The Imperfects Troy Kinne - It’s What’s Inside That’s Backwards
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Nov 16, 2025 Troy Kinne, a stand-up comedian known for his engaging sketches, opens up about living with dextrocardia, a rare condition where his organs are mirrored. He shares humorous hospital experiences and reflects on how chronic illness has shaped his mental health and career. Troy discusses the shame tied to his underdog identity and the resilience gained from past depression. He emphasizes the importance of compassion for oneself and the challenges of defining success beyond others' perceptions, all while illuminating the light he found during dark times.
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Born With A Flipped Heart
- Troy describes discovering his dextrocardia at age five after a nose injury and a doctor telling his mum his heart was on the wrong side.
- He recounts how medical staff react with awe and how this condition has shaped many medical experiences.
Cilia Direction Explains Recurrent Infections
- Troy explains cilia in airways point the wrong way in situs inversus, preventing mucus clearance and inviting infections.
- This explains why minor colds commonly escalate into chest infections for him.
Hospital Scare After Tour Show
- Troy recounts coughing up blood during an Adelaide trip and later learning his non-functioning lung was bursting blood vessels.
- Doctors warned the lung might be removed if bleeding recurred, forcing him to avoid heavy strain.
