Motivate Change

Motivate Change

by Devon Brzezynski

Education Health & Fitness

Season 1

Healthy Eating After a Cardiac Event

What does the word 'diet' mean to you? What are your health beliefs when it comes to nutrition? Callan is an experienced dietician, intuitive eating coach, mental health advocate and new mother who is passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food & their bodies. She works in NC as a cardiac dietician and owns a private practice called Tula Wellness, which uses humor, sass, and science to help make healthy eating achievable and sustainable. Contact Callan on Instagram: @tulawellness Email Devon: devbrz@gmail.com Devon's Instagram: dev0n_b

10 Min Meditation: Connect to Heart

This guided 10-minute meditation will use a mantra and breath work to connect your mind and heart after a cardiac event. Feel grounded, centered, and relaxed to reconnect with your heartbeat.

Survivor Series: How a Combat Veteran Lives Life to the Fullest Managing Heart Failure

Dani is a combat Veteran, mother, personal development coach, & recent Woman of Impact nominee for the American Heart Association sharing her own personal journey with heart disease. She is a 2x cardiac arrest survivor managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and dilated Cardiomyopathy with a S-ICD. Learn how Dani overcame the odds and increased her Ejection Fraction (EF) from 8% to 40%, and how she continues to improve her lifestyle habits every single day. Contact Dani: Instagram Handle: dani_mar1e Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan1mar1e88 Coaching Website: https://youareworthtrying.com Contact Devon: Email: devbrz@gmail.com instagram: dev0n_b

Trauma, Loss, Grief: My Congenital Heart Defect Story

This episode is the first of my Survivor Series, where I am sharing my personal journey with heart disease. I speak about the loss of my two sisters, the trauma and grief my family has had to overcome, my insecurities, volunteering with the American Heart Association, and how heart disease has shaped who I've become, both personally and professionally.

10 min Body Scan Meditation for Sleep

Hello mOTivate change listeners! Today's episode aligns with our Reducing Stress & Improving Sleep section. So lay back, relax, and enjoy this 10 minute body scan meditation to get ready for bed.

How Passion Leads to Change

Today’s episode is all about passion. More specifically, I want to highlight the reason why for this podcast, how occupational therapy is perfectly positioned to help cardiac rehab patients, and how my passion for cardiovascular disease and occupational therapy lead to me creating this podcast and program.

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