#415: The Silent Crisis of Co-Survivors in Healthcare with Kristin Flanary

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Dr. Brad Block interviews Kristin Flanary about her experiences as a co-survivor, focusing on the challenges caregivers face during medical emergencies. Kristin shares her journey of supporting her husband through two testicular cancer diagnoses and a cardiac arrest in 2020. She emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to better recognize and support co-survivors.

Kristin talks about the emotional impact of these experiences, including the trauma of performing CPR on her husband. She urges medical professionals to improve communication with families and involve them more in the care process. She also advocates for changes like providing social workers, chaplains, or support groups to help families during and after crises.

Kristin also emphasized the importance of addressing the mental health needs of co-survivors, as many struggle with recovery on their own. She encouraged healthcare providers to show empathy and build stronger connections with both patients and their families.

 

 BIO

After her husband suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, Kristin Flanary, also known as Lady Glockenflecken, became a prominent advocate for trauma, resilience, and co-survivorship. Drawing from her personal experiences, Kristin has focused on raising awareness about the challenges faced by caregivers and co-survivors during medical crises. With a master’s degree in experimental psychology, she leverages her expertise to advocate for greater recognition and support for caregivers and families impacted by their loved ones’ health challenges. Her efforts emphasize addressing the often-overlooked emotional and mental health needs of these individuals while promoting resources like HeartSite and CASA (Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance) to provide practical guidance and community support.

Kristin and her husband co-host the medical comedy podcast Knock, Knock, High with the Glockenfleckens and are currently touring a live stage show titled Wife and Death, which is based on their life experiences.

website:
https://casahearts.org/

https://ourheartsight.com/

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