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Celebrating Progress & Change: Louis’ Final Phase & Dr. Saleh’s Farewell
Louis’ Health Update & A Farewell to Dr. Saleh Today was a day of transition— one filled with both progress and goodbyes . While Louis is...
Mar 25, 20253 min read
New Here? Welcome to the Heart of the Conversation
If you’re new to my page—welcome! I’m so glad you found your way to my little corner of the internet. If this is your first time...
Mar 20, 20253 min read
Overcoming Mental Resistance: How I Learned to Show Up Every Day
It wasn’t just my motivation that had weakened—my mind had taken a hit, too. The exhaustion, the frustration, the doubts—they weighed on...
Mar 17, 20253 min read
833 Days: A Tricuspid Valve Miracle
833 days —days filled with struggle, uncertainty, and a constant battle between giving up and pushing forward. People often ask me, “Was...
Mar 11, 20253 min read
When Your Body Doesn’t Fit the Medical Mold: Why Healthcare Gaps Go Beyond Race and Gender
When Your Body Doesn’t Fit the Medical Mold: Why Healthcare Gaps Go Beyond Race and Gender When people talk about healthcare disparities,...
Mar 6, 20253 min read
Why High Blood Pressure Hits Harder in the Black Community—And How to Protect Yourself
Why High Blood Pressure Hits Harder in the Black Community—And How to Protect Yourself Let’s talk about a huge but often overlooked...
Mar 4, 20253 min read
When Stories Collide: The Unexpected Impact of Sharing My Heart Journey
There’s something surreal about hearing from people who found hope in my story. It’s humbling, validating, and—if I’m honest—a little...
Feb 27, 20253 min read
Something Big is Coming… Are You Ready?
I’ve been keeping a little secret. For the past few months, I’ve been working on something that means a lot to me—something real,...
Feb 25, 20251 min read
Raising Our Voices: Why Heart Valve Disease Awareness Matters to Me
If you had to name the most overlooked heart condition, would heart valve disease (HVD) be on your list? Probably not. And honestly,...
Feb 21, 20253 min read
Beyond Survival: The Moment My Story Changed
Before my procedure, my life was about survival—enduring each day, managing symptoms, and hoping for just a little more time. Every...
Feb 20, 20254 min read
Does Heart Disease Run in Your Family? Here’s What You Need to Know
Heart health isn’t just about what’s on your plate or how often you move. It runs deeper than that. It’s woven into your DNA, passed down...
Feb 18, 20253 min read
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know—And That’s Dangerous
I didn’t know heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined . I didn’t know it’s the #1 killer of women , taking one woman...
Feb 13, 20252 min read
Flip the Fear: How Listening to Your Body Can Prevent Heart Disease & Save Your Life
Flip the Fear: Why Listening to Your Body Could Save Your Life Let’s be honest—most of us avoid the doctor until we absolutely have to....
Feb 11, 20252 min read
"If no one else was telling their story, then maybe I needed to tell mine. And maybe, just maybe, that would give others permission to share theirs too."
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