My Heart & Mind with Sallie Crawley

Today’s episode is a relaxamation and it focuses on taking time for yourself and putting yourself first.When was the last time you spent a whole day just for yourself, doing only what you wanted to do when you wanted to do it? I don’t do it very often myself and yet I know that I should. It’s an essential part of self-care. Self-care shouldn’t be for when you’re burnt out, uptight, stressed and feeling awful it should be used as part of your everyday life to avoid feeling depleted and unable to cope. If you have others that you care for or look after then you need to look after yourself first. Think of the oxygen mask on the plane, always put it on yourself first else you won’t be able to save others and may even make the situation worse. Life should be enjoyable as our mental health impacts our physical health; do you know what brings you joy? Maybe a bit of homework for you 😉Time is something we can’t make more of but we can make more money, have more relationships or more jobs, and find some time for yourself. Live with gratitude for all the experiences you have, if you can’t give yourself a day, then look for an hour or maybe an afternoon. Be glad you did rather than wish that you had!Do not listen to this episode while driving or operating machinery.Your affirmationsToday is my dayI set aside time to laugh and playI spend time doing what I loveSay your affirmations 5 times each as a set. Repeat your set of affirmations at least once a day. The more you use them the bigger the impact. Add them to a habit that you do every day.  While cleaning your teeth, driving, running, walking your dog, washing the dishes, when you first wake up or the last thing at night.  Your self-reflection questions are:What is one new thing I want to try today?How can slowing down help me to stop wasting time?What can children teach me about enjoying life?What do I enjoy doing, having, and being?Use these reflection questions to delve a little deeper and get to know yourself better. You can use them as prompts for journaling, during meditation or just give yourself a few moments of time to consider.Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

I am not sure about you but does your cardiac event consume your life? Is your heart health at the centre of everything that you do or think? Awe is an emotion characterised by a sense of reverence or wonder in response to something perceived as vast or great. Something outside of yourself. It has been shown to have several potential health benefits. Today I am going to talk about awe as it has been shown to have a positive impact on both psychological and physical health, making it an important aspect of well-being after a heart attack or heart surgery.Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

The Dalai Lama said, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” To me, the quote means that experiencing pain, physical and emotional, is a natural and unavoidable part of life, but whether or not we experience suffering as a result of that pain is a choice that we can make. In other words, we can choose to let the pain control and consume us, causing suffering, or we can choose to accept the pain and manage it in a healthy and constructive way.Managing how we feel and react to people, circumstances, and situations can reduce our suffering. You are in charge of how you feel. I’m sure you are familiar with the term, “You choose how you react”. Actually, it’s not 100% true as our limbic system is always on the lookout for trouble and anything that would be a threat so you may initially experience a fight or flight response. However, you can stop, take a breath or two, and calmly reconsider your response, there may be some facts you weren’t aware of, and therefore take charge of how you feel. Do not listen to this episode while driving or operating machinery.Your affirmations:I am in charge of how I feelI choose thoughts that give me control of how I feelI decide how I want to feelSay your affirmations 5 times each as a set. Repeat your set of affirmations at least once a day.  The more you use them the bigger the impact. Add them to a habit that you do every day.  While cleaning your teeth, driving, running, walking your dog, washing the dishes, when you first wake up, or the last thing at night. Your self-reflection questions are:In what situations do my emotions work against me? When I lose control of my emotions, what happens?How would my life be changed if I had more control over my emotions?Use these reflection questions to delve a little deeper and get to know yourself better. You can use them as prompts for journaling, during meditation or just give yourself a few moments of time to consider.Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

I am sure that like me you experience stress and anxiety. I thought that prior to my heart attack, I had it pretty much nailed anxiety and that I managed my stress levels well. Perhaps I did but after discharge from the hospital it got really out of my control and I had to learn to practice what I had been preaching to my clients. Today I am sharing with you 5 different ways of using your breath to improve your stress tolerance, enhance energy, and regulate your emotional and cognitive states. Psychological SighBox BreathingDiaphragmatic Breathing4-7-8 BreathingAlternate Nostril BreathingSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

My interview with Jon Johnston. He’s a survivor of a widow maker heart attack and a cardiac arrest that caused him to be without oxygen for 20 minutes, technically dead. He is also an author of two books and a sports website owner. Today he talks to me about his life before his event and how he died but miraculously survived. He shares with me how he pieced together what had happened with the help of family and friends along with his realisation that he was not the only person affected. His heart attack impacted his family and friends in ways that he didn’t expect. Due to oxygen deprivation Jon now lives with a traumatic brain injury and yet during his recovery, he has penned two books to help himself and others with their own recovery. We talk about how Jon lives his life happy and has ambitions for the future despite the change to his life, health, and knowledge that he will never be the person he once was. We talk about Jon’s books and he shares some content with us. Some of his tried and tested activities have helped him and will help you too.You can find the links we mentioned here: www.Manageyourdamage.com www.Jonjohnston.comBeen Dead, Never Been To EuropeManage Your Damage – Heart Attack SurvivorSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

This week is about nutrition, and my guest is Cheryl Strachan of Sweet Spot Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietitian, specialising in cardiac nutrition and wellness. Her mission is to share her love for food that hits the sweet spot. She is also the author of a recipe book. It's called 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for Easy, Low-Sodium Meals. Cheryl believes that we should focus on eating for health gain, because in the long run, weight loss diets don’t work for most people.Please note that since we recorded this episode, alcohol recommendations have become quite a bit more conservative, due to more recent studies that link alcohol to cancer and heart disease even at relatively low levels. (In Canada the new guidelines say low-risk drinking is 0-2 per week, moderate risk is 3-6 per week, and the risk goes up from there.😳)Today we talk about involvement in cardiac rehab in Calgary and how she developed her model the sweet spot. We have a great discussion about moderation, and what it actually means in real life. We chat about how what you eat can help reduce fatigue and talk about mood foods. If you want to hear her thoughts on chocolate, coffee, and wine, then stay tuned.How to reach Cheryl: https://sweetspotnutrition.ca/Free Book, The Sweet Spot Guide to Eating Well with Heart Concerns: https://sweetspotnutrition.ca/eating-well-with-heart-concerns/Why not join Cheryl in the Sweet Spot Kitchen: https://sweetspotnutrition.ca/join-us-in-the-sweet-spot-kitchen. The kitchen is the heart and soul of your home – and the Sweet Spot Kitchen is the heart and soul of my cardiac nutrition program. Simply knowing what to eat after a heart event or diagnosis isn’t enough. Staying committed day after day, year after year can be challenging. Find your Sweet Spot with food that’s healthy, delicious, and right for you, with guidance from me and the support of an entire community.As mentionedThe Look AHEAD study www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1212914Mediterranean diet studies www.nejm.Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Today’s episode is going to be rather different; it’s going to be a fictional story. It’s a story of someone that had a heart attack although it is founded in a true story. It’s the first fictional story that I have found about having a cardiac event and I’d like to share it with you. I came across the author, Aaron David in a Facebook group when I was looking for people to proofread and give me feedback on my book ‘The Beat Goes On’, a how-to support yourself emotionally and practically guide for once you were discharged from hospital. Aaron agreed, he then told me he was a published author – this nearly gave me my second heart attack as I was then nervous about what he might say. He was amazing and really helped get it just right. In the meantime, I thought I would check out his work and found that he was the author of numerous books of short humorous fiction stories and poems. When I read his book of short stories “Booky McBookface” I came across this story that I would like to share with you today. It reminded me of how we never know what is just around the corner and how quickly things can change. Stories can be more than just fictional, they can be metaphors for life. I use them a lot in my hypnotherapy scripts they allow clients to apply their meaning and make the changes they desire.  It's not me or Aaron who is going to read the story but another hearty, Tony Richens-Smith. Tony is also a published author he also wrote “Not Everyone Wants a Hug” seeing the world through the eyes of a dog. After his widow-maker during covid he wrote his second book “My B****** Heart”, his personal journey after his heart attack. It was when I was listening to his audio book version, I thought I’d ask him to record this for me. So now without any further ado, I will hand you over to Tony and the Egregious (uh·gree·juhs) Fortune.Aaron's WebsiteAaron's Amazon Authors Page for BooksTony's Website Tony's Amazon Authors Page forSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Quit hiding your magic! You are UNIQUE, you are the only one like you. You have one of a kind fingerprints, not even identical twins have matching ones. You are the outcome of one egg and around 40 million sperm, any other sperm and you would be a different you. You are the only one to see colours the way you do. Remember not to compare yourself with others as there is no comparison. And anyway, you would be matching their outsides (what you see) with your insides (with what you think and feel).The same goes for our health and our life in general. Even if we are feeling broken, we can live with health issues but still be healthy in mind and body. We can still live our lives happy. It really does help to remind yourself that you are good enough and that you are whole, healthy and complete.Do not listen to this episode while driving or operating machinery.Your affirmations:I am whole, healthy and completeI am enough just as I amMy completeness is my very natureSay your affirmations 5 times each as a set. Repeat your set of affirmations at least once a day.The more you use them the bigger the impact. Add them to a habit that you do every day.  While cleaning your teeth, driving, running, walking your dog, washing the dishes, when you first wake up or the last thing at night.Your self-reflection questions are:What are my three greatest qualities?What is unique about me?In what ways do I hold myself back? Why, do I hold myself back?Use these reflection questions to delve a little deeper and get to know yourself better. You can use them as prompts for journaling, during meditation or just give yourself a few moments of time to consider.To find more visit my Podcast & Blog Page.ResourcesDownload my zero cost Cheat Sheet of 146 Ready For You Affirmations which will give you many options to choose your own affirmations.Jump on the waitlist for my 6 weeks to Sleep Easy after a Cardiac Event workshop.Learn a Simple Way to Meditate to gain the benefits of Non-Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

This week I am talking more about "how-to" live life with fatigue and minimise the impact. I talk through more tools, rules and ideas to help you manage fatigue and conserve your energy.Here are some of the topics I discuss in this episode.Sleep - whilst it doesn't get rid of fatigue is a good place to start. It means you only have to deal with the fatigue and not tiredness too. Nutrition - keep hydrated and an even blood sugar level if you can. Being safe when travelling - that means you and other people too.Self-awareness - get to know yourself and what helps, tame that voice that tells you stuff that doesn't serve you well.Lifestyle - move around, despite being counterintuitive it will help especially if you're outside with nature.Loving and respecting your body - fatigue management it's the only way!To read the complete episode Show Notes or visit my Podcast & Blog Page.ResourcesDownload my zero cost Sleep Easy Journal which will help you have conversations with your medical team and identify or rule out any sleep issues. Use my download 53 ideas to help you sleep easy, it's free and gives a framework to start ensuring you get a good night's sleep.Jump on the waitlist for my 6 weeks to Sleep Easy after a Cardiac Event workshop.Join me and others on Facebook in the My Heart & Mind Community.Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn.Please read my disclaimer and visit my website. And the beat goes on … one moment at a timeIf you enjoy my podcast, I would appreciate it if you leave a short review on whichever platform you are listening on. It takes less thanSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

For a full understanding of what my relaxamations are make sure you catch up with my episode called Relaxamations to relax and energise when living with heart disease, you can read or listen to me explaining it. In a nutshell, though, relaxamations are a blend of all of the best bits of meditation, guided relaxation, mindfulness and positive affirmations. Imagine this: If you had $86,400 in an account and someone stole $10 from you, would you be upset and throw all of the remaining $86,390 away in hopes of getting back at the person who took your $10? Or move on and live? Right, move on and live. See, we have 86,400 seconds each day. Don’t let someone’s negative 10 seconds ruin the remaining 86,390. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Life is bigger than that. (unknown)Do not listen to this episode while driving or operating machinery.Carrying resentment is holding on to negative energy. It is also a bit like taking poison and hoping the other person will die.Forgiving the other doesn’t mean they were right or you were wrong.It empowers you and disempowers them.You can also forgive yourself.Here are your affirmations from today’s relaxamation:Forgiveness is a gift I give to myself. Forgiveness is a way of showing strength in myself.By forgiving others, I become free of the past.Say your affirmations 5 times each as a set. Repeat your set of affirmations at least once a day. The more you use them the bigger the impact. Add them to a habit that you do every day.  While cleaning your teeth, driving, running, walking your dog, washing the dishes, when you first wake up or the last thing at night.Your self-reflection questions are:Whom do I need to forgive?What would I gain by forgiving that person?Can I let go of my negative feelings about that person?Use these reflection questions to delve a little deeper and get to know yourself better. You can use them as prompts for journaling, during meditation or just give yourself a few moments of time to consider.To find more visit my Podcast & Blog Page.ResourcesDownload my zero cost CheSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Today I am going to tell you about my relaxamation technique and how it can help you to relax and energise when living with heart disease. It is a blend of all of the best bits of meditation, guided relaxation, mindfulness and positive affirmations. It's so exciting to tell you about what a relaxamation is and how it can help. Relaxamations for you to download will be included in my regular mix of podcast episodes so you can gain the benefit at a time and place that is convenient for you. I hope you find this interesting and I look forward to any feedback.Having a heart attack, heart surgery, cardiac arrest, when living with A fib or heart failure and heart disease etc, it’s not just your body that is damaged and needs repairing.The psychological impact can be massive and life becomes a roller-coaster of ups, downs and unknowns. It is a shock to the system and can be very traumatic.By incorporating relaxamations into your life you will relearn the art of relaxation, improve your sleep, reduce stress, feel positive, improve your self-talk and sense of wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to know yourself better and review your thoughts and feelings relating to the chosen affirmation.To read the complete episode Show Notes or visit my Podcast & Blog Page.ResourcesDownload my zero cost Cheat Sheet of 146 Ready For You Affirmations which will give you a head start on using affirmations. Jump on the waitlist for my 6 weeks to Sleep Easy after a Cardiac Event workshop.Learn a Simple Way to Meditate to gain the benefits of Non-Sleep Deep Rest.Join me and others on Facebook in the My Heart & Mind Community.Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn.Please read my Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

I recently asked in my Facebook community how have people been feeling since their cardiac event or diagnosis. The top answers were Fatigue, Sleep Issues, Anxiety and Lack of Motivation.  These I thought would be top topics for me to talk about. In this episode, we will be focussing on fatigue. • What fatigue feels like.• What’s the difference between tiredness and fatigue?• Why do we get fatigued, what it is and what causes it?You will understand what fatigue is and is not. You will understand what causes it and accept that you are justified in how you feel. You will have some ideas and tools to help you minimise the impact of the physical and emotional effects of fatigue. To read the complete episode Show Notes visit my Podcast & Blog Page.ResourcesDownload my zero cost Sleep Easy Journal which will help you have conversations with your medical team and identify or rule out any sleep issues. Jump on the waitlist for my 6 weeks to Sleep Easy after a Cardiac Event workshop.Learn a Simple Way to Meditate to gain the benefits of Non-Sleep Deep Rest.Join me and others on Facebook in the My Heart & Mind Community. Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn.Please read my disclaimer and visit my website. And the beat goes on … one moment at a time If you enjoy my podcast, I would appreciate it if you leave a short review on whichever platform you are listening on. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the word about my podcast to other hearties and potential guests.Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

A few months ago, I invited Brian Simpson, the Heart Attack Thriver to be on my podcast. He turned the tables on me and invited me to be his guest on his IGTV show. He kindly allowed me to use the audio to share some of my story with you. You’ll get to find out why I think I am so lucky despite having my leg in plaster and having a heart attack. Then 8 weeks later having a cancer diagnosis that couldn’t be operated on as my event was so recent and that I was on ticagrelor (antiplatelet medication). Enough from me right now, over to me a few weeks ago. Here are the links that we mentioned in our conversation:www.myheartandmind.co.ukwww.facebook.com/groups/myheartandmindcommunitywww.facebook.com/salliefcrawleywww.instagram.com/salliecrawleyGetting to know Sallie CrawleyJoin other hearties, learn some simple tips and feel more in control of your life. Join me in the My Heart & Mind Community. See you over there!Survivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Please read my disclaimer, visit my website and help yourself to free resources.And the beat goes on … one moment at a time If you enjoy my podcast, I would appreciate it if you would share it with your world, your friends, your groups and other hearties. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the word about my podcast to other hearties and potential guests.Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

At the age of 36, she was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy and Aortic Stenosis. This was from having an undiagnosed Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her life was turned upside down. Since then, she has been on a journey to heal her body, mind & soul and reclaim her life.  Now she helps others do the same. Heart disease isn't the end of your life. It is a second chance. A chance to learn from the past, live joyfully in the present and to dream of an amazing future!Jakki introduces her five pillars of Healing the Heart:1.   Nutrition: optimizing nutrition to help your body heal2.   Exercise: how to utilize exercise to strengthen the heart3.   Yoga:  breathing to relax the heart, poses to open the heart and blood vessels and meditation to calm the mind4.   Life coaching:  learn to live and find happiness in life that can bring joy to your heart5.   Root cause: doing the detective work and finding solutionsDisclaimer In brief: Neither Jakki nor I are medical practitioners. Our work is not intended to replace conventional medicine, it is complementary. If you have concerns about your health, your heart or want to make any lifestyle changes please get expert medical advice first. Here are the links and references that Jakki mentioned during our conversation: www.healthyheartcoachjakki.orgwww.facebook.com/healthyheartcoachjakkiwww.instagram.com/healthyheartcoachjakkiinfo@healthyheartcoachjakki.orgThe Salt Fix by Cardiac Researcher, Dr James DiNicolantinoThe Paleo Cardiologist by Holistic Cardiologist, Dr Jack WolfsonThe End of Heart Disease by Cardiologist, Dr Joel FurhmanMind over Medicine, by Dr Lissa RankinGetting to know Sallie CrawleyJoin other hearties, learn some simple tips and feel more in control of your life. Join me in the My Heart & Mind Community. See you over there!Survivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people thaSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

In January 2020 Tony decided to change his life and pursue his passion for working as a dog behaviourist. It was probably not the best timing but he made the best of things. Little did he know that in February 2021 his life was turned upside down once again.Tony tells us about the day when his heart attack started and how he thought he had COVID, so went home and took himself off to bed. Later after a call to 111, the ambulance was called and Tony was taken to hospital having a major heart attack.This was particularly hard on all the family as not only was Tony seriously unwell but his wife and family weren’t able to be with him while he was hospitalised. It was over 4 hours before he could get the word out that he was okay.After discharge there was no cardiac rehabilitation and little contact with his GP, Tony explains how he felt and still does as this interview was only four months after his event.He shares with us what he learnt from the experience, how he has remained positive and the tips that helped him through his recovery.Here are the links that we mentioned during our conversation:Online Community: British Hearties: Worldwide Hearties Survivors Support GroupTony’s Book: Not Everyone Wants A Hug (See the world through the eyes of a dog) published during his recovery.  www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0913C59XMTony’s Website https://thinkdogpositive.ukHow to make water kefir: https://kombuchaorganic.ukGetting to know Sallie CrawleyJoin other hearties, learn some simple tips and feel more in control of your life. Join me in the My Heart & Mind Community. See you over there!Survivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Please read my disclaimer, visit my website and help yourself to free resources.And the beat goes on … one moment at a time If youSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Ashley specialises in helping people with high cholesterol live a long, healthy life without feeling powerless to control their numbers because of their family history.Hear about what Cholesterol is, what is good and bad about it. Ashely explains in terms that makes total sense – Cops & Robbers. We talk about some of the misconceptions and myths about your cholesterol, about diets that reduce or increase cholesterol and her thoughts around diet vs medication (in particular statins).You’ll learn how you can make your diet interesting, what you can eat and that thing called moderation. How to keep motivated and what to do if you fall off the wagon. We also have a conversation about how exercise impacts on managing and reducing your cholesterol levels too. Not having enough time is not enough of a reason not to exercise.She tells me all about how smoking causes an increase in cholesterol, I had literally no clue until after my heart attack. Ashley also shares her 3 quick wins that you can take away and use today. She also tells us about her FREE online cholesterol class. You can find Ashley in these places online:Instagram: @lower.cholesterol.nutritionFacebook Page: Ashley Reaver NutritionFree Course: Lower Cholesterol Longer Life Method Getting to know Sallie CrawleyJoin other hearties, learn some simple tips and feel more in control of your life. Join me in the My Heart & Mind Community. See you over there!Survivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Please read my disclaimer, visit my website and help yourself to free resources.And the beat goes on … one moment at a time If you enjoy my podcast, I would appreciate it if you would share it with your world, your friends, your groups and other hearties. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes aSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Angela is an exercise coach and a cardiac nurse. In the last seven years, she’s been specialising in cardiac rehabilitation exercise.She has quite a unique combination of skills. We chat about how in the UK cardiac rehab is provided for most patients via the NHS and how important it is to have the proper instructions for the wellbeing of our hearts during the healing process and how to achieve it.We chat about how in the UK cardiac rehab is provided for most patients via the NHS and how important it is to have the proper instructions for the wellbeing of our hearts during the healing process and how to achieve it. She explains to us why cardiac rehab is different from just going out for a run or going down the gym and how to make the best of doing exercise at home. We also discuss how you know if you are doing too much or too little. Angela shares some important dos and don’ts. We talk about the beliefs we might hold about bodies and how it can be possible for certain people to get back to higher intensity exercise.And we discuss how the medications we take to reduce our risk factors can often impact on our ability to exercise and why it is important that we take the meds and do the work.   You can contact and find out more about Angela here: Facebook: Healthy Hearties Group Website: www.clinicalexercise.co.ukInstagram: www.instagram.com/healthyhearties Getting to know Sallie CrawleyJoin other hearties, learn some simple tips and feel more in control of your life. Join me in the My Heart & Mind Community. See you over there!Survivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Please read my disclaimer, visit my website and help yourself to free resources.And the beat goes on … one moment at a time If you enjoy my podcast, I would appreciate it if you would share it with your world, your friends, your groups Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Brian suffered a massive heart attack at the age of 48. Prior to that he was exceptionally healthy and lived a very active life. His heart attack occurred during an Ice Hockey match and he spent 20-25 minutes on his own in the dark unable to move. Did he see the light? Despite there being a number of factors that seemed to make the situation difficult, he was lucky in so many ways including having paramedics having a Tim Hortons coffee (it’s famous in Canada). He’s lucky to be alive as they were so close. He describes his experience in the Cath Lab, his opportunity to take part in a pilot and his magnificent cardiac recovery – his heart health before the heart attack gave him the edge in recovery. After suffering a life-changing heart attack over 4 years ago, he set out to change how I was showing up in the world. He left a 25-year marriage, his job in a big pharmaceutical company and travelled extensively on his motorcycle through Canada, the USA and Central America searching for his purpose in life and ultimately happiness.  Brian shares with us his acceptance of abuse as a young child. How it created anger, guilt and shame. A secret and pain that he stuffed down into his broken heart. Meditation was and still is a key element in helping Brian manage stress and heal his heart. Brian believes that stress is one of the main contributors to his heart attack and likely to be behind many other people’s heart health diagnosis. Hear about his chance meeting with a Monk at an airport and the life-changing circumstances that followed. Then later his journey to India plays an important part in his life, and how he now focuses on helping other people through meditation and mindset coaching. He explains how much he has changed as a person; his friends say he is unrecognisable from the man he was before. Not physically as he is as fit and healthy as he was before but emotionally, how he chooses to be in this life. He admits to being a recovering negative talker. This is a fascinating interview, and suggest you stop and listen to what Brian has to say. He is ‘The Heart Attack Thriver’ and he has a checklist too. You can find Brian in these places online:Instagram: @theheartattackthriverFacebook Group: The Heart Attack ThriverCoaching practice: Send me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Sara was fit, healthy and ate a good diet. She had been experiencing regular headaches and stress, at one point thought her blood pressure machine must have been broken.  Living in Bristol, she left for a meeting in London, had an early telephone meeting at the station. Then she went on to her business meeting that was the reason for travelling. She has a sense of dread, and indigestions, but didn’t want to draw attention to herself. She continued all day until the end of the meeting when a friend mentioned she didn’t look too well at all.  She was taken to hospital but they really didn’t think she was a candidate for a heart attack so they were focused on bringing her blood pressure down which was sky high at that time.  Sara was indeed having a heart attack caused by a blood clot. She was in disbelief, how could she be having a heart attack she has two young children. At first, she was so poorly that the distance from home didn’t matter but as time passed and she felt better she missed her partner and children. It was the first time she had been away from them and was grateful to the technology that allowed her to normalise what was happening for her young family. Sara sees her heart attack as being quite fortuitous as whilst she did have an angioplasty, she didn’t have any stents but they did find she had a bicuspid valve. She feels lucky that this was found while she was young as she can keep herself healthy and fit with exercise along with managing her stress levels. If it hadn’t been found until later in her life her prognosis might be different. Going back to work can be complicated and worrying, Sara tells me how it was for her and what she found difficult. We talk about how at first Sara was feeling okay during her recovery but how some 6 months later she is finding things a little more difficult emotionally and has experienced bouts of tears. She gives her tips and tricks about how she stays happy and buoyant, and interestingly it includes her favourite shot glass. She also talks about a book she found published by the British Heart Foundation, and how it helped her explain her heart attack to her children. Make sure you listen to find out more. BHF My Dad’s HeaSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.

Steve Wrigley was flying home when he had a heart attack on the plane. He was fit and healthy, he loved adventure holidays that revolved around cycling. He went with friends he’d met on previous adventures on a trip to Bali. Steve shares his story of amazing luck as he survived two accidents on his bike. Then the third event when he was on his way home. He had a cardiac arrest caused by a heart attack while 30,000 feet up in the sky. Steve describes waking up in Singapore, not remembering anything other than plugging his phone when he first got on the plane. He tells me about his ‘heroes’ how his friends, the flight crew and pilot saved his life but he did forget to tell me about his broken ribs due to receiving lifesaving CPR.His story starts and ends with chocolate, and he shares with us his recommended book and his tips for recovery, and his life now. How you can access the resources that were mentioned in this episode: Dale Carnegie on FacebookAmazon Book: How to worrying and start livingAmazon Book: How to win friends and influence people British Heart Foundation - Beating heartbreak togetherSign up for the online copy of Heart Matters Magazine Getting to know Sallie CrawleyJoin me and other hearties on Facebook in the My Heart & Mind Community Please read my disclaimer, visit my website and help yourself to free resources.And the beat goes on … one moment at a time If you enjoy my podcast, I would appreciate it if you would share it with theSend me a message, I'd love to hear from you!You can read the complete article about this episode here Podcast & Blog Page.DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions pertaining to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you should consult a medical professional immediately. You should also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a life-changing event can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people that have had similar experiences. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome.