Ep242 – Transplant Teenz Founder Micah Clayborne and His Mom Brittany on Turning Pain Into Purpose

One of the things I’ve learned in all my years of sharing stories is that our greatest challenges often carry the seeds of our greatest impact. When life hands us trials we never asked for, we can choose to let them break us—or we can use them as fuel to shine a light for others. This episode is about resilience, hope, and how two remarkable people turned their hardest seasons into purpose.

I’m honored to bring you this conversation with Brittany and Micah Clayborne, a mother-and-son duo whose journeys will leave you inspired. Both Brittany and Micah have endured heart transplants, life-threatening diagnoses, and setbacks most of us can hardly imagine—yet they’ve chosen to step forward as advocates, leaders, and encouragers for others walking the same path.

Listen in as the three of us talk about:

• Brittany’s journey through heart failure, transplant, stage 4 cancer
• How she built a career helping others heal through grief psychology
• How Micah, at just 13, went from being a healthy athlete to facing a heart transplant
• The powerful moment that sparked the creation of Transplant Teenz — and how it’s changing lives
• Why creating spaces of belonging and community is vital for healing, especially for teenagers
• How both Brittany and Micah lean on faith, resilience, and mindset to navigate unimaginable challenges
• The impact of storytelling and advocacy in transforming personal struggle into collective hope
• How you can help support the mission of Transplant Teenz

This conversation with Brittany and Micah reminds me why I believe so deeply in the power of story—it connects, it heals, and it inspires action. Their story is proof that light can be found even in the darkest places.

After you listen, I’d love for you to share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today—and if you feel called, check out Transplant Teenz to see how you can be part of the movement to support young transplant patients.