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In this episode of “The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast” I’m in conversation with John Tolkamp who I met when he was the President of Cycling Canada in Toronto.

John and I re-connected a few months ago when I saw a social media post where he shared that he was experiencing some heart issues. Like me, John is an avid cyclist and was good friends with Kris Yip who was the focus of my last episode when I was in conversation with Kris’s sister Kim Brochu.

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The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

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In this episode I am in conversation with Kim Brochu who sadly lost her younger brother Kris who was an avid cyclist and humanitarian and was someone who loved everything related to cycling and bicycles and was a bright light to everyone who knew him! Kris tragically died while doing something he loved and was found 19 hrs later still clipped in on his bike after suffering a massive cardiac event while riding alone in his basement doing a Zwift ride. Kim and I discuss why riding alone on a trainer at home is dangerous, what her family learned about Kris after he passed away and how Kim is taking something so tragic and is turning it into something good by founding the Kris Yip Memorial Foundation and the Kris Yip Memorial Fondo which takes place each summer in Kris’s home town of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

It’s great conversation, and one that makes me wish I could have had the chance to get to know Kris in person as I feel we have so much in common!

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The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

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In this episode, Coach Brian Yates from New York’s Capital District shares his heart attack journey and how it has shaped him, his career as a Coach and as a Ph.D. student who is working on his disertation research, focusing on endurance athletes who have suffered an acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Coach Brian suffered a NSTEMI in July of 2022 just a few weeks after completing an IRONMAN 70.3

(an NSTEMI means an non-ST elevated Myocardial Infarction (heart attack). This happens when you have a significant blockage but it is not blocked 100%. The heart attack I suffered almost 10 years ago was a STEMI as I had a 100% blockage of the left Circumflex Artery)

Brian has returned to training for the 2026 racing season.

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The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

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In this long overdue episode I share where I’ve been and why I have been radio silent over the past couple of months!

Much Love!

The Heart Attack Thriver!

Podcast Disclaimer:

The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

#heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #awarenessiseverything #knowthesigns #knowthesymptoms #knowyourfamilyhistory #listentoyourbody #itsnotalwaystextbooksymptoms #seekhelpimmediately #breathe #listentoyourheart #listentoyourbody #theheartattackthriver #theheartthriverpodcast

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In this episode of The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast, I’m in conversation with Pete Robertson of Mansfield, England. Pete and I have been trying to tee this up for sometime and we are both excited to finally be able dive in to his heart attack journey!

Pete shares the ups and downs of his heart attack journey, how he has battled with anxiety, and how he is once again found his stride after taking up cold water, ultra endurance swimming.

Podcast Disclaimer:

The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

#heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #awarenessiseverything #knowthesigns #knowthesymptoms #knowyourfamilyhistory #listentoyourbody #itsnotalwaystextbooksymptoms #seekhelpimmediately #breathe
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Tom Willard from Minnesota suffered his heart attack on October 16th, 2024 and as a flight attendant for a major airline realizes how fortunate he is that he wasn’t working and in the air when his heart attack symptoms suddenly appeared. Thanks to his experience working as an X-ray technician, Tom quickly recognized his symptoms and was able to not only get himself quickly to the ER, but he was able to clearly articulate what he was experiencing which quite likely saved his life!

Like many, Tom struggled in the early days, but after some advice from a friend who had also had a near death experience, Tom realized his heart attack was a chance to completely transform his life and well being as he now is fully living a whole food plant based lifestyle!

Podcast Disclaimer:

The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

#heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #awarenessiseverything #knowthesigns #knowthesymptoms #knowyourfamilyhistory #listentoyourbody #itsnotalwaystextbooksymptoms #seekhelpimmediately #breathe #listentoyourheart #listentoyourbody #theheartattackthriver #theheartthriverpodcast

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On this weeks Episode I’m honored to share the conversation I had with Dr. Akil Taher who is still a practicing physician and who in 2009 at the age of 61 discovered he had cardiovascular disease that would require cardiac bypass surgery!

Incredibly only a year later he ran his first full marathon and followed it up a year later by climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro!

Dr. Taher now lives a fully plant-based vegan lifestyle and has used his experience to educate thousands by helping them understand there is a way out of the grips of chronic illness and disease. Dr. Taher believes that what you eat is the most important pillar of the 6 pillars of Lifestyle medicine.

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You can learn more and follow Dr. Taher on his website below and follow him on Instagram @akiltaher

https://www.akiltaher.com/

His book “Open Heart” is available online as an audiobook and as a digital version

Podcast Disclaimer:

The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Thank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUBSCRIBE”, and “SHARE” this podcast with anyone that you feel could benefit from it.

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In this episode I’m in conversation with David Hayes from Ireland who at 42 years young suffered 2 heart attacks that ultimately led to him requiring open heart bypass surgery!

The struggles in the beginning were real for David and his positive attitude and the support of close friends and family helped him not only pull thru but has him truly thriving after!

Be sure to listen until the end when David shares what he has learned as a result of his life changing Miracle!

Follow David’s journey on Instagram @thedavidghayes

I recently received a text message from a follower of the podcast and unfortunately Buzzsprout does not provide a way for me to connect with followers via Text and what I’ve realized is I had incorrectly entered the email address to contact me. If you are reading this please reach out again as I always love hear from my followers. You can use the corrected email address below.

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