{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 152 - Embracing Life After Transplant - Jean Sime's Inspiring Story","description":"After a 31-year career in banking, a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in 2013 changed the course of Jean Sime's life. She began in-center hemodialysis in 2015 and, in 2019, received a life-saving kidney transplant from a living donor who was once a stranger.&amp;nbsp; Following a career transition in 2022, She entered the publishing industry and has since become a passionate advocate for organ donation and kidney health. Jean is the co-author of three award-winning books\u2014Because of Organ Donation, Howl is Thankful for Kidney Donation, and Voices-19, and serves as a motivational speaker, mentor, and advocate for dialysis patients and transplant recipients. She is a proud member of Team Liberty for the Transplant Games of America, where 2026 marks her third participation. For more information on kidney donation and support, reach out to Kent at&amp;nbsp;Kidney Solutions&amp;nbsp;or call him directly at&amp;nbsp;830-285-2140. Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez Remember to keep breathing, and thank you for listening to Kent's Kidney Stories! ","author_name":"Kent's Kidney Stories","author_url":"http:\/\/kentskidneystories.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41712540\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203151515"}