Jim Stavis was the first person to ever survive a triple organ transplant.
When he was 17, he was told he'd be lucky to live past his 50th birthday. At that time, he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Doctors expected him to be plagued by kidney and heart disease, blindness and amputation before succumbing to diabetes at a young age.
In spite of all of that, he was with us on this interview in his 60+ years of life.
He answered these questions (and many more):
- How can experiencing life-threatening situations enhance our appreciation for nature and life itself?
- In what ways does gratitude influence our perspective on adversity and the natural world?
- How does connecting with nature contribute to feelings of gratitude?
- What role does community and shared experiences in nature play in fostering gratitude?
- How can we cultivate gratitude in our daily lives through our interactions with nature?
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Timestamps:
00:57 - 03:04
- Introduction of guest Jim Stavis, highlighting his remarkable survival of a triple organ transplant.
03:04 - 05:00
- Jim discusses how he transformed his diabetes diagnosis into motivation for a successful life.
05:00 - 09:34
- Reflection on his teenage years and the gradual effects of diabetes, including a near-death experience.
09:34 - 13:52
- Description of the near-death experience and the role of his friend in saving his life.
13:52 - 20:49
- Jim shares his decision to undergo a triple organ transplant and the confidence he had in being the first recipient.
20:49 - 27:14
- Emotional connection with his donor family and the unique experience of meeting them.
27:14 - 29:38
- Discussion on the broader impact of his survival story and the importance of gratitude.
29:38 - 33:44
- Jim expresses gratitude for key people in his life and emphasizes the importance of appreciating the present.
33:44 - 39:17
- A poignant story about his father-in-law's survival during the Holocaust and the concept of luck in life.
39:17 - 41:57
- Information on Jim's book and his online presence, along with his commitment to promoting organ donation.
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