One is Enough

The National Kidney Registry
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One is Enough

Welcome to "One Is Enough," a podcast brought to you by the National Kidney Registry. Hosted by two individuals closely tied to the world of kidney donation— one a living donor and the other a grateful recipient— this podcast serves as your ultimate guide to the complex landscape of living kidney donation in the U.S.

  1. JUN 27

    Ep. 11 - Taking Pride in Living Donation with Jonathan Calixto and Mimi Mahon

    To commemorate Pride Month, we speak with two members of the LGBTQ+ community who have successfully navigated the living kidney donation journey on behalf of a loved one. Jonathan and Mimi share their donor stories and discuss how transplant centers in the United States support living donors from the LGBTQ+ community.

    53 min

  2. MAR 12

    Ep.10 - Championing Living Organ Donor Protections: The Senator John Albers Story

    This episode features the remarkable journey of Georgia State Senator John Albers and his son Will. In August of 2020, Will was rushed to the hospital, where it was determined that he was in kidney failure and would need to go on dialysis immediately. Like many parents who find themselves in similar circumstances, John stepped up and became a direct living kidney donor for his son, but he didn’t stop there. Senator Albers wrote and pushed through the Giving the Gift of Life Act in the State o...

    52 min

  3. FEB 14

    Ep.9 - Naked Truths on Living Donation with Dr. Anthony Watkins

    Join host Michael Lollo as he interviews transplant surgeon Dr. Anthony Watkins and the two discuss Dr. Watkins’ journey to become a nationally recognized surgeon and how the APOL1 gene impacts the African American community of donors and recipients.

    52 min

  4. JAN 30

    Ep.8 - Navigating Parenthood Post-Transplant with Dr. Nicole Ali

    Can kidney transplant recipients have children? For years, female kidney transplant recipients were strongly discouraged from becoming pregnant. With recent medical advances, that has changed, and under the right conditions, kidney transplant recipients can have normal, full-term pregnancies. Join transplant recipient Samantha Hil, co-host Michael Lollo, and special guest Dr. Nicole Ali, medical director of kidney and pancreas transplantation at NYU, as they discuss fertility, transplantation...

    50 min

  5. JAN 4

    Ep.7 - A Crash Course in Altruism with Neuroscientist Abigail Marsh-Part 2

    As a young adult early in her collegiate career, Abigail Marsh experienced life-altering altruism first-hand. That interaction sparked the question that has fueled much of her research ever since , “why would a stranger risk their life for me like that?” In this episode, host and kidney donor Michael Lollo speaks with world-renowned neuroscientist, psychologist and professor Abigail Marsh to discuss different types of altruism and dive into the connection between altruism and living kidney do...

    28 min

  6. JAN 4

    Ep.6 - A Crash Course in Altruism with Neuroscientist Abigail Marsh-Part 1

    As a young adult early in her collegiate career, Abigail Marsh experienced life-altering altruism first-hand. That interaction sparked the question that has fueled much of her research ever since , “why would a stranger risk their life for me like that?” In this episode, host and kidney donor Michael Lollo speaks with world-renowned neuroscientist, psychologist and professor Abigail Marsh to discuss different types of altruism and dive into the connection between altruism and living kidney do...

    42 min

  7. 12/12/2023

    Ep.5 - Embracing the Spirit of Giving: Stories of Courage and Compassion in Kidney Donation

    As the holiday season is upon us, we're bringing you a heartwarming edition of One Is Enough that defines the true essence of giving. Ever wondered about the emotional journey of organ donation? Together with Terri Thede, the Donor Connect Project Manager for the National Kidney Donation Organization, we share from our own donation journeys along with others that have had a profound impact on our lives. Through these stories, we aim to inspire you to consider the profound impact of living kid...

    47 min

  8. 11/22/2023

    Ep.4 - A Second Helping of Gratitude

    In this episode of One is Enough, we tackle the topic of how to discuss an individual’s need for a kidney transplant with friends and family. While so many of us get together with family and friends over the holidays, not all of us are excited about it. When you need to talk to your family about living kidney donation, the mood can turn to anxiety and fear quickly. Join fellow kidney transplant reciepints-- host Samantha Hil and guest Melissa Coleman Godfrey, Transplant Outreach C...

    41 min
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About

Welcome to "One Is Enough," a podcast brought to you by the National Kidney Registry. Hosted by two individuals closely tied to the world of kidney donation— one a living donor and the other a grateful recipient— this podcast serves as your ultimate guide to the complex landscape of living kidney donation in the U.S.

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  • Creator
    The National Kidney Registry
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 One is Enough
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