Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be relentless in the midst of a life crisis?
If you are a caregiver, a stroke, diabetes, heart attack/CVD survivor, health provider or on a health and wellbeing journey, then you are in the right place.
At the American Heart Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. For nearly 100 years, we've been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives. Here, we will engage in series-driven stories, science and solutions-based conversations with experts, leaders, influencer’s and survivors that dive deeper and break down barriers about leadership in the midst of crisis, racial disparities, emotional and physical healing, and life-changing wellness habits.
These are the stories of the Relentless...
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2020
Episode 6: How Inequity Impacts the Heart
Episode 6: How Inequity Impacts the Heart
This episode completes the six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, and his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all.
Mod…
Episode 5: How Inequity Impacts Dignity of Life
This is episode five of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all despite challenges faced in the midst of…
Episode 4: How Inequity Impacts Mental Health
This is episode four of Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing mental health and wellness.
Moderated by Tanya Odom, featuring former Assistant to Bernard, Sherry Buie, and Kaiser…
Episode 3: How Inequity Impacts Access to Care
This is episode three of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on access to care in a new and innovative way by addressing social issues including: preventi…
Episode 2: How Equity Impacts a Seat at the Table
This is episode two of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on what is means to have a seat at the proverbial table and create a more equitable playing fie…
Equity: The Impact and Legacy of Bernard J. Tyson
This first episode, moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Coach Tanya Odom, is an introduction to a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy.
In a heartfelt tribute to her …
Relentless Cities: NYC and Health Disparities
This episode is hosted by award-winning correspondent Trymaine Lee, with a story profile on pastor, radio show host, gospel artist and New Yorker Donnie McClurkin who testifies about his health journ…
Relentless Cities: NYC and COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on New York City. On the frontlines have been physicians whose personal and professional lives have been affected by the virus; like Dr. Larry Phillips, Board Pr…
Relentless Cities: NYC Change Agents
Relentless Cities is a series of powerful stories and conversations documenting a community’s dedicated pursuit of health in the face of COVID- 19, racial injustice, system limitations and health ine…
Covid-19 and Health Disparities Hit Home in Detroit
Wife of Detroit bus driver who went viral during the height Covid-19 shares her personal story about how he contracted and died from the virus.
Moderated by celebrated radio host Sybil Wilkes, former…
Stroke and COVID-19: Rehab
This episode rounds out our five-part series exploring Covid-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors.
Although survivors can continue to make progress in their recovery years after a stroke, …
Stroke and COVID-19: Overcoming Financial Challenges
Get expert advice on preparing your finances for an unexpected crisis.
This episode features stroke survivor Aqualyn Kennedy and CNBC senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson.
The COVID-…
Stroke and COVID-19: Staying Active at Home
Staying Active at Home Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Kelly Fucheck and Dr. Rani Whitfield, a board-certified family phys…
Stroke and COVID-19: Staying Emotionally Well
Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Rachel Scanlon Henry and Dr. Kimberly McGuire, a clinical psychologist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilit…
Stroke and Covid-19
This is the first of our four-part series explores COVID-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors, their caregivers and families. Hear stroke patients’ questions and concerns and our stroke e…
Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Volunteer
Courage and sacrifice are two very important factors in deciding to raise your hand and willingly go into the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in one of the hardest hit cities in the country- sh…
Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Healer
Many of us go to work every day hoping that our work means something to someone. We give our all wanting our efforts to sufficiently measure up against the challenge. But when, at one point in your…
Leadership in a Time of Crisis: The Heart of a Leader
What are you relentless about achieving in this lifetime? What happens when the greatest pandemic in over 100 years hits and you bear responsibility for millions who are now more vulnerable due to li…