Life After Cardiac Arrest

The Life After Cardiac Arrest podcast is hosted by survivor Paul Swindell and is conversations with people who's lives have been affected by a cardiac arrest, whether that be as a patient, partner, life saver or health professional. The podcast aims to give insight, information and hope to any others going through this life changing event. A cardiac arrest is when someone's heart stops beating due to an electrical malfunction, it's different to a heart attack, which is a "plumbing" problem, although many cardiac arrests are caused by a heart attack. Someone in cardiac arrest could be said to be clinically dead, and if no intervention is made they will unfortunately stay that way and die. In the UK only 8% survive this event, and with an estimated 250 taking place each day there is a growing number of survivors. A thriving peer support community - Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK - has grown out

Life After Cardiac Arrest is a society podcast hosted by Paul Swindell, with 64 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.

Paul Swindell hosts Life After Cardiac Arrest, a society show with 64 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  #063 The state of resuscitation in 2026 with Professor Jerry Nolan

  Apr 16, 20261h 5mS3

  <p>In this episode, host Paul Swindell reconnects with Professor Jerry Nolan — editor in chief of the journal Resuscitation and a leading figure in resuscitation science — six years after their first conversation.</p><p>Together, they explore how survival rates have plateaued amid changing patient demographics, the impact of COVID-19 on cardiac arrest outcomes, and the massive collaborative effort behind the 2025 ERC guidelines, which for the first time formally included patient and co-survivor involvement.</p><p>They discuss key changes, including the redesigned Chain of Survival — now featuring a dedicated survivorship ring — the shift away from routine cooling after cardiac arrest...

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  Episode #12

  #062 This, My Second Life with Patrick Charnley

  Mar 5, 20261h 2mS3

  <p>This episode features an extraordinary conversation with Patrick Charnley, author of the acclaimed novel This My Second Life, who suffered a cardiac arrest in February 2021 that left him with a severe brain injury. Host Paul Swindell talks with Patrick about his remarkable journey—from 40 minutes without a heartbeat, through cortical blindness, hallucinations, and pathological apathy, to discovering that his brain injury unlocked a new depth and honesty in his writing. Together, they explore the realities of living with fatigue and memory loss, the importance of mourning your previous life, and how slowing down can lead to a richer, more pr...

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  Episode #11

  #061 Co-Survivor advocacy with Kristin Flanary

  Dec 22, 202555 minS3

  <p>This episode shines a spotlight on the vital role of co-survivors—those whose lives are deeply impacted when a loved one experiences a medical crisis. Host Paul Swindell is joined by Kristin Flanary, also known as Lady Glaucomflecken, a leading advocate and communicator who has turned her personal journey as a three-time co-survivor into a powerful movement. Together, they discuss the challenges co-survivors face, the importance of naming and validating their experiences, and how Kristin and her husband, Dr Glaucomflecken, have built a supportive community through humour and advocacy. Whether you’re a survivor, a co-survivor, or interested in the...

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  Episode #10

  #060 Understanding communication challenges post cardiac arrest with Jeanne Reilly

  Dec 11, 202536 minS3

  <p>This episode is the second of two parts with cardiac arrest survivor Jeanne Reilly. Jeanne is also a speech and language therapist with many years of experience addressing communication issues and is the ideal person to offer insights and solutions to the common communication issues survivors experience. In this second part, Jeanne shares her professional experience and how it can help other survivors and their key supporters. The first part explored Jeanne's cardiac arrest experience and how her professional experience has eased the recovery. </p><br><p>Presented and edited by Paul Swindell.</p><p>Recorded August 2025. </p><p > H...

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  #059 When words won't come. A speech therapist's experience of a sudden cardiac arrest with Jeanne Reilly

  Dec 11, 202535 minS3

  <p>This episode is the first of two parts with cardiac arrest survivor Jeanne Reilly. Jeanne is also a speech and language therapist with many years of experience dealing with communication issues and is the ideal person to offer insights and solutions to the common issues survivors experience. This first part explores Jeanne's cardiac arrest experience and how her professional experience has eased the recovery. In the second part, Jeanne shares her professional experience and how it can help other survivors and their key supporters.</p><br><p>Presented and edited by Paul Swindell.</p><p>Recorded August 2025. </p><p > H...

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