In this powerful episode, Stuart sits down with Jenny McFarlane, a double lung transplant survivor living with cystic fibrosis (CF), to share her remarkable story of resilience, faith, and purpose. Diagnosed with CF as a baby, Jenny defied the odds for decades before lupus accelerated her lung decline, and she was told she needed a transplant.

In this deeply personal and uplifting conversation, Jenny recounts:

🌬️ Her life before transplant and the emotional decision to move across states for surgery

💔 The fear and hope leading up to “the call” that changed everything

💪 The recovery journey — from ventilator tubes to walking freely for the first time

🙏 Her gratitude toward her donor and how that gift shaped her spiritual journey

💖 How she founded her own lung transplant foundation and podcast to support others

🌅 The unforgettable moment she climbed back up that Galveston hill — breathing freely again

This story isn’t just about surviving. It’s about living with purpose, gratitude, and love after being given a second chance.

If you’ve ever wondered what life after organ transplant is really like — or if you need inspiration to register as an organ donor — this episode will move you deeply.

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🎧 Also available on: YoutTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Captivate.fm

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• ⏱️ 4. Chapter List (Timestamps for YouTube & Podcast)

01:40 – Early life and CF diagnosis

03:00 – When health began to decline & lupus diagnosis

06:00 – Deciding to move for a lung transplant

07:40 – The Galveston fireworks moment: “I’m ready for my transplant”

10:30 – Getting the call – The unexpected timing

13:00 – Facing surgery day fears and waking up after transplant

16:00 – Recovery: walking, chest tubes, and small victories

18:30 – Life after surgery & gratitude for the donor

20:30 – Writing to her donor’s family

22:00 – Meeting other transplant stories through her podcast

24:00 – Spiritual reflections and growing closer to faith

27:00 – Why me? Finding purpose after survival

29:30 – The power of compassion and resilience

32:00 – Stuart & Jenny reflect on community and awareness

35:30 – Jenny’s new chapter: foundation, school, and podcast break

36:45 – One word to describe the journey: “Beautiful”

37:30 – Jenny’s message to future organ donors

39:50 – Closing thoughts: Living with purpose and gratitude