Living with Heart Disease

Summary 

In this conversation, Bouba, known as the Heart of a Giant, brieflly shares his journey living with a congenital heart defect. He talks about his experiences with heart disease and how he sta…

Takeaways: 

Coping is an active process that requires setting goals and taking control over the choices we face.

Balance is crucial in coping, and it involves managing stress coming into our lives and …

Lewis Howe shares his journey towards optimal health and wellness, specifically focusing on living with hypertension. He discusses his diagnosis, the lifestyle changes he has made, and the importance…

Timestamps
[00:02:41] Challenges caregivers face.
[00:08:25] The role of caregivers.
[00:10:56] Supporting caregivers' critical role.
[00:15:32] Medication adherence and tips.
[00:19:05] Timing of medicat…

Jodie Hall's story emphasizes the importance of putting oneself first and seeking support when facing health challenges. Her experience with congestive heart failure at a young age sheds light on the…

Meet Somaneh Bouba, a heart transplant recipient who has overcome tremendous challenges in his 6-year long heart transplant journey.As a dedicated husband, father, senior corporate manager and social…

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"If it wasn't for Ivy, I probably wouldn't be where I am. So I thank God for her. It wasn't easy. " - George Boakye-Yiadom

Bouba talks with George about the ups and downs of living with a heart condit…

John Sanson was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2016. After undergoing an LVAD and a transplant, he lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, two dogs, and a cat. John works in the coffee indu…

Anyone facing a heart journey knows how much a support system makes life easier. The core of our support system is often our spouses and life partners. Our talk today is about the better half of Hear…

People feel inspired when you talk about the topics you care about with passion. More so, people feel moved to take action when they see your dedication. Advocacy can show the tangible changes that y…

We are more than just heart failure. We have heart failure, but it is not a limit on who we are as people. We are multitalented and dimensional. Without a doubt, we should enjoy our lives. Our talk t…

Sharing your story and building a community along the way is impactful. Your journey can be filled with excitement, empathy, resilience, and joy. Every time you make a new connection, you’ll realize …

Heart disease can change our physical health, but how often do we address the impact heart disease has on our identity? Part of our heart health journey is about rebuilding. We change our view of our…

Some people light up an entire room with their presence. They are the ones who bring love and laughter wherever they go. One interaction with them is unforgettable. People who make the most of life i…

Doesn’t it feel great to speak with someone who understands you? It’s common for people to connect with someone who has a similar lived experience. Through advocacy, people can connect; and educate e…

Instinct is often the best guidance we can have. For an invisible disease, the patient has the most significant insight into what’s going on with their body. Learning to trust those hints can be life…

Receiving a heart disease diagnosis throws you into a winding journey of information. Suddenly there’s a lot to catch up on, and while this can seem daunting at first, you start to find a rhythm as y…