We’re proud to share the second episode of our E3 webinar series, featuring award-winning artist Jordan Danger and world-renowned health psychologist Dr. Samuel Sears!
In this episode, Jordan shares her powerful journey of living with an undiagnosed arrhythmia, the struggle to be heard by medical professionals, and how she eventually found healing through both surgery and art. Dr. Sears joins the conversation to bridge the gap between cardiology and psychology, explaining why “there is no such thing as cardiology without psychology.”
Some Important Takeaways:
- Cardiology and Psychology are Intertwined: Successful management of heart disease requires understanding that what affects the heart inevitably affects the mind.
- The Danger of Disengagement: Withdrawing from daily life can undermine recovery; physical and mental health are best improved by safely re-engaging with meaningful activities.
- Building a Support Lifeline: Recovery is a team sport that relies on identifying reliable advocates within your personal circle and your medical team.
- Gratitude and Awe: Actively seeking moments of awe and practicing gratitude are scientifically backed tools to help balance the psychological burden of chronic illness.
- Empowered Self-Advocacy: Navigating the healthcare system requires persistence; patients should seek providers who offer emotional validation alongside technical care.
