EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 9M
He Donated a Kidney to a Stranger — This Changed Everything
from Everything is Personal · host Len May
There are moments in life that change everything. In this episode of Everything Is Personal, we sit down with Dr. Matt Harmody a retired ER physician, endurance athlete, and living kidney donor who made one of the most selfless decisions imaginable — giving the gift of life to a stranger. From losing his father to kidney disease, to returning to medical school at 30, to working in emergency medicine and eventually donating his own kidney, this conversation explores resilience, discipline, purpose, and what it truly means to live for something bigger than yourself. We talk about stress, sleep, health, kidney disease, living donation, endurance, emotional strength, and why ordinary people are capable of extraordinary acts. EndoDNA: Where Genetic Science Meets Actionable Patient Care EndoDNA bridges the gap between complex genomics and patient wellness. Our patented DNA analysis platforms and AI technology provide genetic insights that support and enhance your clinical expertise. Click here to check out to take control over your Personal Health & Wellness Connect with EndoDNA on SOCIAL: IG | X | YOUTUBE | FB Connect with host, Len May, on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
There are moments in life that change everything. In this episode of Everything Is Personal, we sit down with Dr. Matt Harmody a retired ER physician, endurance athlete, and living kidney donor who made one of the most selfless decisions imaginable — giving the gift of life to a stranger. From losing his father to kidney disease, to returning to medical school at 30, to working in emergency medicine and eventually donating his own kidney, this conversation explores resilience, discipline, purpose, and what it truly means to live for something bigger than yourself. We talk about stress, sleep, health, kidney disease, living donation, endurance, emotional strength, and why ordinary people are capable of extraordinary acts.
NOW PLAYING
He Donated a Kidney to a Stranger — This Changed Everything
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.