LLN Podcast #010: Karen Sammer: It's A Matter of the Heart

About Karen Sammer: Karen Sammer is a ten-year breast cancer survivor and a two-year spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) heart attack survivor.  Karen retired from her corporate job as Director, Tax Audits, and now works with women who are living with or are at risk for developing heart disease or other chronic illnesses. After dealing with breast cancer and the effects of chemo and radiation, she decided to take control of her health, and in the lost 135 pounds. In 2017, she experienced another major health event when she had a SCAD followed by a heart attack, which made her double down on her self care. This also acted as a catalyst for her to be trained at the Mayo Clinic to be a WomenHeart Champion Community Educator. Now she goes wherever there's an audience to talk about heart disease in women, what to look for, what to do if you have it, and how to prevent it.  WomenHeart is the only national coalition for women with or at risk for developing heart disease.   What We Discuss In This Episode: There is hope for women with breast cancer What to do when you suffer a cardiac event What the symptoms are for women where heart attack is concerned How to live a lifestyle that will improve your heart health as well as your overall health Does a diet differ when it comes to cancer v. heart disease?   Connect with Karen Sammer: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/karensammer  Website: www.yourpoweryourhealth.com Email: [email protected]   Connect with Lynne: If you are looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth   Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!