“The Heart Behind the Uniform - Protecting the Protectors” - Dr Megan Kamath - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 8

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many of the factors that contribute to poor cardiovascular health are especially common in emergency service careers—long hours, shift work, chronic stress, interrupted sleep and a tendency to put everyone else’s wellbeing ahead of our own. In this episode of Influence Me, I’m joined by Dr. Megan Kamath, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist based in Los Angeles. Her clinical and research interests sit at the intersection of patient care, research and education, with particular interests in heart failure, women’s cardiovascular health, preventive cardiology and leadership in healthcare. Dr. Kamath is passionate about improving heart health through both patient care and education and is widely recognised for translating complex cardiovascular science into practical advice that helps people lead happier and healthier lives. Together, we explore the hidden cardiovascular risks facing emergency service personnel, what the evidence tells us about prevention, what organisations can do to better support their people, and the practical steps individuals can take to improve their long-term health. We also discuss her recent book - Resilient Cadence: A Poetry Anthology: My Journey in Medicine, available here at: https://www.amazon.com.au/Resilient-Cadence-Anthology-Journey-Medicine-ebook/dp/B0GZR8WS2N Whether you’re serving on the frontline, leading a team or simply interested in living a longer and healthier life, I hope you find this conversation both informative and thought-provoking. #emergencyservices #leadership #crisis #cardiachealth #prevention #homesafe