The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast
By Brian Simpson
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Description
The sharing of stories is often underrated in the healing journey after a heart attack—or any near-death experience.
This platform exists to create a safe, supportive space for those who have experienced an “Event of the Heart” to share their stories, be seen, and continue healing.
I believe we all carry medicine within our hearts, and that our stories are often the medicine someone else needs to receive.
Through conversations with survivors, medical experts, healthcare providers, dietitians, and holistic practitioners, we explore how storytelling, yoga, meditation, breath-work, and mind-body practices can help reduce stress and anxiety—and ultimately support the prevention of cardiovascular dis-ease.
You are not alone. Your story matters.
Brian
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In this Episode I share my thoughts and reflections on "A DISCONNECTED HEART!"
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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SCAD Thriver Annie Kalter shares her incredible story of Survival X 2
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum from New York City shares the powerful work she is doing in her practice!
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Toronto Sunnybrook Cardiologist and Cardiac Rehab Specialist Dr. Paul Oh
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Reflections on my 10 year Heart Attack Anniversary!!
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Health, Wellness and Fitness Coach Mark Teahan shares his Heart Attack Story
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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In this Episode I'm in conversation with Robert Medure who shares that despite having a very strong family history, he ignored his symptoms and suffered a massive Heart Attack
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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SCAD Thriver Tara Benoit shares her powerful story!!
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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6 Time Heart Attack Thriver Sean Nolan shares his incredible story and this is one you do not want to miss!!
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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John “Kipper” McQuad shares his crazy Heart Attack Story!
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Reflections on the year that was, and the year that lies ahead!!
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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In conversation with John Tolkamp who shares how a routine checkup and the discovery of a heart murmur may have saved him from having a massive heart attack!!
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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In conversation with Kim Brochu who is the founder of the Kris Yip Memorial Foundation and the Kris Yip Memorial Fondo
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Professional Endurance and Triathlon Coach Brian Yates shares his Heart Attack Journey
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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I’ve fallen and I CAN get back up!!
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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British Triathlete turned cold water endurance swimmer Peter Robertson shares his powerful heart attack story!
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Flight attendant Tom Willard shares his recent heart attack journey and how he has used what happened to completely change his long term prognosis by embracing a whole food plant based lifestyle!
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Septuagenarian, Dr. Akil Taher shares his personal journey from Cardiovasular Disease to health and wellness and how living a fully plant based Vegan lifestyle not only improved his overall health, it also cured several chronic ailments
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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David Hayes from Ireland shares his Heart Attack Journey
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Ultra Endurance Runner Ian Morgan is on the pod again sharing some of the health struggles he faced in 2024
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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A year later, runner Matt Felis shares his powerful heart attack story!
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Celebrating my 9 year Heart Attack Anniversary
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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My Motorcycle Part 2
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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My Motorcycle: A 2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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100% Plant Based Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Dietitian, Nutritionist and Certified Natural Chef Karyn Forsyth Duggan
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Lifestyle Medicine Specialist Dr. Richa Mittal
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Elena Rybko founder and owner of Thriving Mind Studios
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May 29, 2024 |
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60uP Balance Board Founder and Coach to the Stars Dan Metcalfe
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May 17, 2024 |
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Heart Transplant Recipient Tracy Doherty
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May 09, 2024 |
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Cardiologist and Author Dr. Jonathan Fisher
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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This is 57!!
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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Obesity and Weight Loss Specialist Dr. Sonal Haerter
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Celebrating 4 years today since I launched The Heart Attack Thriver LIVE on Instagram
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Meditation and how it changed my Life for the better! ❤️
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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One Handed Guitarist Dirk Thompson shares his journey
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Motorcycles, Books and my Reflections on Bruce Paterson's passing
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Sleep Specialist Autumn Martin
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Remembering Bruce Paterson
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Chris Marino who suffered his heart attack while out running
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Breathe
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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My friend Brian Hays shares his powerful Heart Attack Journey
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Men’s Mental Health Guru Dr. Marlon Rollins PhD, LMHC, LPCC
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Cardiac Nurse Practitioner Ashley Blackmon from Georgia
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Multiple Marathon Runner and 2X Heart Attack Thriver Channing Muller
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Reflections on the 8 year Anniversary of my Heart Attack on January 17, 2016
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Clinical Psychologist and Heart Attack Thriver Dr. Kiki Fehling
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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The Somatic Doctor Brian Tierney
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Essence Banks Founder and CEO of Heart ‘N’ Hands and the Recipient of the New Orleans Activist of the Year 2023!
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Zach Dogar shares his powerful Heart Attack story and how it changed his life for the better
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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My Christmas Morning Reflections 2023
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Registered Heart Dietition Michelle Routhenstein
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Cardiac Rehab Specialist Angela Hartley
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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James Garofalo Founder and CEO of Collective Health Partners
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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My Motorcycle Journey Part 2
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Cardiologist Janish Kothari
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Bodybuilder and Fitness Coach Paul Fetters
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Solo Motorcycle Journey to Costa Rica: Part 1
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Registered Dietition and Personal Trainer Katie Calderone
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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I’m back with 2x Heart Attack Thriver Priyank Desai
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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India and Nepal
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Multiple Heart Attack and MS Survivor Camerone Parker
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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Double Heart Attack Survivor Michael Latousek
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Heart Attack Thriver Serena Lucero
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Reflections on 7 years!
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Empowerment Comedian Ernie G. shares his Heart Attack Story
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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In conversation with SCAD Thriver Marcy Fiet
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Leigh Pechillo shares her incredible Heart Attack story!
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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7 Days in London
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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Integrative Medicine Practitioner Dr. Daniel Akamoto
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Part 2 of What do you do when you "SAY NO to FEAR" and "FEAR" isn’t listening.
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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Part 1: What do you do when you “SAY NO TO FEAR” and “FEAR” isn’t listening?!
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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JUST say NO to FEAR!
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Firefighter and Heart Attack Thriver Randy Feltner
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Heart Attack Thriver Laylon Williams
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) Thriver Kisha Stewart shares her story
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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A conversation with Dr. Shikha Merchia who is a Plant Based Lifestyle Medical Practitioner
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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This is 55! Reflections on turning 55 this week.
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Heart Attack Thriver and Ultra Runner Ian Morgan shares his Heart Attack Journey
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Mike Pastor shares the still raw story of his heart attack 6 months ago on August 6, 2021
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Celebrating Leana Lai’s 1 Year Heart Attack Anniversary!
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Dr. Nisha Patel (a.k.a. Dr. Plantel) about how eating more plants can help prevent Dis-Ease!
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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In conversation with SCAD THRIVER Vanessa Cutting (SCAD: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection)
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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Reflections on the 6th Anniversary of my Heart Attack
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Do you have the “GUTS” to be Healthy? My conversation with Canadian Author and Naturopath Frances Michaelson, n.d.
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Congenital Heart Defect Thriver Tori Joy Geiger
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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British Cardiologist Dr. Zarrin Shaikh who is the founder and host of The Fresh Heart Project Podcast
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Talking with Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Katy Shufelt who saved my life on January 17, 2016
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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ER Doctor and Pilot Sush Prusty from Boston
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Replay of my Interview with Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest “Thriver” Ripon Danis
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Registered Heart Dietitian and Nutritionist Michelle Routhenstein
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Oct 31, 2021 |
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My interview with Cardiac Electrophysiologist and Cardiologist Dr. Aseem Desai
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Trusting Your Heart, Your Intuition
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Cardiologist and Lipid Specialist Dr. Nicole Harkin M.D.
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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My interview with Heart Attack Thriver Renee Buczel (née: Lapointe) from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada 🇨🇦
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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“IT’S NOT ABOUT THE SIT” - The replay of my interview with Toronto Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Rosenbluth
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Talking about Meditation and Mindfulness and offering some useful tips for beginners
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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The “Gold Orb”
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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Why a Podcast and what I hope to accomplish with it.
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Why I Had My Heart Attack (a deeply personal share)
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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The Heart Attack Thriver Launch
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Jul 23, 2021 |