This week on Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, I sit down with someone who truly inspired me — Fred Hueston, a man who received his life-saving heart transplant at the age of 72 at AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida.
Fred’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and the incredible strength of love. His wife, a nurse, was right by his side through every moment of his transplant journey — a reminder of how powerful support and compassion can be in the healing process.
As a 70-year-old transplant recipient myself, I felt a real connection with Fred. We share a bond that only those who’ve faced these challenges can truly understand. Beyond his transplant journey, Fred is also an author of two books about life after transplant, with a third on the way — continuing to give hope and education to others walking a similar path.
Fred is also a well-known expert in his field of stone forensics, host of The Stone and Tile Radio Show, and the voice behind an active blog and YouTube channel. His drive to keep creating, helping, and inspiring others is a true testament to living fully after transplant.
🩺 Learn more about Fred Hueston:
📞 Office: 321-514-6845
🎙️ The Stone and Tile Radio Show
📖 Fred’s Articles | Fred’s Shed Blog
📧 Email: giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com
📱 Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast
🎧 Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife
More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget – A Story of Survival, Second Chances, and the Family That Held Me Together.
📖 Available in paperback & eBook
🛒 Grab your copy today on Amazon
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December 30th, 2025, 10:29 am
Gift of Life
Gift of Life 88 The Organ Transplant Podcast
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Published December 30th, 2025, 10:29 am
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This week on Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, I sit down with someone who truly inspired me — Fred Hueston, a man who received his life-saving heart transplant at the age of 72 at AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida.
Fred’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and the incredible strength of love. His wife, a nurse, was right by his side through every moment of his transplant journey — a reminder of how powerful support and compassion can be in the healing process.
As a 70-year-old transplant recipient myself, I felt a real connection with Fred. We share a bond that only those who’ve faced these challenges can truly understand. Beyond his transplant journey, Fred is also an author of two books about life after transplant, with a third on the way — continuing to give hope and education to others walking a similar path.
Fred is also a well-known expert in his field of stone forensics, host of The Stone and Tile Radio Show, and the voice behind an active blog and YouTube channel. His drive to keep creating, helping, and inspiring others is a true testament to living fully after transplant.
🩺 Learn more about Fred Hueston:
📞 Office: 321-514-6845
🎙️ The Stone and Tile Radio Show
📖 Fred’s Articles | Fred’s Shed Blog
📧 Email: giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com
📱 Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast
🎧 Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife
More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget – A Story of Survival, Second Chances, and the Family That Held Me Together.
📖 Available in paperback & eBook
🛒 Grab your copy today on Amazon
If this episode touched your heart, help us spread the message.
👉 Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this story with family and friends.
Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings.
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The Organ Transplant Podcast. Gift of Life is Hosted by BJ Odom, a double transplant recipient who received a life-saving heart in 2003 and a kidney in 2015. BJ knows firsthand the power of organ donation. After receiving a heart transplant and facing the challenges of anti-rejection medication, he needed a second transplant – a kidney. Now, BJ shares his inspiring journey and those of others in the organ transplant world. Hear from those in the medical field, transplant recipients, donor families, and more, all to raise awareness about the lifesaving gift of organ donation.
