Dr Carol S. Ighofose, née Douglas; Powered by LydiMed Limited

The HEART of the Matter with Dr Carol

Society EN ↓ 5 episodes

This podcast is about STORIES! My story; your story. All relevant for now - such a time as this. know this, no experience is wasted. The Podcast focuses on sharing real-life, inspiring stories. The first episode introduces Dr Carol's journey by way of the different 'hats' she wears. She will continue to tell her story but the heart of the podcast is to give individiduals a platform to share their own life- changing experiences. The initial episodes are audio, but we hope to do special video recordings from Dr Carol's 'Iconic BHF RED BENCH' in the city of Leicester, UK -a Living Memorial.

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Dr Carol S. Ighofose, née Douglas; Powered by LydiMed Limited

Episodes

The Hidden Cost of Surviving: What Nobody Tells Younger Women After a Heart Attack ("I Survived a Heart Attack... Then the Real Battle Began") 15.06.2026 16:13

"I Survived a Heart Attack... Then the Real Battle Began" The Hidden Cost of Survival When people hear that someone has survived a heart attack, the natural response is often, "Thank God you're okay." And I am. I am deeply grateful to be alive. But what we rarely talk about is what happens after the celebrations fade and life begins to settle into a new normal. In this deep...

SHE DID BURPEES THROUGH A HEART ATTACK! (The Esther Stanhope Story) 24.05.2026 19:27

At 45 years old, Esther Stanhope was thriving. Former BBC producer. International speaker. Businesswoman. Mother. Constantly moving. Constantly performing. Constantly “pushing through.” Then came the whispers:breathlessness,tightness in her chest,fatigue,a strange sensation in her arm. Nothing dramatic. Nothing that looked like the heart attacks she thought happened to “other people.” So she ignor...

Episode 3: The Big Heart Attack – The Full Story 04.05.2026 30:17

There are moments in life that divide your story into two parts: before … and after . In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Dr Carol takes you beyond the metaphor and into the moment her life changed forever—the day she paused being the doctor advising others… and became the patient fighting for her own life. What began as an ordinary working day quickly unfolded into a life-threatening em...

What's a Big Car got to do with a Big Heart Attack? 18.04.2026 20:45

I thought I was invincible. Turns out, I was human. And my body was keeping score. I walked barefoot on dirt roads on my way to school—carrying my shoes so they wouldn't fall apart. Years later, I was driving a BMW X5. But the same drive that got me from barefoot to that car? It almost killed me. In this raw, unfiltered episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what "having it all&quot...

Introduction 28.03.2026 15:04

Dr Carol introduces herself ... One hat at a time! She wears many Hats, but speaks with One Voice with a HEART to serve. The goal is to hear your stories too. So come along with me, but know that your stories matter too. You are invited to share your voice too ... for it is crucial to be heard .. for such a time as this!