Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet many of us don’t recognize the warning signs until it’s too late. 

This week, we welcome Sarah Hill, CEO of Helium and former award-winning journalist. At just 53 years old, Sarah experienced a heart attack while on vacation in Las Vegas, despite being healthy, active, and having a normal EKG. It was only because of her husband’s persistence that doctors ran the tests that ultimately saved her life.

In this powerful conversation, Sarah opens up about what happened, how it changed her perspective, and why every woman needs to take her heart health seriously. We talk about the risks, the signs you shouldn’t ignore, and what we can all be doing right now to protect our hearts and prevent more lives from being lost too soon.

Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s, or beyond, this episode will leave you both informed and inspired to prioritize your health. 

Special Guest: Sarah Hill

Sarah Hill is the CEO & Chief Storyteller of Healium, a mental fitness company blending neuroscience, immersive media, and storytelling to help people *see their feelings and learn to self-regulate. Backed by research in 9 peer-reviewed journals, Healium’s clinically validated biofeedback experiences are used by the world's top health, education, and sports organizations.

A 12-time Mid-America Emmy-winning journalist, Sarah spent 25 years leading media teams and reporting from global trauma zones working for NBC, ABC, and CBS news affiliates. After covering trauma for years, she flipped the script and began crafting stories that help people heal from it.

A media technologist, Sarah holds multiple patents for biometrically-powered stories—experiences fueled by EEG, heart rate, skin conductance, and respiration. She speaks globally on media as medicine, AI, mental fitness, and the intersection of spatial and sentient computing.

Sarah lives in Missouri with her husband (whom she lovingly counts as child #3), two grown kids, and a delightfully spoiled grandchild.

And wait, there’s one more thing you should know about Sarah. She can now add to her long list of accomplishments - she’s a heart attack survivor!

Show notes:

5 morning signs that signal heart trouble. https://share.google/?link=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/5-morning-signs-thatsignal-heart-trouble/photostory/122871717.cms&utm_source=sharelaunchiga,sh/x/discover/m1/5

Heart Attack: Men vs. Women: https://theheartfoundation.org/2017/03/29/heart-attack-men-vs-women/