Podcasts about women heart

Hey Heart Buddies! A heart murmur, congenital aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva, ruptured sinus of Valsalva into right ventricle, bicuspid aortic valve, persistent left superior vena cava and pacemaker... all in one extraordinary heart...This week, I talk with my friend, Dawn Anderson, about her extraordinary heart health journey. Living in Adrian, Minnesota, Dawn shares her experience of discovering and surviving a rare aortic aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve at age 41. Despite facing multiple challenges, including depression and the stress of losing her job, Dawn emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and seeking support. Her story highlights the necessity of listening to your body and staying informed about heart health. Dawn and I met through WomenHeart which is a non-profit providing education and support to female heart disease patients. Don't forget to subscribe!Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news.Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey.If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here.**I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.**How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.comInstagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knightonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knightonBoots KnightonIf you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Topic: Heart Disease in WomenEmail the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Guest: Shawn W. Sanders, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist at Baptist Health.Topic: Heart Disease, Metro Jackson Heart Ball 2025Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Heart Buddies! Boots Knighton speaks with Lucinda McDermott about navigating heart health after discovering a severely leaking tricuspid valve. Lucinda shares her journey, from initial chest pain and fainting to being diagnosed with a heart murmur by her OB GYN. After mitral valve replacement in 2017, Lucinda faced additional challenges, including fragmented healthcare and dismissive cardiologists. Both Lucinda and Boots stress the importance of patient advocacy, support networks like WomenHeart, and having a “heart doula” during medical appointments. The episode highlights key issues like secure insurance, patient empowerment, and the significance of clear communication with healthcare providers.Want to contact Lucinda? Email her: lucimc2319@gmail.comJoin the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news.Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey.If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here.**I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.**How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.comInstagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knightonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knightonBoots KnightonIf you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well. You can share directly from this platform or send them to:Open Heart Surgery with Boots Mentioned in this episode:Heart Valve Voice - USBe sure to check out HHV - US!HVV-US

Hey Heart Buddies! Wow! This week's episode is what I needed when I was facing heart surgery and I know you'll find it super helpful too.I interview Dr. Laura Suarez Pardo, a psychocardiologist from Mayo Clinic! Together, she and I explore how mental health impacts cardiac health. Dr. Suarez emphasizes the need for support programs for those with chronic heart conditions. The conversation underscores the importance of addressing psychological issues like depression and anxiety to improve cardiovascular outcomes. I share my personal journey with congenital heart disease and how nutritional changes and mental health therapy aided my recovery. The episode highlights self-compassion, the significance of a supportive healthcare team, and the transition to a "survivorship mindset."More about today's guest:Laura Suarez Pardo, MD │ Senior Associate Consultant │ Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry -- Psychocardiology│ Assistant Professor of Psychiatry │ Mayo Clinic College of MedicinePatient Support Networks♥ AHA: https://supportnetwork.heart.org/s/♥ AHA Caregiver support: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support♥ Mended Hearts: https://mendedhearts.org/connect/chapters_groups/♥ Women Heart: https://www.womenheart.org/find-support/♥ Congenital Heart Disease MN: https://www.conqueringchd.org/minnesota/♥ Adult Congenital Heart Association – Heart to Heart Peer Mentors: https://www.achaheart.org/your-heart/programs/heart-to-heart/Books♥ Facing Heart Disease: A Guide for Patients and Their Families by Theodore A Stern MD, Scott R Beach MD, JamesL Januzzi MD♥ Anger Kills: Seventeen Strategies for Controlling the Hostility That Can Harm Your Health by Redford Williams♥ ICD connection: Living with an implantable cardioverter by H. McFarland.♥ One beat at a time – Living with sudden cardiac death by M.D. Noble, M. D.♥ Russell Douglas Publishing.♥ defibrillator. A collection of patient & family stories. Ann Arbor: MPublishing.♥ Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn.♥ Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn♥ A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl PhD, Elisha Goldstein PhD, Saki Santorelli EdD MA♥ Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD♥ The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living Paperback by Russ Harris♥ Overcoming Depression: A Cognitive Therapy Approach by Mark Gilson and Arthur Freeman♥ Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer♥ Mastery your Anxiety and Worry by David H. Barlow and Michelle G. Craske♥ The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke♥ How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers by Toni Bernhard♥ Minding the Body Workbook by Jason M. Satterfield♥ Coping with Chronic Illness: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach for Adherence and Depression by Steven Safren, Jeffrey Gonzalez,, Nafisseh Soroudi♥ Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff (Author)Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news.Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey.If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go

Could God use our extremely un-peaceful circumstances to bring us into a deeper peace than we have ever known? My friend, Lori Ann Wood, is nodding an adamant “YES!” with this. Lori is a lifelong Christian, an unlikely writer, and a heart failure survivor. After enduring this health detour, she wrote, Divine Detour: The Path You'd Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You've Always Wanted, for the believer who hits a snag in their careful life plan and starts to wonder if their faith is any good at all: the career has evaporated overnight, the adult child has turned his back on his family, the marriage vows have worn paper thin. If these or the like resonate with you, dear listener, lean on in. Lori Ann was trained at the Mayo Clinic and now serves as a Community Educator for WomenHeart, sharing heart failure warning signs she missed. Today, we're talking about: Divine detours, those times that make you wonder if your faith is any good at all and how to experience peace through it Doubt - if we doubt does it mean our faith is not strong enough? How does God view our doubt? 3 questions every life must answer (often more than once) Download Lori Ann's new heart failure resource, 5 Warning Signs of Heart Failure That Seem Like Something Else  C A N D A C E  C O F E R author + speaker ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠facebook

Dr. Jayne Morgan is a leading Cardiologist, menopause specialist, researcher, and expert in women's heart health. A correspondent for CNN and others, in this episode, we talk about the critical but often overlooked intersection of women, heart attacks, and menopause.  Dr. Morgan starts by discussing the often-unknown and frequently overlooked symptoms of heart disease in women, which include chronic fatigue, back pain, jaw pain, pain in either arm and flu-like symptoms. She emphasizes that a woman can have a heart attack without knowing it, highlighting the importance of recognizing these subtle signs early. Dr. Morgan provides guidelines on identifying when to seek medical help and choosing the right specialists. We delve into why postmenopausal women face higher heart attack risks compared to men and the benefits and considerations of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in managing menopausal symptoms and heart health.  We also explore the role of diet in reducing inflammation and promoting heart health by avoiding pro-inflammatory foods like baked goods with artificial preservatives and artificial sugars. Dr. Morgan highlight the benefits of resistance training, pilates, and walking in maintaining heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease. Reflecting on advancements in the understanding of menopause, Dr. Morgan shares her vision for a future where women don't have to advocate for themselves because healthcare providers automatically consider their needs, and are trained to do so. Join us for this empowering episode where Dr. Jayne Morgan breaks the silence on women's heart health and the critical intersection with menopause! You won't want to miss the invaluable insights and practical advice that could transform your approach to health and well-being as a woman of any age.   Our Guest   IG @drjaynemorgan YouTube @DrJayneMorgan LinkedIn Jayne Morgan, MD Website: https://drjaynemorgan.com/   Where to follow Cliterology  IG @jacquelinebuckingham IG @cliterology   Website: cliterology.com   Disclaimer:   CLITEROLOGY is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine in any way. CLITEROLOGY does not constitute professional health care services or medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed as a result of this podcast. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of CLITEROLOGY is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard getting medical advice for any such medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any conditions.  

Boots Knighton is an educator, public speaker, ski instructor, TEDx speaker, Host of The Heart Chamber Podcast, and Heart Champion for WomenHeart, a National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.  She is also an open-heart surgery and TBI survivor and thriver. Through her podcast, Boots is able to share stories of open-heart surgery and subsequent recovery. She is currently working on three different books, all at the same time, and all related to matters of the heart. Boots shares how the loss of her best friend in an unimaginable sudden and violent manner in 2014 launched her on a path of working with a therapist to help her learn effective coping skills, which also became a catalyst to starting a journey of healing and self-discovery. These skills became a vital part of her recovery from a TBI in 2020, along with learning how to navigate through the convoluted and often confusing health care system as well as the ability to speak for herself and be her own advocate for her health care. Boots also describes the shock of being diagnosed with a heart condition requiring open-heart surgery, the medical gaslighting she experienced along the way, and the importance of being able to stand up, find your voice, and speak your mind, especially when it comes to your own health or the health of a loved one. Most of all, she shares that when it comes to matters of the heart, if we are willing and open, magic will unfold every day in our lives. She also gives valuable information, tips, and insights on how we can all thrive and be at peace, in spite of our life challenges.   Download this episode to hear her remarkable story and learn the secrets of grit, grace, and the resilient heart.              https://www.theheartchamberpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneBootsKnighton/ https://www.pinterest.com/bootsknighton/ https://www.instagram.com/boots.knighton/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton/ QUOTE: If we are willing and open, magic unfolds every day in our lives.”

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Roxana Mehran discuss:  Stress and the physiological risks that is places on our bodies  How to process and remove the daily stress from your body  How to decrease stress, anxiety and poor sleep as risk factors for cardiovascular disease  How to reinvent yourself as a woman physician  Roxana Mehran, MD, is an internationally renowned interventional cardiologist and clinical research expert in the field of cardiovascular disease. She leads a globally-respected academic research center focused on designing and implementing randomized clinical trials, outcomes research projects, and high impact academic publications. She has served as principal investigator for numerous global studies, developed risk scores for bleeding and acute kidney injury, participates regularly in developing clinical guidelines, and has authored >1,500 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Mehran currently serving as a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Board of Trustees. She is a founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). Dr. Mehran is named Director of the Women Heart and Vascular Center at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, spearheading a new program that represents a collaboration across multiple disciplines and designed to meet the unique needs of women's cardiovascular health. She has been included for the past seven consecutive years in Clarivate Analytics:  “Most Cited Researchers – Top 1%” as well as “The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds” (Thomson Reuters).   Dr. Mehran has spoken and attended over 400 presentations, leading the Lancet Commission on Women's Cardiovascular Diseases, which has brought together leading researchers from around the world to identify and bridge gaps in scientific discovery, clinical trials, and care for women with cardiovascular disease.  She was recently named Director of the Women Heart and Vascular Center at Mount Sinai Heart, spearheading a new program that represents a collaboration across multiple disciplines and designed to meet the unique needs of women's cardiovascular health. In 2019, she founded Women as One, dedicated to advancing opportunities for women in medicine.  Dr Mehran is a recipient of several awards including the 2016 American College of Cardiology Bernadine Healy Leadership in CV disease award, the 2018 Nanette Wenger Award from Women's Heart for excellence in research and education, the 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the 2019 ESC Silver Medal and Andreas Grüntzig Lecture plaque. In 2022, she received The Terry Ann Krulwich Physician-Scientist Alumni Award at Mount Sinai; the Linda Joy Pollin Heart Health Leadership Award from Cedar Sinai Medical Center; Doctor Honoris Causa Degree at Università della Svizzera Italiana; Women in Cardiology Mentoring Award from American Heart Association; and the Pulse-Setter Champion Award from The Cardiovascular Research Foundation. Lastly, in 2023, Dr. Mehran was awarded the Bahr Award of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology.  Women as One Quote:  “We all need coaches to help us understand that if you are doing your best, whatever you accomplish in life is enough.” - Dr. Mehran  “Every time you are escalating and climbing the ladder as a woman, you have the responsibility to lift others in the process.” - Dr. Mehran  Episode Links:  BE24 Conference Invite Sasha to Speak Season 12 Sponsor - The Coach Firm The Coach Firm is a women-owned business that certifies life coaches in our signature method that focuses on mindset, coaching tools, and emotional regulation. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

Introducing AFAF Rewind! Your look back on our podcast's greatest hits! As February unfolds, we pay homage to American Heart Month by revisiting Episode 60, a crucial discussion on Women and Heart Attacks. Tune in for poignant clips that shed light on the often overlooked signs, emphasizing the importance of awareness and proactive care. Consider this episode a heartfelt reminder to safeguard the well-being of the women in your life. Whether you missed it the first time or just want to revisit the essential insights, these curated snippets serve as a teaser, encouraging you to delve into the full episode. Join us in honoring American Heart Month by not only enjoying this retrospective episode but also sharing it with friends and family. Let's amplify the conversation on health, relationships, and the vital connections that make life meaningful. Your heart will thank you for it! Music by epidemic sound.  SHOW NOTES: AFAF Episode #060: Women and Heart Attacks https://pod.link/afafwithtalkdoc/episode/5802794d3abd2e633ee6f988817c5777 Experts :  Kim Newlin, RN, CNS, NP-C and Staci Ross, M.A., L.M.F.T. Resources : American Heart Association, New England Journal of Medicine, British Heart Foundation, Lancet,  Oregon Health & Science University, mysisters.org, Tisch Center for Women's Health at NYU's Langone Medical Center, Harvard Researcher Dr. Catherine Kreatsoulas Tools : (below) American Heart Association - Women: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/ Youtube recommendation from Kim- “Just A Little Heart Attack”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7wmPWTnDbE What's your Heart Health? Link to the Tool: Essential 8 https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Celina Gorre, Chief Executive Officer at Women Heart. Celina Gorre joins the show for American Heart Month to discuss the issue of heart disease among women, along with the work Women Heart does supporting the millions of American women living with or those at risk of heart disease.

Logann Poley, Development Director for the American Heart Association in Kalamazoo talks about the 100th anniversary of the Association and the 20th anniversary of Go Red for Women and the special events to celebrate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#26 Host Boots Knighton invites guest Jacque Avalon, a nurse, to share her inspiring story of thriving post open heart surgery. Jacque's journey began when she went to the emergency room with chest pain, which turned out to be a rare condition called double chambered right ventricle. It took some advocacy and prompting from Jacque's primary care physician for a full work to be completed. This led to the discovery of her Double Chambered Right Ventricle, and other structural challenges with her heart. Jacque underwent open heart surgery and was surprised by a few things along the way. She took these struggles in stride. You'll be thrilled to learn the impressive feat she accomplished a year after open heart surgery. It was something she dared not attempt pre-surgery, and was able to do once her heart was repaired. Its a testament to the fact that it's possible to aim even higher when congenital heart constraints have been resolved..Jacque's story emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience after undergoing major heart surgery. There were intense moments on her path, when things were incredibly challenging, but there was also another side.If you are looking for something specific - here's where you'll find it:[06:20] Stressors were taking a toll. And the chest pain wasn't going away.[11:25] Results from the TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram): Rare adult condition: DCRV, VSD, PFO.[15:44] Preparing for Open Heart Surgery- who will make your health decisions if you can't? [22:43] Anesthesia slows blood circulation. Your options to prevent blood clots.[26:44] Unbearable pain, unforgettable feeling.[35:35] Value of attending Women Heart and the reflections it brought to the surface.[36:17] Coming to terms with the changes - a physical scar in a day and at an age with such an emphasis on appearances.[41:29] Advice to others facing open heart surgery.Links mentioned in this episodeWomen Heart - www.womenheart.orgSmidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in LA - www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart.htmlA Little More About Today's GuestJacque Avalon is a 31-year-old registered nurse based in Los Angeles CA. She was born with a congenital heart disease that was left untreated until September 2020. She had open heart surgery at the age of 28 after finding out that she had a rare congenital heart defect among adults called DCRV (double-chambered right ventricle).How to connect with JacqueInstagram: @apple.jacqs**I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.**How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.comInstagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knightonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knightonBoots KnightonIf you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well. You can share directly from this platform or send them to:

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Nicole L. Lohr, MD,   Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute 

This Minority Women's Health webinar will focus on health promotion, cardiovascular health, age appropriate screenings and access to health. Moderator Chinonso Ukachukwu, MPH Director, Quality Improvement & Equity National Minority Quality Forum, Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity She is currently the Director, Quality Improvement and Equity at the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity (SHC). In her role, she ensures the engagement and implementation of education projects for clinical teams and community leaders to address health disparities in diverse and underserved populations among other duties. Her programs include the Faith Health Alliance, Community Pharmacist Ambassadors program and the DRIVE program which she co-leads. Panelists Celina Gorre Chief Executive Officer, Women Heart Celina Gorre is the CEO of Women Heart, the leading nonprofit focused on greater awareness and education on the number one killer of women, as well as the injustices that women face in their heart journeys. Prior to Women Heart, Celina served as executive director of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases, where she led the GACD Secretariat based in London, funding research in over 70 countries around the world. She also worked in the field with United Nations Populations Fund and UNICEF in Angola as a senior advisor to the Angolan government on HIV/AIDS and child survival and to multinational companies on their social and local community investments. Celina also has extensive experience developing health and social programs for multinational companies. She has worked for the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (now GBC Health), guiding companies such as Nike, Volkswagen, Colgate, American Express, and Chevron, on their strategy implementation for employees, consumers, and communities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology, a Master's in Public Health in epidemiology, both from UCLA, and a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University. Reverend LaChaune Nicole Slater Lead Pastor, Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church LaChaune Nicole Slater is a native of the Magic City - Birmingham, Alabama. Blessed with a servant's heart, Nicole is an ordained minister serving as Lead Pastor at Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. With 15 years of experience in the death care industry at Davenport & Harris Funeral Homes, Inc, Nicole is credentialed with the International Conference of Funeral Service, and is a Licensed Funeral Director, Cremationist, and Pre-Need Salesperson. Driven by service and making a difference, Nicole volunteers with several civic organizations, and is a distinguished member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for F.I.R.E., Inc. and Davenport & Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. Terrie Branch Serial Entrepreneur, UMD HAIR Wellness Warrior Terrie Branch is a Hampton, Virginia native, who wears many titles. Of those titles, she is a published author. Her author journey began, with her first book "The Game From A Woman's Perspective", which was subsequently received with great reviews! With the success of her first book, she went on to pursue her next writing project. Soon after, she signed with “Kiki Swinson Presents:”, where she released her “Gotta Be Sheisty” series in 2015. She served as the Newport News Branch-NAACP supervisory election committee chairman (2020), served on the WIN (Women in NAACP) committee (2019), Executive Board as Membership CommitteeChairman, and currently serves as 2023 Vice President. Her passion for the homeless lead her to serve on the Board of Directors for Menchville House Ministries. Originally published May 19, 2023

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Guest: Myrna E. Alexander, M.D., at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Topic: Hear disease.Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with Mary McGowan about the pressing issue of the lack of awareness of sarcoidosis, its impact on minority groups, and the strides she is making to increase education and support for those affected by this autoimmune disease. Today's Guest  Mary McGowan is the CEO of The Foundation of Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), a leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for patients through research, education, and support. Founded in 2000, FSR has fostered over 6 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts. Mary joined FSR as the organization's first CEO in 2020. As CEO, she serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for FSR and leads the organization's strategic vision with patient engagement, strategic partnerships, fundraising, advocacy efforts, program direction, and aggressive communications and research agenda. Mary brings 35 years of non-profit leadership and management experience to this role.  Prior to joining FSR, she served as executive director of The Myositis Association (TMA). As executive director of TMA, Mary was featured and highlighted as a preeminent rare disease leader by numerous entities including American Autoimmune-Related Disease Association, Global Genes, and the National Organization for Rare Diseases. Mary served as CEO of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. During her 8 years with WomenHeart, McGowan ensured the organization's long-term growth and sustainability as the leading voice for the 48 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease. McGowan also served as Executive Director of the Allergy & Asthma Network, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating suffering and death due to asthma, allergies and related conditions. Mary has a Master's Degree in Human Resources Development from George Washington University and a B.A. from Trinity University. Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Website Fight Sarcoidosis Merchandise Sarcoidosis Awareness Month T-Shirts (on sale until April 17th, 2023)  About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast. Check out our other shows: Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Sheely shares her story of three stents and open-heart surgery for myocardial bridging of her LAD. She also shares about WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. Boots and Michelle's conversation focuses on advocacy as well as the effect of hormones on the heart. Thank you for listening!0:00 intro1:50 Michelle shares her story of suffering and how she advocated for herself to get help with several stents put in place.3:30 She changed her diet and lifestyle.3:55 She has a cardiac ablation.4:30 She is back in the ER and learns she has a myocardial bridge.5:00 Michelle meets with Dr. Schnittger at Stanford and fiercely advocates for herself.6:20 Self advocacy is so important especially in women.7:00 Michelle has unroofing surgery. Her recovery has been difficult and stressful.9:00 Reflecting on when she was young versus now.9:40 Using social media for advocacy.10:15 Why it can take so long to get heart surgery.14:00 Medication is working now but it was a journey to get here.16:00 Hormones were playing a role. She is "biohacking" her way through it.18:00 There just isn't enough knowledge about myocardial bridges.18:30 Various non-heart medications were causing Michelle's vasospasms. 19:20 "Western medicine will save me; Eastern medicine will sustain me."22:40 Boots asks about those with heart issues who do not know how to advocate for him/herself.26:00 Women, we are the authorities of our own bodies.27:00 Read your own doctor's notes on your health portal!28:30 It is ok to fire your doctor!29:00 Doctors respond to data, not feelings.31:00 Vasospasms aren't just related to the heart but related to the biochemistry of the body.31:30 Michelle has worked to retrain her body and is seeking support.33:00 Finding support is so important.34:00 Michelle explains what WomenHeart is, her role and how to connect.39:00 How Michelle's heart disease has affected her daughter and the importance of mental health therapy for the child(ren).Website: The Heart Chamber (theheartchamberpodcast.com)Transcript: Joyful Beat | The Heart Chamber (theheartchamberpodcast.com)The Heart Chamber (@theheartchamberpodcast)Thanks to Michael Moeri for being my right hand man. Michael Moeri - Audio Editor, Podcast Producer and Marketing DirectorThanks to Denise Hardy for your support and believing in me. linkedin.com/in/denise-hardy-30a51086

Conversation w/ Celina Gorre, Chief Executive Officer, WomenHeart: National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, about risk factors, common symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women; also, rehabilitation and prevention.

When Lori Ann Wood found her life drastically altered by a medical crisis, she learned it was a divine detour leading her to answer three urgent questions we all wrestle with. Wood's new book, Divine Detour, will release in February 2023. Get Lori's free Resource, Hope for the Life You Didn't Choose at: https://lorieannwood.com/hope Learn more about her upcoming book at https://loriannwood.com/books Guest Bio:Lori Ann Wood lives in the shadow of the Ozark Mountains in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband, the unsuspecting guy she chased all the way from 9th grade to grad school. She is mom to three world-changing young adults, one impressive son-in-law (who all live too far away) and a miniature dachshund named Pearl (who threatens to never leave). Her new favorite role is appropriately spoiling her granddaughter Hazel.In addition to receiving the Frederick Buechner Narrative Essay Award from The Christian Century Magazine, her work has won awards from The Colorado Christian Writers Association and The Evangelical Press Association. Lori Ann has been published in numerous print journals including Just Between Us Magazine, The Joyful Life Magazine, Bella Grace Magazine, Heart Insight Magazine, and Sweet to the Soul FAITH Magazine. Her articles have also appeared on websites such as Pepperdine University Press, Yahoo Lifestyle, and MSN, and on blogs including Women | Faith & Story, Kindred Mom, WomenHeart, and The Mighty. Lori Ann also serves on the Blog Contributor Team for The Joyful Life Magazine.But Lori Ann has not always been a writer.A life detour reordered her priorities and rattled her faith.In 2015, despite otherwise pristine health, Lori Ann almost died from heart failure from an unknown cause. Her heart was functioning at just 6%. She spent 14 days in ICU as doctors tried to save her life. Lori Ann was then transferred to the Cleveland Clinic where she became her doctor's most critical patient for a year and a half. She was eventually implanted with a pacemaker and internal defibrillator. Against all medical odds, her heart function was initially restored sixteen months later. But as heart failure goes, her condition has experienced ups-and-downs since then. And as the Christian walk goes, so has her faith.Having discovered this chronic, progressive condition almost too late, Lori Ann now writes to encourage difficult faith questions along the detours of life. Her passion is to connect with readers and help them hold onto their faith when they find themselves on a path they didn't choose.Her first book, Divine Detour: The Path You Didn't Choose Can Lead to the Faith You've Always Wanted, will release in early 2023. Find her at https://loriannwood.com.Support the showLearn more about Radical Abundance at Radical-Abundance.comTeresa Janzen is your host. She ignites a passion for abundant living through radical service. Teresa is an international speaker, author, and coach of speakers and writers. Her experience in leadership and global ministry drives her to share inspiring stories with wit and insight. Her candid and personable style is sure to capture the heart of any audience.

Welcome back to ‘Here For Her Health,' a podcast series sponsored by Organon, with the goal of creating a better and healthier every day for every woman.  On this episode, host Wendy Lund speaks with a very special guest, Celina Gorre, Chief Executive Officer of WomenHeart, the national coalition for women with heart disease. She joins Wendy to discuss how she is advancing the organization's purpose of fighting heart diseases, which many people still don't realize are currently the #1 killer of women. Also, hear firsthand how the healthcare system can better support and represent women and their health. If heart disease is something you haven't really paid attention to before, this conversation is for you.For more information on the incredible work that WomenHeart is doing check out their website or follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn.  You can also follow Celina on LinkedIn and Twitter.Follow UsInstagram @HereForHerHealthLinkedIn @OrganonPresented by Organon

On this episode Paul is joined by returning guest, Noha Hefny, to talk more about unsung heroes. This time they discuss how to give unsung heroes greater visibility and how they should be rewarded. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are many stories of unsung heroes that have an opportunity to gain the attention of editors of media organisations around the world. Media has a great role to play in bringing much needed visibility to these stories. Organisations need to reward behaviours rather than big rewards and outcomes. Recognising people on the basis of values, integrity, actions that they take selflessly. These things should have their own dedicated awards. Young people are stepping up to make a difference more and more but are often unable to receive the recognition for their efforts or even their ideas. Their ideas can change the world. I'm extremely passionate about the role of youth in advancing sustainable development and we have a great responsibility to go to greater lengths to mentor, develop and build a future generation that is socially responsible, equipped, enabled and empowered to take action on key issues facing the world. The way we interact with nature is important. As human beings we have an instinct to be selfish and take things for granted, especially things we don't have to pay for or invest a lot of effort in, whether that's water or the air that we breathe. These are things that we've taken for granted for a very long time and there are some people who are bravely stepping up to save our planet, to address climate change, to protect nature and animals that are going extinct. This is the basic ecosystem of our lives, if we don't protect nature and the environment, I don't know how we'll survive as the human race. BEST MOMENTS ‘In recent years we've been witnessing around the world a rising consciousness, a deeper yearning to connect with human values. This is something that should be captured by brands, the media, anyone who is involved in storytelling.' ‘We as people need to remember to be kind to others and recognise others in our communities that are doing things for their communities without expecting anything in return and taking time to express love and gratitude within our communities.' ‘Mothers are definitely unsung heroes. Mothers make incredible sacrifices for their children and trade-offs to raise a generation of healthy, productive members of society.' ‘The youth are the future and the leaders of tomorrow and it is our responsibility to bring the best of that and channel their energy in a positive direction if we want to see a better world.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Founder & CEO, People of Impact, a social impact innovation platform and network helping people and organisations deliver social impact and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Noha is an award-winning humanitarian, corporate leader, and serial social entrepreneur with two decades of global experience in Social Impact, Communications and Strategic Partnerships. She worked for leading organisations including the UN at UNHCR, UNESCO and UN Women, and then in the private sector as Regional Director at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company, heading departments including communications and corporate social responsibility. She is a co-author, Global Ambassador for Female Civility and Founding Member & Ambassador, Women Heart to Heart. She previously co-founded “She is Arab”, a platform for Arab women addressing their under-representation in leadership and in speaking roles. She serves as a board member and strategic advisor for several non-profit and social enterprise boards including Women 4 Solutions, World Women Conferences & Awards, Yagazie Foundation and the African Women Health Project International. Selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by the European Euclid Network supported by the European Commission in 2021. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-hefny/  Email: noha@thepeopleofimpact.com  ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Contributing Significantly To World Peace… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Paul is joined by returning guest, Noha Hefny, to talk more about unsung heroes. This time Paul asks her who her unsung hero is. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are so many unsung heroes around the world, but the category of people who really touch my heart are humanitarian workers around the world who are dedicating their lives to helping and serving different communities and selflessly living in sometimes challenging, difficult circumstances, remote areas, in conflict zones where their lives are at risk all because of their drive and passion to make a difference. These are my unsung heroes. Every one of us can do heroic acts for the service of others based on a very strong conviction. This can be ignited by anything, a small or major incident in anyone's life. That courage to let go of thinking of the consequences of the things we do because we know we're doing the right thing therefore you are willing to go to great lengths to do it. I believe this is inside of every human being on the planet. There's so much pressure on us to meet expectations of so many people in our lives and so many people struggle with that and are fearful when they don't make everybody happy, but the reality is you can't make everybody happy. The most important thing is to make yourself happy and fulfilled with your actions and belief in what you do, who you are, how you act, behave, interact with others, that's the starting point for any change or difference you want to make. To transform society you have to transform yourself first. The nature, creation and resources around us are there for us to enjoy and to develop and improve. This is, in my mind, the role of a human being; you have a responsibility to everything around you. It was created for you to enjoy this life and to live in it, but at the same time you have a responsibility to improve and develop it and to leave a positive impact wherever you go BEST MOMENTS ‘My grandmother raised 7 kids as a single woman after her husband died at a young age. She's also an unsung hero but in a very different way.' ‘It's all about love and selflessness.' ‘Once we break the fear we can bring our authentic self out to the world and not care so much about the outcomes of things we stand up for or decide to do. It becomes much easier for us to do things that we believe in selflessly to help others, even if people around us don't agree with our actions.' ‘Every small action makes a difference. It doesn't have to be grand, it can be a simple gesture that inspires positive action.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Founder & CEO, People of Impact, a social impact innovation platform and network helping people and organisations deliver social impact and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Noha is an award-winning humanitarian, corporate leader, and serial social entrepreneur with two decades of global experience in Social Impact, Communications and Strategic Partnerships. She worked for leading organisations including the UN at UNHCR, UNESCO and UN Women, and then in the private sector as Regional Director at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company, heading departments including communications and corporate social responsibility. She is a co-author, Global Ambassador for Female Civility and Founding Member & Ambassador, Women Heart to Heart. She previously co-founded “She is Arab”, a platform for Arab women addressing their under-representation in leadership and in speaking roles. She serves as a board member and strategic advisor for several non-profit and social enterprise boards including Women 4 Solutions, World Women Conferences & Awards, Yagazie Foundation and the African Women Health Project International. Selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by the European Euclid Network supported by the European Commission in 2021. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-hefny/  Email: noha@thepeopleofimpact.com  ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Contributing Significantly To World Peace… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is joined by returning guest Noha Hefny to continue their discussion around whether unsung heroes are born or made. KEY TAKEAWAYS I can't answer this question directly with one word. What differentiates unsung heroes from other heroes is that some people do heroic acts or acts that deserve recognition as a duty or an obligation, but for unsung heroes it's a necessity. They serve, and it's never calculated and there's never an expectation of a return. There is one example that comes to mind from the pandemic. There were people from less developed countries carrying vaccines on their back to take them to people who didn't have access to them. Nobody asked these people to do that but they felt responsible to ensure that people in their community had access to the vaccine, they provided that safety, that's a heroic act, to walk miles carrying the vaccine or water to ensure that people are safe and healthy. Unsung heroes don't fear disapproval or speaking up for what they stand for, they don't run away in the face of conflict. They are willing to put in limitless amounts of time, including sleepless nights in order to undertake that particular effort. They put others before themselves. This can be nurtured and something that can be developed over time if we really have the resolve to do something. The values of a would-be unsung hero are: a very strong idea of ethics and morality, always wanting to do the right thing, determination, passion and conviction, courage, determination, standing up for what is wrong, outspoken and moral. BEST MOMENTS ‘For some people it's part of their makeup, who they are. But others may have gone through a downturn in their life and as a result they start reflecting on how they could be of service and how they can make a difference and they go through a transformation journey that leads them to serve their community without expectation.' ‘Any unsung hero is delivering actions selflessly in the service of community/the world on the basis of necessity and they expect nothing in return.' ‘For unsung heroes there is a sense of courage, ownership or responsibility that plays in. There is a sense of belief, faith, perseverance, and resolve to solve something. Without those components not everyone can be an unsung hero.' ‘They are role models using themselves and their personalities to make a difference.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Founder & CEO, People of Impact, a social impact innovation platform and network helping people and organisations deliver social impact and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Noha is an award-winning humanitarian, corporate leader, and serial social entrepreneur with two decades of global experience in Social Impact, Communications and Strategic Partnerships. She worked for leading organisations including the UN at UNHCR, UNESCO and UN Women, and then in the private sector as Regional Director at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company, heading departments including communications and corporate social responsibility. She is a co-author, Global Ambassador for Female Civility and Founding Member & Ambassador, Women Heart to Heart. She previously co-founded “She is Arab”, a platform for Arab women addressing their under-representation in leadership and in speaking roles. She serves as a board member and strategic advisor for several non-profit and social enterprise boards including Women 4 Solutions, World Women Conferences & Awards, Yagazie Foundation and the African Women Health Project International. Selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by the European Euclid Network supported by the European Commission in 2021. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-hefny/  Email: noha@thepeopleofimpact.com  ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Contributing Significantly To World Peace… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is joined again by Noha Hefny to talk about unsung heroes, what the term means to her and what makes an unsung hero. KEY TAKEAWAYS For me they are ordinary people who perhaps lack visibility, exposure, they are everyday heroes that undertake gestures and acts of kindness, generosity, impact and they inspire others to make a difference – not through big actions, but through everyday acts of kindness and generosity. They are the people who really step up during the hardest times that we face in our societies and they take the accountability and responsibility to address issues head on without really expecting any recognition. We haven't done a good enough job yet to recognise these efforts that are really aligned with human values and are the core essence of what it means to be human and humanity. Women by nature have a nurturing nature, they feel responsible to take care of those around them. I think there are many unsung heroes who are women, for example, during the pandemic the number of nurses and teachers – the majority of which are women – these are people who selflessly worked night and day to make sure that education and health systems were not disrupted, risking their own health, wellbeing and safety for the wellbeing of others. These are definitely unsung heroes. To be fair to the men as well, there are many unsung heroes like the ones who dedicate their lives to a humanitarian career, working in conflict zones to take care of refugees or people who are struggling, these are unsung heroes as well. We need everyone to deliver what they can in order to really make a difference, at the end of the day every small action or act of kindness matters. BEST MOMENTS ‘These are selfless people who dedicate their lives every day to making a difference and impacting their communities positively, however they lack the exposure, visibility and even the interest in that. It's a genuine authentic act that they do with zero expectations except goodwill, doing good and impacting societies and communities in a positive way.' ‘You're not living in isolation in the world, you have responsibility and you're accountable for things that, without even being asked, you want to address. Most of these unsung heroes are tackling big issues as well through every day small actions, which sometimes grow into something much bigger.' ‘To be an unsung hero you have to have courage. In the world we're living in today women are facing inequalities, so for them to make a difference and undertake these selfless acts to help communities and the world takes a lot of courage and much more challenges and struggles than men would have to face.' ‘An unsung hero is a reference that should be giving by others, I'd feel a bit arrogant saying I was an unsung hero!' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Founder & CEO, People of Impact, a social impact innovation platform and network helping people and organizations deliver social impact and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Noha is an award-winning humanitarian, corporate leader, and serial social entrepreneur with two decades of global experience in Social Impact, Communications and Strategic Partnerships. She worked for leading organizations including the UN at UNHCR, UNESCO and UN Women, and then in the private sector as Regional Director at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company, heading departments including communications and corporate social responsibility. She is a co-author, Global Ambassador for Female Civility and Founding Member & Ambassador, Women Heart to Heart. She previously, co-founded “She is Arab”, a platform for Arab women addressing their under-representation in leadership and in speaking roles. She serves as a board member and strategic advisor for several non-profit and social enterprise boards including Women 4 Solutions, World Women Conferences & Awards, Yagazie Foundation and the African Women Health Project International. Selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by the European Euclid Network supported by the European Commission in 2021. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-hefny/ Email: noha@thepeopleofimpact.com ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Contributing Significantly To World Peace… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1999, when Shelley Wood started her career in medical journalism, there were only a few online resources. The main function of reporting on medical news was to make information accessible. Two decades later there is an abundant number of sources covering cardiology news, but TCTMD, home of Ms Wood, stands out with its “lively, thought-provoking, and rigorously objective journalism”.1 This week's guest on Parallax is Shelley Wood, Managing Editor of TCTMD, Editorial Director at CRF and 2022 recipient of the WomenHeart's Wenger Award for Excellence in Media. In this engaging episode, Ankur asks Shelley about her journey to medical journalism from theheart.org to TCTMD. Shelley recalls the early days of online news and shares her thoughts on what makes a content stand out in 2022. We learn more about the editorial decisions that go into leading one of the most trusted cardiology news services. Shelley, author of a bestselling novel, talks about how she balances her journalistic work with her creative writing. How does Shelley Wood think about cardiology journalism today? What makes content good? What are Shelley's plans as an editor and as a writer? 1. https://www.crf.org/crf/news-and-events/news/news/1539-shelley-wood-joins-the-cardiovascular-research-foundation-as-editorial-director-2 Questions and comments can be sent to “podcast@radciffe-group.com” and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Guest, @ShelleyWood2 hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.

AyurRekha- Women Heart Health

CEO of WomenHeart, Celina Gorre is the CEO of the only women's heart charity in the USA, dedicated to highlighting that heart disease is the single biggest killer of women in the USA.

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Carole Johnson, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to discuss the latest updates on COVID-19. Celina Gorre, President and CEO of Women Heart, also checks in for Heart Health Month.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Carole Johnson, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to discuss the latest updates on COVID-19. Celina Gorre, President and CEO of Women Heart, also checks in for Heart Health Month.

In Season 2, Episode 4 of The Home Health Care Today Show, Celina Gorre, MPA., CEO of WomenHeart, headquartered in Washington DC, visits the show to discuss and to describe WomenHeart's national footprint; its history, mission, vision and efficacy to be the leading voice for the millions of American women living with or at risk of heart disease. Celina has spent over 20 years working nationally and internationally in leadership positions advancing the health and wellness initiatives of large employers, employees, international constituencies, and global citizens.The show's goal is to  inform, inspire, influence, and educate Metropolitan Detroiters on the importance of supporting women with or at risk of heart disease and to commission involvement, testing, diagnosis, and education related to heart health.Hosted by Dr. Cleamon MoorerSponsored by: American Advantage Home Care, Inc.

Dr. Owens and Dr. Brown welcome cardiologist Dr. Myrna Alexander-Nickens See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kimberly was born in Houston Tx 31 years ago and has lived in that area the majority of her life. A driven and ambitious individual. The 5th child of 7 children, Kimberly has always had a love for family and the core values of her family are to love, fear (reverence) and love God. That core value is what has kept Kimberly going; being diagnosed with the rare disease of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at a early age. Through her teen life she remains passionate about life and persevered through every challenge she faced. In the latter part of 2015 Kimberly's heart began to weaken and was only functioning at 20% after carrying her son Isaiah which put her in high priority for a heart transplant. Isaiah passed away September 23, 2015 and 6 months later On March 1, 2016 Kimberly received a successful heart transplant! Since receiving her new heart, Kimberly is the Support Network Coordinator of a non-profit organization WomenHeart and has been all over the United States inspiring and encouraging others with her story. Not only does Kimberly work with women with heart disease but she also works with special needs children I'm her local school district. Psalm 46:5 God is within her; she will not fail; God will help her at the break of day.

Paul is joined by three returning guests on this episode; Natalia Blagoeva, Noha Nefny and Keshav Gupta to talk about how certain values we hold can be holding us back and how others, or changing the undated ones we already hold, may help to make the world a better place. Is it even a necessity to have values, are they really that important, are they just a luxury? Or are they core to being your authentic self, are they the force behind every action you take and how do they impact the way you see yourself and others? Is it time for us to go back to basics? KEY TAKEAWAYS Context and culture change the meanings of certain ways of looking, like ‘ladies first' being patronising. In some ways, more traditional values should be applied more in the world today. We've reached a point where words have very little meaning when they're used in branding, both corporate and personal, and we're inventing new words so that we stand out from the crowd. Sometimes we see people that truly share our values but we also see a kind of hypocrisy where we say the same things but we mean completely different things. This is a problem with big organisations. Start-ups are usually much more connected to their values. During the pandemic people realised that they need to stand up for what matters most and reconnect to their values that they stand for, to be there for their children, their partners, their communities and that these are the things that truly matter. Love is beyond just partners or family, it's love of humanity, love for the  planet, love for the people, connecting with others on a soul/spiritual level. It's for the good of not just ourselves, but for our communities. But to have love you must have shared values or motivators. I'm tired of seeing amazing people burning their wings and getting disheartened because they're not able to achieve what they're really passionate about. People need to collaborate and partner with people who share their dreams. It will help to scale our impact.' BEST MOMENTS ‘We all have values that lead us, they're much deeper and exist whether we talk about them or not.' ‘If you don't know the values that are important to you, how will you do business with anyone?' ‘The basic, core values of humanity are the ones that really matter: kindness; compassion; empathy; love.' ‘We need to be able to talk to people with completely different opinions to us and move beyond either/or situations and trying to be right.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK):  Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK):  Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA):  Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUESTS Natalia Blagoeva Natalia Blagoeva is an experienced management consultant, executive coach, facilitator, motivational speaker and trainer partnering with people and empowering them to foster: LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY that awakens opportunities and elicits people's greatness. CULTURE & VALUES that make people feel great about their lives. EXPERIENCES that touch lives in a profound way. TRANSFORMATIONS that are meaningful but simple. She is very happy to be able to impact the lives of others while partnering with some very passionate, intelligent and driven professionals utilizing her credentials as a: Executive MBA and Certificates in Global Management and Authentic Leadership Certified Cultural Transformation Tools Consultant from the Barrett Values Centre Certified Net Promoter Expert Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP from ATD) Pioneers for Change Fellowship 25 Years of Executive Experience  Websites:https://www.womenh2h.com/ & https://www.nataliablagoeva.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliablagoeva/?originalSubdomain=ch Noha Hefny Founder & CEO, People of Impact, a social impact innovation platform and network helping people and organizations deliver social impact and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Noha is an award-winning humanitarian, corporate leader, and serial social entrepreneur with two decades of global experience in Social Impact, Communications and Strategic Partnerships. She worked for leading organizations including the UN at UNHCR, UNESCO and UN Women, and then in the private sector as Regional Director at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company, heading departments including communications and corporate social responsibility. She is a co-author, Global Ambassador for Female Civility and Founding Member & Ambassador, Women Heart to Heart. She previously, co-founded “She is Arab”, a platform for Arab women addressing their under-representation in leadership and in speaking roles. She serves as a board member and strategic advisor for several non-profit and social enterprise boards including Women 4 Solutions, World Women Conferences & Awards, Yagazie Foundation and the African Women Health Project International. Selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by the European Euclid Network supported by the European Commission in 2021. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-hefny/ Email: noha@thepeopleofimpact.com Kashav Gupta Keshav Gupta is the Fiounde rof the Dais, & International Centre for Sustainable Development, organisations dedicated to the 2030 Agenda and Youth Empowerment. A Tedx Speaker, Keshav is the winner of Karmaveer Chakra 2018, by iCONGO in Partnership with the United Nations and Global Green Schools Award at the UNGA Climate Action Week, NYC 2017. An alumnus of the University of Dehli with education in Economics and Law, Keshav has previously worked with District Administration as the Advisor for Civil Society Support and Localisation of SDGs through projects related to capacity building, reporting, accounting and policy alignment of SDGs withon government frameworks. Email: contact@thedais.in Website: www.thedais.co.in ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0)7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Paul is joined by Natalia Blagoeva, the head of an organisation called Women Heart to Heart, an organisation that resonates with Paul, due to the female influences in his life. WomenH2H welcomes female entrepreneurs that want to contribute to making the world a better place. KEY TAKEAWAYS Women have a special role to play today in this world we live in, but there's work we need to do in order to fulfil our mission and creating a space where women meet with women, there's a special connection between women, we need each other as mentors and role models, especially in the corporate world. It's not about excluding men. In order to really tap into collective intelligence we need men and women being their authentic self, whatever the combination of male and female energy in each person. Work is very personal, it's an expression of who we are and it's a big part of our day, so when people say “it's not personal, it's business” they're saying “don't be yourself just do what we ask you to do”. The ultimate checkpoint, to achieve what we want to achieve, is to have the ability to have amazing conversations with people with the absolute opposite opinion to ours. There's too much polarization in the world and too much desire to be right. BEST MOMENTS ‘We all have male and female energy, the most important thing is that we connect our authentic self to our unique purpose.' ‘A lot of things women would naturally do, they are being told not to do from school and in work.' ‘Generally, the people who value women the least are women themselves. We put ourselves down.' ‘Intuition and inspiration are my biggest values, as well as joy, humility, wisdom and integrity.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-6 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST The journey of Natalia Blagoeva as an entrepreneur and an organizational leader includes 20 years of experience as an international C-level executive within several Startups in different industries, a Scale-up with a successful Exit as well as an international Corporate Executive experience. Following that, in the last 10 years, Natalia has been working as an Executive and Systemic Life Coach specialized in Leadership and Organizational Development with a focus on Culture, Values, Wellbeing and Human Flourishing. Today, Natalia lives in Zurich, Switzerland and is a purpose-driven founder, Facilitator of Systemic Constellations, an educator, thought leader, and a motivational speaker. In January 2020, she founded WomenH2H - a global heart-centered community of women change-makers and impact co-creators. What unites everything Natalia does is her focus on creating opportunities for us to deepen our understanding of our reality, tap into our innate wisdom, and consciously participate in shaping our own future.  www.nataliablagoeva.com blagoeva.natalia@gmail.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliablagoeva/?originalSubdomain=ch ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Paul is joined by returning guest Noha Hefny to talk about how each and every one of us can ignite the world through being present, showing up with our full set of talents and gifts that make a difference. This will help with our interactions with other people and guides our decisions, actions and behaviours. Paul and Noha propose setting up the Ignite The World Awards along with the ‘Women Heart to Heart' organisation. There will be 10 award categories that reflect aspects of people around the world to celebrate their values, including the first two proposed categories; for young people and women. KEY TAKEAWAYS We tend to not grasp the importance of our values in our lives, but they are the compass, or the guide, that will enable us to truly live our true selves and true essence in this world and show up as authentic and real. Paul's five core values: Life, Learning, Loving, Legacy and Loyalty – especially to yourself. Noha's five core values: Fairness, Impact, Authenticity, Empathy (Kindness) and Freedom. Working in refugee camps has given me a lot of experience with empathy and learning. The minute we stop learning and growing and evolving (both as humans and evolving new though processes) that's the end of live, you should never stop learning. We've been sucked into a life of daily grind, everyone's out there trying to get work done, make money and live up to the values of family and society. As we each do this we are disconnected from our core, our essence. To reconnect I need to think of my values. Paul and I want to bring about an initiative to redefine how societies view things like achievement and success. For us, success is defined by who we are and what we stand for. BEST MOMENTS ‘Values are really important, universal stepping-stones in our lives.' ‘To ignite the world we need to connect to our essence, which is grounded in our values.' ‘We're lacking empathy in corporate leadership and in society.' ‘There are people every day around the world in different communities that are living their values and delivering impact. We want to celebrate them.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul's Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Founder & CEO, People of Impact, a social impact innovation platform and network helping people and organizations deliver social impact and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Noha is an award-winning humanitarian, corporate leader, and serial social entrepreneur with two decades of global experience in Social Impact, Communications and Strategic Partnerships. She worked for leading organizations including the UN at UNHCR, UNESCO and UN Women, and then in the private sector as Regional Director at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company, heading departments including communications and corporate social responsibility. She is a co-author, Global Ambassador for Female Civility and Founding Member & Ambassador, Women Heart to Heart. She previously, co-founded “She is Arab”, a platform for Arab women addressing their under-representation in leadership and in speaking roles. She serves as a board member and strategic advisor for several non-profit and social enterprise boards including Women 4 Solutions, World Women Conferences & Awards, Yagazie Foundation and the African Women Health Project International. Selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by the European Euclid Network supported by the European Commission in 2021. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noha-hefny/ Email: noha@thepeopleofimpact.com  ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul's purpose is deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello? Hello. I'm your host, Caroline Schafer, please help me welcome Karen Sammer. Karen is the owner of Your Power, Your Health, Nutrition and Health Coaching and she works as a nutritional consultant and health coach. She also volunteers as a Womenheart Champion Community Educator at Womenheart, the national coalition for women with heart disease. Welcome to The Vitality Feed. Karen, it is such a pleasure to have you here. I know your story. It is a crazy, amazing story and it is really an honor to have you. Thank you, Caroline. It's an honor to be here. I really appreciate your inviting me to talk to you today. Tell us a little bit about, about your story and, some background and your amazing triumphs. In 2009, I was going about my marriage. But I was not living it wasn't a healthy life. I was under a lot of stress. I was working at a corporate job. I was raising some kids, two kids, and I was very overweight, drank too much, ate too much work, too much, all that type of stuff. And I went from my annual mammogram and you can probably guess how that story goes. I ended up finding out that I had an invasive ductal carcinoma, which is breast cancer, but it was a very aggressive form of breast cancer. So that meant that had there not been a particular medicine that I was able to take, I would have had an 85% chance of recurrence. So fortunately there isn't a drug that was part of my chemo protocol. And so for a year I was on it, a treatment plan, I was doing chemo. I did radiation and I had to have surgery. I had to have a lumpectomy. So in that time it was a, it was kind of a challenging period of time because I felt lousy the whole time.  I decided I didn't want that to happen again. So I decided to take some steps to take control of my own health. And when I did that, I determined that processed sugar is a huge contributor to the development of certain types of cancer. One of them being breast cancer and cancer cells love sugar. So the first thing I did was I eliminated processed sugar from my diet, and that was a complete game changer. So what that did is it took away my cravings. It took away my aches and pains, and it really put me on the right path to taking back control of my health. And I lost 135 pounds. Woohoo and I changed my lifestyle completely. So I started exercising and I was fortunate enough that my employer put me in a less stressful job than when I was in prior I, prior to having developed the cancer, I was director uh, federal and state compliance and a tax department in a big pharmaceutical company. And so when I came back from having been sick, they made me director of federal audits, which was a much more manageable position. It was less deadline sensitive, and it was much easier for me to deal, which was, you know, to their credit. It was a great thing to do. So I, uh, developed this, you know, this, this healthy lifestyle, right. I was exercising. I was eating well. I was, I had eliminated initially I eliminated processed sugar from my diet, and then I incrementally took other things from my out of my eating protocol, like meat.  I don't eat meat anymore. I'm not a vegan, I'm a pescatarian. So I do eat fish. Occasionally I'll eat eggs. I don't eat any dairy. And I, uh, I also eliminated gluten from my diet because I feel better not eating gluten and there are never reasons why most of us should consider that, but we can talk about that later. So I'm going about my life and then in 2017, I was sitting in a meeting and I started to feel a sensation in the middle of my chest. That was like a burning sensation. And so, I wasn't quite sure what it was, cause it wasn't really painful. It was just kind of. And then it started to radiate out to the tops of my arms. So I happened to be in the meeting. I was in, was Toastmasters that was meeting in my local hospital. The luck of God right there for you. Right? Well, he wasn't done with me yet, apparently. So, I asked somebody to walk out with me to find some help because I figured there was something a little bit sinister going on there. So he walked out with me, found somebody that worked at the hospital. They took me over to the ER and I was having a hard time. And when they took me to the, the cath lab, they were going to, they thought they were going to have to place a stent. But what they found was my arteries are clear, but I had this weird thing happened. It's called a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, that almost always happens to women. There are some men that it happens to, but mostly happens to women. They don't really know what causes it because there was no, I had no prior symptoms, you know? So oftentimes when you have a cardiac event, you have prior symptoms, you have some pain or you have some shortness of breath or whatever. So other stuff I not a bad. It just happened and, you know, spontaneously, which is why it's called that. Right. So I went and I was in the hospital for a few days. I was, apparently they had a hard time stabilizing me and then when I was released from the hospital, I found a cardiologist who I absolutely love. And she and I have, become friends. We became friendly and we were chatting a lot. So she decided that I would be a good candidate to be a WomenHeart champion. And so she sent me to the Mayo clinic to be trained, which is the mothership of, of women's heart health. And, um, they trained me to be a WomenHeart champion and community educator. So now I get to go into the community and I talk about these issues, women in specific, you know, women in heart health and what to do to prevent cardiac events because 80% of heart disease is actually preventable through lifestyle and nutrition, but also to recognize it when it's in your body, when something's happening, because we don't necessarily know what's going on ourselves because our symptoms aren't necessarily the same as men's are symptoms may not be as severe, or we just kind of power through and get through life and ignore what's going on and much to our detriment sometimes. Seems scary. It really is. Yeah. But, but I, you know, I became a health coach after my cancer diagnosis because I wanted to help other people get healthy as well, because I felt so incredibly good. I felt so I was 52 when I was diagnosed with cancer. And after I had lost all the weight and taken all those things out of my, out of my eating. I felt better than I had in probably 25 years. So yeah, it was, yeah, it was amazing how much better I felt and how, how vibrant, energetic, and just, you could bottle that and let people have like, just a spoonful of it. So that it would give him the motivation to do the work. You know, that's the ticket. That is the ticket. It's that feeling that, that, that vitality, that good energy that you've had forgotten about because you're so used to how you feel you've kind of become numb, but go ahead. I'm sorry. I just love that. Oh, that's fine. But it, but you're absolutely right, because you know, it becomes your way of life and you're just trying to get through one day at a time. And so you don't even really realize how lousy you're feeling until you don't feel that way anymore. And it's incredible the difference. Oh my gosh. I just can't even describe how, how different it is. So, I became a health coach after having the cancer and I was really working through working with people, but I had not really narrowed down who I wanted to work with, but once I had the heart attack and I found out all this stuff about women and heart, I really wanted to make that my people, you know, those are my people that I want to help, because if you are on the path of developing chronic illness, like heart disease or diabetes or any even cancer, you know, if you're on that path, you can, you can reverse course and possibly prevent, you know, if you haven't gotten too far down the path, you could prevent developing those illnesses and those chronic conditions. And so that's what I really want to do is I want to help people to not have to worry about having to take cholesterol medication or blood pressure meds, because if you can avoid going on them, it's a lot easier to avoid it than it is to convince your doctor that, to take you off of it. That's like sounds like music to my ears. My goal is to help people avoid taking medication I've had, I've had clients who have been able to do that, have brought cholesterol down by double digits by working with me. Wow. Yeah. I had one client who got her cholesterol down 70 points working. I mean, there's double digits  at 10 and there's double digits at 70. That's a huge amount of difference. Yeah. I mean, she was, it was so good. She was really good to keep it a great job. Kudos to you too, because she obviously had damn good health coaches there. That's a lot of points that really is, that's like more than make or break things, you know? Oh, absolutely significant fender off the medicine, you know, it helped her to stay off of the medication.   I know you're big into mindset and so am I, how do you keep yourself grounded and on the right path? One of the things that is so important to me is that I don't want to go back to the way it was and it, and that is still, I mean, here we are 11 years out and it's still very clear in my head how that felt when I was, well, first when I was diagnosed because the earth stood still when I was diagnosed. I got the goosebumps. When you said the world  stopped.Because I hate that people wait to that point of getting to the diagnosis cliff, don't wait to that point. Your taste buds do change and it drives me crazy when people say, oh, you deserve the piece of cake. No, you deserve not to have the piece of cake because that's worthy of you. You need to do better things for yourself, for your health, for your future, for your family and just the everyday of feeling good. Right. And the envy, just the unreal feeling of it, but also having to go through the treatment. But then even before that, like the way my body felt and not being able to get out of my own way and not just feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. And now I don't feel that way. I mean, you would never, in a million years been able to get me in front of a group of people to talk, 10 years ago. Now you can't shut me up now, you know, I'll go and I'll stand in front of anybody and talk about this stuff because I'm so passionate about it. And, you have such a great story, it's so worthy to listen to. Gosh, it's so inspiring and I'm  hoping to inspire people to make the changes that you've made. But you know, so the way I stay grounded is by remembering how good it feels to be where I am right now. It's been such a long time since I've eaten this stuff that I stopped eating, that it doesn't bother me anymore. You can put it on, you can lay out a whole table full of junk food or fast food or sweet whatever. And it really does not impress me.  I don't want to go there. I don't want to feel that feeling in my body. Like you say, that's truly what drives is that that feeling of you can get up and go because yeah. I can, I can get out of bed in the morning and my body doesn't hurt. I'm not stiff.  I got up this morning at five o'clock and took a walk for, I don't know, two and a half miles or something like that, but I've been trying to do that now. I want to get my walk in before it gets too hot, but like, it's not negotiable for me. This is not. And taking care of myself is non-negotiable because that, and that's another thing, like, you know, I have a program that I use with people and one of the things that I tell them, You need to do to take care of you before you take care of anybody else, because you can't pour from an empty cup. I mean, I know that's a tired adage, but it's, it's so true. If you've got no reserves, you have nothing to give to someone else. So you are completely depleted. And you just don't, you won't have it for them. And then, and then something like what happened to me 11 years ago can happen to you or even what happened to me in 2017. I mean, you could have a heart attack due to the heart disease. Mine was different, but, but you could have, from neglect and lack of care and overstress being over stressed, because stress is a huge contributor to all of this. Absolutely. Yeah. I mean, it's just important to, to make sure that you put yourself at the top of your priority list and as women, I think we're really not very, we're not very good at. No, we are not we're pretty bad at. I'll go there and say what a pretty bad at it.  I definitely am guilty of that only up until two years ago at UPW, did I start prioritizing me! So I understand completely, I know we both have done that. With a new lifestyle, I know you've made a lot of eliminations with your food: dairy, gluten, sugar, you sometimes do eggs and whatnot. I'm pretty much on that same page as I just think plants is where it's at.  How can you explain the difference in the feeling like you said with the gluten? I also do not do gluten. How, how can you explain to people the difference before and after? So gluten, it does a number of different things to your body that may not be testable and the way you find out that it's doing these things is by taking it out of your diet and once you've taken it out and you start to feel like your digestion is a little better, your head's a little clearer, you sleep a little better. Maybe your joints don't hurt as much. There are a number of things that gluten does to our body that you don't necessarily have to have celiacs disease. Correct, uh, to be sensitive to gluten, it could just be, it's a, it's a continuum for me. It's like, it goes from sensitive to intolerant, to you're going to die there, and many levels in between, but, but we don't need it. We don't need wheat gluten.  And, and the way the food is manufactured these days, if you're eating manufactured food, which to me is like an oxymoron manufactured in food should not be in the same sentence, if you're eating stuff out of a box, chances are pretty good it's got gluten in it just because it's in the preservatives, it's in the coloring, it's in the flavoring and if it has wheat in it on top of that, it's got even more gluten. So gluten is so prevalent in everything that you eat. If you're eating from a shelf, that you were probably getting way more than you. And, and it could be having an impact on your body could be causing leaky gut, where your is leaking out through perforations in your intestines. So you're not getting nutrients, they're not being properly processed to get the nutrients. And I don't think people realize it's in makeup, it's in toothpaste, it's in a lot of condiments.  And I always say  food is like a soldier. You put it in and it's either going to fight for you or against you. So it's up to you, but gluten is definitely fighting against you. It's hard , I'm Italian, from New York, you're from Jersey and I'm a professional baker. And if I can give up gluten and be Italian and from New York and a professional baker, like anybody can do it, but you're right. Your taste buds do change. People don't realize that when they start. It has such, a strong hold over you. Uh, and, and talk to me a little about the sugar. Cause that's, that's the thing that has the biggest stronghold over you is the sugar. Yeah, for sure. So the sugar is a drug. It really should be regulated. I think because there have been studies done that when they addict lab rats to sugar and cocaine, and then those rats have the choice between the sugar or the cocaine . They will always go to the sugar. What does that say? Is even more addictive than cocaine is? Although it does light up, the same part of their brain is cocaine. So it's not, you know, it has that same impact, but it has such, it has such a, an addictive quality to it. That, and it, and the food, the food that's manufactured. That'd be, they, they hire scientists. To, to hit that spot. That's going to make you come back for more . Cause if you're not coming back from where those food companies aren't gonna stay in business. So their, their goal is you'd make you come back for more and want to eat as much of their stuff as they can possibly sell you. Everything that you buy on the shelf, not almost everything I sugar in it in some way. Spaghetti sauce, uh, salad dressing. soups, Ketchup and then of course the sweet stuff, you know, a lot of it has high high-fructose corn syrup, which by the way, they have changed the name of so that you don't see high fructose corn syrup, one labeling, One of the things I give to my clients is a list of, 257 different ways that sugar is re represented on a label.. So you look at yes. Oh, holy cow. Over two in 257. So you look on a label and if you recognize these names, you will see the sugar is probably represented seven to 10 times on, on a label of something that doesn't necessarily even taste sweet to you, but because you've gotten so used to that, that tastes that refined taste. But, but also, uh, not only. Sugar as it's added, but things that are refined carbohydrates that convert to sugar in your bloodstream, very quickly things that where, where you have the flour that has had all of the nutrients taken out of it too. Cute. Yes. Bleached flour, enriched bleached flour, I know about my flour because was the baker, but yeah, all that stuff. That's, it's, it's, it's equally as bad as just having the cake. It really is. Um, people don't realize that. Bread is also your number one source for sodium, people don't realize that as well.   Your program, I know has five pillars in it. Can you explain what those are? And a little bit about that? Sure. So I have my program is, is the Five Pillars For Sustainable Weight Loss And Taking Back Control Of Your Health. And so they consist of mindset. We start with mindset because if you don't get your head in the right place, You're going to rollercoaster and yo-yo diet all over the place, you know, like everybody's just, just like we've done, many of us have done all of our adult lives is, is just going up and down the scale and great numbers. So if you don't get your head right then it's, you're probably just gonna stay on that same path. So mindset is number one. And then we do, we do talk about nutrition. So when I was in health coaching school, they gave us the concept of primary food and secondary. Secondary food is the food that you put in your mouth. The actual stuff that you put in your mouth, primary food is the other stuff in your life. It is your relationships.  It's your lifestyle. It's your exercise. It's the stress. It's the, it's all of it. It's your, it's your career, it's everything else is your primary food. Oh, that's so powerful. I love that. Yeah, that was, that was very impactful for me when I learned that it's really true. I mean, all of this nutrition, when I, when I work with people, nutrition is a small part of it. It is a very part because a lot of people don't understand how to eat well or eat the right things to, to support their body. But it's all the other stuff in your life that causes people to choose, the wrong things, you know, whatever. So nutrition, well it's. It's an important part. It's not the main part. So I have mindset. I have nutrition, lifestyle, you know, stress management, exercise, getting enough sleep, all of these things, these all play into support of your body and making the good food decisions and correct drinking enough water, that type of thing. And these are all, these are all components of, of making sure that you're nourishing yourself. And then their emotional health taking care of your emotional health. And one of the things that I realized when I lost the weight, because I was, you know, I lost the equivalent of another human. Yeah, exactly. It was like, I was carrying you around all, literally. So once I lost that weight, it was like, I took the suit of armor off and I was not wearing anything. I felt weird. It just felt so it's really important. To understand that you don't need that armor any longer, but, but to take care of your emotional health, your emotional health in a different way, not stuffing your feelings. So, we do work on that as well. And then self care, as I said before, you know, self-care is, should be primary in your life. I don't care. I don't care if you work with me or not. Self-care should be number one on your list of things that has to happen, because if you're not taking care of you, you're not taking care of other people that. Everybody's going to burn out. So it's really important to, um, to make sure that you are putting yourself at the top of your priority too. That's why, that's why they tell you when in the plane, when the oxygen masks comes out to do you first, but somehow as moms, we were really negligent in that area. Another question here into the self care.  I know we can neglect ourselves, what's a simple strategy that you use with your clients to, to help with self care. So for self care, I think one of the things you need is some me time, just time by yourself, or just time to do stuff with your girlfriends or date nights or whatever it is that that just kind of fills your cup. Okay. Take a hot bath with candles and soft music, or meditate. Uh, take a walk by yourself. It's really, you know, spend some time with yourself. Especially if you're a mom, a mom of a busy, active family, or even just a wife or a spouse, or a partner. Uh, it is important still to kind of nurture yourself without the influence of someone else. I really think that that's important. I couldn't agree more with that. And I was not very good at that at one point. And it does build up and then wreak havoc one day. Where can our listeners find out more about you? They can go to my website,  www.Yourpoweryourhealth.com and they can find me on social. I'm not really active there. I occasionally will post on Facebook, on Instagram, on LinkedIn. I'm trying to get better. I'm working with a coach trying to get consistent with that. last question here. All my foodie people, I'm making them do two questions, but if you could eliminate one process food in this world, what would it be and why? I think it would probably be almost anything in the interior of the grocery store, anything from a box or a cake. Wow. That's a lot of it. Is there one specific thing that you find is more of a culprit for people or hang up for people? I think sweet stuff, there's some people that are more salty, some are more sweet, but it's, it's the, it's the stuff that is manufactured with the express goal to get you addicted to it. So that's going to be that and the crackers and the cookies and the bags of stuff. You know, the stuff that you can stick your hand in and just keep going. Then my normal question is if there was one thing in this world that you can eliminate, what would it be and why? And it doesn't have to relate to food or anything. Tangible and intangible to heavy. There's so much hatred in this world. So much divisiveness and hatred. Yeah, that's a good one. So why would you pick that? One of the reasons I don't spend much time on social media is because of all of the nastiness and divisiveness and hatred and, and, you know, and especially in our country, even, but even across the world, I mean, this is not, it's not unique to our country. But we can eliminate hatred if we wouldn't have a lot of the problems that we have. And, you know, hatred leads to that scarcity mindset, there's enough for everybody. We just need to learn to share it better. And so I think if we didn't hate each other, if we didn't have the hatred in the in the world, I think we would be much more supportive of each other and it would be a much nicer place. After the show, I'll hook you up with some great places on social media. Cause I love my social media. I'm not very good at it, but I love it. Cause I think I'm in so many positive groups, very affirming groups that, I literally I have people asking me about my family's health and I'm going through some things right now, but it's such a nice feeling to have almost complete strangers really be so empathetic. It's it's a beautiful thing. So I'll hook you up. No problem. And thank you. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey. Gosh, I hope this really inspires some people. I mean, if you can lose 135 pounds, that is literally more than what I weigh. That is an incredible amount of weight and to keep it off, which is another whole achievement, because lots of people lose it, but they gain it back. But you are on a mission, like you said, you never want to get back there. That's extraordinary and so powerful. I absolutely love that.  That in itself is monumental, but then you overcame a heart attack and cancer!  It's mind blowing what you have overcome and you sit, sit there with a smile on your face, helping other people to inspire them to do the same. Uh, it is such a pleasure to know you and to befriend you and I am grateful. I thank you for sharing and your story. Thank you. Can I just, can I make an offer to your absolutely absolutely like to offer a free consultation to anybody who's interested. They go, if they go to my website, there is a BOOK NOW or something button on there, they can click on that and they can schedule a consultation with your website is again, www.yourpoweryourhealth.com. And I will put that in the show notes, my dear. That was lovely. Thank you again for sharing your personal journey. This has been impressive, not many people can make that many triumphs in one life. It really is crazy. And I just want to remind all our listeners out there  "Life has no remote, so get up and change it yourself!"

In this special CardioOB series patient perspective episode, CardioNerds (Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder), join three incredible WomenHeart Champions, Ms. Porothea Dennis, Ms. Brandie Taylor, and Ms. Ellen Robin in the presence of two legendary leaders in cardiovascular medicine,  Dr. Nanette Wenger and Dr. Sharonne Hayes. In addition to this episode being featured on our Cardio-Obstetrics topic page, you can also find this episode in our Patient and Family Perspective collection which features several moving and meaningful patient and family stories that remind us of why we do what we do. Special message by Ms. Celina Gorre, CEO of WomenHeart. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern, Dr. Leticia Helms. The CardioNerds Cardio-Obstetrics series is a comprehensive series led by series co-chairs Dr. Natalie Stokes CardioNerds ambassador from UPMC and Dr. Sonia Shah CardioNerds ambassador from UTSW, and produced in collaboration with WomenHeart. There is no CME for this episode. Relevant disclosures: None. CardioNerds Cardio-Obstetrics Series PageCardionerds Patient and Family Perspective PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Why Cardio-Obstetrics❓ Because it's important, and relevant to anyone taking care of women who are, may become, or have been pregnant as cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of pregnancy-related death.  In order to raise awareness we've put together an fun, sometimes sobering, but comprehensive curriculum, so get ready, because this CardioNerds Cardio-Obstetrics cruise will dock at several ports along the way: ✔normal pregnancy physiology, ✔hypertensive disorders, ✔arrhythmia, ✔valvular heart disease, ✔anticoagulation, ✔pulmonary hypertension, ✔congestive heart failure, ✔aortopathies, ✔coronary artery disease, ✔critical care, ✔4th trimester, ✔Racial disparities in care, ✔interventional considerations, ✔patient perspectives including from womenheart champions, and more! CardioNerds Cardioobstetrics Production Team Natalie Stokes, MDSonia Shah, MDAmit Goyal, MDDaniel Ambinder, MD

This week I'm joined by Teal Elisabeth of Relax into Love. Personal development and soul evolution have been a passion for Teal since she was young, and has fuelled her life's experiences. From being instilled with self-awareness at preschool to training under Buddhist monks after college, Teal has done the work on and within herself - now she's taken that experience to step out as a strong, feminine leader and role model for modern day women to know that they can have it all too.Teal and I chat:What drove her to step away from her corporate role and be a role model for ambitious womenHeart centered marketing and why you don't need to chase (partners, clients, etc.)Emotional managementUsing transcendental meditation as a tool for manifestation What relationship energetics isFeminine energyTeal's Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: This is Marketing by Seth GodinConnect With Teal:https://www.tealelisabeth.com/https://www.instagram.com/tealelisabeth_/https://www.tealelisabeth.com/ebook-sales-pageConnect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkApply for 1:1 Coaching

CardioNerd (Amit Goyal), cardioobstetrics series co-chair Dr. Natalie Stokes, Cardionerds Duke University CardioNerds Ambassador and episode lead fellow, Dr. Kelly Arps, join Dr. Andrea Russo, Director of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and immediate past president Heart Rhythm Society, for a discussion about pregnancy and arrhythmia. Stay tuned for a message from Dr. Sharonne Hayes about WomenHeart. Audio editing by Gurleen Kaur. Claim free CME for enjoying this episode! Dr. Russo's disclosures: Johnson and Johnson, Medtronic, Inc., Boston Scientific Corporation, Kestra, Medilynx, Up-to-Date, and ABIM. Abstract • Pearls Notes • References • Guest Profiles • Production Team CardioNerds Cardio-Obstetrics Series PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Episode Abstract Pregnant patients may have exacerbation of underlying arrhythmic syndromes or unmasking of previously undiagnosed arrhythmic syndromes. Management of atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmias should proceed with increased urgency in pregnant patients due to risk of adverse hemodynamic events in the mother and fetus. Cardioversion of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias is safe in pregnancy. Preferred antiarrhythmic agents in pregnant patients include metoprolol, propranolol, verapamil, flecainide, propafenone, sotalol, procainamide, and lidocaine. Management of arrhythmias in pregnancy should include collaboration with obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine teams. Pearls Pre-conception counseling is a shared decision making process; include obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine colleagues in challenging cases. Have a high sense of urgency for acute arrhythmias in pregnancy due to risk of impaired fetal perfusion. Goals of acute arrhythmic management should include rapid treatment while avoiding hypotension. In scenarios when beta blockers are indicated, metoprolol and propranolol are first choice. Avoid atenolol as this drug has the highest risk of fetal bradycardia and intra-uterine growth retardation in the class. Lidocaine or procainamide should be first line for ventricular arrhythmias in pregnancy. Amiodarone is potentially teratogenic and should not be used in pregnant patients unless all other options have been exhausted. Show notes 1. What are the expected electrophysiologic changes associated with pregnancy? Increase in resting heart rate which peaks in third trimesterPR shorteningECG axis shift leftward and upwardNon-specific ST and T wave changes These changes, along with increased cardiac output and volume with increased stretch in all chambers, increase the risk of re-entrant arrhythmias in those who are predisposed. ↑ atrial volume -> ↑ stretch -> ↑ ectopy -> ↑ risk for re-entrant arrhythmias 2. What is the approach to pre-conception counseling for patients with known arrhythmias or arrhythmic syndromes? Anticipate frequency and potential severity of adverse arrhythmic outcomes during pregnancy and post-partum periodConsider available options for rhythm control and anticoagulation therapy, as appropriate, during the pre-conception, pregnancy, and post-partum periodsConsider catheter ablation prior to pregnancy, particularly for curable arrhythmias such as Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) and AVNRT   Offer genetic counseling about hereditary risk to fetus for inherited arrhythmias such as Brugada syndrome and Long QT syndrome 3. What is the management of SVT in pregnancy? Consider the increased risk of tachyarrhythmias in pregnancy: Typically benign arrhythmias can lead to more rapid decompensation in mother due to increased baseline cardiac output. Typically benign arrhythmias can lead to rapid danger to the fetus due to maternal hypotension and shortened diastolic ...

As we spotlight this April, Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, I am excited to welcome, Dr. Elliott Crouser, Chair of the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research' Scientific Advisory Board, Professor - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at Ohio State University & Mary McGowan CEO, Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Dr. Crouser has over 31 years of medical experience and has been a member of FSR's SAB since 2016. He is a professor of medicine at Ohio State University where he specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine with a focus on translational research on systemic inflammatory diseases involving the lungs. In 25 years of supported research, Dr. Crouser's laboratory has contributed to the publication of more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts, including the first efforts to study sarcoidosis disease mechanisms by deeply scrutinizing genetic data (2009) and the first clinical practice guidelines for sarcoidosis which were endorsed by the American Thoracic Society in 2020. In addition to his research, Dr. Crouser served as the President of the American Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders (AASOG) from 2017-2019 and has advocated for the sarcoidosis community through engagement with the National Institutes of Health. Mary joined the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research as the organization's first-ever Chief Executive Officer in 2020. As CEO, Mary serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for FSR and leads the organization's strategic vision with patient engagement, strategic partnerships, fundraising, advocacy efforts, program direction, and an aggressive communications and research agenda. Mary brings 35 years of nonprofit leadership and management experience to the role. Prior to joining FSR, she served as Executive Director at The Myositis Association (TMA.) As Executive Director of TMA, McGowan was featured and highlighted as a preeminent rare disease leader by numerous entities including American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Global Genes and the National Organization for Rare Diseases for her innovative national campaigns including Women of Color and Myositis and her leading telemedicine initiatives for autoimmune patients during COVID-19. Prior to her time at TMA, Mary served as CEO of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. During her 8 years with WomenHeart, McGowan ensured the organization's long-term growth and sustainability as the leading voice for the 48 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease. McGowan also served as Executive Director of the Allergy & Asthma Network, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating suffering and death due to asthma, allergies and related conditions. She held various positions with the American Academy of Pediatrics during her service of 18 years. McGowan earned a Master's Degree in Human Resources Development from the George Washington University and a B.A. from Trinity University. Listen in as Mary McGowan & Dr. Elliot discuss Living with Sarcoidosis. Learn More : Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research #sarcoidosisawarenessmonth

Celina Gorre is the CEO of WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. WomenHeart’s mission is to improve the health and quality of life of women living with or at risk of heart disease and to advocate for their benefit. Prior to WomenHeart, Celina served as executive director of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). In that role, she led the GACD Secretariat team based in London. She was also the managing director of the Foundation for the United Nations Global Compact and worked with the United Nations Populations Fund and UNICEF in Angola as a senior HIV/AIDS advisor. She consulted the government of Angola on its HIV strategy, child survival, and nutrition programs, and local companies on their social and community investments. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology and Masters in Public Health from UCLA and Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University. In this episode, we discussed stresses that women experience that contribute to heart diseases, the importance of knowing your body intimately, the lack of symptoms for high blood pressure, and prevention of hypertension. Check out the WomenHeart at www.womenheart.org Rate, Review & Subscribe!

Welcome to Hands on Health, the podcast all about living your healthiest life on the coast. Michele Abrahams joins host Felicia Struve to talk about heart disease in women. Michele has lived with heart disease for many years. She volunteers her time to support and educate other women who have or are at risk of heart disease through WomenHeart. Join us to learn more about the subtle signs of heart disease in women. # # # "Hands on Health" is the podcast all about living your healthiest life on the coast. If you have a question or a comment, please call 503-338-4654 to leave us a message. We may include your question in an upcoming episode! Listen on: Anchor Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast CMH news

In today's episode, I am joined by Karen Sammer, CNC, CHHC. Karen is a more than ten year breast cancer survivor and a three year spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) heart attack survivor. In 2010, after dealing with breast cancer and the effects of chemo and radiation, she decided to take control of her health. In the process of making significant lifestyle changes and losing 135 pounds, she found her passion in learning about health and nutrition. In 2017, she experienced another major health event when she had a SCAD followed by a heart attack, which made her double down on her self care. She goes wherever there is an audience to talk about heart disease in women, what to look for, what to do if you have it, and how to prevent it. WomenHeart is the only national coalition for women with or at risk for developing heart disease. As a WomenHeart Champion, Karen has been trained by the Mayo Clinic to share her heart story and important messages about heart health to empower women to take charge of their heart health. WomenHeart Champions often partner with local organizations such as hospitals,worksites, places of worship, and other local organizations to distribute educational materials, give presentations, conduct special events, or encourage the media to cover heart health stories. She is retired from her corporate day job as Director, Tax Audits and now makes her living as a health and nutrition coach. She works with women who are living with or are at risk for developing heart disease or other chronic illness that can be managed through lifestyle and nutrition changes. Karen attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a Certified Health Coach. She also attended a course given by the American Association of Nutritional Consultants and is a Certified Nutritional Consultant. Along with those certifications, she also is certified in Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell. https://yourpoweryourhealth.com https://www.womenheart.org https://www.ethosprimarycare.com https://www.pcrm.org https://kickstart.pcrm.org/en https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/why-go-vegan/honey-industry Here's the hummus recipe I use: https://youtu.be/9gOxPTw54Ps Find Did You Bring the Hummus on Facebook or Instagram. Be sure to subscribe and share with your friends. Want to connect with me directly? Email didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Music by JP Winters @musicbyjpw © 2021 Did You Bring the Hummus, LLC

Julie draws much of her comic inspiration from her father, who always found the funny in every situation. For Julie, exploring deep, personal matters of health, happiness and humanity allows her to cultivate humor from those, sometimes, painful truths. “Going Deep to Go Funny” is a personal journey that allows Julie to come out the other side with soothing humor that makes soulful connections with her audience.   08:56 | Terry-Ann Introducing, Julie Mac: In a storytelling genre, Julie performs stand-up comedy in NJ, NYC and the Catskills. She has performed her one woman show, “As I Am,” at the Metropolitan Room in NYC, the Randolph Performing Arts Center, and other venues in NJ. She performs regularly with her MacTrio at various venues in New Jersey.   10:04 | Julie Mac You can’t be funny by yourself.   10:55 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac Surprises from Iowa??!! Funny, farms and family – getting my inspiration and love for storytelling from my Dad.   18:40 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac Julie’s cool look – when being “too pretty” is a drawback.   20:30 | Terry-Ann What did you want to be when you grew up?   22:07 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac What is that OCD, hair-pulling disease called again? And other weird habits we don’t’ claim to have.   27:17 | Julie Mac A Survivor’s Story | Welcome to my show F’ KALE! A Heart Journey   29:42 | Julie Mac You gotta go deep before you can go funny. What do you hate about yourself?   31:48 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac The not-so-funny reality that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.   36:03 | Terry-Ann/Julie Mac QUESTION: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks “How many times during the day do you look at yourself in the mirror?”   Julie Mac Website: www.JulieMacSings.com Email: julie@juliemacsings.com Facebook: @JulieMac Near and Dear: www.WomenHeart.org | The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease   Terry-Ann Zander TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971 Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander   Terri Walters Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/ Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com   Some Kind of Comedian Website: https://www.somekindofcomedian.com/podcast Facebook: @SomeKindofComedian - https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindofComedian/   Moonfish Production, Ltd. Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/ Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/ Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com  

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Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo  Instagram: @daniellebelardomd Twitter: @dbelardomd Facebook: Dr. Danielle Belardo, MD   Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   Also be sure to follow today's guest, Dr. Martha Gulati! Instagram: @drmarthagulati Twitter: @drmarthagulati   In this brilliant episode with expert Cardiologist Dr. Martha Gulati, in less than 90 minutes you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease. We discuss the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in women, and learn how pregnancy can elucidate certain risk factors for heart disease down the road. We discuss what’s hot in prevention, from coronary artery calcium scores to PCSK9 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, Vascepa and more!    Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FASPC is a Professor of Medicine and the Chief of Cardiology at theUniversity of Arizona (Phoenix). She held the Sarah Ross Soter Chair in Women’s Cardiovascular Health and was the Section Director for Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Preventive Cardiology at The Ohio State Universityuntil 2015. She is the author of the best-seller, “Saving Women’s Hearts”. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the American College of Cardiology “CardioSmart”, the patient education and empowerment initiative. She serves as the chair of the national chest pain guidelines. Her exceptional commitment to the study of women and cardiac diseases has won her numerous awards and distinctions, including being named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s “Top 40 under 40,” a list that honors 40 outstanding individuals who have made a major impact in their respective industries before the age of 40. In 2011, she received the first CREDO (Coalition to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Outcomes) Award from the American College of Cardiology that was given to honor her contributions to improve cardiovascular healthcare of women patients. In 2012, she was awarded the National Red Dress Awardfor her efforts in raising awareness of heart disease in women and advancing research in this field. In 2019, she was chosen as the most influential woman in Arizona and received the 2019 American College of Cardiology’s Bernadine Healy Award for her leadership and accomplishment in the field of cardiovascular disease in women. Dr. Gulati is passionate about the study of women and heart disease and prevention of heart disease.  She is the principal investigator of the St. James Women Take Heart Project, a study examining cardiac risk factors in women, which set new standards for women’s fitness levels and heart rate response to exercise in women. She also is a co-investigator on the Women Ischemic Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) and previously served as a co-investigator on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI).   She is a member of numerous advisory boards and societies, including the American Heart Association(AHA), the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC). She serves on the board of the ASPC, the Phoenix chapter of the American Heart Association and the board of WomenHeart.  She has published articles in peer-reviewed publications, including The New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation, and Journal of theAmerican Medical Association (JAMA).  Her research has been featured in hundreds of newspapers across the world, including The New York Times and USA Today. She has also been featured on Oprah and been feature on CBS National News, The Today Show, Canada AM, in addition to many others. She recently was listed on the Marquis 2019 Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, and Who’s Who in American Women. Dr. Gulati completed medical school at the University of Toronto, Canada.  She went on to complete her internship, residency, and cardiology fellowship at the University of Chicago.  She received a Master in Science at the University of Chicago and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.  She is board certified in cardiovascular disease.

Murem Sharpeis a Savannah, Georgia-based technology business founder and former corporate executive who serves in leadership position with local, state and national organizations in the fields of healthcare innovation, political change, technology entrepreneurship, and academic advancement. As Principal with the StrategyRx consultancy, the firm enables innovators in medicine and healthcare to bring breakthrough products and services to market. For WomenHeart, the national coalition of women heart patients advocating for women with or at risk for heart disease, Murem became a WomenHeart Champion through training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, as well as men. Through WomenHeart Savannah, which she founded in 2016, she and her sister volunteers bring patient support, community advocacy, and heart health education throughout Savannah and South Georgia and advocate on Capitol Hill for affordable, available healthcare for all. As a Cornell alumna, Murem was elected a Lifetime Member of the Cornell University Council, having previously served as founding Vice Chair of the President’s Council of Cornell Women and the Chair of the Advisory Council for Entrepreneurship@Cornell program. She holds a B.A. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management. Resources (provided by Murem): Georgia Health rankings and statistics:  https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2018-health-of-women-and-children-report/state-summaries-georgia https://oasis.state.ga.us/ Georgia Department of Public Health Statistics  https://gbpi.org/policy-areas/health/ Georgia Budget and Policy Institute About WomenHeart: https://www.womenheart.org/  The leading voice for the 48 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease.Trained more than 900 women heart disease survivors as community educators via the WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium in collaboration with Mayo Clinic. Now in its 20th year, WomenHeart’s many accomplishments are a credit to the work of its committed Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Council, volunteers, staff and corporate partners who spend countless hours advancing awareness of women’s heart health.  From WomenHeart: Know Your Rights: Breaking Through Barriers to Care: https://www.womenheart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Know-Your-Rights-Fact-Sheet.pdf Black Mamas Matter: https://blackmamasmatter.org/about/ Murem Sharpe’s TED Talk: “Let’s Do Mammograms for the Heart” - TEDx Savannah 2016. A view of the colossal impact of a heart attack and how many people are at risk. An overview of the simple, yet informative process of a "heart mammogram" or calcium scan and how informative the results can be.   https://youtu.be/EFMwJd_d-30    

Tracey, Heart Attack Survivor; Beverly, Diagnosed with Heart Disease; Phylise, Once diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure; Golda, Diagnosed with Heart Disease. February is Heart Health Month. We devoted this edition of the show to women and heart disease. For this segment of the show, we hosted an on-air panel discussion with four women diagnosed with some form of heart disease. This group of courageous women shared details of their illness, spoke about the role heredity has played in their diagnosis, and detailed how they modified their diet and lifestyle to survive heart disease.

De acuerdo a los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de los Estados Unidos (CDC), las enfermedades cardíacas o al corazón son la principal causa de muerte de las mujeres en los Estados Unidos. Se creía que esta condición afectaba mayormente a los varones, sin embargo las estadísticas muestran lo contrario. En Tu Familia Zol hablamos con Olivia Rodríguez, sobreviviente de una enfermedad cardíaca, y con Carol Sandoval de WomenHeart.

What is your relationship with money? Many of us have challenges today due to the negative modelling from our parents relationship with money. Being able to learn how to make decisions from a more feminine way to help you create a more sustainable way to earn and invest in your money. Mentioned in the show: https://annettelackovic.com/de/

What is your relationship with money? Many of us have challenges today due to the negative modelling from our parents relationship with money. Being able to learn how to make decisions from a more feminine way to help you create a more sustainable way to earn and invest in your money. Mentioned in the show: http://annettelackovic.com/de/

Jeff, Dylan and Adam share some of their favorite things in this episode.  This includes what they’re watching, 2017 summer movies and of course their favorite podcasts, other than of Divine Cinema of course.  Not only is this bonus episode celebrating International Podcast Day 2017 but it is also the year anniversary of this show.  We started as a bonus episode on another podcast called Irenicast and here we are a year later a podcast of our own. MORE ON INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY International Podcast Day™ is September 30th and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts!  The celebration is a great opportunity to connect with fellow podcasters, podcast listeners, podcast enthusiasts, and leaders in the podcasting industry.  Help spread the word by telling your friends, sharing the celebration on your podcasts and social media feeds, and using #InternationalPodcastDay.  There are several ways to get involved and plenty to benefit from by taking part in International Podcast Day.  See some of the suggestions on how to get involved from the International Podcast Day website.   MORE ON IRENICAST This show spun off from Irenicast, a podcast serving up conversations to provoke your progressive Christian imagination. Irenicast features regular conversations between post-evangelical ministers Jeff and Allen, interviews with artists and thought leaders, developments in American religion, political diatribes, and a variety of segments. New episodes post on the first and third Tuesday of each month. If your faith is in process and you're looking for a place to work it out loud, then Irenicast is for you.   Past Divine Cinema Episodes (aka Divine Prequels) Christian Mingle The Movie – A Divine SINema Review – 099 (Irenicast Episode) Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas Review – Divine SINema Series – 095 (Irenicast Episode) A Movie Review of If Footmen Tire You What Will Horses Do? – A Divine SINema Episode – 091 (Irenicast Episode) God’s Not Dead 2 Review – Divine SINema Series – 086.5 (Irenicast Episode) A Critical Analysis of God’s Not Dead – Divine Sinema – 082.5 (Irenicast Episode)   RELEVANT LINKS Dylan’s Favorite Things Patriot (Amazon TV Series) Terry O’Quinn (Actor) The Big Sick (2017 Film) Kumail Nanjiani (Actor, Comedian) Ray Romano (Actor, Comedian) Homecoming (Podcast) You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes (Podcast) Welcome to Night Vale (Podcast) Adam’s Favorite Things Ozark (Netflix TV Series) Jason Bateman (Actor) Angie Tribeca (TBS TV Series) Baby Driver (2017 Film) Black Men Can’t Jump in Hollywood (Podcast) Hidden Brain (Podcast) Rough Translation (Podcast) BBC World Service Heart and Soul (Podcast) Inside the Mosque Ruled by Women (Heart and Soul Podcast Episode) Jeff’s Favorite Things Rick & Morty (Cartoon Network TV Series) Dan Harmon (Writer, Director) Insecure (HBO TV Series) Spider-Man Homecoming (2017 Film) Wonder Woman (2017 Film) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017 Film) How Did This Get Made? (Podcast) /Filmcast (Podcast) /Film Daily (Podcast) The Liturgists (Podcast) Ask Science Mike (Podcast) Other Links Breaking Bad (AMC TV Series) The Patriot (2000 Film) Simpsons Couch Gag | Rick and Morty | Adult Swim (YouTube Video) A Look at How HBO’s ‘Insecure’ Lights Black Actors so Well (Article) Police Squad (TV Series) Edgar Wright (Writer, Director) Every Frame a Painting (YouTube Channel) Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual Comedy (Every Frame a Painting YouTube Video) The Three Flavors of Cornetto Trilogy Batman v Superman: The Fundamental Flaw (YouTube Video) Silicon Valley (HBO TV Series) A Conversation with Science Mike McHargue – Finding God in the Waves – 087 (Irenicast Episode)   YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or on whatever platform you’re listening. You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.   OUR NEXT MOVIE Don’t forget that our next full episode posts on Thursday, October 12th.  Simon Birch will be our next film.  If you would like to watch the movie before our next episode check out JustWatch.com on where to find it.   WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you’d like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links... Email Us at feedback@divinecinema.net Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Android, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? 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This episode featured a conversation with Kathy Webster, who has been affiliated with WomenHeart since 2006.  She discussed the impact of Heart Disease on women and harmful effect on women if ACA […] The post WomenHeart appeared first on KKFI.

Listen NowHeart disease is the leading cause of death for women (and men) in the US, accounting for one in every four deaths, however, among women, only 50% recognize heart disease is their #1 killer.  Additionally, almost two-thirds of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms.  (February is American Heart Month.) During this 27 minute podcast Dr. Bennett discusses the prevalence of heart disease particularly among women and what are primary prevention measures - that if achieved cardio vascular disease (CVD) could be reduced by over 80 percent.  She explains what accounts for women's limited awareness of CVD, the benefits of cardio protective drugs and statins (to lower cholesterol), female versus male symptomology and the lack of adequate CVD research specific to women.  Dr. Bennett notes the varying reasons why cardio rehabilitation, despite its substantial benefits, is woefully under utilized at rates under 30 percent and what can be done to improve patient utilization or participation.  The interview concludes with bottom line recommendations to avoid CVD and mention of federal programming efforts to reduce CVD via the "Million Hearts" campaign (www.millionhearts.hhs.gov) as well as related work by the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) and WomenHeart (www.womenheart.org).  (The interview failed to discuss or note the association between CVD and mental health or mental illness.  For example, depression even in mild forms can increase CVD risk and that depression is twice as common in women as in men.) Dr. Bennett is a Consulting Cardiologist of the Women's Heart Program at the MedStar Heart Institute.  She is the past Director of the Women's Heart Program at The George Washington University Hospital.  Prior to that she was an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the U. of Maryland.  Dr. Bennett is on the Scientific Advisory Board of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women and Heart Disease, served as Chair for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Advisory Panel on Women and Heart Disease, she is Past-President of the Greater Washington Area American Heart Association (AHA), a national spokesperson for the AHA and is the author of numerous clinical publications.  She earned her MD degree from the Eastern Virginia Medical School. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

“Parenting – Being Parent”The desire to become a parent lives in the hearts of many as we approach adulthood.  The vision of having our own little ones, aspiring to raise them to their greatness can sometimes be lost through the day to day tasks of parenting.  The journey along the way brings love, joy, fear, and can bring many challenges.  Belanie’s unique approach to Being Parent brings new opportunity and clarity to this journey.  We will address the issues of raising teens, handling conflict between parents, merging families, dealing with loss through divorce, and completing grief as a parent of a deceased child.  Women-Heart to Heart brings 4 weeks of guidance with 2 incredible women as they move from "doing parenting" to "being parent".  You’ll see how these simple, yet unique techniques can free you from parenting woes, fears and guilts. Along the way, we will share with you additional guests that have applied these practices over a period of time and seen the success in their own lives and families.

“Parenting – Being Parent”The desire to become a parent lives in the hearts of many as we approach adulthood.  The vision of having our own little ones, aspiring to raise them to their greatness can sometimes be lost through the day to day tasks of parenting.  The journey along the way brings love, joy, fear, and can bring many challenges.  Belanie’s unique approach to Being Parent brings new opportunity and clarity to this journey.  We will address the issues of raising teens, handling conflict between parents, merging families, dealing with loss through divorce, and completing grief as a parent of a deceased child.  Women-Heart to Heart brings 4 weeks of guidance with 2 incredible women as they move from "doing parenting" to "being parent".  You’ll see how these simple, yet unique techniques can free you from parenting woes, fears and guilts. Along the way, we will share with you additional guests that have applied these practices over a period of time and seen the success in their own lives and families.

This is show is a once a month show outside of our regular schedule Women Heart to Heart Shows. The purpose of A Hearts Desire to Make a Difference is to provide a place where people can come and promote and get support for their for a cause for which they are passionate. Join us as people come to share why and how they are passionate about helping others.

This is show is a once a month show outside of our regular schedule Women Heart to Heart Shows. The purpose of A Hearts Desire to Make a Difference is to provide a place where people can come and promote and get support for their for a cause for which they are passionate. Join us as people come to share why and how they are passionate about helping others.

Metabolic syndrome is not a disease itself but rather a relatively new term that has been used to describe a cluster of disorders that together provide an indicator of risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Participants in this month's podcast include the Cardiology team of Dr. Robert Stauffer and Kyra Reichardt, CNP from the Heart and Vascular Institute at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri, Dr. Peter Sheehan who is the Chair of the American Diabetes Association's Cardiometabolic Risk Initiative, and Tricia Cwiklinski who is a Support Coordinator for WomenHeart and is currently living with both heart disease and type 2 diabetes along with metabolic syndrome.

May 13, 2006 Hour One   Dr. Nina Radford, head of cardiology at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, discusses a new study that indicates only about half of American women realize heart disease is the leading cause of death in women.    Dr. Radford takes calls.