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Shine the Spotlight: The Psychology of Health & Business
Shine the Spotlight is a podcast about how we actually function as humans — in our health, our work, and the lives we’re trying to build. My name is Nichi Morrin, clinical psychologist, writer, lifestyle architect, and entrepreneur. I explore the psychology behind health, business, and sustainable success.
Each episode brings practical, real-world conversations at the intersection of:
Applied psychology and human behaviour
Invisible health, energy, and nervous system regulation
Business psychology, leadership, and doing work smarter — not harder
Building freedom, meaning, and a life that supports you, not just your output
This is not therapy — and it’s not hustle culture.
It’s about understanding how your mind and nervous system shape your health, your choices, and your ability to create a life and business that actually works for you.
Whether you’re a founder, professional, creative, or high-functioning human who knows there has to be a better way to live and work, Shine the Spotlight offers insight, language, and perspective to help you move forward — without burning yourself out or abandoning what matters.
Because success shouldn’t cost your health. And a good life shouldn’t be postponed.
Shine the Spotlight: The Psychology of Health & Business
Ep. 18: When Our Teenage Daughter Had a Heart Attack: Three Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions Impacting Lives
In this deeply personal episode, Nichi opens up about a terrifying moment no parent should ever face — the day her 17-year-old daughter had a heart attack that was initially dismissed as anxiety. This episode explores the dangerous consequences of misdiagnosis in women, particularly when it comes to three complex, invisible, and commonly misunderstood conditions:
SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD).
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The symptoms and warning signs of SCAD, and how it differs from a typical heart attack or anxiety
- Why POTS is often misunderstood and dismissed
- How EDS affects connective tissue, and what physical signs to watch for in yourself or others
- The hormonal, genetic, and nervous system connections between these conditions
- The psychological toll of being dismissed, unheard, or misdiagnosed — especially in young females
- Why listening to your body and trusting your instincts can be lifesaving
Key Takeaways:
- SCAD is a real, life-threatening condition that can happen in healthy young women and is often mistaken for anxiety.
- Medical gaslighting is common — especially for women presenting with invisible or complex symptoms.
- POTS and EDS are often co-occurring and can dramatically impact quality of life when left undiagnosed or untreated.
- These conditions are not rare — they’re rarely recognised.
- Hormonal shifts, neurodivergence, and connective tissue disorders can play a role in cardiovascular and nervous system vulnerability.
- Advocacy matters: If something feels wrong, keep pushing. Your voice could save a life — including your own.
If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your daughters, friends, schools, and health professionals. The more we shine the spotlight on what’s been unseen and unspoken — the more unstoppable we become.
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Previous Intro and Outro music: Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican; and Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay. Current music: levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay.
Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It is not deemed as psychological treatment and does not replace the advice from your health professional or need for psychological treatment.