What Your Heart Really Needs

We often think of heart health as a matter of diet and exercise—but the truth is, your heart responds to everything: your stress, your sleep, your schedule, your support system. In this episode, Dr. Ashitey explores what the heart truly needs to thrive—physically and emotionally.You’ll hear a story of two real women on opposite ends of the stress spectrum: one heading toward burnout and heart disease, the other reclaiming health through intentional living. Dr. Ashitey also shares surprising science, including how gratitude alone can lower inflammatory markers that affect the heart.This isn’t just about preventing heart attacks—it’s about living in a way that allows your heart (and life) to expand.In this episode, you’ll learn:The signs your heart might be overworked—even without symptomsWhat takotsubo cardiomyopathy teaches us about stress and heartbreakWhy your relationships and boundaries are part of your cardiac careA simple daily habit Dr. Ashitey uses to reset her nervous systemHow to give your heart what it really needs—starting todayTune in for a conversation that’s heartfelt, hopeful, and grounded in both science and soul.