LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation
By Shawn Connors
LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD NationOct 03, 2022
LVAD Talk with Akeisha King
Let's have a conversation with Akeisha King
Welcome to season 2!
This episode we keep it all the way real with Ms Akeisha King!
LVAD Talk with Marlon Smith
Let's have a conversation with Marlon Smith; LVAD's, tattoos, and a clock!
LVAD Talk with Frankie DeFore - LVAD EXPLANT - RECORED LIVE!!!!
Let's have a conversation with Frankie DeFore and what it is like to live with having his LVAD explanted!
LVAD Talk with Lisa Justus
On this episode we discuss what its like to get the false call!!!!
Lvad Talk with James "Slim" Overton
Let's have a conversation with the Valant James "Slim" Overton LVAD recipient and transplant survivor!
LVAD Talk with John Stratton round 2
Let have a talk with the incredible John Stratton of Medimaterials!
LVAD Talk with Amy Bacon
Lets have a conversation for the remarkable Amy Bacon!!
https://www.lvadtalk.com/
LVAD Talk with Doug, Cami Behl, and family
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Doug, Cami Behl, and family
We discussed...
Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!!
How they found out Doug had heart failure
Heart failure at age 6
From one pediatric cardiac patient to another (Doug and I)
How does this affect you as a parent
Heart failure with Big Doug and Lil Doug
Dealing with heart failure with multiple people in the household
Thank God for the friends and caregivers
Fighting for explanation after the heart heals
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Doug, Cami Behl, and family
LVAD Talk with Kayla Lewis
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Kayla Lewis
We discussed...
How she discovered she had heart failure
Heart failure and college life
When you code and lose a few days
When you have to get a LVAD and don't know what it is
Not understanding the symptoms of heart failure
How long after getting the LVAD how long before you started feeling like you
The recovery process
Working after the LVAD
Going back to college after the LVAD
Batteries beeping in class…
Making YouTube videos how I got into it
The 10 day challenge
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Kayla Lewis
LVAD Talk with Dèjá Samuels and Georgiana Rankin
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Dèjá Samuels and Georgiana Rankin
This is a special episode Dèjá is non verbal because of a stroke and her mother Georgiana Rankin is telling her story for her.
We discussed...
Being non verbal but yet on a podcast!
How her journey began
When Dèjá’s heart stopped for 45 minutes
Having a determined and praying mother
When the first heart isn’t the one
Dealing with a stroke at such a young age
The 23 year old four Miracle lady
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Dèjá Samuels and Georgiana Rankin
LVAD Talk with Darian Blue
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Darian Blue
We discussed...
How many people do “it” without a heartbeat
How he discovered he had heart failure
When you are the picture of health and have an EF of 6
Complications of surgery
What it was like to “work”
What is your LVAD purpose
God works in mysterious ways
Being your own best advocate
RN’s are life!
We are more than a LVAD
Music life and the LVAD
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Darian Blue
LVAD Talk with Jasmine Morrison
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Jasmine Morrison
We discussed...
Being from the south and knowing how to cook!
Finding out she had postpartum myopathy
How her LVAD made her strength in God stronger
Concerns of a single mother and getting a LVAD
What her recovery was like
Needing a strong support system to be successful with recovery
Her kids being her ultimate motivation
Are you going for transplant or are you happy with your LVAD
The struggles of having a LVAD and being a pisces!
Self esteem and love life after the LVAD
LVAD is not the end of the world!
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Jasmine Morrison
LVAD Talk with Sonya Jackson
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Sonya Jackson
We discussed...
VA to CA in hopes of having a better chance at getting a heart
Being a breast cancer survivor
Getting the cancer call at work
The heart failure diagnosis
Her internal motivation - Life is not a game
The strange sounds our hearts make now
The importance of mental health and LVAD’s
LVAD, six flags and roller coasters
Heart condition and marching band
Step out of your comfort zone and be great!
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Sonya Jackson
LVAD Talk with Javed Awan
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Javed Awan
We discussed...
How he discovered he had heart failure
Golf and a heart attack
Going from stint to ICD
Blacked out and shocked behind the wheel
Finally getting the LVAD
Our DMV connection
Dead man walking
Living that shock life!
Ablation then the shocks stop
Thankful for the LVAD
What was his biggest lifestyle adjustment after the LVAD
Train life with the LVAD got to love the DMV
Thank God for the caregivers!
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Javed Awan
LVAD Talk with Olivia Rose 2.0
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Olivia Rose
We discussed...
Getting vaccinated and traveling!
Getting in the pool for the first time since transplant
What it was like dealing with strokes
The recovery from all strokes are not the same
Learning how to speak and write again, and still learning 2 years later
When God speaks you have to listen
Lvad recovery is worse than transplant recovery
What is worse the physical recovery or mental health recovery
Confidence after the LVAD
The battery bag...is it a purse
Afib and flying does 30,000 ft make it worse?
Water being our kryptonite and nightmares
Cardiac rehab
Still dealing with being a high stroke risk
African Americains and heart diease and slavery is it related?
Pain meds and not trying to enjoy them
Did her discipline help with her recovery
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Olivia Rose
LVAD Talk with Tom Shad
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Tom Shad
In this episode we discuss...
Sharing the same surgery date
How he found out he was in heart failure
“No weightlifting or rough sex”
Defibrillator and The Blue Man Group
Weight and heart transplant
Catching corona in the hospital
The touring musician lifestyle and heart health
Puking in from of Spike Lee’s house i
Dealing with covid and living in New York City
The vaccine and the symptoms
Being immunocompromised, taking public transportation and band rehearsal.
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Tom Shad
LVAD Talk with Dr. Brittany Clayborne (drbrittanyspeaks)
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Dr. Brittany Clayborne (drbrittanyspeaks)
In this episode we discuss...
How she realized she had heart failure
Going from heart failure, to LVAD, to transplant, to stage 4 cancer
October to August waiting for a transplant
Getting her masters degree in ICU
Making the decision to get the LVAD
Giving up on the LVAD and God comes through right on time!
Getting her transplant
Dealing with lymphoma after heart transplant
Beating cancer in time for covid
Taking her LVAD swimming at the beach
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Dr. Brittany Clayborne
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LVAD Talk with Nicole Clement
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Nicole Clement
In this episode we discuss...
How she realized she had heart failure
Getting introduced to the LVAD
What is the name of your LVAD
Bridge to transplant and having to lose weight
The newbie perspective
What it is like 3 months out of surgery and what is her biggest adjustment
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Nicole Clement
LVAD Talk with Armin Muzafirović
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Armin Muzafirović
In this episode we discuss...
LVAD from a young guys perspective
Dealing with muscular dystrophy
Finding heart failure at the top of a mountain
Being rebellious and adventurous
Missing out on a school semester but finishing strong
From Icd’s to LVAD
Getting the call
His transplant story!
On the road to be a medical doctor
And much more!
Let's have a conversation with Armin Muzafirović
LVAD Talk with Hannah Sharma
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Hannah Sharma
In this episode we discuss...
Health care in the UK
How she realized she had heart failure
The wait for transplant
Living months in the hospital
What her recovery was like
Her new lease on life with her new heart
Why you should have milk in your next cup of tea!
Let's have a conversation with Hannah Sharma!
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LVAD Talk with Dantrell Brown a.k.a LVAD Dad
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Dantrell Brown a.k.a LVAD Dad
In this episode we discuss...
How he got the name LVAD Dad
How he realized he had heart failure
Getting introduced to the LVAD
Becoming “Iron Man”
“God giving his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers”
How his family influenced his LVAD decision
How is LVAD made is new marriage stronger
Let's have a conversation with Dantrell Brown a.k.a LVAD Dad
LVAD Talk with Aiste Staraite
On this episode of LVAD Talk we talk with Aiste Staraite
OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL EPISODE! Aiste is living in Lithuania.
On this episode we discuss...
How she found out she had heart failure
What her recovery was like
Problems dealing with antibiotics
Having a stroke during surgery
Living on your own with LVAD
Walking is key to recovery
Covid and recovery in Lithuania
When doctors miss the symptoms
Empathy is important
LVAD Talk with Alexis PeeWee Smith
On this episode of LVAD Talk we talk with Alexis PeeWee Smith
On this episode we discuss...
How she found out she had heart failure
Dealing with lymphoma and heart failure
Going to hospice and walking out!
Finally getting her LVAD and her recovery
When you need a caregiver but you are the caregiver
ICD shocks
Dating with a LVAD is easier for men?
LVAD Talk John Sanson a.k.a thejohnsanny
On this episode of LVAD Talk we talk with John Sanson
On this episode we discuss...
How he found out he had heart failure
Being a gladiator before being diagnosed
LVAD surgery and gastric sleeve at the same time
What his recovery was like from both surgeries
He got the call...Twice!
Getting a hep C heart
And we talk about cameras!
LVAD Talk with Farrah Wilson
On this episode of LVAD Talk we talk with Farrah Wilson
On this episode we discuss...
How she found out he had heart failure
Finding out she had heart failure in Japan
What Japanese hospitals are like
Coming back to america and getting her LVAD
Selling her house in the country because she couldn't swim in the pool
Grand kids, and kids being motivation
The battery bag search
Weight loss surgery and the search for a heart
LVAD Talk with Kevin Alexander Taveras
On this episode of LVAD Talk we talk with Kevin Alexander Taveras
We discuss...
How he found out he had heart failure
Men, why do we think we are invincible?
Lasik is the devil!
Single dad’s and LVADs
Sneezing after surgery
Defibrillators, shocks and PVP (video games)
Mini strokes and emergency rooms
Getting the Gastric Sleeve
Nissans and Twitch streaming!
LVAD Talk with Sonia Leon
On this episode of LVAD Talk we talk with Sonia Leon
We discuss...
How she discovered she had heart failure
Waking up with her LVAD
Making lifestyle adjustments after implant
G.I. bleeds and having her LVAD decommissioned
Life after LVAD
LVAD Talk with Dr. Wayne Old, cardiologist, and Hannah Cassa LVAD, coordinator.
On this episode of LVAD Talk we talk to Dr Wayne Old, cardiologist, and Hannah Cassa LVAD, coordinator.
We discuss...
How they became heart health care providers
Viruses, pregnancy and heart failure
A day in the life of an LVAD coordinator
What are DCD Transplants
TIps for caregivers
And they answer Questions from the LVAD Nation!
LVAD Talk with Charles Schulz
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Charles Schulz
We discuss...
How he found out he had heart failure
Who hit me a.k.a ICD shocks
Waking up with an LVAD
Rehab after the LVAD
Coming home to Covid lockdown
Shout out to the caregivers
Future plans and goals
DCD heart transplant
LVAD Talk with Fatima Mathews
On this episode of LVAD Talk with Fatima Mathews
We discuss...
How she found out she had heart failure
postpartum cardiomyopathy
Dying and coming back to life....with an LVAD
Dealing with life after death
Having great care givers, her parents
Being a mean patient
The sounds of our LVAD
Dating with a LVAD
LVAD tinder
LVAD Talk with Mike Alleva
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Mike Alleva
We discuss...
How he found out he had heart failure
Flying up to VCU
His heart history and being athletic
Is it a purse?
Energy boost after surgery
Single dads and LVADs
LVADS and Showers
LVADS and Dating
Flying with the LVAD
And we talk basketball!
LVAD Talk with Tracy McNeill
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Tracy McNeill
We discuss...
How she carries her batteries
The need for fashionable bags!
Short cords and backpacks
How she found out she has heart failure
Dealing with the LVAD and 4 kids
Winning the raffle to get the heartmate 3
When your kids are the LVAD police
What her recovery and support system was like
The joys of the water pill!
Where the best Philly cheesesteaks are in Philly
and much more!
LVAD Talk with Carlos Miguel De Larosa
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Carlos Miguel De Larosa
We discuss...
That good Dominican food!
The importance of knowing your heart history
How he discovered having heart disease
The struggles of a heart healthy diet
Depression after diagnosis
What his recovery was like
LVAD recalls
Getting a the Transplant call
Your new heart and your brain syncing
and much more!
LVAD Talk with Cardiac Perfusionist John Stratton
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Cardiac Perfusionist John Stratton
We discuss...
What is a perfusionist
What is his role in LVAD and transplant surgery
How LVADS work
The difference between the heartmate 2 and heartmate 3
The Freedom Under Vest!!
and much more!
LVAD Talk with Erica Shea
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Erica Shea
We discuss...
Her battle with cancer
Childbirth and heart failure
Her introduction to the LVAD
Kids, dogs, rabbits and LVADs
Getting the call for transplant!
Going from transplant to nursing!
and much more!
LVAD Talk with Chris Donges
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Chris Donges
We discuss...
The healthcare mystery that led to his LVAD
Blood Clots on i-95
When your ejection fraction is 5%
ECMO
The joys of dressing changes
Having a baby after LVAD
and much more!
LVAD Talk with Kevin McCarthy a.k.a Tinman 2009
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Kevin McCarthy a.k.a Tinman 2009
We talk about how he got a great nickname
How he went from driving down the street to waking up 33 days later with a LVAD
What recovery was like for him
Close calls with batteries
What it was like to get the call for transplant
When you have 45 mins to get to the hospital for transplant!
From transplant to CrossFit!
The importance of organ donation
and much more!
LVAD Talk with Oliva Rose
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with Olivia Rose
We talk about how she went from bodybuilding to a LVAD
Battery bags and swag
Power outages
Getting it in at the gym with a LVAD
Transplant life and what to expect
and much more!
LVAD Talk with DaKeia Williamson
On this episode of LVAD Talk we speak with DaKeia Williamson
We talk about how after giving birth she had to have quadruple bypass surgery
Her introduction to the LVAD
How we style our battery bags
Having her pump replaced
ICD shocks flag football and video games!
Flu shots and vaccines and much more!
LVAD Talk with Michael Cruz
On this episode we speak with Michael Cruz
We talk about how his heart failure journey started
Complications after surgery
Recovery time after getting his LVAD
The challenges of Driving and working out after surgery
His experience with Covid and the LVAD
Drivelines and obstacles and much more!
LVAD Talk with Bouba aka Heart of a Giant
In this first episode we talk to Bouba aka Heart of a Giant
We discuss his journey with his LVAD and how sharing his story has giving more meaning and purpose to his life through social entrepreneurship in health
We discuss the origins of his symptoms in South Africa
His big heart (he is 6'8)
How ended up in the United States
The joys of an ICD shocks
What his recovery time was like
How is life has been improved after LVAD!