The Heart Warrior Project: Recent Episodes

Jellis Vaes

I am Jellis Vaes, the host and founder of The Heart Warrior Project, and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor. I started this project to provide emotional support for fellow cardiac arrest survivors, after experiencing myself what a wild ride this has been, but also how little emotional support is offered. On the website, you can find practical articles to help you live a better life after surviving a cardiac arrest, and here on the podcast, I talk with fellow survivors about their journey to provide you with tips and advice. I hope you feel at home here, my fellow heart warrior.

https://heartwarriorproject.com/my-cardiac-arrest-happened-on-the-hockey-field-heart-warrior-grant-mcleod/Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/my-cardiac-arrest-happened-on-the-hockey-field-heart-warrior-grant-mcleod/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day. However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠⁠awesome-looking merch⁠⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself. If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠⁠accept donations⁠⁠.You can find more information here:⁠⁠ ⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/

What question would you like to ask Dr. Samuel Sears? Let me know by going to the following link: ⁠⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/⁠⁠⁠.

Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an announcement when another expert is about to come on the show, so don’t forget to follow the podcast to stay notified.

Markus Lindgren, my first guest on the show from Sweden, shares in this episode his recent experience of surviving a cardiac arrest and the impact it has had on his life. Having survived it only but 8 weeks from recording, it’s all pretty fresh. Yet, the way Markus approaches it all, and has returned to doing competitive dog agility (more of that in the episode), is inspiring.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/cardiac-arrest-survivor-and-dog-agility-champion-markus-lindgren/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day. However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠⁠awesome-looking merch⁠⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself. If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠⁠accept donations⁠⁠.You can find more information here:⁠⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/

Winnie Donoghue, a cardiac arrest survivor and heart warrior, joins us on the show as the first guest from Ireland. In this episode, Winnie shares her journey of recovery after a cardiac arrest, discussing the complexity and uncertainty of cardiac health diagnosis, the importance of seeking multiple medical opinions and evaluations, the mind-body connection, and much more. Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/i-had-a-cardiac-arrest-in-the-ambulance-winnie-donoghue/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day. However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠⁠awesome-looking merch⁠⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself. If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠⁠accept donations⁠⁠.You can find more information here:⁠⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/____TimestampsIntro 00:00 - 01:21Winnie’s Cardiac Arrest and Supposed Cause at the Time 01:22 - 14:15A Second opinion and Diagnosis 14:16 - 23:34Support The Heart Warrior Project 23:35 - 25:55Experience with an SICD 25:56 - 31:04Life Post-Cardiac Arrest: The Long Road to Recovery 31:05 - 42:38Shift in Priorities and Pursuits 42:39 - 49:01The Impact of the Cardiac Arrest on Winnie’s Children 49:02 - 56:10Healing the Mind-Body Connection 56:11 - 1:06:20Embracing Kindness and Self-Compassion 1:06:21 - 1:08:48Outro 1:08:49 - 1:10:03Support The Heart Warrior Project 1:10:04 - 1:11:46

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We ship the mug worldwide, with no additional fees (besides the shipping cost, of course). The price of the mug already includes VAT.

Here it is! The very first artist collaboration! This mug for heart warriors is sure to make all your favorite beverages taste even better with its unique design and message.

This stunning design was created together with the incredibly talented Eva Mpatshi, my favorite tattoo artist in the world, whose tattoos I proudly wear myself.

Despite the challenges and hardships we cardiac arrest survivors face, we should always remember that we are heart warriors. This design reminds you of the incredible strength you carry. And as you sip your drink, take a moment to turn the mug around to let the quote on the other side inspire you even more.

You can buy your heart warrior mug, here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/merchandise/anatomically-correct-heart-warrior-mug/

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About 11 years ago, Joke Gysel, a Belgian dentist, suffered a cardiac arrest while riding her bicycle with her daughter. This led her to restart BIPIB, a nonprofit organization in Belgium that helps provide information about pacemakers and ICDs.

Here, in this episode, Joke shares her story on what life has been like these past 11 years since her cardiac arrest.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/how-life-has-been-11-years-later-after-my-cardiac-arrest-joke-gysel/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day. However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠⁠awesome-looking merch⁠⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself. If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠⁠accept donations⁠⁠.You can find more information here:⁠⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/____TimestampsIntro 00:00 - 01:49Joke’s Cardiac Arrest Story 01:50 - 15:52 The Potential Cause of Joke’s Cardiac Arrest: The Story of her Brave Little Niece 15:53 - 27:19 A Family of Heart Warriors: Careful Screening Saves Lives27:20 - 33:50 Joke’s Life Today: Managing Stress and Emotional Well-being 33:51 - 40:28 Support The Heart Warrior Project 40:29 - 42:01 The Role of Cardiologists and Mental Health Professionals 42:02 - 44:16 The Importance of Rehabilitation Programs 44:17 - 46:33 Dealing with Anxiety and Panic Attacks 46:34 - 48:17Balancing Medication and Quality of Life 48:18 - 52:51 Restarting BIPIB: A Nonprofit for ICD and Pacemaker Wearers 52:52 - 59:09 Allowing Feelings and Trusting the Process 59:10 - 1:04:00 Moving Forward and Not Letting the Experience Define Your Life 01:04:01 - 01:06:56 Outro 01:06:57 - 01:08:08 Support The Hear Warrior Project 01:08:09 - 01:09:44

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Douglas Rachac (better known as Doug), who is the moderator of several support groups for ICDs, a device patient, and a former Medtronic employee, answers various questions sent in by you, the listener, in this Q&A episode on the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project.Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/all-about-icds-douglas-rachac/____⁠📰A Newsletter for Heart Warriors⁠📰This newsletter has zero intention of spamming you every week or so. This is simply a newsletter if you’d like to get notified about any upcoming events (in-person and online), when there is a new podcast episode released, or when there is a health professional appearing soon on the podcast that you can ask a question to.If that’s something you’d like, ⁠then sign up⁠: https://heartwarriorproject.com/newsletter/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day. However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠⁠awesome-looking merch⁠⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself. If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠⁠accept donations⁠⁠.You can find more information here:⁠⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/____TimestampsIntro 00:00 - 01:27Douglas’ Journey at Medtronic and Personal Story 01:28 - 17:54Heart Device Answers: An Info Platform by Douglas and Medtronic 17:55 - 22:18The Future of ICDs and Pacemakers: Smaller Size and Longer Battery Life 22:19 - 32:13Douglas’ Experience with Medication 32:14 - 33:59The Diagnosis Douglas Received 34:00 - 35:10Triggers for ICDs 35:11 - 40:10Electrical Interference 40:11 - 43:19 The Future of ICD Software: Reducing Inappropriate Shocks 43:20 - 45:02Support The Heart Warrior Project 45:03 - 46:52Restrictions and Precautions for ICD Users 46:53 - 54:56Common Misconceptions about Airport Security 54:57 - 1:02:28Understanding Shocks from ICDs 1:02:28 - 1:09:38Why ICDs do not Alert You Before a Shock 1:09:39 - 1:15:31Traveling with Pacemakers and ICDs 1:15:32 - 1:20:47Outro 1:21:06 - 1:22:47Support The Heart Warrior Project 1:22:47 - 1:24:31

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In this checkup conversation, I had the pleasure of welcoming cardiac arrest survivor Brooke Jones back to the podcast. These checkup episodes provide an opportunity for me to reconnect with guests who appeared on the show about a year ago, allowing us to catch up and see how they've been doing.

Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/the-emotional-struggle-after-a-cardiac-arrest-brooke-jones-checkup/____🧡⁠Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project⁠🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day. However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠awesome-looking merch⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself. If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠accept donations⁠.You can find more information here:⁠ ⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/⁠____Timestamps

Intro 00:00 - 01:15

Reflecting on the Past Year 01:16 - 03:46

The Emotional Impact and Uncertainty of New Test Results 03:47 - 09:09

The Importance of a Second Opinion 09:10 - 10:30

Losing Trust in Your Body and Incessant Testing 10:31 - 14:49

Current Emotional Challenges: Accepting Changing Plans 14:50 - 17:39

Combatting the Feeling of Being a Failure 17:40 - 21:55

Support The Heart Warrior Project 21:56 - 23:19

The Constant Fear of What Might Happen 23:20 - 25:01

Feeling Like a Burden 25:02 - 28:00

Trust Issues and Feeling Unsafe 28:02 - 29:42

The Potential Benefits of an ICD 29:43 -31:33

Progress and Setbacks in Healing 31:34 - 33:17

The Strength and Resilience of the New Brooke 33:18 - 34:51

Being a Mom After Cardiac Arrest 34:52 - 37:30

Managing Anxiety Without Medication 37:31 - 40:51

Finding a Positive Spin on the Experience 40:52 - 42:08

Becoming a CPR Instructor: Turning a Cardiac Arrest into Something Meaningful 42:09 - 47:09

Unhelpful Pieces of Advice 47:10 - 51:19

It Will Get Easier: Final Pieces of Advice 51:20 - 55:25

Outro 55:26 - 56:50

Support The Heart Warrior Project 56:51 - 58:23

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What question about ICDs would you like to ask Douglas Rachac? Let me know by going to the following link: https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/⁠

Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an announcement when another expert is about to come on the show, so don’t forget to follow the podcast to stay notified.

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Djara Walgien, a fellow heart warrior from the Netherlands, who not only survived a cardiac arrest but also battled cancer a decade ago, endured a sudden cardiac arrest in his sleep after discovering his heart condition just 3 months prior. Luckily, his wife was there with him to save him—along with plenty of other people who soon came to his aid.____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day. However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠awesome-looking merch⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself. If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠accept donations⁠.You can find more information here:⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/____Timestamps
00:00 - 02:29 Intro02:30 - 04:33 The benefits of a positive attitude 04:33 - 09:56 The story of Djara’s dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis and his cardiac arrest09:57 - 16:44 The Dutch healthcare system: how it impacted Djara’s survival and care plan16:45 - 20:06 Djara’s ICD: how it works for him and how he feels about it20:07 - 26:46 Djara’s recovery process: physical and mental help and struggles26:47 - 29:20 Coping with an incurable condition: Djara’s perspective as a cancer survivor29:21 - 31:00 Cancer awareness versus cardiac health awareness31:01 - 34:49 The current treatment for Djara’s heart condition: types of medication and their daily impact34:50 - 36:23 Support the Heart Warrior Project36:24 - 42:40 The biggest challenges after the cardiac arrest: changes, uncertainty and restrictions42:41 - 44:44 Dealing with cancer and a cardiac arrest: mindset and having meaning44:45 - 46:31 How Djara involves his kids in the conversation about his cardiac arrest and ICD46:32 - 51:58 What Djara wishes he had learnt sooner: annoying ICD sensations and changing the device’s settings51:59 - 55:50 Getting an ICD shock: Jellis shares his experience and answers Djara’s questions 55:51 - 57:24 What helps Djara cope57:25 - 1:02:14 Current challenges1:02:15 - 1:06:53 Djara’s advice to other survivors 1:06:54 - 1:07:56 Outro1:07:57 - 1:09:07 Support the Heart Warrior Project

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Dr. Sears is considered by many as the world authority on the psychological care and quality of life outcomes of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).

He has published over 200 articles in medicine and psychology research literature and has well over 10,000 citations.

In 2021, Expertscape.com named Dr. Sears one of the top 50 experts / prolific authors in the world on implantable defibrillators over the last 10 years from amongst the 27,847 authors of the topic.

In this Q&A episode, I ask the questions that many of you sent me for Dr. Sears. We discuss a range of different topics: from dealing with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, to handling the fear of being shocked, making the outside world understand the difficult road we are on, and all the exciting advancements coming soon to ICD. And so many other vastly interesting topics Dr. Sears delves into in-depth.

Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/dr-samuel-f-sears/

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This is simply a newsletter if you’d like to get notified about any upcoming events (in-person and online), when there is a new podcast episode released, or when there is a health professional appearing soon on the podcast that you can ask a question to.

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Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes). In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project.

This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here. And I do it with a lot of love every day.

However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.We offer some ⁠⁠awesome-looking merch⁠⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself.

If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠⁠accept donations⁠⁠.You can find more information here:⁠⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/⁠⁠.

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Timestamps

Intro 00:00 – 02:54
Support The Heart Warrior Project 02:55 – 04:20
Who is Dr. Samuel Sears? 04:21 – 08:23
What got Dr. Sears into health psychology 08:24 – 11:51
Recognising and distinguishing anxiety, PTSD and depression 11:51 – 22:54
Taking care of mind and body after a cardiac arrest: the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy, a support network and exercise 22:55 – 28:33
Regaining confidence 28:34 - 31:07
Coping with anxiety or panic attacks 31:08 – 38:10
Managing memory loss 38:11 – 41:15
‘You’re so lucky you survived’: Dealing with emotional invalidation as a survivor 41:16 – 50:18
Celebrating small victories 50:19 – 52:28
The special wisdom of heart patients 52:29 – 57:22
Support The Heart Warrior Project 57:23 – 59:05
Sharing your experience with loved ones: allowing for negative emotions to heal 59:06 – 1:09:50
Unnecessary shocks: creating faith in your ICD and a sense of safety 1:09:51 – 1:21:51
Building better communication with health care providers 1:21:52 – 1:30:47
The future of cardiac rehab 1:30:48 – 1:35:00
What survivors should know about the future of ICDs and cardiac health awareness 1:35:01 – 1:40:19
Outro 1:40:20 – 1:43:42

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Derrick Purdy had a cardiac arrest at the age of 17 while playing basketball. His mom, who was watching the basketball game, rushed toward him to perform CPR. Luckily for him, a retired paramedic was also at the basketball game and immediately went to get the AED.
Show notes about this episode:

https://heartwarriorproject.com/derrick-purdy/____

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Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes).

In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here.

And I do it with a lot of love every day.

However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.

We offer some awesome-looking merch, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself.

If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also accept donations.

You can find more information here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/.____

Timestamps

Intro 00:00 - 02:33
Support The Heart Warrior Project 02:34 - 04:42
Derrick’s story: his cardiac arrest and survival 04:43 - 07:22
The cause of his cardiac arrest 07:22 - 07:46
Derrick’s struggles as a high-school senior after surviving an SCA 07:47 - 10:11
How Derrick is doing today 10:12 - 11:10
What changed after Derrick’s SCA: Basketball and the unexpected perks of beta blockers 11:11 - 12:46
Derrick’s relationship with basketball: then and now 12:47 - 13:37
How is life different with an ICD? 13:38 - 17:46
Side or front facing ICDs: what’s the difference? 17:47 - 18:39
The reaction of Derrick’s long-term girlfriend 18:40 - 20:23
The possible advantage of short-term memory loss after an SCA 20:24 - 21:21
The emotional effects of Derrick’s SCA on his loved ones and suffering a cardiac arrest on a livestream 21:22 - 24:04
Derrick’s relationship with his mom today and dealing with the aftermath as a family 24:05 -27:29
Support The Heart Warrior Project: Merch 27:30 - 29:02
Derrick’s motivation to study Medicine 29:03 - 30:14
Reconstructing the events of your own SCA 30:15 - 31:03
Derrick’s 3rd rebirthday: thanking the paramedic who saved him 31:04 - 34:35
The immense importance of AEDs 34:36 - 35:39
Derrick’s positive experience with his cardiologist: don’t believe everything you read online 35:40 - 38:28
How to overcome bad days 38:29 - 40:01
Dealing with unsolicited advice as a young SCA survivor 40:02 - 44:28
Living with not knowing cause of the SCA 44:29 - 48:27
Last piece of advice from Derrick to other survivors 48:28 - 52:03
Outro 52:04 - 53:51

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Note: Upon review, Dr. Adesina realized that he mistakenly stated, 'The higher the LDL, the lower the risk of heart blockages.' He acknowledged that it should be the opposite: 'The lower the LDL, the lower the risk of heart blockages.' This is just to make everyone aware of the correction and ensure accurate information is communicated :).

In this Q&A episode on the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project, I invited board-certified cardiologist Dr. George Adesina to the answer questions you sent in.

Dr. Adesina currently practices as a cardiologist at the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas, and has been doing so since 2018. He completed his residency in 2014 and finished a cardiovascular diseases fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Afterwards he served as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas, before joining Kelsey-Seybold.

His expertise lies in diagnosing and treating heart diseases, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, and heart failure.

Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/dr-adesina-insights-on-sudden-cardiac-arrest/Connect with Dr. Adesina:⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paging_dr.a/____A Newsletter for Heart Warriors

This newsletter has zero intention of spamming you every week or so. This is simply a newsletter if you’d like to get notified about any upcoming events (in-person and online), when there is a new podcast episode released, or when there is a health professional appearing soon on the podcast that you can ask a question to.

If that’s something you’d like, then sign up!____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡

Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes).

In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here.

And I do it with a lot of love every day.

However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.

We offer some ⁠awesome-looking merch⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself.

If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠accept donations⁠.

You can find more information here:⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/⁠.____

Timestamps

Intro 00:00 - 03:51
Why Dr. Adesina became a cardiologist 03:51 - 07:50
What Dr. Adesina specializes in 07:50 - 10:18
Q&A with Dr. Adesina 10:18 - 10:40
Long-term effects of beta blockers 10:40 - 13:15
Why is there so little awareness of sudden cardiac arrest? 13:15 - 18:05
Are studies investigating a link between recent cases of sudden cardiac arrest and COVID-19 infection or vaccination? 18:05 - 22:37
Support The Heart Warrior Project 22:37 - 24:22
Myocarditis and heart failure 24:22 - 26:29
What we can do to positively affect blood panels 26:29 - 32:43
Lifestyle changes that positively affect the heart 32:43 - 37:40
Why is it still a mystery why some people experience cardiac arrest? 37:40 - 41:00
The various causes of angina 41:00 - 46:30 Why our body goes into fight mode after a cardiac arrest 46:30 - 51:40
A few last personal questions for Dr. Adesina 51:40 - 51:58
What's a common challenge for you as a cardiologist that patients may not realize? 51:58 - 54:27
How can cardiologists and hospitals enhance patient care for sudden cardiac arrest survivors? 54:27 - 55:50
Connect with Dr. Adesina on Instagram 55:50- 57:10
Outro 57:10 - 59:00
Heart Warrior Hoodie 59:00 - 1:00:04

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What question would you like to ask Dr. Samuel Sears? Let me know by going to the following link: ⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/⁠⁠.

Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an announcement when another expert is about to come on the show, so don’t forget to follow the podcast to stay notified.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming, for a second round, the first guest I had on this podcast! Cardiac arrest survivor and heart warrior Jamey Bowden survived a cardiac arrest while driving and was saved by his partner Alma.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/cardiac-arrest-while-driving-jamey-bowden/____

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Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes).

In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here.

And I do it with a lot of love every day.

However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.

We offer some ⁠awesome-looking merch⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself.

If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠accept donations⁠.

You can find more information here:⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/⁠.____🕒Timestamps of this episode 🕒

Intro 00:00 - 02:20

How Jamey has been since the last time we talked 02:20 - 08:30

Being in the hospital again 08:30 - 12:40

Having to stop work because of stress on the heart 12:40 -15:30

The importance of AEDs and CPR training 15:30 - 19:20

Dealing with memory problems, PTSD, and pushing the limits 19:20 - 21:20

Having to make changes in life 21:20 - 24:22

Mindset 24:22 - 27:40

The ups and downs 27:40 - 29:50

Having to take chronic medication and dealing with all the changes 29:50 - 33:45

Trusting in your ICD 33:45 - 39:05

Support The Heart Warrior Project 39:05 - 40:49

Being less harsh on ourselves and having a support system 40:49 - 46:15

Things that got easier for Jamey 46:15 - 50:23

Having less patience 50:23 - 51:50

Feeling gratitude 51:50 - 55:30

90% don't survive a cardiac arrest 55:30 - 1:00:30

Every step counts 1:00:30 - 1:05:20

Online resources for cardiac arrest survivors and co-survivors 1:05:20 - 1:11:41

Having a funeral for the old you who died 1:11:41 - 1:15:30

Be kind to yourself 1:15:30 - 1:16:38

Don't forget about your co-survivors 1:16:38 - 1:22:19

Outro 1:22:19 - 1:23:25

Support The Heart Warrior Project 1:23:25 - 1:24:25

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What question would you like to ask Dr. George Adesina? Let me know by going to the following link: ⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/⁠.

Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an announcement when another expert is about to come on the show, so don’t forget to follow the podcast to stay notified.

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Surviving a cardiac arrest is something you don’t wish upon anyone. Truly. It’s only those who went through one who can state with absolute certainty that it can completely shatter someone’s life.

Therefore, once I read our guest for this conversation, Kevin Marcus Miller, had 12 cardiac arrests, I was shocked. As well as intrigued.

Shocked by how, despite all this, he has continued to fight. And intrigued by how he has managed to stay optimistic through this all and continues to build the best life he can with the cards that life has dealt him.

If, after this conversation, you would like to spend more time with Kevin, do check out his podcast ‘Setbacks to Comebacks Podcast’, where he chats with others about their comeback story.

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🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡

Note that The Heart Warrior Project is run by one guy, which is yes, me (Jellis Vaes).

In between work, studies at university, and just life, I try to squeeze in some time almost every day to work on this project. This project takes a lot of work, as I genuinely want to deliver high-quality and helpful content for survivors here.

And I do it with a lot of love every day.

However, help is always appreciated. If you have found any insights, lessons, or support from this or any other episode, and you’d like to support the project, we have a couple of ways to do so.

We offer some ⁠awesome-looking merch⁠, such as T-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, with different designs that I personally love wearing/using myself.

If you aren’t interested in any merch but still want to support the project, we also ⁠accept donations⁠.

You can find more information here:⁠ https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/⁠.

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🕒Timestamps of this episode 🕒

Intro 00:00 - 02:30
When Kevin had his first cardiac arrest 02:30 - 05:24
The difficulty of returning to work and normal life after surviving a cardiac arrest 05:20 - 09:23
Getting multiple shocks (appropriate and inappropriate ones) 09:23 - 13:09
When and why Kevin started Setbacks to Comebacks Podcast 13:09 - 14:30
The struggle family members face and trying to make the best of it together 14:30 - 17:40
The medication that Kevin currently takes 17:40 - 18:16
When Kevin had his other cardiac arrest incidents 18:16 - 22:48
How to stay motivated after having multiple cardiac arrests and knowing there might be more 22:48 - 26:06
Feeling angry after everything that has happened and dealing with that anger 26:06 - 32:54
Support The Heart Warrior Project 32:54 - 34:38
What Kevin wished his cardiologist had told him sooner 34:38 - 36:17
Dealing with PTSD and maintaining emotional hygiene 36:17 - 39:05
The frustrating part of not knowing why you had a cardiac arrest 39:05 - 43:45
Living with heart disease and making the most out of a not-so-ideal situation 43:38 - 45:23
How Kevin is doing today 45:23 - 46:54
Living with a lower quality of life 46:54 - 48:58
What Kevin does when he feels down, sad, or frustrated with his cardiac arrests and living with an ICD 48:58 - 50:56
What's still hard to communicate to the people around Kevin's life 50:56 - 52:14
A last piece of advice Kevin would like to share with any survivors who are listening 52:14 - 54:36
Outro 54:36 - 55:28
Support The Heart Warrior Project 55:28 - 56:27

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At the age of 17, Mike Papale survived a cardiac arrest while playing basketball. In an act to prevent more people from dying from a sudden cardiac arrest and spread more awareness on this topic, Mike started In A Heartbeat in 2015, a foundation which so far has donated 200 AEDs, raised $35,000 to research, trained 3,000 in CPR, and screened 4,000 hearts.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/mike-papale-surviving-a-cardiac-arrest-at-age-17/

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Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to ⁠⁠the same link⁠⁠ mentioned above.

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I am working on them! :)

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Bethany and Hanna Keime are two sisters who were both diagnosed at a young age with HCM (Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), the number one killer of student-athletes.

While both have the same heart condition (with differences in severity) and found much support from each other in that, they also have their own personal challenges dealing with the heart disease and all the life changes it has caused (more on that coming up in the interview).

In order to prevent more people from dying from a cardiac arrest, they started HeartCharged to spread awareness, and they are doing a damn great job on that.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/bethany-hannah-keime-from-heartcharged/

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🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors.

I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it.

They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to ⁠⁠the same link⁠⁠ mentioned above.

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🕒Timestamps of this episode 🕒

Intro
Support The Heart Warrior Project Outro
Support The Heart Warrior Project ____

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to renowned cardiac nurse and rehab expert, Angela Hartley, about cardiac rehab for sudden cardiac arrest survivors.

About Health Expert Angela Hartley: Angela Hartley is a cardiac rehab nurse who has a private practice in London. She has dedicated her life to helping those who have suffered heart attacks, heart surgery, or a sudden cardiac arrest, become empowered through gaining the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to get their energy and life back on track.

Show notes about this episode: https://heartwarriorproject.com/angela-hartley/

Connect with Angela:

Website: https://healthyhearties.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyhearties/

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Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/⁠⁠⁠⁠

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to ⁠⁠the same link⁠⁠ mentioned above. ____ 🕒Timestamps of this episode 🕒

Intro 00:00 - 02:37
What Angela does 02:37 - 04:09
How Angela got interested in becoming a cardiac rehab expert 04:09 - 08:34
Q&A with Angela Hartley 08:34 - 09:10
Can exercise improve fatigue? 09:10 - 19:45
Why do some get referred to cardiac rehab and others don't? 19:45 - 25:06
Support The Heart Warrior Project 25:06 - 26:50
Exercises to do at home 26:50 - 30:56
Is there ever a case where cardiac rehab wouldn’t be helpful for someone? 30:56 - 37:17
How does medication make it difficult for some during rehabilitation or exercise in general? 37:17 - 45:57
When are you done with rehabilitation? 45:57 - 50:33
Last words of Angela to sudden cardiac arrest survivors 50:33 - 52:10
Outro 52:10 - 52:52
Support The Heart Warrior Project 52:52 - 53:54

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Matthew Wood had a cardiac arrest at home. Luckily, his partner heard something and immediately jumped into action.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/matthew-wood/

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🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: ⁠⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/⁠⁠⁠

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to ⁠⁠the same link⁠⁠ mentioned above.

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🕒Timestamps of this episode 🕒

Intro 00:00 - 02:52

Having a heart attack 02:52 - 09:42

Having your own cardiac arrest on camera 09:42 - 14:20

Why they think Matthew had a cardiac arrest 14:20 - 17:28

How Matthew is feeling today 17:28 - 19:09

Putting together the pieces of what happened 19:09 - 22:08

Getting an ICD and living with it 22:08 - 25:27

Support the Heart Warrior Project 25:27 - 27:10

How life has changed for Matthew 27:10 - 30:50

Meeting the people who saved you 30:50 - 37:40

What his cardiologist could have told him sooner/what Matthew wished he had discovered sooner 37:40 - 49:40

Dealing with all that happened to us and for the ones who love us 48:30 - 53:00

Jellis's experience of getting a shock for the first time 53:00 - 58:14

The love-hate relationship with an ICD 58:14 - 1:00:13

What helps Matthew in moments when he feels down 1:00:13 - 1:03:03

Things that are difficult to communicate to the people around Matthew 1:03:03 - 1:06:22

Suffering is far worse than death 1:06:22 - 1:07:00You never know what someone is going through 1:07:00 - 1:09:43

Last tips and pieces of advice from Matthew to fellow SCA survivors 1:09:43 - 1:13:17

Outro 1:13:17 - 1:13:53

Support the Heart Warrior Project 1:13:53 - 1:14:52

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Joseph Fisher (or Joe for the friends), is a psychologist, fellow cardiac arrest survivor, and heart warrior. He had his cardiac arrest while swimming at the pool. An off-duty police officer managed to save him.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/joe-fisher/https://heartwarriorproject.com/joe-fisher/

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🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: ⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/⁠⁠

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to ⁠⁠the same link⁠⁠ mentioned above.

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🕒Timestamps of this episode 🕒

Intro 00:00 - 02:37

Joe's story of when and where he had his cardiac arrest 02:37 -

Support The Heart Warrior Project 31:16 - 33:00

Meeting the person who saved you 1:03:37- 1:04:45

A last tip and piece of advice Joe would give to any fellow cardiac arrest survivors 1:04:45 - 1:07:42

End 1:07:42 - 1:08:36

Support The Heart Warrior Project 1:08:36 - 1:09:33

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cardiacarrest #heartwarrior #survivor

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What question would you like to ask Angela? Let me know by going to the following link: https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/.

Every once in a while, I will invite a medical professional or a health expert to the podcast of The Heart Warrior Project to help you as a cardiac arrest survivor live a better life. Whenever a new professional or health expert is about to appear on the podcast, I will give you the chance to ask a question you’d like me to ask that person. On the podcast, I will always make an announcement when another expert is about to come on the show, so don’t forget to follow the podcast to stay notified.

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Alan Owen had a cardiac arrest while playing walking football. Luckily, an ex-police and military officer on the field knew what to do and started performing CPR on him while two helicopters flew in to provide further support to Alan. All of this was unfolding right before the eyes of his teenage son.Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-alan-owen/____🧡Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project🧡Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: ⁠⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/⁠⁠If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to ⁠⁠the same link⁠⁠ mentioned above.____🕒Timestamps of this episode 🕒

Intro 00:00 - 02:40

How Alan had a cardiac arrest 02:40 - 07:06

Why Alan had a cardiac arrest 07:06 - 10:31

Dealing with the side effects of medication and living with an ICD 10:31 - 13:38

Talking with your loved ones about what has happened 13:38 - 16:28

Dealing with fatigue 16:27 - 19:12

The aftermath of cardiac arrest with family, friends, and those who saved us 19:12 - 25:02

Alan's book about his recovery journey. The importance of giving meaning 25:02 - 27:20

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone 27:20 - 31:3

Support The Heart Warrior Project 31:31 - 33:16

The insane fatigue survivors often deal with 33:16 - 37:40

The trauma our body went through 37:40 - 41:06

Looking fine from the outside, but struggling within 41:06 - 44:19

What Alan wished his cardiologist would have told him sooner 44:19 - 46:40

The importance of a support group 46:40 - 51:05

The fear of getting a shock from your ICD 51:05 - 57:36

What helps Alan to cope with the tough moments 57:36 - 1:02:42

The things that are still difficult to communicate to the people in Alan's life 1:02:42 - 1:07:37

You nor your family will ever forget the event of surviving a cardiac arrest 1:07:37 - 1:10:23

Patience is key 1:10:23 - 1:16:50

End 1:16:50 - 1:17:35

Support The Heart Warrior Project 1:17:35 - 1:18:35

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Brandon Griffith had a cardiac arrest at home while reading a book. Despite his SCA, he is still an active police officer and founded Griffith Blue Heart, a nonprofit organization that specializes in training, preparing, and equipping law enforcement for cardiac emergencies.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-brandon-griffith/⁠

Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: ⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/⁠

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to ⁠the same link⁠ mentioned above.

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Trish Phelps, our guest in this episode, had a cardiac arrest while working out at CrossFit. She had been feeling unwell throughout the day leading up to the incident. Thankfully, her friends were able to act quickly and save her life.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-trish-phelps

Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to the same link mentioned above.

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After feeling unwell throughout the day, and knowing something was not right, Brooke Jones had a cardiac arrest when she wanted to go shower. Her husband managed to save her. She had another one in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. And a third one once she had arrived there.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-brooke-jones/

Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to the same link mentioned above.

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In 2009, Jasmine Wylie, a fellow heart warrior, survived a cardiac arrest while she was asleep. She was just 24 years old. Luckily, she wasn’t sleeping alone and her husband noticed something was not right. He managed to save her. Join Jasmine and me in this conversation of her journey of being a cardiac arrest survivor so far.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-jasmine-wylie/

Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to the same link mentioned above.

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Jamey Bowden, a fellow heart warrior, survived a sudden cardiac arrest in 2020. Jamey had a cardiac arrest while he was driving. His wife, in a truly astonishing and heroic manner, somehow managed to stop the car and perform CPR on him. All the while, their kids were in the back watching all this happen.

Show notes of this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/heart-warrior-jamey-bowden/

Get Involved - Support The Heart Warrior Project

Are you a fellow cardiac arrest survivor, a heart warrior? Together with an illustrator, I have created some awesome-looking t-shirt designs for heart warriors. I have a few of the shirts myself, and they have honestly become my favorite t-shirts. I wear them (almost) all the time.

Also, we have created mugs where you not only drink your coffee, tea, or just about anything but also feel empowered doing it. They are printed with the ‘I Am a Heart Warrior’ logo on the front to remind you of how brave you are, and a gorgeous quote on the back to inspire you.

You can order your t-shirt or mug (or both) by going here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/get-involved/

If the t-shirt or mug doesn’t speak to you, but you want to support the project, we also accept donations. You can find more info on that by going to the same link mentioned above.

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartwarriorproject/message