Cardiac Chat with Immy Reid – A Powerful Conversation about Heart Failure, Trauma and Hope

Cardiac Chat with Immy Reid – A Powerful Conversation about Heart Failure, Trauma and Hope

by | Sep 14, 2026 | Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Podcast, Stories & Inspiration, Understanding Your Heart & Diagnosis

Today I’m joined by the lovely Immy Reid, and this is one of those conversations that really reminds us just how much a person can go through behind the scenes, often while still trying to keep going, keep smiling, and keep making sense of it all. Immy has faced a...
Fear of Dying After a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery

Fear of Dying After a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery

by | 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,...
Can a heart attack, cardiac arrest or open heart surgery cause trauma or PTSD?

Can a heart attack, cardiac arrest or open heart surgery cause trauma or PTSD?

by | Jun 9, 2025 | Emotional Recovery & Mental Health, Physical Recovery & Cardiac Rehabilitation, Podcast, Symptoms, Monitoring & Knowing When to Get Help, Tests, Medicines, Treatments & Surgery, Understanding Your Heart & Diagnosis

Can a heart attack, cardiac arrest or open heart surgery cause trauma or PTSD? The quick answer to this is, YES of course it can. Many people, like you and I, experience trauma when they are diagnosed with chronic health conditions like heart disease, cancer, MS,...