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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 39 MIN

LOVE ONE LIFE: Life changing moments with Rob & Ruby

from LOVE ONE LIFE Podcast with Drea & Fred Warner · host The Fred Warner

What would you do if the person you love suddenly collapsed - and you were the only one there to save them?In this episode of LOVE ONE LIFE, Rob and Ruby from The Idiopath share the night that changed everything - when Rob went into sudden cardiac arrest at home, and Ruby performed CPR for 18 minutes until the emergency services arrived.It’s a raw, emotional and surreal story of survival, shock, resilience, and a second chance at life.But it’s also a powerful message about the importance of CPR, the reality of recovery, and how moments like this can completely transform your path and purpose.We explore the collapse, the call, the coma, the recovery, the second cardiac event - and the mission that now drives their work: helping others learn CPR and build resilience before life forces them to.This episode is a reminder to love the one life you have, stay present, and never underestimate the difference you can make in a single moment.Chapters / Time Stamps00:00 : Welcome to Love One Life00:14 : “I saved Rob’s life”00:38 : Hearing the 999 call01:03 : Meet Rob & Ruby (The Idiopath)01:33 : Who’s the real lifesaver?02:10 : Why Ruby requested the emergency call audio03:59 : The night everything changed04:07 : The collapse05:22 : Realising Rob isn’t breathing05:49 : Calling 999 and starting CPR06:42 : Emergency services arrive07:01 : Protecting their son from the scene08:37 : The hospital dash09:20 : Doctors’ reactions to Rob’s age09:50 : Waking up with no memory10:34 : Idiopathic cardiac arrest explained11:20 : Listening back to the 999 call12:33 : 18 months on12:46 : The second cardiac event14:37 : The ICD shock in the night16:54 : Hospital stay and mental recovery19:02 : The reality of survival rates19:46 : Finding purpose after trauma21:28 : Heart attack vs cardiac arrest23:04 : You don’t need a catalyst to change your life24:27 : Why CPR should be taught early25:52 : What CPR really does26:24 : Life after two cardiac arrests27:09 : A new version of normal28:34 : Rob’s transformation and new purpose29:34 : Rob 2.0: A completely different person30:01 : Becoming vocal after a life‑changing event31:09 : Ruby on strength, resilience, and the gym31:45 : What we can control in life33:18 : Why you can’t go “back” after trauma34:31 : Don’t wait for a life‑changing event to change direction35:11 : “Just do it — don’t wait to be pushed”35:21 : Their mission: CPR for everyone35:31 : Doing something is better than doing nothing36:30 : Free CPR resources and where to find them38:13 : Final reflections on a life‑changing journey39:02 : Love the one life you’ve got39:25 : Closing message & where to follow The IdiopathListen to LOVE ONE LIFE nowhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1PYJZlU1hy0DwahO7qfhJ9?si=4ad982149298438ahttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbc_h9RuXzq1TVYtSDf50McO8DvMXAMO&si=bdrDb1_BGhCReCdjhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-one-life-podcast-with-drea-fred-warner/id1843091570

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