The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk about Bruce Paterson who was married to a high school friend of mine.   Bruce and Karen were avid cyclists and like me Bruce had a passion for playing ice hockey.   Sadly, Bruce was taken from us too early when he suffered a massive heart attack while training on his bike in the basement of his home in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Bruce’s passing has hit me ha...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Chris opens up and shares his journey and how he was guided in so many ways that ultimately led him to the right people and the right location that has allowed him to have an incredible outcome, that quite honestly  could of been far worse or even fatal if he hadn’t trusted his intuition. It’s yet another powerful example of listening to your body, not ignoring sy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk about how important our breath is and how breathing can positively or negatively affect almost every aspect of our day to day life! Resources: 10% Happier by Dan Harris The Body Keeps the Score YouTube: Happify Meditation 101 Thank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUBSCRIBE”, and “SHARE” this podcast with anyone that you feel could benefit from i...

Send us Fan Mail In 2018 I had decided to relocate to California to explore a new life with my new partner Adrienne whom I had met in Sedona while on my solo motorcycle trip from Canada to Costa Rica.  I had brought my bicycles here because I knew from my son Bayley and all the training he and the Canadian National Cycling team did in SoCal that this place was a Mecca for Cycling.  On one of my fi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I’m in conversation with Dr. Marlon Rollins who is a professional executive in the mental health field and is known for his extensive experience in behavioral healthcare, including operational management and advocacy for mental health and suicide prevention.  He is also a researcher and self-published author, with a focus on topics like suicide prevention and build...

Send us Fan Mail Going back in to the archives for this one as I intervened Ashley back in 2022 while back in Canada helping care for my dad who was battling terminal cancer.   Ashley is a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner or Cardiac Nerd as she likes to refer to herself and we have a great conversation about congestive heart failure, what the signs are, what the symptoms are and what the treatment is li...

Send us Fan Mail This week on T.H.A.T. I was in conversation with Channing Muller from Chicago. Channing has an incredible story to share about here journey from 2 Heart Attacks to a 7x Marathon Finisher. This interview happened Live on January 17th which coincidentally is the day we both celebrate our Heart Attack Anniversary! IG:  https://www.instagram.com/channingmuller?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ== Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I do what has become a yearly tradition of  taking time for reflection, time to practice gratitude and time to keep saying yes when opportunities present themselves.   When you lean in to something difficult or scary and you say yes anyway….that is when the magic happens.  So in 2024 I will continue to say YES,  I will continue to work on myself and do the difficul...

Send us Fan Mail This week on T.H.A.T.  I’m in conversation with Dr. Kiki Fehling IG: @dbtkiki who is a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in trauma, borderline personality disorder, emotional sensitivity, and LGBTQ mental health.  She specializes in a therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a therapy designed to help people improve their emotional well-being.  As a ther...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks Episode of The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast I was LIVE and in conversation with Dr. Brian Tierney who is a Somatic Psychologist.  Brian holds a PhD in Somatic Psychology and for over a decade Brian has been an International trainer in the clinical application of neuroscience in trauma resolution therapy.  Brian and I dive in to the trauma that goes with a near death...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, l was in conversation with Essence Banks,the founder of @heartnhandsnola which is a grass roots organization dedicated to raising awareness in young girls aged 10-18 about heart health and Heart Dis-ease. Essence was recently acknowledged as 1 of 5 Activists of the Year in New Orleans by @stcharlesavenuemag  Its a conversation you do not want to miss as Essence is...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Episode I am in conversation with Zach Dogar from the UK about the heart attack he suffered in the height of COVID on March 1, 2021.   Its yet another amazing example of someone who has taken something very scary, very traumatizing and has “CHOSEN”  to use it as a catalyst to change their life, their way of being and use it as their “WHY” moving forward or as I like...

Send us Fan Mail I was inspired this morning to post up a short podcast on what is going on right now for me and how I am feeling super inspired, super powerful and fully in my purpose! I hope this inspires you to go all in on you because you are worth it!! Much Love! Brian aka: The Heart Attack Thriver IG: @theheartattackthriver Thank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUBSCRIBE”, and “...

Send us Fan Mail This week on T.H.A.T. I was in conversation with Heart Dietition Michelle Routhenstein and we touched on so many great topics and hotspots when it comes to managing Cardiovascular Dis-Ease with lifestyle and nutrition. Michelle is super knowledgeable, and know the science of nutrition cold and I love that it is all grounded in  Scientific Literature and clinic trials!  Michelle ha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Angela Hartley and I talk about all things Cardiac Rehab and how important it is to help you establish your “NEW NORMAL” which is a key element that will allow you to go from simply surviving to “THRIVING” in your Heart Attack Journey. Angela can be reached on IG: @healthyhearties and through her FB Support Group of the same name or you can us the link below… https...

Send us Fan Mail Retired Army Veteran James Garofalo and I discuss mental health, and how Collective Health Partners approaches Mental Health for their clients and how there are so many different approaches to mental health management including a Meditation and Mindfulness practice. Ten Percent Happier App/Website: https://www.tenpercent.com/ Meditation 101 Video link: https://youtu.be/o-kMJBWk9E0...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode pick up where I left off in episode 1 of my Motorcycle Journey and what I now call my “Journey of the Soul”    I also share what inspired me to set off on this adventure that I’ve been told a 1000x times was “CRAZY” even though it never seemed crazy in my eyes!  I hope you enjoy.. Much Love!  Brian Thank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUBSCRIBE”, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I interview Dr. Janish Kothari  Instagram: @doctajayyy  Jay and I got right in to it as there were lots of avenues I wanted to explore with a new and up and coming Cardiologist. Lots of good nuggets in this interview and I hope you learn something new from our amazing conversation. Thank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUBSCRIBE”, and “SHARE” this podc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Paul Fetters IG: @paulfetts shares his powerful heart attack story. I really love how Paul is taking his experience and knowledge of fitness, positive mindset and the importance of good nutrition to help others. Paul has been gracious to share some of the resources he has created so look for the link in his bio @paulfetts https://linktr.ee/papafetts?utm_source=link...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode I begin to share details of the solo motorcycle trip I set off on in the summer of 2017 from  Toronto, Canada to Costa Rica.   This is another example of one of the many intuitive hits I received  after my heart attack in 2016.    I hope you enjoy the beginning of this story.  With love and appreciation…….Brian Thank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUB...

Send us Fan Mail This week on T.H.A.T. I,’m in conversation with Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer Katie Calderone IG: @reverse.heartdisease ⁣ ⁣Katie is based out of Los Angeles, California and runs her own virtual private practice helping heart disease survivors reverse their heart disease through proper nutrition, stress management, and exercise.⁣ ⁣Her goal is to help her clien...

Send us Fan Mail This week on T.H.A.T. I’m in conversation  with 2X Heart Attack Survivor Priyank Desai  IG: @pedesai who suffered his first heart attack on November 18, 2020 requiring a Triple Bypass.  He then had a 2nd HA on January 1st of 2022 that required 8 stents, yes I said 8!!! Priyank is doing well and shares his recovery journey and what doctors believe to be the reason he had his heart...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode I share the details of my trip to India and Nepal in the spring of 2017 a little more than a year after my life changing Heart Attack. I hope this episode inspires you to trust your intuition and to let go of any fear you have inside that may be holding yourself back from going on that dream vacation, or explore a new country or culture.    We only get one chance a...

Send us Fan Mail It was so great to finally catch up with Camerone Parker after having to reschedule in January due to some unexpected health issues. In this episode Camerone Parker shares her powerful Heart and MS journey and drops lots of nuggets during our conversation that I’m sure you will find valuable. What a gift to have her still here with us  Camerone is a founding member of the American...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I’m in conversation with Aspen realtor and outdoor enthusiast Michael Latousek  who suffered back to back heart attacks 12 days apart in December of 2020.  The first event happened on Dec. 9th while out mountain biking with 2 friends near the Utah border.  Michael survived thanks to CPR and the quick actions of his friends and the Medivac Team that arrived on scene...