Open Heart Surgery with Boots

Boots Knighton
Open Heart Surgery with Boots

Formerly called The Heart Chamber Podcast, Open Heart Surgery with Boots airs every Tuesday for conversations on open-heart surgery from the patient perspective. Boots Knighton explores the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences of surgery with fellow heart patients and health care providers. This podcast aims to help patients feel less overwhelmed so you can get on with living your best life after surgery. You not only deserve to survive open-heart surgery, you deserve to THRIVE!

  1. -21 Ч

    From Heart Surgery to Happy Pelvis: Uncovering the Surprising Links and Crucial Care Tips

    Dr. Kelly Sadauckas brings her pelvic floor wisdom to the world as we explore the crucial link between pelvic health and your overall well-being in this first episode of our February series, Heart Surgery to Happy Pelvis. Dr. Kelly, with her 25 years of experience, busts the myths surrounding pelvic health issues—whether it's pee, poop, or the delicate topic of intimacy. You’ll discover why your recovery journey must go beyond just focusing on your heart, touching on why "normal" pelvic functions might be more elusive than you think, and why being pain-free isn’t just wishful thinking. Prepare to learn what your pee and poop habits say about you—in ways you never expected. With a success rate of 80% in pelvic health recovery, Dr. Kelly unveils practical tips on achieving a healthier, happier you post-surgery. This is more than just a podcast episode; it's a guide to breaking taboos and taking control of your body’s quirkiest functions. Listen in and enlighten yourself on the secret to whole-body healing. This episode's video is live on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss when they are posted! To connect with Dr. Kelly and access her courses, etc, go here: Pelvic Floored: The best online pelvic floor exercises & wellness Coupon code is OHS2025. This is an affiliate link which costs you nothing but does support this podcast. Thank you! I hope you enjoy Dr. Kelly's offerings! Time Stamps 00:00 "Heart Surgery & Pelvic Health" 04:22 Pelvic Health Awareness Journey 06:56 Pelvic Health Assessment Guide 12:34 Daily Water Intake Guidelines 14:55 Pregnancy and Poop Health Tips 18:39 Periods Should Be Pain-Free 21:09 Bladder and Pelvic Floor Explained 24:45 Rethinking Pelvic Health: Beyond Kegels 28:21 Pelvic Floor Overactivity Issues 33:01 Pelvic Floor and Bowel Mechanics 33:54 Stress-Induced Constipation Explained 40:15 Pelvic Floor Recovery Tips 42:00 Pelvic PTs Expanding Healthcare Presence 45:50 Sigmoid Colon Massage Technique 48:57 Poop Management in Healthcare 51:52 Course Discounts & Health Insights Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news. Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey. If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here. **I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.** How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com Instagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knighton LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton Boots Knighton If you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone

    53 мин.
  2. 28 ЯНВ.

    Traditional Meets Social: A New Era in Heart Health Revolution

    Hey Heart Buddies. This episode is so important. I welcome Julia Hotz, whose book, "The Connection Cure," is revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare. This episode takes a deep dive into how social prescribing—a practice that includes non-medical treatments such as art, movement, nature, and community involvement—can significantly enhance heart health and overall well-being. Julia shares compelling data and heartwarming stories about individuals who've transformed their lives through these holistic measures. Hear how simple, yet powerful, prescriptions for happiness and connection can make all the difference in your journey towards thriving post-heart surgery. You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between modern medicine and soulful living. About Julia and how to get your own copy of The Connection Cure: THE CONNECTION CURE Book — Julia Hotz Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news. Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey. If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here. **I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.** How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com Instagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knighton LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton Boots Knighton If you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well. You can share directly from this platform or send them to: Open Heart Surgery with Boots

    49 мин.
  3. 21 ЯНВ.

    Heart Resilience: Overcoming Cardiomyopathy and Heart Block for a Brighter Future

    Hey Heart Buddies! I welcome Kina Lucombe, who shares her story of cardiomyopathy and complete heart block. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle as a pescatarian, Kina unexpectedly collapsed during yoga in February 2019. Diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and complete heart block, she required an emergency pacemaker surgery. Kina discusses the emotional aftermath and how it led her to found Hearts of Valor, a support organization for heart patients. She emphasizes the importance of sharing health struggles with loved ones and staying hopeful despite a heart diagnosis. Kina's inspiring story underscores the unexpected challenges of heart health and the power of community support. To learn more about Kina and her work, go to: About Our Organization – Hearts of Valor Inc. Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news. Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey. If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here. **I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.** How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com Instagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knighton LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton Boots Knighton If you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well. You can share directly from this platform or send them to: Open Heart Surgery with Boots

    35 мин.
  4. 14 ЯНВ.

    Lucinda's Journey: Mitral Valve Repair, Tricuspid Valve Leakage, and Diastolic Heart Failure

    Hey Heart Buddies! Boots Knighton speaks with Lucinda McDermott about navigating heart health after discovering a severely leaking tricuspid valve. Lucinda shares her journey, from initial chest pain and fainting to being diagnosed with a heart murmur by her OB GYN. After mitral valve replacement in 2017, Lucinda faced additional challenges, including fragmented healthcare and dismissive cardiologists. Both Lucinda and Boots stress the importance of patient advocacy, support networks like WomenHeart, and having a “heart doula” during medical appointments. The episode highlights key issues like secure insurance, patient empowerment, and the significance of clear communication with healthcare providers. Want to contact Lucinda? Email her: lucimc2319@gmail.com Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news. Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey. If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here. **I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.** How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com Instagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knighton LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton Boots Knighton If you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well. You can share directly from this platform or send them to: Open Heart Surgery with Boots Mentioned in this episode: Heart Valve Voice - US Be sure to check out HHV - US! HVV-US

    33 мин.
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    Unexpected Diagnosis Thanks to an Apple Watch: How a Pericardiectomy Saved a Life

    Hey Hey Heart Buddies and Happy New Year! Season 5 of Open Heart Surgery with Boots is here. Wow. Thank you for being along for the ride that is this life and this podcast. I had the honor of interviewing Jeremy Rothenberg who shares his incredible journey, which began with an Apple Watch alert and ended in a life-changing open-heart surgery. Jeremy reveals what it’s like to go from feeling healthy and fit to confronting a shocking diagnosis (cirrhosis of the liver) and managing the whirlwind of emotions that follow. We explore his advice on regulating the nervous system, his candid recount of his surgery, and his inspiring post-op accomplishments. Whether you're curious about heart health, or you're in need of motivation to tackle life’s challenges, this episode offers a raw and uplifting narrative that will leave you pondering the preciousness of each heartbeat. I wish I lived closer to Jeremy. He is such a light. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Read about and get in touch with Jeremy here. Boots Knighton has been an educator since the late 1990s in all facets of education including high school science, middle school mathematics, elementary reading, college level ecology, ski instruction, backpacking, and experiential education. Her greatest teacher has been her heart thanks to a surprise diagnosis in 2020 (during the pandemic) of three different congenital heart defects. She is now thriving after her open-heart surgery on January 15, 2021 and is on a mission to raise awareness through her podcast, The Heart Chamber: patient stories of open-heart surgery and recovery, that heart surgery can be an incredible opportunity to begin again in life and live life wide open.

    39 мин.
  6. 24.12.2024 · БОНУСНЫЙ КОНТЕНТ

    Surviving Endocarditis, Brain Aneurysm and Stroke: Lessons from Todd Sykes' Extraordinary Journey

    Hey Heart Buddies! For the last episode of 2024, I bring you one more bonus episode that was the most downloaded episode of 2024. Thank you to my childhood friend, Todd Sykes, for your willingness to tell your story. I love you. Todd Sykes is a survivor and thriver of endocarditis, a stroke, and a brain aneurysm. At just 37, Todd faced life-threatening conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to two heart surgeries and a remarkable recovery. He shares powerful lessons on the importance of loving well, prioritizing family time, and being prepared with insurance and wills. Todd's story highlights resilience, faith, and the need for physical and emotional strength. Listeners are encouraged to cherish each moment and plan for unforeseen events to protect their loved ones. Todd's journey serves as an inspiring reminder of life's unpredictability and the power of hope. Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news. Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey. If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here. **I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.** How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com Instagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knighton LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton Boots Knighton If you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well. You can share directly from this platform or send them to: Open Heart Surgery with Boots

    34 мин.
  7. 17.12.2024 · БОНУСНЫЙ КОНТЕНТ

    Living Fully with a Mechanical Valve: Insights from Joel Oliver

    Hey Heart Buddies! For the remainder of the year, I am bringing back the most downloaded episodes of the year. First up is Joel Oliver! His "easy peasy" heart surgery story might surprise you. Joel takes us step by step through his mitral valve replacement journey, revealing moments of doubt, resilience, and unexpected challenges along the way. While Joel's surgery marked a significant event in his life, the real intrigue lies in his post-surgery perspectives. Did this intense experience radically change his outlook on life, or did it simply become another chapter in his adventurous narrative? Whether you're a heart patient, a caregiver, or just curious about human resilience, Joel's insights promise to resonate deeply. Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news. Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey. If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go here. **I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.** How to connect with BootsEmail: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com Instagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knighton LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knighton Boots Knighton If you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well. You can share directly from this platform or send them to: Open Heart Surgery with Boots

    24 мин.
  8. 10.12.2024

    Mind and Heart: Dr. Laura Suarez Pardo on Psychiatric Aspects of Cardiac Health

    Hey Heart Buddies! Wow! This week's episode is what I needed when I was facing heart surgery and I know you'll find it super helpful too. I interview Dr. Laura Suarez Pardo, a psychocardiologist from Mayo Clinic! Together, she and I explore how mental health impacts cardiac health. Dr. Suarez emphasizes the need for support programs for those with chronic heart conditions. The conversation underscores the importance of addressing psychological issues like depression and anxiety to improve cardiovascular outcomes. I share my personal journey with congenital heart disease and how nutritional changes and mental health therapy aided my recovery. The episode highlights self-compassion, the significance of a supportive healthcare team, and the transition to a "survivorship mindset." More about today's guest: Laura Suarez Pardo, MD │ Senior Associate Consultant │ Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry -- Psychocardiology│ Assistant Professor of Psychiatry │ Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Patient Support Networks ♥ AHA: https://supportnetwork.heart.org/s/ ♥ AHA Caregiver support: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support ♥ Mended Hearts: https://mendedhearts.org/connect/chapters_groups/ ♥ Women Heart: https://www.womenheart.org/find-support/ ♥ Congenital Heart Disease MN: https://www.conqueringchd.org/minnesota/ ♥ Adult Congenital Heart Association – Heart to Heart Peer Mentors: https://www.achaheart.org/your-heart/programs/heart-to-heart/ Books ♥ Facing Heart Disease: A Guide for Patients and Their Families by Theodore A Stern MD, Scott R Beach MD, James L Januzzi MD ♥ Anger Kills: Seventeen Strategies for Controlling the Hostility That Can Harm Your Health by Redford Williams ♥ ICD connection: Living with an implantable cardioverter by H. McFarland. ♥ One beat at a time – Living with sudden cardiac death by M.D. Noble, M. D. ♥ Russell Douglas Publishing. ♥ defibrillator. A collection of patient & family stories. Ann Arbor: MPublishing. ♥ Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn. ♥ Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn ♥ A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl PhD, Elisha Goldstein PhD, Saki Santorelli EdD MA ♥ Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD ♥ The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living Paperback by Russ Harris ♥ Overcoming Depression: A Cognitive Therapy Approach by Mark Gilson and Arthur Freeman ♥ Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer ♥ Mastery your Anxiety and Worry by David H. Barlow and Michelle G. Craske ♥ The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke ♥ How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers by Toni Bernhard ♥ Minding the Body Workbook by Jason M. Satterfield ♥ Coping with Chronic Illness: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach for Adherence and Depression by Steven Safren, Jeffrey Gonzalez,, Nafisseh Soroudi ♥ Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff (Author) Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news. Join the Patreon Community! The Joyful Beat zoom group is where you'll find connection and hope that you aren't alone in your journey. If you just want to support the show as a one-time gift (thank you), go a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/bootsknighton" rel="noopener...

    46 мин.

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Formerly called The Heart Chamber Podcast, Open Heart Surgery with Boots airs every Tuesday for conversations on open-heart surgery from the patient perspective. Boots Knighton explores the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences of surgery with fellow heart patients and health care providers. This podcast aims to help patients feel less overwhelmed so you can get on with living your best life after surgery. You not only deserve to survive open-heart surgery, you deserve to THRIVE!

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