The Silence After the Storm | Overcoming Isolation After a Heart Attack

Life gets quiet after the hospital, and isolation can creep in fast. Dougie reflects on loneliness, connection, and the small steps that helped him find his way back to people and purpose.

Episode 3: The Silence After The Storm

The visitors leave. The messages slow down. And suddenly — it’s just you and the quiet. In this heartfelt episode, Dougie explores the heavy isolation that can take hold after the hospital discharge. Living alone in his countryside cottage, he describes how silence, once peaceful, turned into a lonely weight. This is a conversation about the quiet that doesn’t heal — and what it takes to reconnect.

If you're struggling with loneliness after a heart attack, wondering how to find connection again, or feeling emotionally stuck, this episode is for you. It’s not about fixing everything — it’s about taking small steps back to the world. Real connection. Gentle strength. Start by tuning in — and maybe by saying hello to someone new.

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