Episodes

Let's have a conversation with Marlon Smith; LVAD's, tattoos, and a clock! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message

On this episode we discuss what its like to get the false call!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message

Let' have a conversation with the Valant James "Slim" Overton LVAD recipient and transplant survivor! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message

Let have a talk with the incredible John Stratton of Medimaterials! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message

Lets have a conversation for the remarkable Amy Bacon!! https://www.lvadtalk.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message

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 conve...

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 ...

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 conversat...

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...

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 ...

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 ...

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 w...

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...

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 r...

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 LVA...

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a v...

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a pod...