The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast
The sharing of stories is often underrated in the healing journey after a heart attack—or any near-death experience.
This platform exists to create a safe, supportive space for those who have experienced an “Event of the Heart” to share their stories, be seen, and continue healing.
I believe we all carry medicine within our hearts, and that our stories are often the medicine someone else needs to receive.
Through conversations with survivors, medical experts, healthcare providers, dietitians, and holistic practitioners, we explore how storytelling, yoga, meditation, breath-work, and mind-body practices can help reduce stress and anxiety—and ultimately support the prevention of cardiovascular dis-ease.
You are not alone. Your story matters.
Brian
Episodes
SCAD Thriver Tara Benoit shares her powerful story!!
6 Time Heart Attack Thriver Sean Nolan shares his incredible story and this is one you do not want to miss!!
John “Kipper” McQuad shares his crazy Heart Attack Story!
Reflections on the year that was, and the year that lies ahead!!
In conversation with John Tolkamp who shares how a routine checkup and the discovery of a heart murmur may have saved him from having a massive heart attack!!
In conversation with Kim Brochu who is the founder of the Kris Yip Memorial Foundation and the Kris Yip Memorial Fondo
Professional Endurance and Triathlon Coach Brian Yates shares his Heart Attack Journey
I’ve fallen and I CAN get back up!!
British Triathlete turned cold water endurance swimmer Peter Robertson shares his powerful heart attack story!
Flight attendant Tom Willard shares his recent heart attack journey and how he has used what happened to completely change his long term prognosis by embracing a whole food plant based lifestyle!
Septuagenarian, Dr. Akil Taher shares his personal journey from Cardiovasular Disease to health and wellness and how living a fully plant based Vegan lifestyle not only improved his overall health, it also cured several chronic ailments
David Hayes from Ireland shares his Heart Attack Journey
Ultra Endurance Runner Ian Morgan is on the pod again sharing some of the health struggles he faced in 2024
A year later, runner Matt Felis shares his powerful heart attack story!
Celebrating my 9 year Heart Attack Anniversary
Episode 80: My Motorcycle Part 2
Episode 79: My Motorcycle: A 2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Episode 78 : 100% Plant Based Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn
Episode 77: Dietitian, Nutritionist and Certified Natural Chef Karyn Forsyth Duggan
Episode 76: Lifestyle Medicine Specialist Dr. Richa Mittal
Episode 75: Elena Rybko founder and owner of Thriving Mind Studios
Episode 74: 60uP Balance Board Founder and Coach to the Stars Dan Metcalfe
Episode 73: Heart Transplant Recipient Tracy Doherty
Episode 72: Cardiologist and Author Dr. Jonathan Fisher