The Rhythm of Rescue author Monica Stephens

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Julie Churchill and her daughter Stephanie Jones

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Julia Churchill and her daughter Stephanie Jones discuss life after surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, she was sitting at her desk at work at 3:50 in the afternoon, waiting for her shift to end at 4:00 pm. She worked as a Records Specialist in the police department and she had been there 25 years at that point. She was 61 years old. The Chief of Police and 2 other officers had stopped to chat with her, as her cubicle was central in the office and always seemed to be the gathering point. She had just set her purse & car keys on her desk when she was suddenly hit with about 2 seconds of extreme dizziness. Next thing she knew, she was on the floor with her Chief telling her "it will be ok, you're going to be ok." She open her eyes and half the fire department is surrounding her. They load her up and rush her to the local hospital. Man, when you experience & survive SCA while not in a medical setting, you're pretty much a celebrity when you get to the hospital! Julie says. That's when she found out, only 1 person in 10 survive SCA outside a medical setting. Follow us on Facebook - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Mental Health Awareness. YouTube - All Hands On Podcast

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor and Author Brian McNeil

Brian McNeil is an author, survivor, and inspirational voice whose story of perseverance and hope has touched readers facing life’s darkest challenges. Best known as the co-author of the book For a While Longer: What Being Pushed to the Edge Taught Us About Light, Brian shares a deeply personal journey shaped by hardship, resilience, and survival. After experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), his perspective on life, faith, family, and purpose was forever changed. Through his writing and speaking, Brian McNeil offers encouragement to others navigating adversity, reminding people that even in moments of uncertainty, there is still light, strength, and reason to keep going — if only for a while longer. The link for the book on Amazon https://a.co/d/0j7UJwIf [https://a.co/d/0j7UJwIf] How to Follow Us All Hands On Podcast is a podcast about all things sudden cardiac arrest mental health. Facebook: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Mental Health Awareness YouTube: All Hands on Podcast

The Rhythm of Rescue author Monica Stephens

I wrote a book, the Rhythm of Rescue inspired by the importance of learning CPR. Through that I have encountered SCA survivors on a different level than as a nurse in a facility. Through these encounters and interviews I have learned more about the struggle for SCA survivors.  M. Stephens https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-rhythm-of-rescue-monica-stephens/1150309857

Monica Stephens is a registered nurse, CPR educator, entrepreneur, and host of The Wellness Pulse Podcast

Monica Stephens is a registered nurse, CPR educator, entrepreneur, and host of The Wellness Pulse Podcast. She joined People’s Choice CPR & Safety, LLC [https://www.peopleschoicecprsafety.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] in 2009, bringing a background in journalism with a specialization in public relations. Inspired by the mission founded by her mother, Monica became an American Heart Association BLS and First Aid instructor in 2010 and later expanded the company’s reach throughout northern Florida and southern Georgia. Driven by a passion for education and advocacy, Monica pursued nursing in 2014 and now combines her experience in healthcare, media, and storytelling to promote CPR awareness and public wellness education. Through her podcast, speaking engagements, and upcoming book The Rhythm of Rescue, Monica explores the history, humanity, and life-saving impact of CPR while working to empower communities with the confidence and skills to respond in emergencies.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor - Ben Goodrich

On May 22nd 2025, while working out at his apartment gym, he had a SCA. Fortunately, the only other person in the gym at the time happened to be a nurse and she was able to pull be off the rowing machine, call 911 and begin CPR until EMS arrived on scene with an AED and shock me back. Ben's closing remarks for the podcast :I've read a lot of news articles/ posts about young people having SCA during sports or other activities, and it was found that the SCA was caused by heart problems that a simple 12-lead EKG would detect. There are groups out there pushing for student-athletes (high school and up) to have an EKG before competing to help reduce the risk of SCA. Florida recently passed the Second Chance Act [https://dcps.duvalschools.org/article/2880663], which requires all first-time high school athletes to receive an EKG screening starting July 1, 2026.  Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Mental Health Awareness Facebook group All Hands On Podcast