Sarah.theheartdoc

Sarah.theheartdoc Mum of 2, wife, heart doctor, enthusiastic optimist. Women in Cardiology Representative & founder of

Working in a hospital changes you in more ways than you can imagine šŸ„You see fear, yes.But you also see the kind of love...
24/03/2026

Working in a hospital changes you in more ways than you can imagine šŸ„

You see fear, yes.

But you also see the kind of love and care that stays with you. The kind that sits in uncomfortable chairs, asks the hard questions, writes everything down and refuses to leave.

Itā€™s a privilege to be trusted in moments like that. I donā€™t take it lightly ā™„ļø

If youā€™ve ever sat in one of those chairs, I see you.

Whatā€™s something healthcare has taught you about care?

In my recent heart failure clinic ā€¦ Patient walks inlooks me up and downsays:ā€œI was expecting a male doctor.ā€Me šŸ˜³šŸ“ø the w...
24/03/2026

In my recent heart failure clinic ā€¦

Patient walks in
looks me up and down
says:

ā€œI was expecting a male doctor.ā€

Me šŸ˜³

šŸ“ø the women in cardiology

Also me šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø

What would you respond?

20/03/2026

Comment ā€˜AMYLOIDOSISā€™ and Iā€™ll personally send you the link to this episode šŸ”—

There are conditions we donā€™t talk about enough.

Not because theyā€™re rare but because theyā€™re often missed.

Amyloidosis is one of them.

In this episode, Paul Pozzo shares what itā€™s actually like to live with a diagnosis that took time to reach and how that delay shapes everything that comes after.

We talk about the early signs that are easy to overlook:
breathlessness, carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy, kidney issues and what a ā€œthick heartā€ on imaging might really mean.

But this conversation isnā€™t just about diagnosis.

Itā€™s about what happens after: the uncertainty, the adjustments and the role patients themselves play in pushing research, awareness, and better care forward.

Because in conditions like this, patient voices are incredibly important for change.

If you work in healthcare - or if youā€™ve ever felt something wasnā€™t quite right but couldnā€™t explain why - this is worth your time.

Listen to Episode 47 of Beatwise The Podcast now šŸŽ™ļø

Thereā€™s the version of medicine people see and then thereā€™s the part you carry home.The nerves, the replayed conversatio...
16/03/2026

Thereā€™s the version of medicine people see and then thereā€™s the part you carry home.

The nerves, the replayed conversations, the quick switch from clinic to school run.

Iā€™m proud of what I do and Iā€™m proud of the family Iā€™m raising.

Some days it feels heavy but most days it feels worth it.

If youā€™ve ever felt pulled between the two - youā€™ll understand.

And if youā€™d like to see more of how I manage both, hit follow āœØ

Today my daughter turns 9 years old.Which means today is also my 9th birthday as a mum.People often say that you donā€™t n...
16/03/2026

Today my daughter turns 9 years old.

Which means today is also my 9th birthday as a mum.

People often say that you donā€™t need to be a parent to be a good doctor ā€” and thatā€™s absolutely true. Many of the best clinicians I know are not parents. But for me personally, becoming a mother has made me a better doctor, a better friend, and hopefully a better human.

Children have a remarkable ability to hold you to account. My daughter has very high parenting standards and she is not shy about reminding me of them. It forces me to reflect, grow, and work on myself in ways I never expected.

Parenthood while trying to do a demanding job can sometimes feel like quietly juggling two full-time roles. Many professionals around us are absolutely excelling in their careers while also striving to be good parents.

If you know someone like that, you donā€™t need to take work off them or fix anything. But maybe occasionally just ask them how they are. Ask whether they managed to eat a proper meal that dayā€¦ or whether dinner was simply the childrenā€™s leftovers.

It might make no difference to your day ā€” but it might mean a lot to theirs.

And while we often talk about working mothers, letā€™s not forget the dads quietly winging it too, often without anyone noticing.

To my daughter ā€” thank you for making me better every year. Happy birthday. šŸ’›

There is no point in knowing all your stuff if you canā€™t present your knowledge. A M E N A Audience - your your audience...
12/03/2026

There is no point in knowing all your stuff if you canā€™t present your knowledge.

A M E N

A Audience - your your audience
M Message - be clear about your message
E Example - give a real life example
N Negative - donā€™t be negative

This is not just important for media training but also for real life when you speak to patients and train colleges at the bedside.

Turns out we donā€™t just share our name ā€¦Is it possible to feel somebodyā€™s energy from the distance?
11/03/2026

Turns out we donā€™t just share our name ā€¦

Is it possible to feel somebodyā€™s energy from the distance?

The world would be a better place if women are allowed to run it ā€¦Hang on ā€¦ NO ABSOLUTELY NOTThe world WILL be a better ...
08/03/2026

The world would be a better place if women are allowed to run it ā€¦

Hang on ā€¦ NO ABSOLUTELY NOT

The world WILL be a better place ONCE we WILL run it!

Work in progressā€¦

Drop a ā™„ļø if you agree

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If you felt uncomfortable reading thoseā€¦Thatā€™s the point.Most women in medicine donā€™t hear these once - they hear versio...
02/03/2026

If you felt uncomfortable reading thoseā€¦

Thatā€™s the point.

Most women in medicine donā€™t hear these once - they hear versions of them repeatedly.

They usually arenā€™t said in a hostile manner, rather they are said casually and sometimes with a smileā€¦

And thatā€™s what makes them hard to call out.

You can be the most competent, prepared and experienced person in the room and STILL have to prove it differently.

This post isnā€™t to put men down - itā€™s to bring awareness to something that is so important.

Because when something is normalised, it stops being questioned.

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