🎙️ Episode 8: When the Mirror Lies-How self-image and perception shift — and finding pride in the new you.

After a heart attack, it’s not just your body that changes — it’s how you see yourself. That moment when you catch your reflection and feel like you’re looking at someone else — weaker, older, unsure.In this episode, Dougie talks about that quiet shock of self-image in recovery, how healing shifts your sense of identity, and how to start seeing pride in the man who’s still standing.It’s not about getting back to who you were — it’s about respecting who you’ve become.Listen now for a calm reminder that your reflection isn’t your past — it’s your progress.💻 Visit StrongerAfterTheStorm.com — the home of the podcast and weekly Reflection Letters.  📩 Each week I write an honest letter for men rebuilding life after a heart attack. You can join in on the site.  🎧 Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode.  ⭐ If something in this episode helped you, please leave a review on Apple or Spotify — it really helps more men find us.  🤝 And if you know someone going through the same storm, share this with him. It might be just what he needs today.