The Ticker Tapes

To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, she speaks to Glenn Hoddle. In 2018, Glenn’s life was turned upside down when he had a cardiac arrest while at work in the BT Studio. Glenn talks openly about what happened that...

Just before her 14th birthday, Harminder was told she had a heart condition called Vasovagal Syncope - and would need a pacemaker to manage it. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Harminder about how her condition has affected everything in her life, from her education to romantic relationships - and why Harminder is now determined to help other girls living with invisible disa...

David Saunders was born with congenital heart disease, but never let it get in the way of him living his life. Approaching his 16th birthday, things took a sudden life-changing turn, presenting him with challenges he could never have imagined. In this episode, David, now 25, talks to Ruth Huntman from the BHF about how his heart condition changed the course of his life for good and how he has...

Ricky Brown had had a perfect New York day, until it wasn't. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Ricky about the stroke he had at 38 and the trauma that followed. But also, how it might have been the best thing that ever happened to him. More information on stroke: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/stroke More on the BHF's research on strokes: https://www.bhf.o...

Paul Sowerby was having a normal Sunday morning playing squash with his daughter - until he collapsed due to a sudden cardiac arrest. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Paul about what happens when 'the lights go out', how he came to terms with his cardiac arrest, and what he's been doing with his second chance at life. Paul now runs resilience and wellness workshops as part o...

Amber Jeffrey’s life changed overnight when she was 19 after the sudden death of her mum from a heart attack followed by a cardiac arrest. On this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF talks to Amber about how she struggled to deal with her grief and find other young people to talk to with a similar experience of loss. And how starting her own grief podcast finally enabled her to cope – and inspire o...

Jean Peet had a heart attack while putting on her walking boots one Sunday morning during lockdown in May 2020. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF speaks with Jean about how her heart attack left her feeling vulnerable and, at times, alone. Jean also talks about how she drew strength from her past, and from strangers who knew what she was going through.   Coronary heart disease k...

Caron Curragh's life changed when she developed Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - a condition where the heart muscle becomes suddenly weakened. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Caron, a former professional dancer-turned Pilates teacher, about how she has kept going in the face of developing a condition she had never even heard of. Caron talks about how she changed her stressful lif...

David Swales suffered a stroke just after he'd crossed the finish line of a 10k cross country race. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with David about how his life has changed, coping with depression following a stroke, and his return to running - which led him to cross the finishing line of the London Marathon. Read David's blog about his stroke and recovery here: https://rowell...

Lesley's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia at age 50. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with her about the denial she fell into after her diagnosis, and how she’s found a way of living with a condition that, currently, has no cure.  Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s, and it affects around 150,...

Ripon was one of the 30,000 people to have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year in the UK, and he probably wouldn’t be here if those two strangers hadn’t have stopped, called 999 and started CPR. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Ripon, whose decision to turn right instead of left outside of a London tube station may well have saved his life.  Learn CPR he...

Claire Berouche's life changed in ways she could never have imagined following a family afternoon at the cinema. On this episode, Ruth Huntman from the BHF speaks with Claire, 54, a busy working mum who suddenly started experiencing crippling nausea - and put it down to a ‘dodgy sandwich’ and indigestion. But after a sleepless night ended in her being rushed to hospital, Claire was given the shock...

Annette Dancer suffered a life-changing stroke at the age of 61. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with Annette, a former civil servant, TV extra and holiday home manager – and now a stroke survivor. Annette talks about how life has changed since she had her stroke at the age of 61, and how she has learned to embrace her ‘new self’ – even finding herself abseiling in the Lake Dis...

Alex Martin's hope of joining the army was dashed after a shock diagnosis. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Alex about the physical challenges and emotional strain as he recovers from a major operation, and adjusts to a new life with a mechanical heart valve. More information on heart valve disease and valve surgery: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-v...

Hear real stories of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. You'll hear of challenges, but also reasons to hope. The Tickers Tapes began life as a podcast exploring the topic of women and heart disease. In the first few episodes, we heard from Carol, Zena and Esther. In raw and honest, yet intimate group conversations, each told us about their experience of having a heart attack. The...

Bonus edition. Get an understanding of the issues at play in the gender health gap when it comes to women and heart disease. This live event, held a few months ago to launch the BHF’s women and heart disease campaign, is a panel discussion hosted by Women’s Health Editor-In-Chief Claire Sanderson and featuring the Duchess of York, Alexandra Shulman, Lucy Mangan, as well as a researcher and cardiol...

Concluding this three part series, Lucy Mangan talks mental health, spirituality and more with three women who have all survived a heart attack. Depression, anxiety and worries for the future are all laid bare in this revealing conversation focusing on the psychological side of recovery. Find out the things our guests never knew before, the things nobody tells you, and the advice they’d give to ot...

In part two of this candid conversation around women and heart health, our guests talk to host Lucy Mangan about the realities of life after a heart attack. From sex and family life to friendships and the way they feel about their own bodies. Be a fly on the wall as they get into the nitty gritty of how their worlds have changed. To find out more about the BHF’s women and heart disease campaign, v...

Join Lucy Mangan and three remarkable women who know first hand what it’s like to experience a heart attack. In part one of this three part conversation they dispel the myths around heart attacks, share their stories and discuss the impact such a traumatic event can have on your day to day life. From raising children to friendships and careers. For more information on the BHF’s women and hear...