In this heartfelt episode of Happified, your host, Susi Vine shares a deeply personal story that brings home the importance of cardiac health and resilience. As February marks Heart Health Awareness Month, she shares about the unexpected medical journey she and her husband encountered early this year. In this candid conversation, Susi details the warning signs of aortic aneurysm, the critical role of stress in cardiac health, and the incredible support they received from the medical team in San Diego. Their story highlights the importance of being vigilant about heart health, even when traditional risk factors aren’t present. 

Learn about the interconnected systems of the body, the impact of chronic stress on your heart, and gain insights on maintaining well-being through challenging times by calling on both standard medical and holistic health practices. Tune in to learn the practical tips, personal anecdotes, and the profound lessons they’ve experienced along their journey through heart surgery and recovery. 

Inside this episode: 

• 00:07 Heart Health Awareness Month 
• 01:50 No one expects an Aortic Aneurysm…
• 04:08 Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Help 
• 06:16 Hospitalization and Recovery 
• 07:07 When it’s not Cardiac Disease 
• 08:52 How Stress affects Heart Health
• 12:18 Effective Communication Matters 
• 13:15 Support Systems and Self-Care
• 16:18 Coming Home: Recovery and Adaptation 
• 19:26 Recognizing Symptoms: Pulmonary Edema
• 22:03 Aortic Aneurysm, Inflammation and Rupture
• 27:00 Balance Awareness for Well-being 

Check out my conversation on Stress & Heart Health with Audrey Weidman here! 

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