Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk

I’m Jellis Vaes, founder of The Heart Warrior Project and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor. I started this project after experiencing firsthand how intense and life-altering this journey can be, and how little emotional support is available. The Heart Warrior Project is dedicated to supporting cardiac arrest survivors and those at risk. On the podcast, I sit down not only with fellow heart warriors but also with cardiologists, psychologists, and other experts to explore both the physical and emotional sides of recovery.

Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk is a health podcast hosted by Jellis Vaes, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jellis Vaes hosts Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk, a health show with 56 episodes published.

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  Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk

  Upcoming Health Expert! Prof. Katie Dainty

  Aug 11, 20263 min

  Join us live on the 28th of August to ask your question directly to Prof. Dainty. You can sign up here: ⁠https://calendly.com/d/dz29-hgz-6by/live-q-a-meetup-with-prof-katie-dainty-on-co-survivors⁠ Can’t join us live but still have a question? Submit your question here: ⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/⁠ Prof. Katie Dainty is a qualitative social scientist, Research Chair in Patient-Centred Outcomes at North York General Hospital, and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on life after critical illness, particularly sudden cardiac arrest and its impact on survivors, families, co-survivors, witnesses, and those who perform CPR.

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  Life After the ICU: Understanding Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) with Dr. Brian Peach

  Jul 25, 20261h 4m

  The resources mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://heartwarriorproject.com/post-intensive-care-syndrome-dr-brian-peach/ Leaving the intensive care unit doesn’t always mean that recovery is over. Many cardiac arrest survivors continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, PTSD, weakness, and cognitive problems for months or even years after spending time in the ICU. Yet many have never heard of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). In this episode of The Heart Warrior Project, Dr. Brian Peach, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, ICU nurse researcher, and one of the world’s leading advocates for PICS awareness, joins us for a live Q&A meetup to answer a range of questions about this topic. If you’d like to take part in our next live Q&A meetup, be sure to follow us on Instagram or sign up for our newsletter . We’ll share the announcement and registration details there.

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  Health Trackers for Heart Patients: Helpful or Harmful?

  Jul 11, 202618 min

  Health trackers… They are becoming increasingly popular. But can a health tracker actually help when you live with a heart condition, or could it make you more anxious? After wearing the WHOOP health tracker for 11 months, I wanted to share what I personally found useful as someone living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, an ICD, and exercise limitations. Although I used WHOOP, many of the features I discuss are also available on health trackers from other brands. The main features that I believe could potentially benefit us heart warriors include AFib detection, ECG readings, blood-pressure monitoring, sleep-quality tracking, heart-rate monitoring during exercise, and estimated biological age. Health trackers worth checking out include: WHOOP Google Fitbit Air Polar Loop Amazfit Helio Strap Hume Band 2.0 I’m also joined by Dr. Samuel Sears, a clinical health psychologist who has worked extensively with people living with ICDs and heart disease. He shares his perspective from a clinical and academic standpoint. By bringing these two perspectives together, I hope this video and podcast episode will give you enough information to decide whether trying a health tracker is right for you. Important: This video does not constitute medical advice. Always discuss health data, exercise limits, symptoms, and device readings with your cardiologist or medical team.

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  Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk

  Upcoming Health Expert! Dr. Brian Peach

  Jul 2, 20262 min

  Dr. Brian Peach is a critical care researcher with a special focus on post-intensive care syndrome, also known as PICS. You can leave your questions by going to this page: ⁠https://heartwarriorproject.com/experts/⁠ Questions can be submitted until July 10, 2026.

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  Heart Warrior Project: For cardiac arrest survivors & those at risk

  5 Things Every Heart Patient Needs to Hear!

  Jun 16, 202620 min

  In this episode, I share the five most important insights I’ve gathered over my 27-year journey of living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, surviving a sudden cardiac arrest, and navigating life as a heart patient. Whether you are a fellow cardiac arrest survivor or someone living with a heart condition, I hope that at least one or two of these insights can make your journey as a fellow heart warrior feel a little less lonely, difficult, or restrictive. Resources: Join our monthly meetups and learn more: https://heartwarriorproject.com/online-meetup-for-cardiac-arrest-survivors/ Follow us on Instagram: @heartwarriorproject Subscribe and follow the podcast for more stories from fellow heart warriors and expert Q&As

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