Jason Nothdurft's guest appearances

Jason Nothdurft

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J.

The Joe Pardo Show

Staci Greenberg

Aniya Wolfe

Anthony Hayes

Joe Pardo

Travis Wolfe

Scott Mulvaney

Alison Cardy

Joe Wilner

Hani Mourra

Jessica Kupferman

Joel Boggess

Samantha Riley

Zephan Moses Blaxberg

Donald Kelly

John Lee Dumas

OwlTail

What’s the greatest gift you can give to someone else? It’s a debatable subject, but what could possibly be more valuable to someone with kidney disease than to receive a kidney from a living donor? Today’s show introduces you to an amazing person with a truly amazing story.Jason Nothdurft is a friend of mine and a true superhero. He’s a married, 32-year-old police dispatcher with a 2-year-old puppy and his first child due in April. Jason donated his kidney in 2014, and has dedicated much of his free time to advocating on behalf of kidney patients and living organ donors. The saying is true: “Not all superheroes wear capes.” Jason is a remarkable person with a spirit of compassion and sacrifice, and I’m thrilled to share his journey of being an organ donor to highlight this important cause.Learning from mistakesWhat did you want to be as a kid? Police dispatcher is probably not a profession that many people aspire to, and even though it’s not a glamorous job, the dispatchers are the ultimate first responders. They are the first point of contact when people need help in emergency situations. When Jason started out, he admits that he was intimidated by parts of the job and doubted his ability to respond correctly to emergencies. How did he learn? By making mistakes. His lessons to others are that there are always things to learn and ways to improve.TWEET: We all learn by making mistakes. It’s one of the best ways to improve! @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsSaying YES and NOHow do you handle the age-old dilemma of when to say YES and when to say NO? For Jason, he learned that he couldn’t focus on all the things he wanted to do--and do them well. In reducing his stress levels, he chose instead to focus on 1-2 things, and even went to his boss and explained that he needed to scale back. These brave decisions can be selfish AND selfless at the same time. Mental health is not openly discussed among law enforcement, but we need to improve on this, remove the stigma, and provide resources.TWEET: We need to remove the stigma of mental health issues for those in the law enforcement field. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsThe best sacrificeHave you ever considered being a living organ donor? Jason stepped in when the stepfather of one of his best friends needed a kidney. Jason was 27 when he made the decision to be tested, along with a small group of seven friends. Jason was the one who matched, so the donation was made in 2014. Jason attributes his willingness to volunteer to growing up in a family of public servants, always learning to help and serve others in the community. To this day, Jason and the recipient remain great friends who celebrate together each January as the anniversary of the surgery rolls around.TWEET: ”Don’t give up. You’ll face roadblocks. Your dream today may not be the same dream tomorrow.” @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Don’t give up. You’ll face roadblocks. Your dream today may not be the same dream tomorrow.”For a bonus behind-the-scenes interview with Jason, visit www.aimeej21.com/patreon and become a donor.OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[:35] How Jason envisioned his life when he was young[1:50] How people are satisfied to arrive at atypical jobs[2:55] The intimidation factor of being a dispatcher[4:40] Saying YES and saying NO[7:05] The mental health of first responders[8:17] Having insight to priorities and struggles[10:15] Why we’re harder on ourselves[11:30] How you can give someone else a chance[12:30] The most selfless act of all[13:50] Deciding to donate a kidney[18:20] How Jason hesitated in his decision[19:09] Encouraging others in the cause[22:45] How Jason stayed in his “lane”[25:17] Fears and concerns[28:25] Other organs that can be donated by living donors[29:40] Common misconceptions about living donors[31:25] What Jason would like to see change in the next 5 years[33:15] What Jason would change about his decision[34:12] ONE action for a dream chaserRESOURCES MENTIONEDJason on FaceookJason on TwitterJason on InstagramJason on LinkedInTWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I don’t feel like I lost anything in being a kidney donor. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsTWEET: Being a police dispatcher was never on my career path growing up. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsTWEET: At every level of my job, I didn’t learn anything without making a mistake first. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsTWEET: It’s impossible to do everything as well as I want to. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamshttps://youtu.be/IrrHXCOB4ho

What’s the greatest gift you can give to someone else? It’s a debatable subject, but what could possibly be more valuable to someone with kidney disease than to receive a kidney from a living donor? Today’s show introduces you to an amazing person with a truly amazing story.Jason Nothdurft is a friend of mine and a true superhero. He’s a married, 32-year-old police dispatcher with a 2-year-old puppy and his first child due in April. Jason donated his kidney in 2014, and has dedicated much of his free time to advocating on behalf of kidney patients and living organ donors. The saying is true: “Not all superheroes wear capes.” Jason is a remarkable person with a spirit of compassion and sacrifice, and I’m thrilled to share his journey of being an organ donor to highlight this important cause.Learning from mistakesWhat did you want to be as a kid? Police dispatcher is probably not a profession that many people aspire to, and even though it’s not a glamorous job, the dispatchers are the ultimate first responders. They are the first point of contact when people need help in emergency situations. When Jason started out, he admits that he was intimidated by parts of the job and doubted his ability to respond correctly to emergencies. How did he learn? By making mistakes. His lessons to others are that there are always things to learn and ways to improve.TWEET: We all learn by making mistakes. It’s one of the best ways to improve! @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsSaying YES and NOHow do you handle the age-old dilemma of when to say YES and when to say NO? For Jason, he learned that he couldn’t focus on all the things he wanted to do--and do them well. In reducing his stress levels, he chose instead to focus on 1-2 things, and even went to his boss and explained that he needed to scale back. These brave decisions can be selfish AND selfless at the same time. Mental health is not openly discussed among law enforcement, but we need to improve on this, remove the stigma, and provide resources.TWEET: We need to remove the stigma of mental health issues for those in the law enforcement field. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsThe best sacrificeHave you ever considered being a living organ donor? Jason stepped in when the stepfather of one of his best friends needed a kidney. Jason was 27 when he made the decision to be tested, along with a small group of seven friends. Jason was the one who matched, so the donation was made in 2014. Jason attributes his willingness to volunteer to growing up in a family of public servants, always learning to help and serve others in the community. To this day, Jason and the recipient remain great friends who celebrate together each January as the anniversary of the surgery rolls around.TWEET: ”Don’t give up. You’ll face roadblocks. Your dream today may not be the same dream tomorrow.” @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Don’t give up. You’ll face roadblocks. Your dream today may not be the same dream tomorrow.”For a bonus behind-the-scenes interview with Jason, visit <a href="http://www.aimeej21.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aimeej21.com/patreon</a> and become a donor.OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:<ul><li>[:35] How Jason envisioned his life when he was young</li><li>[1:50] How people are satisfied to arrive at atypical jobs</li><li>[2:55] The intimidation factor of being a dispatcher</li><li>[4:40] Saying YES and saying NO</li><li>[7:05] The mental health of first responders</li><li>[8:17] Having insight to priorities and struggles</li><li>[10:15] Why we’re harder on ourselves</li><li>[11:30] How you can give someone else a chance</li><li>[12:30] The most selfless act of all</li><li>[13:50] Deciding to donate a kidney</li><li>[18:20] How Jason hesitated in his decision</li><li>[19:09] Encouraging others in the cause</li><li>[22:45] How Jason stayed in his “lane”</li><li>[25:17] Fears and concerns</li><li>[28:25] Other organs that can be donated by living donors</li><li>[29:40] Common misconceptions about living donors</li><li>[31:25] What Jason would like to see change in the next 5 years</li><li>[33:15] What Jason would change about his decision</li><li>[34:12] ONE action for a dream chaser</li></ul>RESOURCES MENTIONEDJason on <a href="http://facebook.com/https://www.facebook.com/JasonANothurft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faceook</a>Jason on <a href="http://twitter.com/@j_nothdurft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>Jason on <a href="http://instagram.com/@jaynot86" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Jason on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonnothdurft-82628248/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I don’t feel like I lost anything in being a kidney donor. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsTWEET: Being a police dispatcher was never on my career path growing up. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsTWEET: At every level of my job, I didn’t learn anything without making a mistake first. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreamsTWEET: It’s impossible to do everything as well as I want to. @j_nothdurft #chasingdreams<a href="https://youtu.be/IrrHXCOB4ho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/IrrHXCOB4ho</a>

Ep. 177: Jason Nothdurft – Giving Back as a Living Donor

About Jason Nothdurft Around the age of 12 his family did mission trips down to Kentucky for 3 of the 10 poorest counties in the country. By age 14, Jason joined the local fire department as a junior member to follow in his family’s footsteps. While in college, Jason, found himself interning at the state house in Trenton, New Jersey. He was fortunate enough to be able to help work on legislation that was eventually passed into law. Those bills include educating police, fire, and paramedic departments on how to recognize and properly handle people with autism. As well as a bill to protect fire fighters from being able to lose their job while working on putting out a fire, when they are needed. Jason figured out that he wanted to work in a 911 call center. His job is quite demanding in both hours and stress levels. Dealing with hostage situations from a phone, while trying to coordinate with several others via text can be hard for anyone not dealing with a life threatening situation. A call to action came for Jason when his best friend’s dad needed a kidney transplant. Jason found it in himself to agree to be a kidney donor, and the process began. Little did Jason know that donating a kidney would take two years to happen. Check out his first appearance on the show way back in episode 29! Connect with Jason Nothdurft @jasonnothdurft episode 299

<h2>About Jason Nothdurft</h2> Around the age of 12 his family did mission trips down to Kentucky for 3 of the 10 poorest counties in the country. By age 14, Jason joined the local fire department as a junior member to follow in his family’s footsteps. While in college, Jason, found himself interning at the state house in Trenton, New Jersey. He was fortunate enough to be able to help work on legislation that was eventually passed into law. Those bills include educating police, fire, and paramedic departments on how to recognize and properly handle people with autism. As well as a bill to protect fire fighters from being able to lose their job while working on putting out a fire, when they are needed. Jason figured out that he wanted to work in a 911 call center. His job is quite demanding in both hours and stress levels. Dealing with hostage situations from a phone, while trying to coordinate with several others via text can be hard for anyone not dealing with a life threatening situation. A call to action came for Jason when his best friend’s dad needed a kidney transplant. Jason found it in himself to agree to be a kidney donor, and the process began. Little did Jason know that donating a kidney would take two years to happen. Check out his <a href="https://www.superjoepardo.com/jason-nothdurft-kidney-911/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">first appearance</a> on the show way back in episode 29! <h5>Connect with Jason Nothdurft</h5> <a href="http://twitter.com/jasonnothdurft" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@jasonnothdurft</a> episode 299

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