I often share how doctors told me the day after my heart attack that "CYCLING SAVED MY LIFE!!" and I will never lose site of that and will continue to ride bikes and push myself and my body until the day I can no longer turn over the pedals!!

So in this week's Episode, I'm moving slightly off topic with my recent conversation with Phil Gaimon talking about our love of cycling, what riding was for us when we were much younger, and how later in life we both developed a passion for riding and racing!

Phil has segwayed his Pro cycling career into a very successful Cycling Event Organizer hosting Phil's Cookie Fondo in Malibu and Thousand Oaks California, and Whisky Tango Fondo in Lone Pine and the Alabama Hills, California (near the Sierra Nevada foothills) along side this he has a very successful YouTube Channel known as "The Worst Retirement Ever!!" which captures Phil Travelling all over the world as a Strava KOM (King of the Mountain) hunter!!

I hope you enjoy our conversation!!

Brian

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In September of 2024 while travelling back to China from South Africa, Keagan began to experience crushing chest pain during his first layover. Thankfully he was able to safely get back to his home in China and eventually got the care he needed thanks to Advanced Chinese Cardiac care!

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Brian is a retired Army Colonel and the author of the Amazon Best Seller "Set Your Table" where Brian lays out a plan for success in any arena using the tools he writes about in his book!

Watch my YouTube recording with Brian here: https://youtu.be/k3SozH2ww7c

Its a powerful conversation I know you are going to enjoy!

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In 2017, David suffered a life-threatening heart attack—an experience that profoundly changed the way he thought about heart health, prevention, recovery, and life after a cardiac event.

Years later, David founded Cardio Natural and CardioConnect to help others become more informed and engaged in their heart-health journey through practical education, natural wellness, healthy lifestyle support, and evidence-informed resources. CardioConnect, is a community where heart attack survivors, families, and prevention-minded adults can connect, learn, and support one another.

David’s mission is simple: use what he has lived through to help others ask better questions, make informed choices, and feel less alone on their heart-health journey.

You can contact David via email at david@cardionatural.com

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Dr. Justin Grant is a Sports Medicine Physician from Colorado and describes himself as a life lifelong athlete. Just over a year ago in July of 2025, Justin was competing in a 21 km Spartan Race when he began experiencing what they now know were symptoms of a heart attack. Thankfully Justin was able to complete the event.

It's a great conversation with lots of takeaways and I know you will enjoy hearing Justin’s story!

To listen to "Not Done" -

by Tyson James & Hannah Barr click on the links below

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/not-done-single/1761330760

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2xzebBSgdlrImjcDYfFRTn?si=qBNj8iciSM-FV2FPnjGT0g&utm_source=copy-link

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Mike reached out to me after finding my "The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast!"

Mike shared a bit of his journey with me and a few weeks later we sat down to record this episode! Its crazy looking back on how different, yet similar our stories are!

Mike is great guy, well spoken and he to as accepted the call to share his powerful story! I hope you enjoy it!!

With much Love and Gratitude!

Brian

Mike has asked me to include his personal email address here so that anyone interested in learning more about him and his journey you can reach out to him directly!

baldesarra.mike@gmail.com

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Sherri shares her powerful Heart Attack Story and to the female listeners out there this is an episode you DO NOT want miss!!

You can contact Sherri via email @sagr01@yahoo.com

Reach out and show her some love for being so brave to share her story!!

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Wayne has a truly incredible story that he shares in this weeks episode

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