S10: Special-Release Bonus: How Far Would You Go For a Workmate? Part 2

About this episode

The episode explores the personal journey of organ donation through the experiences of a living kidney donor and the recipient, discussing the complexities involved in such decisions.

S10: Special-Release Bonus: How Far Would You Go For a Workmate? Part 2 WARNING: This episode discusses the difficult journey of organ donation, which may confront some listeners – we urge listener discretion before tuning in to this special three-part series. In this deeply personal and provocative three-part special, Sara, Trajce, and Alan traverse beyond the usual boundaries of work dynamics leading to work health and safety case law. They enter the territory in which values, courage, relationships, healthcare institutions, and government frameworks intersect in messy fashion. Also, in this episode, the podcast crew invite discussion by special guest, Clinton "CJ" Harding, the organ donor recipient. At the heart of the series is Sara’s experience as a living kidney donor and CJ's opportunity to marvel at transitioning from accepting then moving from death's edge to a second lease on life. Sara reviews her nine-month decision-making journey that tested her resolve and made her confront both her values and capabilities. Unexpectedly, her decision confronted many of her friends, colleagues, and family, while testing the institutions, providers, and government support designed to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sara, Trajce, Alan

Guest: Clinton "CJ" Harding

Topics covered

• organ donation
• work dynamics
• healthcare institutions
• values and courage
• personal journey
• government frameworks

Keywords

• organ donation
• kidney donor
• health and safety
• personal values
• healthcare
• government support
• work relationships

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