The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast
Brian Simpson
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About This Podcast
The sharing of stories is often underrated in the healing journey after a heart attack—or any near-death experience.
This platform exists to create a safe, supportive space for those who have experienced an “Event of the Heart” to share their stories, be seen, and continue healing.
I believe we all carry medicine within our hearts, and that our stories are often the medicine someone else needs to receive.
Through conversations with survivors, medical experts, healthcare providers, dietitians, and holistic practitioners, we explore how storytelling, yoga, meditation, breath-work, and mind-body practices can help reduce stress and anxiety—and ultimately support the prevention of cardiovascular dis-ease.
A podcast dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease—the #1 killer of men and women worldwide.
This platform was created as a safe space for heart attack survivors to share their powerful stories of survival, resilience, and transformation. Our conversations dive deep into the emotional journey that follows a near‑death experience—battling fear, stress, and anxiety—and how people find their way from merely surviving to truly thriving…
Together, we aim to change the narrative, break the silence, and show that life after a heart attack can be full, vibrant, and filled with purpose.
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Recent Episodes
In this episode I am in conversation with 2x SCAD Thriver Rowena Breese from the UK who shares her powerful and emotional story
Send us Fan MailRowena's SCAD story begins on On Boxing Day of 2018! and for those who don't know when Boxing Day is it is the day after Christmas in Canada and the U.K. Rowena was 38 yrs young and…
In this Episode I'm in conversation with Psychotherapist and former Paramedic Patrick Callaghan
Send us Fan MailPatrick and I recently reconnected thru Social Media which is always super fascinating to me given we now live over 5000 miles away from each other! I first met Patrick thru 911…
In this Episode I share my thoughts on Spirituality and what that means to me!
Send us Fan MailWhat is Spirituality? Is it a Buzzword? Does it encapsulate religion, woo-woo? Is there a Higher Power at work? Is it all BS?? or is there more to it??Thank you for listening…
In this weeks Episode I have Firefighter Randy Feltner back on the Pod!
Send us Fan MailI first interviewed Randy back in 2022—hard to believe it’s already been that long.Randy is truly a kindred spirit. He continues to inspire and educate others in the fire service by…
It was an honour to have UHN Dietitian Veronica Rouse back on the podcast talking about what a Heart Healthy Diet looks like!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I'm in conversation with Toronto Dietitian Veronica Rouse who works at the University Health Network and is part of the amazing Cardiac Rehab Team at Toronto…
Jamie Whitehouse of CP+R a UK Based Cardiac Rehab Organization
Send us Fan MailThis week on T.H.A.T.I’ll be in conversation with Jamie Whitehouse, @jphysiologist who is Head of Partnerships for CP+R that operates out of the UK providing in-person and virtual…
Holly Morell from Heart Felt Screening shares their mission and there "WHY"
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode, I’m sitting down with Holly Morrell, the founder of Heartfelt Screening—and this conversation hit me on a really deep level.As someone who’s lived through a…
S1E103 A Tribute to Heart Warrior Leigh Pechillo
Send us Fan MailIn this Episode / Public Service Announcement I share the sad news that Leigh Pechillo passed away April 2, 2026Leigh was a Heart Warrior, she had the brightest smile and the greatest…
S1E102 Talking about Kindness with Darren Gingras
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Toronto-based divorce lawyer Darren Gringras, whose recent Instagram post on “Kindness” quickly went viral.I came across Darren’s post and was…
S1E101 In this Episode I share my thoughts and reflections on "A DISCONNECTED HEART!"
Send us Fan MailLately I’ve been reflecting on something I didn’t expect to stay with me this long.After a conversation with a coaching client who’s living in constant fear that their heart attack…
SCAD Thriver Annie Kalter shares her incredible story of Survival X 2
Send us Fan MailIn this Episode I am in conversation with SCAD Thriver Annie Kalter who shares her powerful story of not only surviving a heart attack, but how she survived getting hit by a truck in…
Cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum from New York City shares the powerful work she is doing in her practice!
Send us Fan MailDr. Steinbaum is a preventative Cardiologist who is the CEO and Founder of Heart-Tech Health and Adesso and her focus is empowering women to live healthy vital lives through…
S1E98 Toronto Sunnybrook Cardiologist and Cardiac Rehab Specialist Dr. Paul Oh
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I finally reconnect with Dr. Paul Oh who works at Toronto Sunnybrook Hospital as the lead Cardiologist of their world class Cardiac Rehab Clinic. I was referred to…
Reflections on my 10 year Heart Attack Anniversary!!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I’m sharing my thoughts and reflections on the 10-year anniversary of my “Event of the Heart.” Which was on January 17th, 2016What I’ve come to realize is that I’m not…
Reflections on the 10 year Anniversary of the Heart Attack I had on January, 17 of 2016!!
Send a textAttempt #2 at recording and sharing my thoughts and reflections on the 10-year anniversary of the “Event of the Heart.”What I’ve come to realize is that I’m not just a Heart Attack…
Health, Wellness and Fitness Coach Mark Teahan shares his Heart Attack Story
Send us Fan MailOn November 25, 2025 Mark was in the Gym doing a routine work out when suddenly he started to feel unwell! He stopped exercising and sat down in the Spin Cycle room and things went…
In this Episode I'm in conversation with Robert Medure who shares that despite having a very strong family history, he ignored his symptoms and suffered a massive Heart Attack
Send us Fan MailIn April of 2024, Robert who was an avid runner and cyclist started to experience significant text book heart attack symptoms. He was 56 at the time! Robert's father had a heart…
SCAD Thriver Tara Benoit shares her powerful story!!
Send us Fan MailTara Benoit, Author of “Torn Heart: A Journey Through Trauma, Truth and Transformation! ” shares her SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection story!Contact Tara:Tarabenoit.comIG:…
6 Time Heart Attack Thriver Sean Nolan shares his incredible story and this is one you do not want to miss!!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I’m in conversation with 6 time Heart Attack Thriver Sean Nolan Sean is formerly from South London and now calls Brazil home, living there with his wife and 3…
John “Kipper” McQuad shares his crazy Heart Attack Story!
Send us Fan MailIn this Episode I am in conversation with John “Kipper” McQuade from Ireland, John and I share several crazy similarities with our Heart Attack stories with the main one being we are…
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