Imperfect Heart
Imperfect Heart is a podcast designed for, hosted by and recorded with those affected by or involved with the care and support for those with the birth defect of a Myocardial Bridge. Interviews with healthcare professionals, support professionals and those navigating their way through the often challenging process of diagnosis and treatment are the focus of the content. It’s their stories that are meant to inform, educate and even entertain in an effort to insure hope for the listener that what they are experiencing is real, that they are not alone and that there is hope for relief from the varied symptoms of a Myocardial Bridge.
The host, Jeff Holden, has his own story to tell from symptom to diagnosis to treatment thus giving him insight and empathy as well as experience in the process of advocating for the patient. The program also seeks to make the healthcare industry more aware of the real symptoms of Myocardial Bridges with an aim to eliminate the gaslighting that is so prevalent around this defect and directly address the reality that Myocardial Bridges may be responsible for many more deaths from sudden cardiac arrest than previously thought. Early diagnosis and treatment could not only improve but may actually save lives when properly applied. More information can be found on the podcast website, www.myimperfectheart.com.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 67
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Encore Episode: Expressing Gratitude for the Holiday with the Gratitude Psychologist, Dr. Peggy DeLong.
For many of us afflicted with this condition, it’s easy to get lost in the challenges of living with a myocardial bridge. Whether you’ve been unroofed or not, there are still a myriad of things to be…
Episode 42: How Ben Hunt’s Heart Health was Finally Revealed and Ultimately Repaired.
Imagine growing up on a rural desert farm, surrounded by sports and discovering pickleball before it became a sensation. That was Benjamin Hunt’s life until an unexpected health crisis turned his wor…
Episode 41: My (Your) First Meeting With a New Cardiologist Post Unroofing Surgery.
Knowing I needed to find a cardiologist in my home community post surgery, left me a little disappointed to leave the confines of Stanford’s outstanding care. After two years it seemed a good idea to…
Episode 40: Meetup Session- Post Surgery Recovery. Our (VERY!) Candid Discussion.
What if the very medication meant to ease your post-surgery pain ends up causing a whole new set of problems? This episode pulls back the curtain on the real-life challenges of post-surgery recovery,…
Episode 39: Meetup Session-The Caregivers Perspective On Living With a Myocardial Bridged Partner.
Imperfect Heart Meetup Thank You & Shout Outs.
These things don’t happen in a vacuum so I just wanted to express my appreciation for everyone that took the time out of their weekend to show up, contribute and use their stories to the benefit of o…
Episode 38: Meetup Session Live With Dr. Kofidis on Myocardial Bridge Scarring and More.
Is there a right surgical approach that completely transforms the lives of patients with myocardial bridges? This episode is a live recording of the first ever myocardial bridge meetup where Dr. Theo…
Episode 37: Dr. Allan Stewart's Childhood Appreciation of Mechanics Led to "Unroofing" of Myocardial Bridges.
What if the future of heart surgery didn’t involve massive scars and long recovery times? On this episode we’ll visit the pioneering world of minimally invasive cardiac procedures through the eyes of…
Episode 36: Pete Furman’s Push to Get Proper Insurance Acceptance for His Myocardial Bridge
Join me for an enlightening episode of the Imperfect Heart Program, where I sit down with Pete Furman, a competitive cyclist who shares his unexpected heart health journey. Despite his excellent phys…
Episode 35: An Important Message and Updates From Your Host.
Imagine waking up each day with a renewed sense of hope and determination, knowing you’re part of a community that truly understands your journey. In this special update episode of Imperfect Heart, I…
Episode 34: Hereditary Heart Disease and a Cross Continent Cardiac Cure. Mary McDonalds Journey to Greece.
Ever wonder how someone can maintain a healthy lifestyle yet still face severe heart issues? Join me as I unpack Mary McDonald’s gripping journey through hereditary heart disease, starting with her s…
Episode 33: Dr. Danny Ramzy’s Vision for the Future of Robotic Cardiac Surgery and Unroofing Myocardial Bridges.
Can personal experiences with heart disease shape the future of heart surgery? Join me as I sit down with Dr. Danny Ramzy, a groundbreaking minimally invasive heart surgeon, to unravel his inspiring …
Episode 32: A Doctor’s Diagnostics & Research Lead a Myocardial Bridge Patient to “Unroofed” Progress.
Could your heart be sending distress signals that traditional tests can’t detect? Join me, Jeff Holden, for a revealing conversation with Dr. Samit Shah from Yale School of Medicine as he shares grou…
Episode 31: What to Say to Your Primary Care Physician When You’re Experiencing Chest Pain.
Have you ever wondered why some heart conditions slip through the cracks? I do. And myocardial bridges are one of those conditions. Join me as I speak with my very own primary care physician, Dr. Tho…
Episode 30: You Have a Myocardial Bridge. Could You Die? Stanford’s Dr. Ingela Schnittger Explains.
Can a legal case become a catalyst for groundbreaking medical research? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ingela Schnittger, a trailblazer in the field of cardiology, as she recounts how a tragic …
Episode 29: You’re Having Symptoms of a Heart Issue. The Story of Myocardial Bridges You Should Know.
In this episode, I attempt to reveal some lesser known truths of myocardial bridges as I unravel the complexity of heart-related symptoms that often go misdiagnosed. You’ll gain a deeper understandin…
Episode 28: Kathy Hoseth’s Rebellion Against Symptom Dismissal Erased 50 Years of Doubt.
Join me as I sit down with Kathy Hoseth, a remarkable woman with a compelling story of heart health struggles and self-advocacy. From her early childhood days experiencing unexplained chest pains to …
Episode 27: Jed Baker’s “Bridge to Nowhere” Journey Went Right Where it Belonged.
Embark on a mission dirven purpose with Jed Baker, as he narrates his battle with enigmatic health symptoms, culminating in the pivotal uncovering of a myocardial bridge—an anomaly that remained undi…
Episode 26: Dr. T. Sloane Guy Explains His Robotic Unroofing Procedure and Process for Acceptance.
Have you ever marveled at the precision of robotic cardiac surgery or pondered the moral complexities hidden behind the robot’s arm? Dr. Guy, a cardiac surgeon with a unique military background, join…
Episode 25: Louis’s Odyssey Turns Into a Tale of Tenacity
Join me as I embark on a heartfelt journey with my guest Louis Merlin, who bravely shares his personal struggle with his myocardial bridge—a condition we know is often overlooked or mistakenly dismis…