symbol of Bipartisan Corruption 24:01 Suppressing Third-Party Movements: An Unethical Practice 25:01 Un-American Practices: The Opposite of What the Country Stands For 26:01 America's Imperfection: A Loss of Pride and Nationalism 27:01 The Presidential Debates: A Critical Part of the Election Cycle 28:01 Nixon vs. Kennedy: The Impact of Television on Politics 29:01 The Commission on Presidential Debates: A Private Organization 30:01 The Two-Party Monopoly: How Debates Exclude Third Parties 31:01 The Unfair System: Why Third Parties Can't Compete 32:01 The Organ Shortage Crisis: A Fixable Problem 33:01 21 Deaths a Day: The Human Cost of a Broken System 34:01 Solutions for Organ Donation: A Call to Action 35:01 Stu's Offer: A Three-Way Conversation on Organ Donation 36:01 The Power of Awareness: Doing Good Through Discussion 37:01 Stu's Book: A Real Collusion - Where to Find It 38:01 Reading the First Chapters for Free: Arealcollusion.com 39:01 Stu's Band: A Conversation for Another Day 40:01 The Importance of Reviews: Helping Algorithms and Authors 41:01 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 41:16 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and VA.world 41:24 The First Televised Debates: Nixon vs. Kennedy and their massive impact 42:13 The League of Women Voters: Non-partisan debate hosts 42:59 The Commission on Presidential Debates: Created by RNC and DNC to exclude third parties 43:26 Federal Election Laws and the 5% Vote Barrier for Third Parties 44:22 The 15% Debate Threshold: An impossible bar for third parties 44:34 Ross Perot: The billionaire who broke the 5% barrier 45:18 The End of the Commission on Presidential Debates: Parties negotiate directly with networks 45:41 Is this Freedom? Is this Democracy? Questioning the current system 46:16 Trump's Nuts: An illustration of the problem with severe partisanship 46:42 Why We Don't Need Parties: Stu's unique viewpoint 47:08 Senators and Representatives: How they should represent the people 48:43 Why Hate? Disagreeing without animosity in politics 49:06 George Washington's Warnings: Factionalism, Sectionalism, Foreign Influence 49:54 Party Loyalty vs. Representing the People: The corruption of voting records 50:22 The Independence Center: Supporting independent candidates to break gridlock 51:31 Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump: Stu's protest vote for Jill Green 52:46 The Electoral College: Why votes are meaningless in certain states 53:29 The Need for Updates: Amending the Constitution for a modern society 53:51 Pathetic Political Parties: Voting along party lines in Ireland and the UK 54:39 Direct Democracy: Accountability and immediate removal for non-performance 55:09 Global Suffering: Politicians ignoring local needs for international conflicts 55:37 Insider Trading & Corruption: Pelosi, Trump, and the meme coin 56:06 Citizens United: The linchpin that removed campaign finance guide rails 56:32 Minimizing Wealth's Influence: The key to real democracy 56:51 A Real Collusion: Stu's book as a roadmap for political reform 57:22 John Campbell: The regular guy leading an independent movement 58:09 The American Coalition: Inviting all to join, country over party 59:17 Why the System Worked: Nobility and magnanimity in early government 60:45 Well-Intentioned Politicians: The attorneys who could make more in private practice 61:24 Term Limits: A solution for professional politicians and corporate influence 63:20 Corporate Donations: Democrats are also the party of money 64:07 Change is Inevitable: The power of a fictional novel as a catalyst for reform 65:21 Organ Donation Crisis: A call for a future discussion and awareness 65:54 Where to Find Stu: Arealcollusion.com and his bio 66:33 Stu's Passion for Organ Donation: 21 deaths a day and fixable solutions 67:39 Invitation for a Three-Way Conversation: Raising awareness for organ donation 67:59 Roy's Outro: Links, virtual assistants, and supporting Stu's book         Contact  http://www.arealcollusion.com   www.instagram.com/stuthemeddler     More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org   Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/royawakening     #AwakeningPodcast #StuStrumwasser #PoliticalThriller #Democracy #TwoPartySystem #CitizensUnited #OrganDonation #SocialChange #ConsciousCitizenship #PoliticalCorruption #ThirdPartyPolitics #AmericanPolitics #RealCollusion #AuthorInterview #PodcastRecommendations #Empowerment #TruthSeeking #SystemicChange #BeyondTheNarrative

Hour 2 for 3/30/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joins Drew to discuss organ donation and human composting (26:16), organ donation (34:23), the tragic story of the Spanish woman euthanized (40:53), and the increasing need for organ donation (43:21). Link: Walk to Mary Dinner

What's gone wrong with Britain's transplant system? Why did Gerry Adams' trial collapse? And did Fergie really want to clone the late Queen's dogs? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Felicity Capon and Jamie TimsonImage credit: Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

On this week's episode of Asking for a Friend, Michele sits down with Cristina Fontana, registered nurse, health coach, living kidney donor, and author of Metamorphosis: The Gift of a Life Lived Twice.Cristina's journey began with profound loss. When she was just nine years old, her father was diagnosed with kidney cancer—a moment that quietly planted the seed for a future she never imagined. Years later, after building a career in healthcare and raising a family, Cristina made the extraordinary decision to donate one of her kidneys to a complete stranger.In this powerful conversation, Cristina shares the deeply personal story behind that decision, what the donation process actually looks like, and how meeting the young man who received her kidney became one of the most meaningful moments of her life.But this episode goes far beyond organ donation.Cristina also opens up about navigating grief after losing her father at a young age, how loss shaped her perspective on time and purpose, and why she believes we all have the ability to transform hardship into something meaningful.Today, she continues that mission through her work as a health coach, author, and advocate for living kidney donation—while also climbing mountains around the world with other kidney donors to raise awareness and inspire others.This conversation is about resilience, service, and the powerful reminder that even the most difficult chapters of our lives can lead to extraordinary impact.Where to find Cristina Fontana and her book Metamorphosis:https://cristinafontanawellness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criselba.wellness/Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sfociU_________________________________________If you're doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, adding a layer of support may be an option. I've partnered with a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 and other peptide therapies. https://elliemd.com/michelefolan - Create a free account to view all products. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/ ✨ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://michelefolanfasterway.myflodesk.com/i6i44jw4fq Like to connect? Email me at askingforafriendpodcast1@gmail.com Transcripts are created with AI and may not be perfectly accurate. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

Feeling overwhelmed by nonstop headlines, collective anxiety, and the wild world of pop culture? In this episode of Culture Changers, I dive into the phenomenon that is The Pitt the cult-favorite HBO medical drama that's suddenly become the most patriotic show on TV (according to a New York Times opinion piece by Frank Bruni). If you're obsessed with medical dramas, hosPittal lore, or just want to know why everyone's talking about nepo baby actors, aging double standards (ahem, Noah Wyle), or the enigma of Nurse Dana's accent, you're in the right place. I break down what sets The Pitt apart, including its gritty, real-time storytelling, behind-the-scenes accuracy with real ER consultants, and its wild Reddit fandom. We'll talk about the show's reflection of America's collective grief, the burnout crisis in healthcare, and why this gritty drama mirrors our chaotic news cycles and cultural divisions better than anything else on TV. I gleefully dissect the fan theories, messier character arcs (is Santos a sociopath or just the ultimate survivor?), and the secret sauce behind why this show is unmissable for culture critics and pop culture junkies alike. No guest today. Just you, me, snarky hot takes, and a big reminder that the stories we obsess over are way deeper than just water cooler gossip.  I talk about: Collective grief reflected in medical dramas Assumptions and embracing human complexity Empathy vs. lack of empathy in healthcare Pop culture's impact on real-world behaviors Nuance in political and social identity Trauma and resilience in modern society Fan culture and community through entertainment Timestamps: 00:00 The Pitt: Season Two Insights 03:31 Realism and Reflection in Drama 07:09 Navigating Grief and Uncertainty 11:51 Dr. Mel: America's favorite Doc 15:59 Light, Funny, and Profound 18:06 The Halo Effect and Trust 21:50 Santos: Polarizing, Resilient, Badass 26:04 Tragedy, Judgment, and Understanding 31:37 The Pitt: Resilience in Crisis 32:49 Resilience, Joy, and Perspectives 38:26 Togetherness and Finding Your Voice —--------------------------------------------------------- Links and Mentions: Watch HBO's The Pitt: https://play.hbomax.com/show/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf Frank Bruni's Opinion Piece in the NYT on the Pitt: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/opinion/pitt-america-tv.html Prestige TV's Podcast Episode Breakdown of the Pitt: https://youtu.be/8sB0lR0nKYk?si=nywnnbKi6CfNPk3N To Connect With Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/ Website: https://allisonhare.com Book a free podcast clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

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Julia is joined by bestie of the pod Ellie Schnitt to dissect the organ transplant industrial complex (figuratively)! Ellie lends her expertise as the proud owner of a gently used kidney to help unpack the wild history of transplantation, the misconceptions and ethics surrounding organ donation, and the surreal, life-altering experience of waking up with a new lease on your body. Digressions include Ballerina Farm's completely predictable raw milk controversy, taking thirst traps in the hospital bathroom, and why the last person you want to hear from after major surgery is your flop ex. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette.  Check out Ellie's Substack here: https://ellieschnitt.substack.com/ SOURCES A narrative review on the psychosocial domains of the impact of organ transplantation A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk  A transplant makes history  Current Strategies for Living Donor Kidney Transplantation  Ethics of allocation of donor organs  Exploring Disparities in United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Scoring Systems  H.R.2544 - Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act  History of transplantation  Hospitals Cater to 'Transplant Tourists' as U.S. Patients Wait for Organs  How it All Started: The Fascinating History of Organ Transplantation How One Father Created an Organ Empire Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System  Inequities in Organ Transplant Allocation Life-or-Death Decisions: Philosophy Student Weighs Ethics of Organ Transplants Living Organ Donation Medical Ethics Unpacked: Ethical Issues in Organ Transplantation New Jersey organ procurement organization under congressional investigation after 'alarming' whistleblower claims  Organ Donation and Transplantation     Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you  Organ Donation is Rare, Here's Why  Organ Donation Legislation and Policy    Organ Transplant System 'in Chaos' as Waiting Lists Are Ignored Organ Transplantation: HHS Action Needed to Improve Lifesaving Program  Personality Changes Associated with Organ Transplants Psychiatric Aspects of Organ Transplantation Sick and Skipped Over: How We Investigated the Organ Transplant System Systemic Issues Plague Life-Saving Organ Transplant Program The Ethical Boundaries of Organ Donation The history of organ transplantation The Medical Minute: Six organ donation facts knock down six myths U.S. Government Cracks Down on Organ Transplant System  What Can Be Donated  

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Ashley Caputo, RN, FMP – Moving beyond headlines and social media narratives, Ashley explains how transplant systems actually work behind the scenes, highlighting the extraordinary coordination, safeguards, and ethical frameworks required to make organ donation possible...

Bureaucracy kills more transplant patients than shortage does. Jessica Wynn harvests the truth about organ donation's dark side here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1253On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Over 100,000 Americans wait for organs while 13 die daily — not from organ shortage, but from systemic inefficiency, poor matching protocols, and bureaucratic bottlenecks that waste thousands of usable organs annually.Living donation is safer than most realize. Donors can give kidneys, liver portions, even lungs while alive and generally recover well, but workplace protections vary wildly by state, creating real financial and career risks for altruistic donors.The organ matching system is a bureaucratic labyrinth. HRSA, OPTN, UNOS, CMS, and CDC all overlap in managing transplants, creating inefficiencies that prevent organs from reaching recipients in time despite available technology.Ethical nightmares haunt the system. Scandals include surgeons nearly harvesting from living patients, global black markets exploiting the poor, and allegations of forced organ harvesting from prisoners in countries like China without consent.Register as a donor and advocate for reform. One donor saves up to eight lives and helps 75+ through tissue donation. Push for automated referrals, airline transport mandates, and better tracking tech to transform a broken but lifesaving system.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram and Threads, and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Shopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanTonal: $200 off: tonal.com, code JORDANApretude: Learn more: Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340Land Rover: landroverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.