Flatlined and Fine
Flatlined and Fine is a podcast hosted by two sisters who survived sudden cardiac arrest in our 30s, randomly, separately and without warning. Through honest conversations, dark humor and zero sugarcoating, we talk about what happens after you come back: fear, gratitude, trauma, sisterhood and the strange pressure to feel “fine.” This is a space for survivors, caretakers and anyone curious about how close you can get to the edge and still build a full life.
Episodes
This week on Flatlined and Fine, we’re talking all things Subcutaneous ICDs (S-ICDs)—what they do, what recovery is really like, what you can (and can’t) do with one, and how long these little lifesavers stick around.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with a built-in emergency response team, this episode is for you. Tune in for real talk, a few good laughs, and life with an ICD from two peo...
In this lighthearted episode of Flatlined and Fine, we dive into our bucket lists and share all the experiences we hope to have before we die. From dream travel destinations and hot air balloon rides to some surprisingly random animal encounters, this conversation is full of laughs, surprises, and a little inspiration. Join us as we dream big, swap stories, and remind ourselves that life is meant to be lived. This fun episode might...
In this episode, we sit down with mom, nurse, and CPR instructor Tania (@thecprmom) to talk about the life-saving importance of CPR and AEDs. As cardiac arrest survivors ourselves, we discuss what to do in an emergency, what an AED actually is, and why everyone should learn CPR — because it could save someone you love.
In this episode of Flatlined and Fine, we share how we’ve explained our heart conditions and cardiac arrest experiences to our children — from understanding what’s wrong with our hearts to knowing what to do in an emergency. We also talk about the importance of CPR ahead of CPR & AED Awareness Week, and why these conversations matter so much to our families.
Cardiac arrest changes so much more than just your heart. In this episode, we talk honestly about the daily struggles and unexpected challenges we still face after surviving cardiac arrest. From bras (yes, really) to traveling, sleeping, exhaustion, anxiety, and even simple everyday tasks, we share the parts of recovery that people don’t often talk about. This episode is raw, relatable, funny at times, and a real look into wh...
In this episode, we dive into the theories, diagnoses, and testing we’ve faced since surviving cardiac arrest. We talk about conditions like Brugada syndrome, Long QT syndrome, genetic testing, and the uncertainty that can come with searching for answers. Kayla shares her recent Brugada testing experience, while Kendra opens up about still having minimal diagnosis at this point in her journey. This episode is an honest conver...
In this emotional yet honest episode, Kayla shares Kendra’s cardiac arrest story through her own eyes—from the phone call that changed everything to the moment she watched her sister come off the ventilator. She opens up about the trauma, fear, and heartbreak of being on the other side of sudden cardiac arrest. A raw look at what survival means for loved ones too.
In this powerful episode, Kendra shares her cardiac arrest story—from postpartum struggles to the moment everything changed—and how her husband’s life-saving CPR made all the difference. She opens up about recovery and the shock of discovering her condition closely mirrored her sister Kayla’s. Two sisters. Two cardiac arrests. Two unbelievably similar stories.
In this episode of Flatlined and Fine, Kendra shares the night that changed everything—through her eyes.
She opens up about the fear of watching her sister’s life hang in uncertainty, the moments she truly believed Kayla wasn’t going to make it, and the emotional chaos that followed. From panic and helplessness to hope and disbelief, Kendra takes us through the raw, unfiltered reality of loving someone through card...
In this episode of Flatlined and Fine, Kayla shares the full story of the night her heart suddenly stopped while she was asleep. From the terrifying moments no one saw coming to the life-saving interventions that followed, we walk through exactly what happened and how everything changed in an instant. This episode is raw, real, and a powerful reminder of how quickly life can shift—and what it means to survive the unimaginable...
In our very first episode, we’re taking you back to the beginning—before everything changed. We share the gist of our stories and give you a glimpse into who we were before cardiac arrest reshaped our lives.
We went to bed fine. Then… darkness.
In this trailer, we share the moment everything changed—when our hearts suddenly stopped in our 30s with no warning, no symptoms, and no explanation.
This is the beginning of Flatlined and Fine—a podcast about surviving the unimaginable and figuring out what comes next.
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