Heart Attack Recovery

Two weeks into recovery, I brought home a puppy.
I was weak. He was weak.
What followed wasn’t chaos — it was a quiet lesson in responsibility, panic, and rebuilding life heart to heart.

Driving again after my heart attack quietly showed me something I hadn’t expected — that control was always an illusion, and what replaces it after survival isn’t fear, but awareness.

What really changes after a heart attack isn’t just the body — it’s the mind. In this episode, I talk about rebuilding confidence, calming anxious thoughts, and taking the first steady steps forward again.

The first week after a heart attack doesn’t feel like recovery — it feels like shock. This piece explores what really happens in your head during those early days, why fear and constant alertness are normal, and how steadiness begins one quiet hour at a time.

After a heart attack, you don’t just lose fitness — you lose confidence in your own body. This post explores what “limitations” really feel like during recovery, both physical and mental, and why they can start to feel personal. If you’ve been scanning your body, doubting yourself, or feeling frustrated that you’re not “back to normal” yet, you’re not alone — and you’re not failing.

After a heart attack, pressure often shows up quietly — pressure to cope, to recover properly, and to feel positive before you’re ready. This reflection explores what changed when I stopped fighting myself and started meeting myself where I actually was.

After a heart attack, the voice inside your head can become harder to ignore. This reflection explores self-talk, inner pressure, and learning to respond with more honesty and less force during recovery.

After a heart attack, the early changes often arrive quietly. This reflection explores adapting to a new lifestyle, listening inward, and learning to live differently without rushing.

After a heart attack, the idea of a “second chance” can feel heavier than people realise. This episode explores the quiet shifts, the honesty, and the small moments that help you rebuild a life that finally feels worth living.

Gratitude doesn’t return in a big dramatic moment after a heart attack — it arrives quietly, in small flashes that remind you you’re still healing. This blog explores why gratitude can feel complicated, how it grows alongside anger and fear, and why these gentle moments matter in rebuilding your life.