Philip Jones is a kidney transplant recipient who has battled Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for over two decades. At age 4, Philip had strep throat, which attacked his kidneys and caused them to fail and fall to 30%. At age 17, Philip received a life-saving kidney transplant. Three years later, his body rejected that kidney causing him to face many other illnesses and dialysis. Amidst all this, Philip decided to go back to school and get his degree, and in March of 2021, Philip started A Second Chance show that highlights the story of courageous individuals and their fight story.Be sure to catch his FREE Guide to Transplant Conference on November 4, 20223pm PT/ 6pm ET on A Second Chance Show's YouTube Channel.Website: http://www.a2ndchance.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingtestimony12/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodsLivinTestimony/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwFT3lQ4vKEuBC7fXb5HVgTwitter: https://twitter.com/KidneyFighter21 Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

This special episode was recorded with Brooke and her daughter Brynlee. They talk about what it's like to have a parent with a chronic illness. *Brynlee notes: At the time of recording, Brynlee was 8. She's now 9 and in 4th grade.Brynlee answers:How can you tell mom's not feeling well?What do you do when mom's in the hospital?What would you tell another kid who has a parent with a chronic illness?When mom can't do her "normal stuff," how does she help you feel loved?What do you worry about? What helps?Take a listen and let us know what hit home with you.Find us on Instagram @thebonusyears Check out our website for support and chronic illness coaching: http://www.brookegurrad.comIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, rate it, and subscribe.  Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

Katybeth Eller-Rawley, therapist & life coach, takes us through her story of leaving evangelicalism, loving Jesus, coming out, falling in love, and the safe spaces she wants to create for the queer community. She shares what she's learning as a caregiver to her chronically ill wife, and how it differs from being a professional counselor. Join us as we listen, learn, and find hope in her story.Find out more. Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

CONTENT WARNING: Sex, sexual health, and addiction. In this episode, we discuss sexual health, AIDS/HIV, sex, and addiction. Please listen when you can fully engage, and use discretion about who may be listening with you.Daniel is a natural entertainer and his openness about typically taboo subjects is disarming and refreshing. In this episode, Daniel & Brooke talk about the journey to his diagnosis of HIV and anal cancer, his advocacy work, and all the many things he does now to make a difference in the lives of the people around him.Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

On today's episode, we listen as Alisha tells her story from liver failure to transplant to recovery. Mentions:familial living donoraddictionpost-transplant hospital traumalearning to eatThis episode mentions Frontline Coffee Co. Use code THEBONUSYEARS at checkout for 20% off your coffee subscription purchase.Read more about Alisha hereSupport the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

This week on The Bonus Years, Brooke chats with Alisha Emerald about her path to diagnosis with Glycogen Storage Disease. Alisha has been sick her whole life and shares her journey to self-love and acceptance so authentically. Join us for this 3-part series you won't wanna miss.Show Notes & LinksSupport the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

In the second part of my conversation with Denise, we talk about what prompted her to start The Heartfelt Help Foundation and how it's helping patients with financial needs to get listed for a transplant. www.thebonusyearsblog.com/podcast Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

Today on The Bonus Years Podcast, I chat with Denise Redeker about giving birth to her son changed her life through a heart transplant.Denise is well-spoken and easy to listen to and her story is engaging. Join with us as we talk transplant, death, coronavirus, and helping others.Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

This week, guests Sam & Lindsey Marks talk to us about what it's like to live with a chronic illness and what it's like to become a caregiver for your partner.Sam & Lindsey bring a unique blend of laughter, love, and honesty to our conversation. This episode is a must-listen!Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube

On today's episode of The Bonus Years, I have a conversation with liver transplant recipient Kimberly Cooley. We not only hear her transplant story, but what it's like living during a global pandemic in Mississippi. We're talking about some difficult topics like inequity in healthcare between black and white women, vaccinations, and common myths we encounter about organ donation. Support the showPlease subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube