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I'm a congenital heart defect survivor and an occupational therapy student with a passion for helping cardiac patients take control of their health & well-being to live longer, healthier lives. Learn from industry leaders in physical fitness, diet and nutrition after a cardiac event, mental health and reducing stress, mindful meditations, the importance of sleep (and how to get better quality sleep), and interviewing survivors about their unique journeys throughout the rehabilitation process.
Episodes
Melissa Williams had chronic high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes, and was incredibly stressed at work. At only 32 years old, she experienced a heart attack that changed her life forever. Not only has Melissa made an incredible recovery, but she has changed her habits so much that she was able to reverse her diabetes & now lives a very healthy life.
How have you been coping with your cardiac event? Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are all very common post-surgery, but there are many different ways to manage these emotions. Lucas Rockwood, founder of YogaBody International, internationally renowned yoga teacher, TedX speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author joins us to speak about the power of our breath and how it effects our overall health & well-being.
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Heart disease does not discriminate; it can happen at any time, any age, any race, or gender. At only 20 years old, Trenton Hudson survived a heart attack, followed by an aneurysm 15 months later. He shares his personal journey with heart disease, his views on sleep, healthy eating, & healthy habits he has incorporated into his daily routine since.
Learn more about heart aneurysms: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/aortic_aneur...
What does the word 'diet' mean to you? What are your health beliefs when it comes to nutrition? Callan is an experienced dietician, intuitive eating coach, mental health advocate and new mother who is passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food & their bodies. She works in NC as a cardiac dietician and owns a private practice called Tula Wellness, which uses humor, sass, and science to help make healthy ea...
This guided 10-minute meditation will use a mantra and breath work to connect your mind and heart after a cardiac event. Feel grounded, centered, and relaxed to reconnect with your heartbeat.
Dani is a combat Veteran, mother, personal development coach, & recent Woman of Impact nominee for the American Heart Association sharing her own personal journey with heart disease. She is a 2x cardiac arrest survivor managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and dilated Cardiomyopathy with a S-ICD. Learn how Dani overcame the odds and increased her Ejection Fraction (EF) from 8% to 40%, and how she continues to improve her life...
This episode is the first of my Survivor Series, where I am sharing my personal journey with heart disease. I speak about the loss of my two sisters, the trauma and grief my family has had to overcome, my insecurities, volunteering with the American Heart Association, and how heart disease has shaped who I've become, both personally and professionally.
Hello mOTivate change listeners! Today's episode aligns with our Reducing Stress & Improving Sleep section. So lay back, relax, and enjoy this 10 minute body scan meditation to get ready for bed.
Today’s episode is all about passion. More specifically, I want to highlight the reason why for this podcast, how occupational therapy is perfectly positioned to help cardiac rehab patients, and how my passion for cardiovascular disease and occupational therapy lead to me creating this podcast and program.
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