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 helps me to tell my story!

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Shawn Connors

Executive Producer/Host - Connors Studios

Meet Shawn Connors, a man who’s faced some tough health challenges. Born with a heart murmur, he had his first heart surgery at just three. But life threw him another curveball when he was 37, diagnosed with DIFIB.

Things got even worse when Shawn’s wife, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, fell ill at 40. Shawn, determined to take care of her, was also battling his own health issues. It was clear that he needed an LVAD. Six months after the implant, Shawn’s wife sadly passed away, leaving him as the sole caregiver for their two elementary-aged children.

Despite the immense grief, Shawn found a way to channel his emotions into something positive. He started a podcast called LVAD Talk, where he interviews other LVADers, including heart transplant recipients. His videos and podcasts are available on YouTube and LVADTalk.com.

In addition to his podcast, Shawn is also the owner of Connors Studio, where he creates and specializes in portraiture and lifestyle photography.

This Is Why LVAD Life Is Not for the Weak

Let me start this update with something I’ve had to learn (and relearn) over the years—LVAD life will humble you fast. It’s not for the faint of heart. Literally or figuratively. So here’s the update I didn’t expect to…

“Getting the Call, About Getting the Call…”

There are moments in this LVAD journey that hit different—and today was one of them. I got the call. Not the call, but that call. The one where your heart skips, your breath pauses, and your mind starts racing. My transplant team called to l…