Episode 63

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13th Aug 2024

Medical Miracle: How Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis Overcame Stroke, Heart Attack, and Surgery

#63 Listen up, Heart Buddies. Today's conversation with Hyvelle is important. She walks us through the importance of gaining information and taking accountability for one's health by sharing her truly shocking personal experience that highlights the consequences of ignoring early warning signs. A stroke ultimately saved her life by revealing a critical heart condition. Hyvelle gets real about the mental and emotional impact of facing life-altering surgeries and the transformative power of finding gratitude in the face of adversity. She also sheds light on the healthcare disparities faced by communities of color and the financial burdens that hinder access to essential resources. Hear about her upcoming health extravaganza event with Heart Sistas, Inc, aimed at raising awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention through accessible health screenings.

I was forever changed from my conversation with Hyvelle. There is so much more we need to be doing in the USA about treating all hearts the same no matter the color of our skin. Please connect with Hyvelle and show her some love.

More about Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis

Hyvelle Ferguson Davis She is a global Health Advocate and an Ambassador for the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association, CEO of Heart Sistas Inc., a newly published author, and a Tedx Speaker.

She is also a stroke, heart attack, and quadruple bypass survivor, living a purposeful life despite her diagnoses after navigating the complications of her illnesses and the treacherous complexity of our healthcare system. She became extremely concerned about disparities in treatments and dissemination of information that she wasn't aware of before she became ill; to better her survival outcome, Hyvelle joined many health groups and organizations to learn how to gain the upper hand. 

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Open Heart Surgery with Boots
A podcast for heart patients by a heart patient
Formerly called The Heart Chamber Podcast, Open Heart Surgery with Boots airs every Tuesday for conversations on open-heart surgery from the patient perspective. Boots Knighton explores the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences of surgery with fellow heart patients and health care providers. This podcast aims to help patients feel less overwhelmed so you can get on with living your best life after surgery. You not only deserve to survive open-heart surgery, you deserve to THRIVE!
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