S10: Special-Release Bonus 4: O–100 km/h in 3.5 Seconds. But Did You Die?

S10: Special-Release Bonus 4: O–100 km/h in 3.5 Seconds. But Did You Die?

From WhyWork Podcast by Alan Girle, Trajce Cvetkovski, & Sara Pazell

June 7, 2026 · 42 min · Season 10

About this episode

The episode reflects on friendship, organ donation, and the journey of recovery after a life-changing transplant.

Season 10 Special-Release Bonus 4: Kidney Bean Reflection Series O–100 km/h in 3.5 Seconds. But Did You Die? Kidney x 3. Friendship x Infinity. Perspective x 1000 WARNING: This episode includes discussion about the confronting topic of live organ donation. Sara donated a kidney. CJ received it. Trajce joked about it. Alan sunned himself in Tassie. Months after a life-changing transplant, the WhyWork® team reunites to reflect on friendship, fear, mortality, recovery, and what happens when someone literally gives a part of themselves to help another person live. Sara shares the reality of becoming "Kidney x1," CJ explains what it's like carrying three kidneys around, and Trajce provides his usual blend of legal commentary and provocation. From confronting death and challenging assumptions about risk, to navigating recovery, return-to-work, and life with three kidneys, this episode is equal parts inspiring, insightful, and unexpectedly funny. A conversation about courage, gratitude, and discovering what really matters when life accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 3.5 secs.

People in this episode

Host: Alan

Guests: Sara, CJ, Trajce

Topics covered

  • organ donation
  • friendship
  • mortality
  • recovery
  • courage
  • life perspective

Keywords

  • kidney donation
  • friendship
  • mortality
  • recovery
  • life perspective
  • courage
  • humor

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