3. Heart Attack Recovery and Fear: How to Feel Safe Again

Fear after a heart attack is more common than many people realize….but that doesn't mean you have to stay stuck in it. In this episode, Luiza explains why fear is a normal response to a life-changing cardiac event and how your brain and nervous system can become trapped in a cycle of hypervigilance. You'll learn compassionate, science-informed strategies to begin rebuilding trust in your body through breathing, mindset, positive psychology, and small daily habits. Whether you're a heart attack survivor, living with cardiovascular risk, or supporting a loved one through recovery, this episode offers practical tools to help you move from fear toward confidence….one small step at a time. Let's connect Hop over to my website www.wingspanwellbeing.com Please share your Thrive Takeaway with me. Send me an email at luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com with the subject line: My Thrive Takeaway: Rebuilding Safety Then answer one of these questions: What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode? Or... What is one question you still have about recovering after a heart attack? Your email can be one sentence or several paragraphs. Your response inspires another episode and supports other survivors and caregivers