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Living Transplant: Patient Stories | Organ Donation | Medical Experts

Living Transplant: Patient Stories | Organ Donation | Medical Experts

De: Living Transplant: Patient Stories | Organ Donation | Medical Experts with Candice Coghlan. Supported by the Ajmera Transplant Centre Toronto General Hospital UHN
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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 kidney transplant recipient.669196 Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • Gift of Life: Reflections from the First 25 Years of a Kidney Transplant Journey | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts

    Gift of Life: Reflections from the First 25 Years of a Kidney Transplant Journey | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts
    Dec 18 2025
    In this episode of the Living Transplant podcast, host Candice Coghlan turns the microphone on the show’s very own producer, Amy Schluter. Amy is a podcast host and producer, an entrepreneur, a mom of three and now a 25-year kidney transplant recipient. As we celebrate this incredible milestone of twenty-five years since her kidney transplant, Amy joins Candice for a heartfelt, funny, and deeply honest conversation about her unexpected diagnosis at 25, the life-changing gift from her sister, and what it’s like to build a full, vibrant life in the decades that follow. It’s a journey defined by resilience, creativity, and the joy of living life to the fullest.A transplant isn’t a cure, but there have been significant advances over the last 25 years. Amy takes us back to the year 2000, discussing the technological landscape of transplantation at the time and how laparoscopic surgery was a groundbreaking procedure for her donor, her sister Kelly. Candice and Amy discuss the evolution of transplant care, from the early days of "Timex watch" medication reminders to the modern era of health tech.Listeners will hear inspiring stories about Amy’s high-risk pregnancy with twins, the messy, emotional realities of recovery, including a memorable blender explosion and her hopes for the future, from organ cloning dreams to simply staying healthy to watch her kids grow. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, newly transplanted, or decades into your journey, a caregiver or a medical professional, this conversation offers inspiration, humour, and a unique perspective drawn from decades of lived transplant experience. It’s a powerful testament to the longevity and quality of life possible after transplantation.Key Takeaways:The 25-Year Milestone: Amy reflects on living longer with her transplant than without it.Pregnancy and Twins: A look at the rare and high-risk journey of carrying twins as a transplant recipient and the medical curiosity it sparked at St. Michael's Hospital.Technological Advancements: How transplant surgery and aftercare have evolved over the last two decades.Balancing Act: Insights on managing a career as a serial entrepreneur and podcast producer while prioritizing health and family.Mental Resilience: Overcoming the trauma of diagnosis and the importance of community support.Links and ResourcesChef Over Your Shoulder PodcastBespoke ProductionsKidney Foundation Peer SupportPregnancy & Kidney DiseaseTransplant Pregnancy RegistryConnect with the Podcast or Learn more about Organ DonationClick here for more information about living organ donation.Click here for more information about living kidney transplantation. Centre for Living Organ Donation on InstagramAjmera Transplant Centre on InstagramEach episode, we share patient stories about organ donation from transplant recipients and living donors, along with insights and education from leading medical experts. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, a donor, or simply curious about the world of organ transplantation, you’ll hear expert advice and inspiring journeys of hope, resilience, and second chances.About our HostCandice Coghlan is the Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Centre for Living Organ Donation at the UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre. She is also a board member for the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient. After she was diagnosed with kidney failure in her early 20s, she was on dialysis until receiving a transplant from her mother.Have questions? Comments? Ideas for an episode? Please reach out to the Centre for Living Organ Donation at livingorgandonation@uhn.ca. Thanks for spending your time with us.The views and opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toronto General or University Health Network.
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  • Fifty Years of Kidney Transplantation: Nephrologist Dr. Cole's Perspective on Revolutions in Renal Care | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts

    Fifty Years of Kidney Transplantation: Nephrologist Dr. Cole's Perspective on Revolutions in Renal Care | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts
    Dec 4 2025

    In this episode of the Living Transplant podcast, Dr. Edward Cole shares his extensive experience in nephrology and kidney transplantation. With a career spanning over fifty years at the University Health Network, Dr. Cole has witnessed the trajectory of transplant medicine from its infancy to its advacned state today. He reflects on the future of nephrology, including potential innovations in transplantation and the significance of mentorship in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.


    In This Episode, We Cover:

    • The Early Days: What transplant medicine looked like in 1975 versus today.
    • The Game Changers: How drugs like Cyclosporine revolutionized survival rates.
    • The Science of Matching: Understanding HLA antigens and the breakthrough of the Paired Donation Program.
    • Future Horizons: Xenotransplantation and the dream of eliminating anti-rejection medication.
    • Hard Truths: Dr. Cole’s candid advice on patient advocacy and the realities of a medical career.


    Connect with the Podcast or Learn more about Organ Donation

    Click here for more information about living organ donation.

    Click here for more information about living kidney transplantation.

    Click here for more information about Polycystic Kidney Disease.

    Ajmera Transplant Centre on Instagram


    Each episode, we share patient stories about organ donation from transplant recipients and living donors, along with insights and education from leading medical experts. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, a donor, or simply curious about the world of organ transplantation, you’ll hear expert advice and inspiring journeys of hope, resilience, and second chances.


    About our Host

    Candice Coghlan is the Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Centre for Living Organ Donation at the UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre. She is also a board member for the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient. After she was diagnosed with kidney failure in her early 20s, she was on dialysis until receiving a transplant from her mother.


    Have questions? Comments? Ideas for an episode? Please reach out to the Centre for Living Organ Donation at livingorgandonation@uhn.ca. Thanks for spending your time with us.


    The views and opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toronto General or University Health Network.
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  • Yes And… The Joy of Imperfection | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts

    Yes And… The Joy of Imperfection | Patient Stories, Organ Donation and Medical Experts
    Nov 20 2025

    In this conversation, Yitzi Gal discusses the significance of practicing failure through improvisation and mistakes in a safe environment, emphasizing the need to differentiate between minor errors and life-threatening situations. He highlights the importance of emotional resilience and the ability to assess risks in everyday life.


    Key Takeaways

    • We need to practice failure in a safe space.
    • Mistakes should not be equated with life-threatening situations.
    • Emotional training is essential for risk assessment.
    • Not every failure leads to significant consequences.
    • Understanding the context of mistakes is crucial for growth.
    • Teaching students about failure prepares them for real life.
    • Practicing in a controlled environment builds confidence.
    • Life lessons often come from making mistakes.
    • Differentiating between minor and major risks is vital.
    • Emotional health is impacted by our perception of failure.


    Links and Resources

    Improv for Anxiety

    One Man’s Solution for Crushing Anxiety: Improv

    Play with Fire Improv

    Brene Brown TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability

    Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Richard Schwartz

    The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power: Gabor Maté at TEDxRio+20


    Connect with the Podcast or Learn more about Organ Donation

    Learn more about Living Organ Donation

    Learn more about Kidney Transplantation

    Centre for Living Organ Donation on Instagram

    Ajmera Transplant Centre on Instagram


    Each episode, we share patient stories about organ donation from transplant recipients and living donors, along with insights and education from leading medical experts. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, a donor, or simply curious about the world of organ transplantation, you’ll hear expert advice and inspiring journeys of hope, resilience, and second chances.


    About our Host

    Candice Coghlan is the Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Centre for Living Organ Donation at the UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre. She is also a board member for the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient. After she was diagnosed with kidney failure in her early 20s, she was on dialysis until receiving a transplant from her mother.


    Have questions? Comments? Ideas for an episode? Please reach out to the Centre for Living Organ Donation at livingorgandonation@uhn.ca. Thanks for spending your time with us.


    The views and opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toronto General or University Health Network.
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