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LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation
Shawn Connors
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LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation is a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, where we feature conversations with LVAD Patients, heart transplant recipients, and caregivers, we discuss life before, during and after the LVAD.
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Oct 3 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Episodes
Oct 3 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Dec 21 2021
LVAD Talk with Marlon Smith
Let's have a conversation with Marlon Smith; LVAD's, tattoos, and a clock! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Dec 20 2021
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Nov 25 2021
LVAD Talk with Lisa Justus
On this episode we discuss what its like to get the false call!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Nov 15 2021
Lvad Talk with James "Slim" Overton
Let's have a conversation with the Valant James "Slim" Overton LVAD recipient and transplant survivor! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Oct 20 2021
LVAD Talk with John Stratton round 2
Let have a talk with the incredible John Stratton of Medimaterials! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Oct 13 2021
LVAD Talk with Amy Bacon
Lets have a conversation for the remarkable Amy Bacon!! https://www.lvadtalk.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Sep 20 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Aug 30 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Aug 17 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Jul 23 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Jul 15 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Jul 12 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Jul 6 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Jun 25 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Jun 16 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
Jun 7 2021
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 email me: shawn.m.connors@gmail.com IG: shawnconnors To hear or view the entire episode search for LVAD Talk wherever you get your favorite podcast, YouTube or click the link below! https://linktr.ee/Shawnconnors --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
May 27 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
May 26 2021
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message
May 12 2021
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! If you have a story to tell reach us here! ig:shawnconnors shawn.m.connors@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lvadtalk/message