The Journey Continues

Nichole Jefferson’s life changed overnight when what she thought was the flu turned out to be kidney failure. In this episode, she shares her journey through dialysis, two kidney transplants, and the power of trusting...

Mike Crowley has spent his career leading nonprofit organizations, but at 60 years old, he made a deeply personal decision that went beyond leadership. After visiting dialysis clinics and witnessing firsthand the daily...

A life-changing diagnosis set Dr. Patrick Gee on a path that reshaped his purpose. In this episode, Patrick reflects on his kidney journey, the gaps in health literacy that fueled his advocacy, and how faith...

Christmas is a perfect time to share a story of life, love, and gratitude. This season of giving invites reflection on the impact one person can have on so many lives. As we reshare this special episode on Organ...

When Curtis Warfield was diagnosed with kidney disease, his life changed forever. After receiving a life-saving living donor transplant, he chose not to focus on fear but on purpose. In this episode, he shares his...

In this special episode, host Monica Fox is interviewed by her daughter, Olivia Fox . Together, they share the emotional journey of Monica’s life-saving kidney transplant, reflect on the impact of this experience, and...

Glenda Roberts has lived with kidney disease for decades, navigating the challenges of dialysis and transplant while carving a path as a national advocate. In this episode, she shares her journey from patient to leader...

Becoming a living kidney donor is one of the most selfless acts a person can take, but it’s also a deeply personal decision. What does it really take to become a living donor? We explore the journey of donation, from...

When her brother’s kidney failure became life-threatening, Monique Hoskins didn’t hesitate: she stepped up as a living kidney donor. In this episode of The Journey Continues, Monique shares her decision-making process...

Mom Jen Strouse and her hero/son EJ have faced more health challenges in his 10 years than most families will face in a lifetime. Born with just one kidney that wasn't fully functioning, he eventually received a kidney...

Diagnosed with juvenile insulin dependent diabetes at age four, Daja Weathers had no idea how her future would look. Although complications later in life led her to a kidney and pancreas transplant, advocating for organ...

When Brooke Wozniak learned fellow volleyball mom Sue suffered from the same rare condition as her own mother, she offered Sue her kidney without hesitation. That spur-of-the-moment decision became a mission for Brooke...

Chicago Public Schools’ Deputy Chief Talent Officer Jerry Taylor’s college experience was turned upside down when he learned he was living with a rare kidney disease – one that would later claim the lives of his mother...

Leah Howell, PhD is a not just a kidney recipient, she’s an advocate, kidney ambassador, and this year she’s a marathon runner. She and her 21-year-old transplanted kidney Joey are training for the Chicago Marathon with...

Bill Boscow and Carter Freeman first met on their college hockey team, but they never could’ve imagined what the next four decades of friendship would have in store. When Carter discovered he was in need of a third...