Episode Notes

Episode 3: Managing Anxiety, Mindset, and Emotional Recovery

Episode Summary: Recovery after open-heart surgery, aortic aneurysm repair, or a major health event isn’t only physical. Many people experience anxiety, emotional swings, and a mindset that feels unfamiliar — even when doctors say recovery is going well.

In this episode, I discuss the emotional aspects of recovery and explain why these feelings are common, normal, and not a sign that you’re failing. We explore how the nervous system responds after surgery, why emotional healing often lags behind physical healing, and how to support yourself with compassion rather than pressure.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Why anxiety and emotional swings often appear after heart surgery
• How emotio ...