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Toronto General Hospital
Organ Donation
Kidney Paired Donation Program
Mental Health
Living Donation
Altruism
Psychopathy
Kidney Disease
Liver Transplant
Canadian Blood Services
Transplant Surgery
Empathy
Amygdala
Kidney Donation
Georgetown University
Kidney Transplantation
Peer Support
Transplant
Health Care
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

Living Transplant: Patient Stories | Organ Donation | Medical Experts is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes at the transplant program at Toronto General Hospital with the goal to educate, inspire and fuel your passion about transplant, with your host, Candice Coghlan, an Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Centre for Living Organ Donation at the UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre and a kidne... more

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Latest Episodes

Growing up with kidney disease can feel isolating, but as this episode reminds us, you are never alone.

In this episode of the Living Transplant Podcast, host Candice Coghlan sits down with longtime friend, advocate, transplant recipient and dragon ... more

What actually makes someone a “match” for organ transplant? And how close are we to a future where transplant compatibility becomes even more personalized?

In this episode of Living Transplant Podcast, host Candice sits down with Jeff Kiernan from U... more

Discover Maigen’s powerful story of becoming a living liver donor during the uncertainty of COVID-19—and how one spontaneous “why not?” turned into a life-saving decision.

In this episode of Living Transplant, Maigen shares how a lighthearted commen... more

In this powerful episode of Living Transplant, Fadia shares her deeply personal journey through kidney disease, receiving a living donor transplant from her sister, and now navigating a return to dialysis. With honesty and vulnerability, she reflects... more

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Jess Bailey
Transplant recipient, dragon boat coach, advocate, and transplant games athlete
Transplant community, Dragon Boat community
Episode: Never Lose Hope: Jess Bailey on Community, Dragon Boats and the Gift of Life
Jeff Kiernan
From UHN's HLA Lab
University Health Network
Episode: Beyond the Perfect Match: How HLA Science Is Changing Transplant
Fadia Jerome-Smith
Transplant recipient and advocate
ACB Organ Health Committee
Episode: You Don’t Look Sick: Fadia on Invisible Illness, Advocacy, Redefining Life on Dialysis, and the Transplant Journey
Eugenia Chan
Outpatient Pharmacy Site Operations Manager at the Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy (TOPP)
Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy, Toronto General Hospital
Episode: Behind Every Transplant: Inside Toronto General's Outpatient Transplant Pharmacy
Dr. Irene Kim
Abdominal Transplant Surgeon, Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre; Director of Transplant Centre; Surgical Director of Liver Transplant
Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre
Episode: International Women’s Day: Dr. Irene Kim on Motherhood, Mentorship & Transplant Leadership
Blayne Sayed
Surgeon and scientist specializing in pediatric liver transplant and HPB surgery
SickKids, Toronto General Hospital (UToronto)
Episode: One Liver for Life: Pediatric Liver Transplants | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts
Kamika Sylvester
Nurse, patient, and founder of Renalco dedicated to advocacy in healthcare.
Episode: Reimagining Healthcare: Advocacy, Equity, and Dignity with Kamika Sylvester, RN | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts
Crystal Hardy
A kidney patient, transplant recipient, researcher, and advocate
Episode: “I See You”: Indigenous Kidney Health, Cultural Safety, and Reimagining Care | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts
Amy Schluter
Podcast producer, small business owner, and mother celebrating 25 years post kidney transplant
Episode: Amy's Reflections from the First 25 Years of a Kidney Transplant Journey | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts

Host

Candice Coghlan
Host of Living Transplant Podcast, Education & Outreach Facilitator at the Centre for Living Organ Donation, UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre; kidney transplant recipient.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • I’m not alone

    I recently listened to Podcast October 27th S6E3. Candice Coughlan interviewed and discussed understanding addiction, mental health before and after a transplant, among other deeply real topics. I cannot express how completely I resonated with Sasha’s and also Mary’s life experiences. From their childhood, addiction and post liver transplant; a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. This is the first time I have heard someone else's story so similar to mine. I was brought to tears because so often ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CAMP23m
    Canada7 months ago
  • Break out the Kleenex

    Even as a living donor, I realized there is so much about transplant that I don’t know. Beautiful podcast that is both emotional and informative. Some episodes definitely have me in tears so highly recommend keeping the Kleenex handy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TraceyK12
    Canada5 years ago
  • Transplant

    Thanks for this very informative and insightful podcast. I am learning so much more about transplant. Looking forward to listening to more of these podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cardozalinds
    Canada5 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    This podcast is so informative and fun. There are so many factors that contribute to the transplant experience and this podcast has brought those aspects to life. The hosts are entertaining and extremely intelligent! Love everything about it. Keep up the great work:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nursingstudent1999
    Canada5 years ago
  • LOVE this podcast

    THANK YOU for this podcast! It shines a light on the inner workings of our healthcare system, and offers stories of hope and perseverance that us in the community otherwise don’t have the opportunity to otherwise get insight into. I can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    genniechelsea
    Canada5 years ago

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Audience highlights the podcast as a trustworthy, hopeful resource for anyone touched by organ donation or transplantation.
Listeners praise the show for being both informative and emotionally moving, with a strong emphasis on real patient and donor perspectives.
Commenters note the hosts' engaging, approachable style and the clear explanations of complex transplant topics.

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Never Lose Hope: Jess Bailey on Community, Dragon Boats and the Gift of Life
Q: What motivates people to learn about organ donation and consider becoming donors?
Motivation often comes from personal experiences with disease, the desire to help others, and the realization that donation can create life-changing chains of generosity.
Never Lose Hope: Jess Bailey on Community, Dragon Boats and the Gift of Life
Q: Can you walk us through what it was like growing up with kidney disease and how you handled dialysis as a kid?
Jess describes missing a lot of school for treatments, feeling like an outsider, and using hobbies like auto class and drama to find safe spaces and friends who understood her journey.
Eight Weeks for a Lifetime: Maigen’s Journey as a Living Liver Donor
Q: Can you take us back to that moment when you decided to donate and see if you could be a match? What went through your mind?
Megan describes a spontaneous, compassionate reaction to a loved one's need during the onset of COVID-19, followed by decisive action—seeking information, starting the paperwork, and embracing the possibility of donating as a meaningful way to help.
International Women’s Day: Dr. Irene Kim on Motherhood, Mentorship & Transplant Leadership
Q: What would you want your patients, your children, and the community to remember you for years from now?
My greatest legacy will be my kids, and I hope the transplant program continues to treat patients well, with dignity and good outcomes, which would make me proud.
International Women’s Day: Dr. Irene Kim on Motherhood, Mentorship & Transplant Leadership
Q: And when we look at who you are today, reflecting the woman who you're sitting today in the chair as a surgeon, a mentor, a mother, and a leader, which role do you think has really stretched your heart the most?
Leadership has been rewarding, but being a mom is the most humbling and emotionally demanding, stretching the heart in unpredictable ways.

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Across episodes, the show centers on real transplant journeys, donor stories, and the human side of medical care. Listeners hear patient perspectives, donor motivations, family dynamics, and the evolving science of transplantation, with hosts and guests offering practical insights into navigating healthcare systems, advocacy, and mental health during and after transplant journeys. A notable strength is the blend of personal narratives with expert commentary on advances in transplantation, organ donation ethics, and culturally responsive care, making complex medical topics relatable and actionable for patients, families, and professionals alike.

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Recent guests on Living Transplant: Patient Stories include:

1. Jess Bailey
2. Jeff Kiernan
3. Fadia Jerome-Smith
4. Eugenia Chan
5. Dr. Irene Kim
6. Blayne Sayed
7. Kamika Sylvester
8. Crystal Hardy

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