Living with an LVAD—or going through a heart transplant—isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes HULK-level strength, grit, and a will to keep fighting every single day. Just like in this image, where half is calm and composed and t…
At LVAD Talk, we don’t just spotlight heart devices—we shine a light on heart. And Dr. Lila Elliott’s story is overflowing with it. In our latest video, we celebrate an extraordinary woman who not only earned her Doctorate in Soci…
When I think about resilience, complexity, and purpose, one person from the Bible always comes to mind—David. He’s more than the shepherd who took down Goliath. David was a king, a general, a poet, a musician, and a lover of beaut…
They say “to infinity and beyond,” but when you’re living with an LVAD, sometimes just making it to the next day is the mission. I’ve been rocking this mechanical heart for over a decade now—ten years of …
Thank you for visiting LVADTalk.com — and most importantly, thank you for your patience. This powerful image captures a glimpse of what this season feels like for me: half warrior, half witness. As someone living with an LVAD, every d…
What is and LVAD and How Does It Work? Learn how a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) works, why it’s used, and how it transforms the lives of patients living with advanced heart failure. What is an LVAD? An LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist…
Long Story Short — God Saved My Life: A Journey with the LVAD, Fatherhood, and Faith Published by: Shawn Connors | LVADTalk.com When I look at the action-figure-inspired image of myself — complete with my Canon camera, MacBook, Jordans…
🌊 What It’s Like Living with an LVAD — A View from Virginia Beach Hey friends, I’m excited to share the latest episode of LVAD Talk, and this one is extra special — filmed right on the oceanf…
My Story PART 3 - Heart Murmurs, the Military, and I.T. office Jobs Join me as I try something different. LVAD Talk is a podcast where I talk to people all over the world about life with the LVAD. Well now it is my turn. Join me as the incredible…
My Story PART 2 - Tales from the Chicago children's hospital a.k.a get your butt of that swingset!!!!Join me as I try something different.LVAD Talk is a podcast where I talk to people all over the world about life with the LVAD.Well now it is my t…
My Story PART 1!!!!Join me as I try something different.LVAD Talk is a podcast where I talk to people all over the world about life with the LVAD.Well now it is my turn. Join me as the incredible Producer Jamie "Jemmy" of @flintstonemedia&nbs…
Join me as I try something different.LVAD Talk is a podcast where I talk to people all over the world about life with the LVAD.Well now it is my turn. Join me as the incredible Producer Jamie "Jemmy" of @flintstonemedia helps me to tell …