Eps 15. Bethany & Hannah Keime - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Survivors

Join us as we sit down with the incredible Keime Sisters, both survivors of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). These brave women share their journey with us, from early symptoms to diagnosis, treatments, and the emotional impact of living with an invisible disability. 🩺 Medical Journey Insight: Dive into the specifics of HCM, medications like beta-blockers, and what it's like to have a defibrillator implanted. ❤️ Emotional Resilience: The sisters talk about coping with a diagnosis, lifestyle adjustments, and addressing the mental aspects of living with a chronic condition. 🏥 Advocacy: Discover the Keime Sisters' incredible advocacy work, from heart screenings in schools to "Flash the Boobs" campaigns, all aimed at raising awareness about heart health. Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode! Tunein now to learn, connect, and feel free to share your journey with us as well. 1:48 -Hanna’s initial symptoms of HCM and how itprogressed3:30 -Bethany explains how tachycardic episodes happenall throughout the day and night4:36 - Hannah shares how she and Bethany, in teenageyears, had a strong advocate as a mother5:30 - receiving the diagnosis of hypertrophiccardiomyopathy6:00 - the siblings and looking at genetics7:16 - divine intervention on who should be evaluatedfirst8:04 - Hannah discusses pharmaceuticals given - betablockers and tweaking dosages10:55 - Bethany speaks on substantial lifestyle changes12:30 Hannah speaks about having a non visible disability13:17 - the mental aspect of being with a diagnosis15:27 - the surgical process as explained by Bethany. 20:13 - Hannah adds discussion about the trauma caused byhaving a defibrillator implant22:09 - Bethany discusses how she’s addressed theemotional component of this adjusted lifestyle26:16 - advocacy work with Miami-Dade County schoolsystem to offer all students heart screenings27:46 - the “Flash the Boobs” campaign to raise awarenessthat women are les l s likely to receive intervention in cardiac events28:19 CPR classes offered to all age ranges30:19 - Bethany shares heartfelt words of wisdom to anyone with chronic illness 30:40. Hanna’s invitation to connect regardless of yourhealing journey Contact:Website:  https://www.getheartcharged.org/IG:  https://www.instagram.com/heartcharged/Follow us on IG ⁠⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠⁠ to be notified when new interviews with amazing functional practitioners and chronic illness warriors are published or to hear more prayer points.