{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget\u2014and Still Rocking Life","description":" Some conversations stop you in your tracks\u2014in the very best way. This Wellness Wednesday on The Debbie Nigro Show, I met a man whose story is the definition of still in the game. Meet B.J. Odom\u2014radio veteran, comedian, podcaster, author, and a living, breathing miracle. B.J. has survived two transplants (a heart and a kidney), multiple surgeries, radiation treatments, and a lifetime of medical curveballs that started before he was even two years old. Doctors once told his parents he likely wouldn\u2019t live past his teens. He\u2019s now 70 years young\u2026 and funnier than ever. His memoir, More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget, is exactly what the title promises\u2014honest, heartfelt, humorous, and full of perspective. From growing up as a farm boy in Indiana, to a decades-long career in radio and comedy, to navigating life with transplanted organs and relentless optimism, B.J.\u2019s story is all about resilience, second chances, and the power of attitude. And trust me\u2014this man\u2019s attitude could light up a hospital wing. B.J. turns hospital beds into comedy stages, cracks jokes with nurses, and truly believes that positivity plays a role in survival. (I couldn\u2019t agree more.) We even bonded over finding laughter during our own cancer journeys\u2014proof that sometimes humor really is medicine. B.J. also hosts a powerful podcast called The Gift of Life, where he gives voice to organ donors, recipients, and donor families\u2014sharing deeply personal stories that remind us how one decision can save lives. No two stories are the same, but every one is meaningful. With the holidays upon us, B.J. shared why his book makes such a great gift: it\u2019s a feel-good story for people who may need hope, perspective, or just a reminder that the human spirit is incredibly strong\u2014even when the body\u2019s been through a lot. Bottom line? B.J. Odom is living proof that attitude matters, laughter heals, and life\u2014no matter how complicated\u2014can still be rich, joyful, and full of purpose. Listen to the full conversation on the podcast, and if you\u2019re looking for an inspiring read (or a meaningful gift), check out More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget. You\u2019ll laugh, you might cry, and you\u2019ll definitely walk away grateful for every heartbeat. "Keeping the \u201cLive\u201d in Alive!"\u2014always.  ","author_name":"The Debbie Nigro Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.debbienigro.com","html":"