Life gets quiet after the hospital, and isolation can creep in fast. Dougie reflects on loneliness, connection, and the small steps that helped him find his way back to people and purpose. 

Episode 3: The Silence After The Storm

The visitors leave. The messages slow down. And suddenly — it’s just you and the quiet. In this heartfelt episode, Dougie explores the heavy isolation that can take hold after the hospital discharge. Living alone in his countryside cottage, he describes how silence, once peaceful, turned into a lonely weight. This is a conversation about the quiet that doesn’t heal — and what it takes to reconnect.

If you're struggling with loneliness after a heart attack, wondering how to find connection again, or feeling emotionally stuck, this episode is for you. It’s not about fixing everything — it’s about taking small steps back to the world. Real connection. Gentle strength. Start by tuning in — and maybe by saying hello to someone new.

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 When your body suddenly says “no more,” it can shake your very identity. Dougie opens up about masculinity, vulnerability, and what true strength looks like after a heart attack. 

Episode 2: Am I Still A Man?

Your body has changed — but what about your identity? In this powerful follow-up, Dougie opens up about the emotional fallout that hit after surviving his heart attack. He asks the unspoken question many men face: 'Am I still the man I was?' Through quiet reflection and heartfelt insight, this episode explores masculinity, identity loss, emotional strength, and the courage it takes to redefine what it means to be a man after trauma.

Perfect for men asking deeper questions in the aftermath of heart surgery or illness, this conversation is an invitation to look at real strength. If you're questioning your purpose, self-worth, or how to move forward with dignity and truth, you're in the right place. Let’s talk about becoming stronger — not just in body, but in spirit.

 👉 Wondering what real strength looks like now? I share reflections each week in my letter — sign up and let’s keep the conversation going. 

 💻 Visit the website: StrongerAfterTheStorm.com
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 The fear doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. In this first episode, Dougie shares his personal journey of panic, sleepless nights, and how he began finding strength again. 

Episode 1: Fear and Anxiety After Your Heart Attack

You’ve made it out of the hospital — but the real storm might just be beginning. In this honest and raw opening episode, Dougie, a heart attack survivor, shares what no one talks about: the fear and anxiety that follow you home. With calm strength and personal experience, he invites men into a conversation about what it feels like to live in panic, to lie awake at night wondering if it will happen again, and to face the silence with courage. 

This episode is for men who feel lost, afraid, or unsure of how to start healing emotionally after a heart attack. If you've experienced fear after a heart attack, or you're struggling with anxiety during recovery, you are not alone. Tune in to begin rebuilding your life with strength, truth, and connection — one step at a time.

 Struggling with night time fear? This episode is just the start — sign up for my weekly letter where I share more on handling anxiety after a heart attack. 

 💻 Visit the website: StrongerAfterTheStorm.com
📩 Get my free weekly reflection letter for men rebuilding after a heart attack — sign up on the site.
🎧 Follow the show so you never miss an episode.
⭐ If this episode helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it really makes a difference.
🤝 Share this with another man who’s rebuilding life after a heart attack. You never know how much it might help.