Help to recover from a heart attack or cardiac surgery. It’s a place to connect, heal and find hope. Hey, beautiful human, my name is Sallie.
Here to support you if you have had a heart attack, heart surgery, a cardiac event or live with a heart disease diagnosis? As a hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, life coach and masseuse I specialise in helping you manage anxiety & stress. I work specifically to develop, support & improve self-esteem and confidence. Gain confidence to live life after a cardiac event with courage through emotional rehabilitation. Love your ‘new’ life. Are you curious to find out how? I'm passionate about people and living life. I survived a heart attack and breast cancer. I'm a single mum to a teenager and I love food, wine, cats & cars. After having my heart attack and my many other life-changing events, I want to share with you all that I can so you can feel good now and live the life you love! Feeling great; one thought at a time. Having the opportunity to inspire and empower people to thrive not just survive is of great importance to me. I know that you don’t need fixing, none of us are broken. With some guidance you can find what you really want already within you, it’s often a combination of your mind, your body, your environment and your spirit too.
💙 You can feel cool, calm and collected
🧡 You can improve the way you feel
💞 You can be happy and enjoy life
💛 You can feel in control and powerful
💚 You can gain confidence and be your best self
💜 You can release limiting beliefs that hold you back
💫 You can enjoy your new life
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04/07/2026
If you’ve had a heart attack or heart surgery, it doesn’t take much to trigger anxiety.
A twinge.
A Google search.
A tiny crease in your earlobe.
Frank’s Crease is often talked about online as a “silent heart warning sign.” But what does the evidence actually say? I've looked into this and I'll explore with you:
✔️ What it is
✔️ What the research shows
✔️ Why it’s NOT a diagnosis
✔️ What truly matters for heart health
A new life-changing treatment option – GLP-1 drug semaglutide known as Wegovy – is set to be available on the NHS within months, with 1.2 million people with cardiovascular disease eligible to receive the treatment to help prevent heart attacks and strokes over the next few years.
NHS England » Over a million people could be offered Wegovy to cut heart attack and stroke risk on the NHS
The British Heart Foundation is urging people to look more closely at some popular gut-friendly foods which may also come with hidden risks for heart health
04/02/2026
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction is a real, peer-reviewed, named clinical condition that is recognised as a patient safety priority by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Anaesthesia Patient Safety Foundation.
Key takeaways Small, combined improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity can reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, stroke, and heart failure, new research shows. Sleeping for 11 minutes more, doing an extra 4.5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activi...
03/31/2026
👂Have you ever looked closely at your earlobe?
Do you ever read things on social media wonder if it is true or not? There’s a diagonal crease called Frank’s Sign that some claim is a warning sign for heart disease.
True?
False?
Or somewhere in between?
This week I unpack the research in plain English especially for those of us living with or beyond a cardiac event. It’s about clarity over fear. Information without overwhelm. And learning to trust evidence not headlines.
No fear.
No drama.
Just facts and reassurance.
I definitely have on both of my earlobes. I have popped a picture in the comments below. As I have shown you mine, why don’t you show me yours - ears with or without a crease.
Does this crease mean trouble for your heart, or is it just another internet myth that can fuel anxiety? Let’s unpack the science together.
03/31/2026
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03/26/2026
After heart surgery, a heart attack, a cardiac arrest or a heart health diagnosis, many people fall into “either/or” thinking:
“I should feel grateful.”
“I shouldn’t feel scared.”
“I must stay positive.”
But what if all of those things can be true?
You can be:
✔ Relieved your surgery is over
✔ And anxious about the future
✔ Committed to healthy eating
✔ And missing your old comfort foods
✔ Strong
✔ And exhausted
In my latest article and podcast episode, I share 13 real-life examples of Both/And thinking for heart recovery and how it reduces stress and supports your mental health.
This might be the permission you didn’t know you needed 💛
The robotic system is expected to treat about 300 patients in its first year.
03/17/2026
Grateful to be alive… and angry it happened?
Doing everything “right”… and still having bad days?
Wanting to exercise… and feeling scared to raise your heart rate?
This is not failure.
This is recovery.
This week, I talk about Both/And thinking - a powerful mindset shift that helps ease anxiety and emotional pressure after a heart attack or heart surgery.
You don’t have to choose between being positive or being honest about how hard this is.
Have you ever felt torn between two conflicting emotions? Perhaps grateful for your recovery, but still struggle with anxiety.
03/17/2026
🌟 US Friends - Amazing Opportunity Alert! 🌟 I was recently contacted by Victoria, a Casting Assistant with GENUINE, a well‑known NYC casting company that works on commercials, web videos, and print projects. They’re currently looking for real people in the US who use medical devices and are thriving because of them and I’d love to help spread the word to anyone who might be a great fit!
They’re casting adults (18+) of all backgrounds who use devices or products related to:
• ❤️ Cardiac issues (pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, etc.)
• 🧠 Deep brain stimulation or pain‑management devices
• 💪 Weight‑loss solutions
• 🩺 Urology-related devices (including incontinence or urinary retention)
• 🧬 Liver function or liver cancer support
• …and other implantable or catheter‑based medical devices
GENUINE wants to highlight real stories - how these devices help people live full, passionate, empowered lives. If selected, participants will receive paid compensation.
👉 If you or someone you know in the US fits this description, you can apply here: Thriving with Medical Devices – Submission Form https://forms.genuinerp.com/260556954401155
Feel free to share this with anyone in your US community who might be interested. Opportunities like this don’t come around often — and someone’s story could genuinely inspire others!
03/16/2026
Hello Everyone! Thank you for all your support with my name change for the podcast. I am really excited as I am beginning to gain more listeners and readers of my articles, and that means I am getting to help more cardiac patients.
Please can you help me by sharing with cardiac rehab teams, doctors, cardiologists, hospital staff and fellow hearties. It would really help get it known about as a resource to help with recovery after an event, surgery or diagnosis.
So with no further ado, here are the new name, description and podcast cover art. I have put a link in the first comment if you'd like to listen to my most recent episode.
Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health
Sallie Crawley is a heart attack survivor and cardiac coach and therapist. She specialises in holistic heart health and helping survivors and their families navigate the "emotional and mental rehab" that follows a life-changing cardiac event.
This show delivers actionable strategies regarding heart health wellness, rebuilding your confidence, managing health anxiety, and implementing practical wellness tools for life after your event or diagnosis. If you are looking for emotional support and expert mindset tips from someone who has walked the path of a heart patient, you are in the right place.
This podcast provides valuable insights for heart attack survivors, heart surgery patients (bypass, stents, valve repair), cardiac arrest survivors, those living with implantable devices (ICDs and pacemakers), and their families.
If you want to learn how to move past the fear of "what if" and manage your energy so you can live a full, happy life again, you are in the right place!
This show will provide answers to questions like:
• How do I manage the fear of having another heart attack?
• What does long-term heart health look like beyond just medication?
• How do I adjust to life with implantable devices like an ICD or pacemaker?
• Why do I feel depressed or anxious after my heart surgery?
• How can I rebuild my confidence when my body feels different?
• How do I manage fatigue and improve my energy levels naturally?
• Is it safe to exercise or be intimate after a cardiac event?
• How do I talk to my family about my recovery and emotional needs?
• How do I stop the "inner critic" and find joy after a heart diagnosis?
• What are the best mindset tools for long-term cardiac wellness?
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Gain confidence to live life after a cardiac event with courage through emotional rehabilitation.
I'm passionate about people and living life. I survived a heart attack and breast cancer. I'm a single mum to a teenager and I love food, wine, cats & cars.
After having my heart attack and my many other life changing events, I want to share with you all that I can so you can feel good now and live the life you love!
Having the opportunity to inspire and empower people to thrive not just survive is of great importance to me. I know that you don’t need fixing, none of us are broken. With some guidance you can find what you really want already within you, it’s often a combination of your mind, your body, your environment and your spirit too.
Join my online program 8 Days 2 Feel Good Now. Learn some quick and simple practices that will kick start your journey.
💙 You can feel cool, calm and collected
🧡 You can improve the way you feel
💞 You can be happy and enjoy life
💛 You can feel in control and powerful
💚 You can gain confidence and be your best self
💜 You can release limiting beliefs that hold you back
💫 You can enjoy your new life
To get to know me, find out how I can help you, download some free stuff and to read my latest blog post please visit www.myheartandmind.co.uk.
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