Recovery after a heart attack isn’t just about medication and appointments.
It’s about understanding what’s happening to your body, steadying your thoughts, and knowing you’re not the only one navigating this road.
Below are a few trusted places and simple tools that can help alongside the podcast.
No overwhelm.
Just steady support.
Medical & Recovery Guidance
If you need clear, practical information about heart attack recovery, these are strong starting points:
• NHS Heart Attack Recovery Advice
Clear guidance on physical recovery, activity, and lifestyle after a heart attack.
• British Heart Foundation Recovery Support
Practical support, helplines, and structured information for patients and families.
• American Heart Association Recovery Information
In-depth guidance on long-term heart health and rehabilitation.
Mental & Emotional Support
Recovery isn’t just physical.
These organisations offer support if things feel heavier:
• Samaritans (UK & ROI) – For anyone struggling or needing to talk
• Mind (UK) – Mental health information and support
• Mental Health Foundation – Education and wellbeing resources
Simple Tools That Helped Me
These aren’t magic fixes. Just quiet supports.
• A notebook and pen — writing things down clears more than you think
• Gentle daily walks — not for fitness, just for rhythm
• Music — especially in the quieter hours
Sometimes recovery is less about doing more and more about doing something small, consistently.
A Steady Starting Point
If your body feels calmer than your thoughts right now, the 7-Day Mind Reset Plan may help give you something simple to follow.
No pressure.
Just a place to begin.