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Life After Cardiac ArrestThe real world of SCA survivorship Author: Paul Swindell
The Life After Cardiac Arrest podcast is hosted by survivor Paul Swindell and is conversations with people who's lives have been affected by a cardiac arrest, whether that be as a patient, partner, life saver or health professional. The podcast aims to give insight, information and hope to any others going through this life changing event.A cardiac arrest is when someone's heart stops beating due to an electrical malfunction, it's different to a heart attack, which is a "plumbing" problem, although many cardiac arrests are caused by a heart attack.Someone in cardiac arrest could be said to be clinically dead, and if no intervention is made they will unfortunately stay that way and die. In the UK only 8% survive this event, and with an estimated 250 taking place each day there is a growing number of survivors.A thriving peer support community - Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK - has grown out of the need for more information and help for survivors and their families post discharge. The NHS and chain of survival are doing remarkable things in helping people survive but unfortunately the system hasn't yet caught up with the problems that survivors and their families are experiencing after this life changing event.If you have been affected by a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, come and join over a thousand others at:facebook.com/groups/SuddenCardiacArrestUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#062 This, My Second Life with Patrick Charnley
Episode 12
Thursday, 5 March, 2026
This episode features an extraordinary conversation with Patrick Charnley, author of the acclaimed novel This My Second Life, who suffered a cardiac arrest in February 2021 that left him with a severe brain injury. Host Paul Swindell talks with Patrick about his remarkable journey—from 40 minutes without a heartbeat, through cortical blindness, hallucinations, and pathological apathy, to discovering that his brain injury unlocked a new depth and honesty in his writing. Together, they explore the realities of living with fatigue and memory loss, the importance of mourning your previous life, and how slowing down can lead to a richer, more present existence. Patrick also shares how nature, creativity, and the literary legacy of his mother, celebrated author Helen Dunmore, have shaped his recovery and his work. Whether you're a survivor, a co-survivor, or simply looking for a story of resilience and hope, this episode offers both insight and inspiration.Presented and edited by Paul Swindell.Recorded February 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
