Heart Health: A Woman's Perspective on the different symptoms of a Heart Attack

16/10/2025 55 min Episodio 34

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In this conversation, Hilda Lunderstedt and Caron Grossman discuss the critical issue of cardiovascular heart disease in women, highlighting the alarming statistics and the unique ways women experience heart attacks. Caron shares her personal journey as a heart attack survivor, emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms, emotional recovery, and advocating for oneself in healthcare. They explore the significance of listening to one's body, the role of breathwork in healing, and the empowerment of women to speak up about their health. The conversation aims to raise awareness and encourage women to trust their instincts regarding their health.TakeawaysCardiovascular heart disease is the leading cause of death for women.Women often present different symptoms than men during heart attacks.Listening to your body is crucial for health awareness.Emotional recovery after a heart attack can be challenging.Self-advocacy in healthcare is essential for women.Practicing self-advocacy can enhance overall life quality.Breathwork can be a powerful tool for emotional healing.Women should trust their instincts regarding their health.It's important to educate others about women's heart health.Sharing personal stories can empower others to speak up. Chapters00:00 Understanding Cardiovascular Heart Disease in Women00:55 Caron's Personal Journey with Heart Attack07:57 Emotional Recovery Post-Heart Attack15:59 Navigating Fear and Trusting the Body18:45 Importance of Preventative Testing23:11 Recognizing Symptoms in Women30:05 Advocating for Women's Health Awareness32:09 Empowering Patient Advocacy34:49 Understanding Worthiness in Healthcare36:12 The Journey of Self-Discovery37:50 Transformative Experiences Post-Heart Attack41:01 Shifting Perspectives on Women's Health42:43 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome45:32 Giving Emotions a Voice49:52 The Power of Breathwork54:43 Future Aspirations and Legacyheart attack symptoms in womensigns of heart attack in women, women and heart disease, female heart attack symptoms, early warning signs heart attack women, sneaky heart attack symptoms, heart health for women, women’s cardiovascular health

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