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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 20 MIN

3. Heart Attack Recovery and Fear: How to Feel Safe Again

from Thrive after a heart attack · host Luiza Holtzberg, MA, NBC-HWC | Heart Health Coach

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.Let's connectHop over to my website www.wingspanwellbeing.comPlease share your Thrive Takeaway with me.Send me an email at [email protected] with the subject line:My Thrive Takeaway: Rebuilding SafetyThen answer one of these questions:What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?Or...What is one question you still have about recovering after a heart attack?Your email can be one sentence or several paragraphs.Your response inspires another episode and supports other survivors and caregiversMy website is https://www.wingspanwellbeing.com/Check out my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizaholtzberg/You can send me an email to [email protected] you want to chat on the phone...... call (813) 324-5520Take the Healing Journey Scorecard 

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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 attac...

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