The Heart Warrior Project

18/02/2026

February is all about love. ❤️

So I created a video/episode celebrating something I deeply admire about heart warriors: the qualities they carry because of what they’ve been through. 💪❤️

In this short, I highlight one of the five traits I consistently see in them — wisdom beyond their years.

If you’re dating or in a relationship with a heart warrior, chances are you’re with someone who has faced life head-on, done the inner work, and brings grounded, hard-earned wisdom into everyday moments. That changes a relationship.

Want to go deeper into this — and discover the other four qualities heart warriors often develop? Watch the full video/episode here: https://youtu.be/F7R5cY6K2eA?si=V70F0vTUKhasXlTI

17/02/2026

We have two dates available to vote on for this month’s meetup — at the beginning of March. It's an open discussion meetup, which is a great opportunity to catch up with everyone and meet fellow heart warriors.

The meetup will be moderated by George Biesmans, a fellow heart warrior whom you might have seen a few times already. He recently joined our team, which I am extremely excited about. I'll be joining as well, but as a participant, so I too can benefit from the support of the group. Through the following link, you can vote for a day.

The one with the most votes is when the meetup will take place: https://calendly.com/d/ctn8-5kq-mdf/cardiac-comeback-crew-op

13/02/2026

Nothing says “I love you” more than chest compressions ❤️

12/02/2026

Was invited yesterday, together with my girlfriend, to talk to volunteers at the Red Cross in Ghent 🇧🇪 about sudden cardiac arrest and what it’s like to perform CPR on a real person 🫀. I’m grateful that there are dedicated people, like those at the Red Cross, who are constantly committed to being there for others.

As many of you know, survival rates for SCA are low—really low 📉. Worldwide, they’re about 10%. A big reason is the lack of AEDs ⚡ and people not knowing CPR. Perhaps a little nudge: if you haven’t already, consider taking a CPR course this year! 😊

08/02/2026

This short touches on one of the five qualities I’ve seen over and over again in heart warriors: a deeper sense of appreciation. 🙏

Being with a heart warrior means being with someone who truly understands how precious and finite life is — not just intellectually, but emotionally.

If you’d like to hear more about why many heart warriors develop this deep sense of appreciation — and how being with one can positively influence your life too — along with the other four qualities, watch the full video/episode. 🎥✨

You can find it via the link in our bio 🔗, or by searching The Heart Warrior Project on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

02/02/2026

It’s February ❤️ — the month of love. A perfect moment for me to drop this video.

Love and dating can feel complicated after surviving a sudden cardiac arrest, living with heart disease, carrying an ICD, taking medication, or navigating physical limitations.

Quiet doubts can begin to surface: Will someone still choose me? Will I be rejected because of what I’ve been through? Am I still enough?

In this episode, I reflect on what I’ve witnessed firsthand through countless conversations with heart warriors — both on the podcast and during our monthly meetups — and share the remarkable qualities they embody. 💪🫀

This episode isn’t about pretending that things are easy; it’s about flipping the narrative. 🔄

Rather than focusing on fear, limitation, or illness, I explore why dating or building a life with a heart warrior can be deeply enriching — and why heart warriors so often make extraordinary partners. ❤️

Love and dating can feel complicated after surviving a sudden cardiac arrest, living with heart disease, carrying an ICD, taking medication, or navigating ph...

01/02/2026

Two dates are available to vote for this month’s meetup — February 📅.

Because it’s a bit of a crazy work month and I am dedicating some extra time to behind-the-scenes work for the Heart Warrior Project, only one meetup will be hosted this month.

However, in March, there will be two meetups, like normal 🎉.

🗓️ Vote here: https://calendly.com/d/cvbc-ydd-5m5/cardiac-comeback-crew-open-discussion

26/01/2026

Heart disease doesn’t just affect the heart—it can challenge a man’s sense of strength, identity, and confidence. In this short clip, clinical health psychologist Dr. Samuel Sears talks about how men often respond to these changes, sometimes with reckless or destructive behavior, and the importance of checking in with loved ones.

If you’d like to learn more about living with heart disease, watch the full in-depth conversation on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/P3ipXCvSfo8?si=_zXW0BMkxNWrp_Sv

17/01/2026

🎙️ Upcoming Q&A Podcast Episode

I’m excited to announce that Dr. Sanjay Gupta will be joining us for an upcoming Q&A podcast episode! 💓

Dr. Gupta is a Consultant Cardiologist at York Teaching Hospital (UK) 🏥, with a specialist interest in cardiac imaging 🫀. With nearly 28 years of experience in medicine, he’s passionate about doing healthcare differently and helping people understand their hearts without unnecessary fear. 🌱

Through his YouTube channel and clinical work, Dr. Gupta focuses on clear, evidence-based, jargon-free information 📚, with attention to lifestyle, prevention, and patient empowerment. 💪

These Q&A episodes are a chance for you to send in questions that you'd love me to ask, in this case, Dr. Gupta.

Some of the topics Dr. Gupta specializes in and is passionate about:

- 🫀 Cardiac imaging
- ❤️ Heart conditions & symptoms
- 💊 Medications — benefits vs side effects
- 🌱 Lifestyle & patient empowerment
- 🌟 Living well and confidently with heart concerns

Please feel free to send in your questions here or use the link I've shared.

Have a look at who the next cardiac health expert will be on The Heart Warrior Project podcast and ask your questions.

15/01/2026

We’ve got the dates for our last meetup this month, January. This one, too, will be an open discussion meetup. It’s a great moment to catch up with everyone and meet fellow heart warriors!

https://calendly.com/d/ctjm-rdd-vz2/cardiac-comeback-crew-open-discussion

13/01/2026

This live Q&A meetup was turned into a podcast episode so those who couldn’t join live can listen to it.

In this Q&A episode, we are joined by Prof. Dr. Johan Saenen, a renowned cardiologist and electrophysiologist from Antwerp University Hospital (UZA).

Dr. Saenen specializes in the prevention of sudden cardiac death and hereditary heart diseases.

This episode also highlights the Heart Warrior Project’s mission: connecting survivors, providing free access to vital information, and building a supportive community for heart warriors.

Every month, we host two meetups that give you the chance to meet fellow heart warriors from around the world. Occasionally, we also invite a cardiac health professional—as was the case here—so you can ask any questions you have, for free.

If you are a SCA survivor or someone at high risk, follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on when the next meetup will take place.

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02/01/2026

Hey everyone 👋

First off: happy New Year to you all 🎉
Wishing you all the very best for 2026—good health ❤️‍🩹 and little to no medical drama 🙂

We’ve got the dates up for our first meetup this month

It will be an open discussion meetup—simply a space to talk, catch up, and see how wild Christmas and New Year were for everyone. If time allows, I’ll also be asking you all what you’d love to see in terms of meetups in 2026: which themes 💡, which topics 🫀, and which cardiac health experts 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️.

So feel free to take some notes and share them during the meetup.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.😊

https://calendly.com/d/cvfj-nv5-jxs/cardiac-comeback-crew-open-discussion