Transplant Talks
In Transplant Talks, psychiatrist and living liver donor, Rachel Davis, MD, collaborates with Anastasia Henry, Executive Director of the American Transplant Foundation to interview living donors, healthcare experts, and transplant recipients to bring you stories of courage, hope, and innovation in the world of organ transplantation.
Recent Episodes
Jan. 15, 2025
The Liver Lowdown with Dr. James Burton
In this episode of Transplant Talks, @CUAnschutz liver expert, Dr. James Burton talks with us about all things liver related. Have you ever wondered how alcohol leads to liver damage? Or if binge drinking is as bad as daily …
Jan. 15, 2025
The Liver Lowdown with Dr. James Burton
In this episode of Transplant Talks, @CUAnschutz liver expert, Dr. James Burton talks with us about all things liver related. Have you ever wondered how alcohol leads to liver damage? Or if binge drinking is as bad as daily …
Dec. 23, 2024
Two Months to a Lifetime: A Story of Sobriety and Survival
Emma is 31 years old and a native of Florida. She had worked as a bar manager for most of her adult life. She describes, “I always was too enthusiastic of a drinker and drank more than my friends,” but things got worse durin…
Dec. 23, 2024
Two Months to a Lifetime: a Story of Sobriety and Survival
Emma is 31 years old and a native of Florida. She had worked as a bar manager for most of her adult life. She describes, “I always was too enthusiastic of a drinker and drank more than my friends,” but things got worse durin…
Dec. 3, 2024
Proving them Wrong
Matison Deaton is a remarkable woman, with perseverance that most cannot even imagine. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 1 1/2 years old, so her life was filled with lots of doctors’ appointments and all ki…
Dec. 3, 2024
Proving them Wrong
Matison Deaton is a remarkable woman, with perseverance that most cannot even imagine. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 1 1/2 years old, so her life was filled with lots of doctors’ appointments and all ki…
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About the Hosts
Rachel A. Davis, MD
Psychiatrist / Living Liver Donor / 1 + 1= LIFE mentor
Rachel Davis is a psychiatrist, living liver donor, and dedicated 1 + 1= LIFE mentor with the American Transplant Foundation. In January 2022, she made the decision to donate the right lobe of her liver to a stranger—who has since become a cherished part of her life. As an associate professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Strategy at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, she leads initiatives that focus on mental health for physicians and health professionals, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and cutting-edge treatments like deep brain stimulation for OCD. Outside of her professional life, Rachel is an animal lover who shares her home with four small dogs, a cat, and three birds.
Anastasia Henry
Executive Director / Transplant Advocate / Mom
Anastasia is a woman with a passion for breaking down barriers and saving lives. As the Executive Director of the American Transplant Foundation, Anastasia believes no one should die waiting for a lifesaving transplant... And no on should go through the transplant process alone. Get ready for a journey with a woman who fights for transplant patients by day and embraces the beautiful chaos of motherhood by night. Oh, and did we mention the Eastern European humor? Except the unexpected. This is one transplant advocate you won't forget.