Episode 68 - Understanding Heart Health: Risks and Self-Care for Women of Color

In this episode, our host Vivian, takes us through a profoundly personal and transformational topic, sparked by the sudden loss of her vibrant friend to a heart attack. Vivian delves into the essential nature of self-care and taking charge of our health, urging us to be vigilant and proactive in recognizing the signs and risks of heart disease, especially among women, and even more so within the black community.

Through her experience and sharing sobering facts about cardiovascular health, Vivian invites us to understand the critical differences in symptoms between men and women, grasp the gravity of heart disease's impact, and learn how to advocate for ourselves in healthcare settings effectively.

Tune in to absorb vital insights and heed the powerful call to action—paying it forward with the knowledge that could save lives, all as part of our journey to realign our lives. Remember to care for yourself, as we explore this life-saving topic that's close to our hearts.

 

Key Moments: 

00:20 Mother's death, friend's change, and important message.

06:20 Heart attack symptoms are not discriminatory, affecting both men and women. 

07:45 Heart attack symptoms may vary and disguise.

12:39 Stress impacts cardiovascular health, self-care is vital.

15:18 Advocating for heart disease education and prevention.

 

About Vivian:

Vivian’s lifetime desire has been to impact the lives of both women and men. As a critical thought leader and strategic thinker, her passion is to help women and men develop their best quality and place in life. Knowing that regardless of what season of life they are in – they are valued. As a community builder and masterful networker, she values and welcomes every person she encounters. Through her interactions with various cultures and backgrounds, the realization that there needed to be a platform for them to express and share their concerns, shame, disappointments, desires, and experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment without judgment led her to establish Vivian Richardson Resources and the non-profit God’s Kind of Woman, where women are empowered to know they are Powerful – Prepared – and –Purposeful! You can visit https://realignwithvivian.com/ for more.