Derek S. Lindstrom

Heart Transplant Athlete

Sports EN ↓ 3 episodes

Heart Transplant Athlete is a podcast hosted by Derek Lindstrom, a former competitive athlete who is now back in the game after receiving a heart transplant on December 3rd, 2023. On this show, Derek shares his journey of resilience—before, during, and after transplant—but that’s just the beginning. You’ll hear powerful conversations with athletes and everyday people who are chasing bold goals, overcoming life’s toughest challenges, and proving that the human spirit knows no limits.

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Derek S. Lindstrom

Episodes

Episode 3: Heading to the Big Apple 31.10.2025 34:08

Episode 3: Heading to the Big Apple - Marathon #118 (#3 Post Heart Transplant) Derek heads to the Big Apple to run the TCS New York City Marathon for the second time after a ten year hiatus and a new heart.

Episode 2: Coach D... Finding Purpose after Transplant 09.10.2025 37:46

Episode 2: Coach D... Finding Purpose After Transplant In this powerful follow-up episode of Derek, That Heart Transplant Athlete Guy, Derek and his wife Kirstin dive deep into the emotional aftermath of life-saving surgery, exploring what it really means to rebuild identity, purpose, and drive after a heart transplant. Twenty-two months post-transplant, Derek shares candidly about the inner strug...

E1: Heart Failure, Transplant, and the Road Beyond 21.09.2025 57:25

Episode 1: Heart Failure, Transplant, and the Road Beyond In this inaugural episode of Derek, That Heart Transplant Athlete Guy, Derek and Kirstin dive into Derek’s remarkable journey; from a lifelong passion for running and completing 114 marathons, to the devastating reality of heart failure, and ultimately, the life-saving gift of a heart transplant. Derek shares what it was like to ignore the...