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Curriculum Vitae
Matthew R. Harmody, MD, MBA Download Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Embracing Life After Change: Reflections from the Suddenly Different Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to appear on the Suddenly Different podcast for a thoughtful conversation about transformation, resilience, and the unexpected paths that can emerge from major life decisions. The themes of the show aligned closely with many of the...
Leadership, Service, and Purpose: Reflections from the Warrior Servant Leader Podcast
I recently had the privilege of appearing on the Warrior Servant Leader podcast for a conversation centered on leadership, resilience, service, and the deeper motivations behind living kidney donation. The discussion provided an opportunity to explore not only the...
Climbing Through Adversity: Reflections from The Antifragility Reframe Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to join The Antifragility Reframe for Episode 31, “Climbing Through Adversity with Dr. Matthew Harmody.” The conversation explored themes that have become central to both my personal journey and my advocacy work: resilience, kidney...
Living Kidney Donation and Creative Purpose: My Conversation on The World of Creativity Podcast
On March 16, 2026, I joined The World of Creativity podcast to discuss living kidney donation, transplant advocacy, and how creativity plays a role in purpose-driven work. While creativity is often associated with the arts, this conversation explored a broader idea:...
Living Kidney Donation, Purpose, and Perspective: My Conversation on The Thought Atlas Podcast
Recently, I joined The Thought Atlas podcast to discuss living kidney donation, transplant advocacy, and the deeper question of how personal experiences shape purpose. The conversation focused not only on what I’ve done—donating a kidney and participating in a...
Living Kidney Donation, Dialysis, and Advocacy: My Conversation on The Art of Medicine Podcast
In early March 2026, I had the opportunity to join neurologist Dr. Andrew Wilner on his podcast, The Art of Medicine, to discuss living kidney donation, kidney transplant awareness, and the broader medical and human impact of kidney failure. As both a physician and a...
Living Kidney Donation Advocacy: My Conversation on The Gifted Life Podcast
Recently, I had the opportunity to join The Gifted Life Podcast to discuss living kidney donation, transplant advocacy, and the personal journey that led me to donate a kidney to a stranger in 2017. The podcast focuses on organ donation and transplant awareness,...
Living Kidney Donation and Purposeful Adventure: My Conversation on the EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward Podcast
I joined the EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward podcast to talk about living kidney donation, transplant awareness, and the journey that ultimately led to my book Ascending America. The conversation focused on a simple idea: meaningful change often begins with a single...
Living Kidney Donation, Dialysis, and Purpose
Recently I joined the Everything Is Personal podcast to discuss living kidney donation, transplant awareness, and the deeply personal journey that led me to donate a kidney to a stranger. What began decades earlier—watching my father endure nine years of dialysis...









