Fear after a heart attack is more common than many people realize….but that doesn't mean you have to stay stuck in it. In this episode, Luiza explains why fear is a normal response to a life-changing cardiac event and how your brain and nervous system can become trapped in a cycle of hypervigilance. You'll learn compassionate, science-informed strategies to begin rebuilding trust in your body through breathing, mindset, positive psychology, and small daily habits.

Whether you're a heart attack survivor, living with cardiovascular risk, or supporting a loved one through recovery, this episode offers practical tools to help you move from fear toward confidence….one small step at a time.

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My Thrive Takeaway: Rebuilding Safety

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What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

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What is one question you still have about recovering after a heart attack?

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Could the most powerful part of your healing happen while you're asleep? After a cardiac event, many survivors struggle with exhaustion, restless nights, and fear of falling asleep, yet heart attack recovery depends on more than medications and exercise alone. In this episode, Luiza explores why restorative sleep is one of the most overlooked foundations of healing, how a heart attack affects both the nervous system and the mind, and simple bedtime practices that help create a greater sense of safety for both survivors and caregivers. You'll learn why sleep often feels so difficult after a heart attack, the subtle habits that can transform the quality of your rest over time, and a gentle mindset shift that can help quiet nighttime fear without fighting it.

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Share your Thrive Takeaway with me.

Send me an email at luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com with the subject line:

My Thrive Takeaway — Rest and Recovery

Reflection question:

What is one small sleep habit you will try this week?

Heart attack recovery is about more than healing your heart. If you've survived a heart attack but still feel afraid of your own body, you're not alone. In this episode, Luiza Holtzberg, a heart health coach, shares why fear, anxiety, and hypervigilance are such common responses after a cardiac event, why emotional healing deserves just as much attention as physical recovery, and how you can begin rebuilding trust in your body one small step at a time. You'll learn why your nervous system may still feel like it's in survival mode, what many heart attack survivors and their caregivers are never told about recovery, and a simple mindset shift that can help you start feeling safe in your body again.

Learn more at www.wingspanwellbeing.com and connect with me at luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com