One is Enough
Welcome to "One Is Enough," a podcast brought to you by the National Kidney Registry. Hosted by two individuals closely tied to the world of kidney donation— one a living donor and the other a grateful recipient— this podcast serves as your ultimate guide to the complex landscape of living kidney donation in the U.S.
Episodes
13 episodes
Ep. 11 - Taking Pride in Living Donation with Jonathan Calixto and Mimi Mahon
To commemorate Pride Month, we speak with two members of the LGBTQ+ community who have successfully navigated the living kidney donation journey on behalf of a loved one. Jonathan and Mimi share their donor stories and discuss how transplant ce...
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53:29
Ep.10 - Championing Living Organ Donor Protections: The Senator John Albers Story
This episode features the remarkable journey of Georgia State Senator John Albers and his son Will. In August of 2020, Will was rushed to the hospital, where it was determined that he was in kidney failure and would need to go on dialysis immed...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:28
Ep.9 - Naked Truths on Living Donation with Dr. Anthony Watkins
Join host Michael Lollo as he interviews transplant surgeon Dr. Anthony Watkins and the two discuss Dr. Watkins’ journey to become a nationally recognized surgeon and how the APOL1 gene impacts the African American community of donors and recip...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:31
Ep.8 - Navigating Parenthood Post-Transplant with Dr. Nicole Ali
Can kidney transplant recipients have children? For years, female kidney transplant recipients were strongly discouraged from becoming pregnant. With recent medical advances, that has changed, and under the right conditions, kidney transplant r...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:48
Ep.7 - A Crash Course in Altruism with Neuroscientist Abigail Marsh-Part 2
As a young adult early in her collegiate career, Abigail Marsh experienced life-altering altruism first-hand. That interaction sparked the question that has fueled much of her research ever since , “why would a stranger risk their life for me l...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:25
Ep.6 - A Crash Course in Altruism with Neuroscientist Abigail Marsh-Part 1
As a young adult early in her collegiate career, Abigail Marsh experienced life-altering altruism first-hand. That interaction sparked the question that has fueled much of her research ever since , “why would a stranger risk their life for me l...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:23
Ep.5 - Embracing the Spirit of Giving: Stories of Courage and Compassion in Kidney Donation
As the holiday season is upon us, we're bringing you a heartwarming edition of One Is Enough that defines the true essence of giving. Ever wondered about the emotional journey of organ donation? Together with Terri Thede, the Donor Connect Proj...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:43
Ep.4 - A Second Helping of Gratitude
In this episode of One is Enough, we tackle the topic of how to discuss an individual’s need for a kidney transplant with friends and family. While so many of us get together with family and friends over the holidays, not all of us are excited ...
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41:06
Ep.3 - Living Kidney Donation 101: What it Takes to Become a Living Kidney Donor
Tune in as host Mike Lollo recounts his own donor work up and he and co-host Samantha Hil are joined by Kari Rancourt, Lead Kidney Paired Exchange Coordinator at Hartford Hospital, to discuss everything involved in becoming a living kidney dono...
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41:17
Ep.2 - Part 2: Ringside Reflections with the WWE’s Megan Morant
A sports broadcasting personality for the WWE and an avid distance runner, Megan Morant had no doubt that she wanted to donate her kidney to someone who needed it. But being a public figure puts a unique spin on donating. What would her fans th...
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35:51
Ep.2 - Part 1: The Thrill of Victory: Donor Games OG Mimi Mahon
Upwards of 75% of respondents in a national survey have stated that their biggest fear about donating a kidney is that they would not be able to return to optimal athletic activity. What do you do to disprove that misconception? Bri...
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26:48
Ep.1-The Origins of the National Kidney Registry
Understanding the story behind the National Kidney Registry and how a father’s determination to help his daughter inspired the creation of an organization that has revolutionized the transplant industry. This episode features speci...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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41:57