Month: March 2026

Progress after a heart attack doesn’t always come in big moments. This reflection explores the small, often overlooked wins that quietly show you’re moving forward.

The first holiday after a heart attack can feel very different. This reflection shares how a small trip to Skye helped rebuild confidence and shift focus away from fear.

After a heart attack, recovery doesn’t only change your health — it quietly changes your relationships too. Some friendships grow stronger, while others slowly drift away. This reflection explores why that happens and why letting some connections fade can be a natural part of rebuilding life after survival.

Returning to social life after a heart attack can feel surprisingly complicated. In this episode of Stronger After the Storm, Dougie reflects on the first times he went out again — and how learning new limits became part of recovery.

After a heart attack, your body can look stable while your mind stays on high alert. In this episode, I share the simple tools that helped steady the head noise — one question, one reframe, and three slow breaths that stopped the spiral.