“Stronger After the Storm podcast cover image featuring a red cracked heart with pulse line on a deep navy background.” Why We Worry About Work First When you have a heart attack, everything stops — except the world around you. The bills still come, the responsibilities still call, and suddenly you’re asking yourself: “What about … Read more
Image: Stronger After the Storm podcast — Episode 5: Awakening to Life. Why We Think of Loved Ones First During a heart attack, many men don’t think first about pain, survival, or even fear.Instead, the mind jumps straight to the people we care about — partners, children, family. This emotional response is common and deeply … Read more
Image: Stronger After the Storm podcast — Episode 4: When Friends Just Don’t Understand. Why Friendships Feel Different After a Heart Attack Friendships often shift after a heart attack — not because people stop caring, but because they don’t fully understand what you’re going through. Men struggle to talk about fear, recovery, and vulnerability, and … Read more
Image: Stronger After the Storm podcast — Episode 3: The Silence After the Storm. Why Silence Feels Different After a Heart Attack Quiet moments hit differently after a heart attack. Many men feel a sudden shift once the hospital noise fades and real life resumes. What used to feel peaceful can turn heavy — amplifying … Read more
Image: Stronger After the Storm podcast — Episode 2: Am I Still A Man? Why Identity Takes a Hit After a Heart Attack Many men struggle with their sense of identity after a heart attack. When your body suddenly fails, it shakes confidence, routine, independence, and the idea of what it means to “be a … Read more
Image: Stronger After the Storm podcast — Episode 1: Living with Fear After a Heart Attack. Why Fear After a Heart Attack Is So Common Fear after a heart attack is extremely common — even if men don’t talk about it. Your body has just been through trauma, your routines are disrupted, and your mind … Read more