EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 13 MIN
Heart Warriors Make the Best Romantic Partners (Here's Why)
from Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk · host Jellis Vaes
Love and dating can feel complicated after surviving a sudden cardiac arrest, living with heart disease, carrying an ICD, taking medication, or navigating physical limitations.Quiet doubts can begin to surface: Will someone still choose me? Will I be rejected because of what I’ve been through? Am I still enough?In this episode, I reflect on what I’ve witnessed firsthand through countless conversations with heart warriors—both on the podcast and during our monthly meetups—and share the remarkable qualities they embody.This episode isn’t about pretending that things are easy. It’s about flipping the narrative.Rather than focusing on fear, limitation, or illness, I explore why dating or building a life with a heart warrior can be deeply enriching—and why heart warriors make extraordinary partners.____________❤️ Help Me Keep the Project Alive! ❤️If you found this episode helpful, consider supporting the project to help keep the heart of The Heart Warrior Project beating. Your support is greatly needed.You can donate, become a member, or browse our merch through the following link: https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/Thank you, truly, for supporting this project! ❤️💪
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Love and dating can feel complicated after surviving a sudden cardiac arrest, living with heart disease, carrying an ICD, taking medication, or navigating physical limitations.Quiet doubts can begin to surface: Will someone still choose me? Will I be rejected because of what I’ve been through? Am I still enough?In this episode, I reflect on what I’ve witnessed firsthand through countless conversations with heart warriors—both on the podcast and during our monthly meetups—and share the remarkable qualities they embody.This episode isn’t about pretending that things are easy. It’s about flipping the narrative.Rather than focusing on fear, limitation, or illness, I explore why dating or building a life with a heart warrior can be deeply enriching—and why heart warriors make extraordinary partners.____________❤️ Help Me Keep the Project Alive! ❤️If you found this episode helpful, consider supporting the project to help keep the heart of The Heart Warrior Project beating. Your support is greatly needed.You can donate, become a member, or browse our merch through the following link: https://heartwarriorproject.com/getinvolved/Thank you, truly, for supporting this project! ❤️💪
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