Rare Liver Disease: Then Transplant, Sepsis & Rejection Nearly Broke Me – Daniel Eadle

I know transplant hell—yellow eyes, sepsis scares, rejection fears, the mental limbo after waking up with someone else's organ keeping you alive. Two transplants later, sober and fighting, but I still remember the grind.Today's guest? Daniel Eadle, UK dad, husband, multi-genre drummer, and CEO of his heating business. Diagnosed at 19 with PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) and autoimmune hepatitis—a rare, no-fault liver killer—he shrugged it off for over a decade, built his life, started a family, and kept pushing. Then April 2025: full liver transplant, sepsis, infections, massive rejection bouts, six weeks in hospital, ATG nuking his immune system. But he prepped like a beast (gym, nutrition, Perspectum scans), leaned on wife/kids, and came back drumming, running his company, and advocating proactive care so others don't wait for crisis.We talk raw:Diagnosis at 19 with just a leaflet—Google spiral terror10 years grinding through flares, fatigue, yellow skin, varicose veins—still building business and familyNo-judgment compassion: Why he never judged "drinking" livers in hospital—everyone's fighting somethingTransplant call (three false alarms), high-risk surgery, mental crush no one preps you forPost-op rejection terror: "Didn't think I was coming out"Family fuel: Kids knowing everything, book "My Daddy Has Cirrhosis" to explain it allSecond-chance clarity: More active dad, less regrets on the tableIf you're facing chronic illness, waiting for transplant, supporting someone, or just need hope—this one's for you. Liver transplant's the same fight, alcohol or not.If you find value in what im doing. A coffee helps :)http://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcastTimestamps00:00 – My transplant parallels & intro to Daniel03:00 – Diagnosis at 19: Leaflet drop & shrugging it off08:45 – 10-year grind: Business, family, hidden fatigue14:20 – Jaundice stares & no-judgment on "drinking" livers19:50 – Proactive prep: Gym beast mode & Perspectum scans25:10 – Transplant call, high-risk surgery, mental fear31:00 – Sepsis, rejection, six weeks hospital hell37:40 – Post-transplant limbo & new normal42:00 – Advice: Ask questions, don't be scared—there's hopeDrop your takeaway below: What's one thing you're fighting proactively today? Tag a warrior who needs this.National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (24/7 free support)Follow Daniel: IG @daniel.eadle | TikTok @dddrummer (drumming vibes)PSC Support UK: pscsupport.org.ukPerspectum (scans): perspectum.comSubscribe for more raw recovery stories. Hit like/share if this hit. Much love,Will GordonTwo-time transplant survivor • Sober • Still here for you