Motivate Change

By Devon Brzezynski

I'm a congenital heart defect survivor and an occupational therapy student with a passion for helping cardiac patients take control of their health & well-being to live longer, healthier lives. Le... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Motivate Change episodes:

May 12, 2023 How CPR Saved Her Life: Stephanie Austin's Story
Stephanie was a healthy 35-year old living with her husband and children when she experienced cardiac arrest in her sleep. Her husband, who knew CPR, jumped into action, calling 9-1-1 and immediately starting CPR. We talk about how stress contributed to her cardiac arrest, CPR, changes in her memory, and more!
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1h 1min
April 28, 2023 How Lifestyle Habits Reversed Her Diabetes: Melissa Williams
Melissa Williams had chronic high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes, and was incredibly stressed at work. At only 32 years old, she experienced a heart attack that changed her life forever. Not only has Melissa made an incredible recovery, but she has changed her habits so much that she was able to reverse her diabetes & now lives a very healthy life.
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38min
April 21, 2023 Master Your Sleep: Annika Carroll
Did you know lack of sleep is a risk factor for heart disease?! Annika Carroll speaks about her own personal struggle with sleep, and shares how she has mastered her routines to improve her sleep quality. Contact Annika:Website: https://www.sleepmasterymethod.comContact Devon;Email: [email protected]
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34min
April 16, 2023Survivor Series: Hannah, Living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hannah is a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at 14 years old, the #1 killer of student athletes. Due to recommendations from her cardiologist, she pivoted from sports to theatre and now advocates for heart disease through grassroots efforts in her community. She co-founded the non-profit, Heart Charged, with her sister Bethany to increase awareness of heart disease, CPR, and AED training. Hannah shares her heart journey & her desire to increase visibility into the heart disease community through her love of theatre. Part 2 with Bethany will be coming soon...Heart Charge has submitted a film to the Disability Film Challenge, increasing awareness of heart disease in teens. Hannah wanted to create this film because she has not seen teens with her condition represented in the media. This short film also incorporates an educational AED music video. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqyAXTOuaCz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Women are less likely to receive bystander CPR because of our breasts.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy often goes undiagnosed but is the #1 killer of teens.
Hands only CPR increases a person's survival rate 2-3x
Contact Hannah:Website: www.getheartcharged.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartcharged/?hl=enContact Devon: [email protected]
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59min
April 07, 2023 Survivor Series: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Jessica Cowin is a congenital heart defect survivor, born with hypo plastic left heart syndrome. Once very private about her condition, Jessica now shares her story on a national platform to educate others about her diagnosis. She shares her experiences growing up, surgeries she has had to endure, and how her sister saved her life by donating one of her own kidneys. Contact Jessica: https://instagram.com/jcarmelc17?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= , Email: [email protected] Children's heart foundation: https://www.chfn.org Contact Devon: [email protected]
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1h 10min
March 31, 2023 Self Esteem after a Cardiac Event: Clarissa Burt
Are you self-aware of your emotions, habits, and routines when it comes to self-confidence? Clarissa Burt is an international/award-winning author of, The Self-Esteem Regime, a manual which gives step-by-step instructions to live a more confident life. We talk about the 4 pillars of mental health, mirror therapy, and ways to empower resilience and self-confidence. Contact Clarissa:InstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebookContact Devon:Email: [email protected]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev0n_b/
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31min
March 24, 2023 Survivor Series: Living a Full Life with Half a Heart
Roma Dueck is a congenital heart defect survivor who was born with tricuspid atresia who required several surgeries throughout childhood called Fontan surgery. Researchers estimate there are only 50,000 people with Fontan's syndrome in the world. Roma lives each day like it's her last and manages her heart disease knowing that one day she will require a full heart transplant. Contact Roma:Podcast: Sick Like USWebsite: www.sicklikeus.com Email: [email protected]Contact Devon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev0n_b Email: [email protected]
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39min
March 17, 2023 Your Diagnosis Does Not Define You: Sam Mitchell
Sam Mitchell is a 20-year-old motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate, focused on eliminating the stigma behind what it means to be on the autism spectrum. We dive into his story with autism, what he's had to overcome, and his strategies to live a positive life. Recognitions: Top 10 on the People's Choice Podcast Awards, 2nd place in the Indiana Jag Entrepreneurship Program, and Best Business at the Indiana CEO Trade Company. Contact Sam:Website: https://autismrocksandrolls.comPodcast: https://trickles.podbean.comContact Devon:Email: [email protected]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev0n_b/
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22min
March 10, 2023 The Connection Between Your Breath & Mental Health: Lucas Rockwood
How have you been coping with your cardiac event? Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are all very common post-surgery, but there are many different ways to manage these emotions. Lucas Rockwood, founder of YogaBody International, internationally renowned yoga teacher, TedX speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author joins us to speak about the power of our breath and how it effects our overall health & well-being.
In this episode, we discuss:
-How Lucas' trauma inspired him to find yoga
-The cycle of our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
-Lucas' analogy of 'Water, Whiskey, Coffee' breathing & its effect on our nervous system
-How to balance our breath to regulate our nervous system in the moment
-Nervous system training/response
Contact Lucas:
Website: https://www.yogabody.com
Podcast: https://www.yogabody.com/yoga-talk-show/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuU6CVWRbw9z0e-MkkZohhA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucasrockwood/?hl=en
Water, Whiskey, Coffee Breathing TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QTJOAI0UoU&t=1s
Contact Devon:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev0n_b/
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33min
March 03, 2023 Survivor Series 2: Heart Attack & Aneurysm Survivor Speaks Out
Heart disease does not discriminate; it can happen at any time, any age, any race, or gender. At only 20 years old, Trenton Hudson survived a heart attack, followed by an aneurysm 15 months later. He shares his personal journey with heart disease, his views on sleep, healthy eating, & healthy habits he has incorporated into his daily routine since.
Learn more about heart aneurysms: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/aortic_aneurysm.htm
Benefits of being barefoot outdoors: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/3-earthing-methods-how-to-find-right-one-for-you
Contact Trenton:
Instagram: @trentonhudson
Korma Coffee: https://kormacafe.com
Contact Devon:
instagram: dev0n_b
Email: [email protected]
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36min

FAQs about Motivate Change:

How many episodes does Motivate Change have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.