#59 Save Your Mind, Body and Heart: Insights from Cardiologist Jonathan Fisher

How does chronic stress affect the health of your heart? What does anger do to your arteries? These are the questions I asked Jonathan Fisher, MD, a Harvard-trained cardiologist with 20 years of clinical experience, who is in the process of writing his first book: “Just One Heart”. In this episode, we delve into the anatomy of society (capitalism, how we were raised as children, workplace culture) and its impact on our wellbeing, something Jonathan has seen first-hand. We talk about how the pressure of contemporary life has negatively impacted many people’s mental wellbeing and physical health, particularly their hearts. We also explore the connection between mind, body, and heart, burnout in high-stress professions, and the importance of valuing qualities like empathy and compassion in our workplaces. Jonathan introduces the concept of conscious capitalism and learning how to operate from a higher consciousness. I was particularly surprised by the often-misunderstood topic of anger and the concept of “broken heart syndrome”. I hope this conversation will inspire you to be kind to yourself, especially if you are running yourself a bit too thin and offer you compassion, healing and a moment of introspection. Subscribe / follow Anatomy of a Leader podcast for more episodes that encourage positive change and self-acceptance. WATCH on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3rrKxPy Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 02:10 – Jonathan Fischer - the Cardiologist 18:49 – The Healthcare Industry, Money, and Happiness 19:34 – Preventing Burnout and Promoting Healing 23:17 – Conscious Capitalism: What is it? 27:01 – Operating from Fear vs. Higher Consciousness 31:17 – Social Connection, Trust, and Empathy 39:49 – Understanding Just One Heart: Emotional and Physical Health Connection 41:46 – Identifying Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms and Diagnosis 45:01 – What is the Impact of Chronic Stress on your Heart? 50:59 – Impact of Anger on your Heart 55:16 – Addressing, Expressing, and Healing from Anger 59: 25 – How Can We Protect our Hearts? Jonathan Fisher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/happyheartmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyheartmd/ Website: https://www.drjonathanfisher.com/ Follow Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.