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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 16 MIN

058 Embracing the Both/And Mindset for Heart Health Recovery

from Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness · host Sallie Crawley

Have you ever felt grateful to be alive… and deeply anxious at the same time?Relieved your surgery is over… and frustrated that recovery feels slow?Motivated to change your lifestyle… and grieving your old one?If so, you are not doing recovery wrong.In this episode, we explore the powerful mindset shift of Both/And thinking — a compassionate way of allowing two truths to exist at the same time without judgment.After a cardiac event, many people fall into “either/or” thinking:I’m coping or I’m not.I’m positive or I’m negative.I’m strong or I’m weak.But heart recovery is rarely that simple.Read the complete article here Podcast & Blog Page.Getting to know Sallie CrawleySurvivorship after a heart attack or cardiac surgery can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people who have had similar experiences. You are not alone. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome. You can also visit my website www.myheartandmind.co.uk. DisclaimerThe information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions relating to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you must consult a medical professional immediately. You must also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here. 

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Have you ever felt grateful to be alive… and deeply anxious at the same time? Relieved your surgery is over… and frustrated that recovery feels slow? Motivated to change your lifestyle… and grieving your old one? If so, you are not doing recovery wrong. In this episode, we explore the powerful mindset shift of Both/And thinking — a compassionate way of allowing two truths to exist at the same time without judgment. After a cardiac event, many people fall into “either/or” thinking: I’m coping ...

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