Best Brooke Eller Podcasts (2024)

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Biliary Atresia for life | a conversation with Jenny Tice 47:34

1y ago47:34

47:34

In this episode, you get to hear a conversation with my friend Jenny about all things life, health, heartbreak, and adventure. Jenny was diagnosed with biliary atresia which led to a liver transplant as an infant. She shares authentically about the relational challenges of chronic illness, living her truth, relationships, and career. She took a dre…

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An abdominal transplant? Like on Grey's Anatomy? (feat. Ali Emerald) 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

33:06

Brooke & Ali (aka @TransplantBesties) talk on this episode about Ali’s most recent surgery, a freaking abdominal wall transplant! If that sounds familiar, you’ve probably only heard of it on Grey’s Anatomy (Megan Hunt vibes anyone?). Ali is always great to have on the podcast because she shares her perspective, wisdom, and experience so authentical…

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A Heart on Valentine's Day || a conversation with Hailey Steimel 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

32:51

Today is an extra special episode where Brooke talks to a new friend, heart recipient, organ donation advocate, and author Hailey Steimel. Hailey shares her story of a congenital heart defect, surgery at age 1, and a much-needed heart transplant as a teenager that came on Valentine's Day, making it even more special. Hailey is sweet and lovely and …

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Inequity in Transplant and Bridging the Insurance Gap (feat. Denise Redeker) 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

29:39

In the first episode of 2023, Brooke has an eye-opening conversation about how housing can prevent folks from getting an organ transplant. Our guest is Denise Redeker, founder, and CEO of the Heartfelt Help Foundation, a non-profit focused on making housing happen for transplant patients and bridging the financial gap that insurance doesn't cover. …

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A Second Chance | A conversation with Philip Jones, Jr. 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

26:20

Philip Jones is a kidney transplant recipient who has battled Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for over two decades. At age 4, Philip had strep throat, which attacked his kidneys and caused them to fail and fall to 30%. At age 17, Philip received a life-saving kidney transplant. Three years later, his body rejected that kidney causing him to face many …

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Special Episode: When your parent has a chronic illness (feat. Brynlee Gurrad) 13:38

2y ago13:38

13:38

This special episode was recorded with Brooke and her daughter Brynlee. They talk about what it's like to have a parent with a chronic illness. *Brynlee notes: At the time of recording, Brynlee was 8. She's now 9 and in 4th grade. Brynlee answers: How can you tell mom's not feeling well? What do you do when mom's in the hospital? What would you tel…

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Counseling, Caregiving, & Queerness in Sacred Spaces | a conversation with Katybeth Eller-Rawley 53:31

2y ago53:31

53:31

Katybeth Eller-Rawley, therapist & life coach, takes us through her story of leaving evangelicalism, loving Jesus, coming out, falling in love, and the safe spaces she wants to create for the queer community. She shares what she's learning as a caregiver to her chronically ill wife, and how it differs from being a professional counselor. Join us as…

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taboo talks around HIV & cancer | a conversation with Daniel G. Garza 22:08

2y ago22:08

22:08

CONTENT WARNING: Sex, sexual health, and addiction. In this episode, we discuss sexual health, AIDS/HIV, sex, and addiction. Please listen when you can fully engage, and use discretion about who may be listening with you. Daniel is a natural entertainer and his openness about typically taboo subjects is disarming and refreshing. In this episode, Da…

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liver transplant & recovery | a conversation with Alisha Emerald 19:34

2y ago19:34

19:34

On today's episode, we listen as Alisha tells her story from liver failure to transplant to recovery. Mentions: familial living donor addiction post-transplant hospital trauma learning to eat This episode mentions Frontline Coffee Co. Use code THEBONUSYEARS at checkout for 20% off your coffee subscription purchase. Read more about Alisha here Suppo…

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Glycogen Storage Disease and Liver Failure | a conversation with Alisha Emerald 22:39

2+ y ago22:39

22:39

This week on The Bonus Years, Brooke chats with Alisha Emerald about her path to diagnosis with Glycogen Storage Disease. Alisha has been sick her whole life and shares her journey to self-love and acceptance so authentically. Join us for this 3-part series you won't wanna miss. Show Notes & Links Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcas…

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The Heartfelt Help Foundation | a conversation with founder Denise Redeker 25:50

2+ y ago25:50

25:50

In the second part of my conversation with Denise, we talk about what prompted her to start The Heartfelt Help Foundation and how it's helping patients with financial needs to get listed for a transplant. www.thebonusyearsblog.com/podcast Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of conn…

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how having a baby gave her a new heart | a conversation with Denise Redeker 24:37

2+ y ago24:37

24:37

Today on The Bonus Years Podcast, I chat with Denise Redeker about giving birth to her son changed her life through a heart transplant. Denise is well-spoken and easy to listen to and her story is engaging. Join with us as we talk transplant, death, coronavirus, and helping others. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positiv…

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the patient/caregiver dynamic in marriage | a conversation with Sam & Lindsey Marks 58:35

2+ y ago58:35

58:35

This week, guests Sam & Lindsey Marks talk to us about what it's like to live with a chronic illness and what it's like to become a caregiver for your partner. Sam & Lindsey bring a unique blend of laughter, love, and honesty to our conversation. This episode is a must-listen! Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive rev…

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liver failure, health inequity, transplant myths, and more! 56:01

3y ago56:01

56:01

On today's episode of The Bonus Years, I have a conversation with liver transplant recipient Kimberly Cooley. We not only hear her transplant story, but what it's like living during a global pandemic in Mississippi. We're talking about some difficult topics like inequity in healthcare between black and white women, vaccinations, and common myths we…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: reflections on transplant day 16:12

3y ago16:12

16:12

In this special episode, Brooke talks about the feelings she experiences during the anniversary of her liver transplant each year. Brooke shares her yearly rituals & remembrances, as well as the personal dynamics of grief and gratitude she experiences. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more s…

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transplant & the pandemic 33:40

3y ago33:40

33:40

Best Self We asked 6 different people who are a part of the transplant community one question: what's been the most challenging thing about the pandemic? and Brooke & Ben chime in with their own experiences too. You'll hear from some amazing people: Alisha Emerald || @alisha.emerald || 9 months post-liver transplant from Alberta, Canada Meghan Smit…

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brooke's liver transplant, part 4 27:17

3y ago27:17

27:17

We continue Brooke’s transplant journey with part four of the story, the process of waiting for and finding the perfect liver. We talk about how the transplant list works in the US, how long Brooke would’ve lived without a new liver, and what it’s like to wait for that new organ to arrive. Expect raw emotions when it comes to how Brooke processed t…

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Special Episode: National Siblings Day 31:30

3y ago31:30

31:30

For National Siblings Day, Brooke & her sister Allison tattle on each other. We talk about what season of the year represents us best, who’s the favorite kid, the fun of a long con, and Ben’s grandfatherly love for George W. Bush. Mentions: Cards Against Humanity Best Self Co Miss Congeniality Pocahontas Kazoos Fair vs. Equal Support the show Pleas…

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brooke's liver transplant, part 3 22:33

3y ago22:33

22:33

In part 3, Brooke moves from a rural hospital’s ICU to a transplant center and begins discussion of needing a transplant. Mentions: Gottman Institute app: card decks complimentary breakfast University of Alabama at Birmingham Vanderbilt Tranplant Center Ochsner Medical Center McDonalds Ben’s promise to edit the podcast and the realization he never …

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brooke's liver transplant, part 2 21:56

3+ y ago21:56

21:56

In part 2 of Brooke’s story, she goes back to school to sing and her liver gets worse. Mentions: Dinosaurs Downton Abbey Icebreaker Deck from Best Self Rothy’s masks Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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Brooke's liver transplant, part 1 23:29

3+ y ago23:29

23:29

This is the beginning of Brooke's story. Not her life story, but the story of when her life changed. She'll be sharing it in parts, so she doesn't overwhelm herself, you, or the people who live this journey with her. "I'm excited to share with you, but also nervous to discuss all the emotions, stories, grief, hope, and heartache my family has exper…

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when your liver fails | a conversation with Danny Hiles 46:23

3+ y ago46:23

46:23

This week Brooke is chatting with Wilson's disease survivor and liver transplant recipient Danny Hiles from the UK. You'll hear some talk of pranks, poo, and Cheetos, as well as some great advice on waiting for transplant and recovery. We also discuss what it's like to be high-risk during a global pandemic and how that affects one's mental health. …

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how to overcome anxiety + a little about being a YouTube creator with Eva Grace 48:24

3+ y ago48:24

48:24

on this week's episode, I sat down with my sister, and small YouTube creator, Eva Grace !! at the age of only 15, Eva is just so mature, wise, and downright adorable !! i hope you were encouraged by our conversation today, && if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe && leave a rating or a review about the podcast ! it helps SO MUCH, && i would app…

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isolation 27:10

3+ y ago27:10

27:10

Check out the full blog post here as Brooke shares 3 areas where isolation for almost a year has affected her: home, relationships, and feelings about herself. We talk about fear versus fact, and how we make medical decisions during this strange time, including sending our kids back to school and whether we eat out and attend events. We're learning…

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musings on the current political climate 32:27

3+ y ago32:27

32:27

On this week’s podcast, we talk about Brooke’s disappointments with people claiming to be Christians blindly supporting Trump. Though unusually heavy on church politics discussion, there’s a lot to be shared about how God is love and people often ruin that. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share m…

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Your Questions, Answered 31:44

3+ y ago31:44

31:44

We talk about chronic illness's effect on marriage, the Ocean’s movie franchise, adoption, favorite holiday flavors, our favorite thing about each other, parenting, morning routines, Ben’s obsession with Chick-Fil-A, and regret. www.bonusyearsblog.com/shownotes Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us sha…

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memories over money 26:44

3+ y ago26:44

26:44

We love spreading holiday cheer, but sometimes Christmas is stressful. When we talk about money and budgets, it takes the glamour and sparkle out of buying gifts (albeit practical). What we remember about the holidays are the memories we make, the traditions we create, and the love and time spent with family. Ben & Brooke dig into some tools for a …

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the dark side of the holidays 28:22

3+ y ago28:22

28:22

As we launch into the holiday season, it’s like none other that we’ve experienced in our lifetime. We have more margin for family and friends but can’t be around them because of COVID-19. Even people who haven’t experienced depression before this year have likely experienced it in some way since we started isolating more. In case depression symptom…

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7 holiday stressors & how to prepare 33:28

3+ y ago33:28

33:28

We are acutely aware that the holidays aren’t exactly what we expected as children. Some of the magic is gone, and extra stressors are surrounding us. Over the next few weeks, we will address different areas of our lives that affect us differently during this time of year and share some practical steps to design a life we love and enjoy, even when …

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When Your Babies Die, part 2 51:37

3+ y ago51:37

51:37

In part 2 of our conversation, Danette Nail continues sharing her grief story with us. Brooke asks questions about mental health, grieving, relationships, and faith. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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When Your Babies Die, part 1 30:55

3+ y ago30:55

30:55

This week, Danette Nail shares the first part of her story as we take a look at pregnancy and infant loss. Brooke & Danette talk about what hurts, what helps, and what never gets better. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Fa…

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Now I Know & Won't Let Go 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

29:30

Brooke shares a more in-depth perspective of what she's learned on her month-long sabbatical, transforming her thinking, living, and dreaming. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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Changing Course 20:48

3+ y ago20:48

20:48

In this first episode of Season 2, we go back and walk through Brooke's liver transplant experience, how life changed after that event, and how others walking through trauma can take steps toward healing. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. We…

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10 Things We're Grateful for in 2020 23:55

3+ y ago23:55

23:55

In this final episode of season 1, we wrap with 10 Things We're Grateful for in 2020 and talk about what's to come in Season 2. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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Special Episode: Suicide 34:19

4y ago34:19

34:19

For World Suicide Prevention Day, we have guest Sydnee Hetrick to talk about her personal experience with attempted suicide and how she came through it. This episode is a real conversation with difficult questions, and how we can find hope in the midst of pain. trigger warning/content warning: suicide Support the show Please subscribe & rate our po…

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Vision 22:34

4y ago22:34

22:34

We talk this week about having a vision for your family, yourself, and your marriage. We explore what a "word for the year" is, and how we implement our word to help us focus all year long. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram…

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Surviving Quarantine 23:09

4y ago23:09

23:09

Hear how we survived (are still surviving) quarantine. We talk about the changes that come with living through a global pandemic, including job loss, job change, health, parenting, and school. Also, learn what we want to be when we grow up. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of co…

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Defining & Redefining Calling 21:34

4y ago21:34

21:34

This week on the podcast, Ben and I talk about the word "calling," what it means and how we've redefined our calling over the years. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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The Adoption Process 21:59

4y ago21:59

21:59

This week we talk about how the adoption process went for each of our children, including homestudy, interviews, and meeting birth parents. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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Choosing Adoption 20:09

4y ago20:09

20:09

On the podcast this week, listen in as we talk about how we chose adoption, why we chose open adoption, and our advice to families considering it. We're stoked to share with you! Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Y…

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Dating, Not Dating, & Getting Married 21:34

4y ago21:34

21:34

Join us as we dive into the love story of Ben & Brooke. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook YoutubeBy Ben & Brooke Gurrad

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Facing Limitations 24:04

4y ago24:04

24:04

This week we dive into limitations and learn what it's like living with chronic illness. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook YoutubeBy Brooke Gurrad

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Brooke's Chronic Illness 23:52

4y ago23:52

23:52

On this episode, we dive into what chronic illness is, and how it affects our lives. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook YoutubeBy Brooke Gurrad

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Welcome to The Bonus Years 20:58

4y ago20:58

20:58

Hello, and welcome to The Bonus Years. On this episode you will get to know Ben & Brooke, and discover what The Bonus Years are all about. Support the show Please subscribe & rate our podcast. Every positive review helps us share more stories of connection and hope with the world. Website Instagram Facebook Youtube…

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