by Sallie Crawley | May 25, 2026 | Confidence, Acceptance & Moving Forward, Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Physical Recovery & Cardiac Rehabilitation, Podcast, Tests, Medicines, Treatments & Surgery
If you are reading this article there is a good chance you are or someone you care about is waiting for heart surgery – whether that’s bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, a stent, an implantable device, or another cardiac procedure, I want you to know...
by Sallie Crawley | May 11, 2026 | Confidence, Acceptance & Moving Forward, Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Physical Recovery & Cardiac Rehabilitation, Podcast, Tests, Medicines, Treatments & Surgery, Therapies, Understanding Your Heart & Diagnosis
The fear of mortality is something most humans brush up against at some point in their lives. Usually, it’s fleeting, a passing thought late at night or after a loss. But when you’ve had a cardiac arrest, an implantable device, heart attack, or cardiac surgery,...
by Sallie Crawley | Apr 12, 2026 | Confidence, Acceptance & Moving Forward, Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Everyday Life, Work & Travel, Physical Recovery & Cardiac Rehabilitation, Podcast
I think you already know I’m all about helping you feel emotionally strong, mentally clear, and practically supported after a cardiac event or while living with heart disease. Today I am talking about something a little different. I want to share something I’ve been...
by Sallie Crawley | Mar 16, 2026 | Confidence, Acceptance & Moving Forward, Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Physical Recovery & Cardiac Rehabilitation, Podcast
Have you ever felt torn between two conflicting emotions or desires? Perhaps you’re grateful for your recovery but still struggle with anxiety about the future. Or maybe you’re excited about the possibilities of a healthier lifestyle, but also frustrated...
by Sallie Crawley | Mar 4, 2026 | Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Everyday Life, Work & Travel, Physical Recovery & Cardiac Rehabilitation, Podcast, Symptoms, Monitoring & Knowing When to Get Help, Tests, Medicines, Treatments & Surgery, Understanding Your Heart & Diagnosis
I am writing this article in February 2026 and I am so fed up with the amount of rain we are having in the UK. I am really looking forward to some sunnier and warmer weather. We Brits can’t always be guaranteed of fine weather and after all I have been through these...
by Sallie Crawley | Feb 23, 2026 | Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Physical Recovery & Cardiac Rehabilitation, Podcast, Stories & Inspiration, Tests, Medicines, Treatments & Surgery, Understanding Your Heart & Diagnosis
I’m thrilled to announce a major rebrand and a fresh look for the podcast, but I’m not doing it alone. I’m inviting you to help shape our future, cast your vote for our new name, and enter for a chance to win a paperback copy of one of my three cardiac recovery books....