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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!

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.

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.com [https://www.sleepmasterymethod.com]Contact Devon;Email: Devbrz@gmail.com [Devbrz@gmail.com]

Survivor 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 [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 [http://www.getheartcharged.org] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartcharged/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/heartcharged/?hl=en]Contact Devon: devbrz@gmail.com [devbrz@gmail.com]

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= [https://instagram.com/jcarmelc17?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] , Email: jcowin@childrensheartfoundation.org [jcowin@childrensheartfoundation.org] Children's heart foundation: https://www.chfn.org [https://www.chfn.org] Contact Devon: devbrz@gmail.com [devbrz@gmail.com]