On this episode, we talk with Ms. Patrice Hughes-Alfred who suffered a stress-induced heart attack in 2001. She admits that when her cardiologist told her she had a heart attack she was in denial because she did not experience any of the typical heart attack symptoms. However, after her diagnosis and successfully completing cardiac rehab Ms. Patrice has led a healthy and productive life post heart attack. She was told by her doctor that her success was truly remarkable.

Justice Alan Page shares his journey with heart health from his Hall of Fame football career through his career as a MN Supreme Court judge.  Justice Page shares the surprising role that running has played in his relationships with his wife, friends, and family and how he ultimately finds most mental peace and clarity through exercise outdoors.

On this episode we hear Andre “Debonaire” McNeal, or Deb, about his surprise diagnosis of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. During this lively conversation, Deb walks us through the lifestyle changes he’s made –which include taking medications, changing his eating habits and living a life of moderation. Through humor and, Deb came to Minnesota as a stand-up comedian, we hear how he is now empowered to take charge of his health.

In this episode we hear from Dr. Aundrea Eady, a dentist in Atlanta and her journey with preeclampsia.  Aundrea shares how this journey with her heart health surprised her and how she is successfully navigating this along a busy career and new baby afterwards.

In this episode we interview Delaine Teabout Thomas, MPH, Women's Health Equity Fellow at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Delaine shares her personal story around heart health and specifically high blood pressure and her passion to be a part of the solution going forward to improve health justice both individually and at the community level.  

In this episodes, Clarence Jones, founding member of Hue-MAN, passionate community collaborator to improve health disparities, describes his passion around community engagement, interest from a young age in how to help individuals and communities thrive, and how he has influenced community members to become active research participants. 

In this podcast we interview Ottis Anderson, former NFL running back and he tells us about his post-career heart health challenges and ultimate success managing his diabetes.

On this episode we interview Shirlynn McNeil LaChapelle,  Shirlynn shares her wisdom as a nurse practitioner with decades of experience as well as her own experience with diastolic heart failure (impaired heart relaxation) and how she manages her blood pressure now to optimize her heart going forward.

Morgan Smith shares his incredible story of aortic valve surgery in his 20’s.  A surprise to both Morgan and his medical team to find out he needed his aortic valve replaced while having a routine surgery.  Morgan describes his journey ever since, the surprises, and the ultimate success he has found in managing his heart health.

Sam Powers shares his powerful story about his journey with a heart attack and subsequent development of fluid around the heart.  He reflects on the incredible role his teenage neighbor played as well as his personal mission to help get the word out on heart disease signs, symptoms, and how to thrive going forward.