Month: October 2025

After a heart attack, rest can feel uncomfortable — even like failure. This reflection explores the guilt many men feel when slowing down, and how learning to rest became an essential part of healing, not a weakness.

Work, identity, and rebuilding after everything stops “Stronger After the Storm podcast cover image featuring a red cracked heart with pulse line on a deep navy background.” Watch on YouTube This episode is also available on YouTube if you prefer to listen there. Why We Worry About Work First When you have a heart attack, … Read more

During a heart attack, many men don’t first think about pain or survival — they think about the people they love. In this reflection, I share the moment during my own heart attack when the thought of leaving my family behind changed the way I see life, gratitude, and what truly matters after survival.

After a heart attack, friendships can feel different — not because people stop caring, but because they don’t fully understand what you’re going through. This reflection explores how to keep your circle involved while still honouring your own limits during recovery.