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Imperfect HeartAuthor: Jeff Holden
Imperfect Heart is a podcast designed for, hosted by and recorded with those affected by or involved with the care and support for those with the birth defect of a Myocardial Bridge. Interviews with healthcare professionals, support professionals and those navigating their way through the often challenging process of diagnosis and treatment are the focus of the content. Its their stories that are meant to inform, educate and even entertain in an effort to insure hope for the listener that what they are experiencing is real, that they are not alone and that there is hope for relief from the varied symptoms of a Myocardial Bridge. The host, Jeff Holden, has his own story to tell from symptom to diagnosis to treatment thus giving him insight and empathy as well as experience in the process of advocating for the patient. The program also seeks to make the healthcare industry more aware of the real symptoms of Myocardial Bridges with an aim to eliminate the gaslighting that is so prevalent around this defect and directly address the reality that Myocardial Bridges may be responsible for many more deaths from sudden cardiac arrest than previously thought. Early diagnosis and treatment could not only improve but may actually save lives when properly applied. More information can be found on the podcast website, www.myimperfectheart.com. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Imperfect Heart NewsPod: From Patient to Advocate—Kaylin Kellert Goes Red for Women with the American Heart Association
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
In this Imperfect Heart NewsPod, I reconnect with Kaylin Kellert—two years removed from her myocardial bridge unroofing surgery and now living a life she describes as “night and day” from before.Kaylin shares an honest update on her recovery journey, including the ups and downs that came with it, and the sense of peace she’s found on the other side. But this conversation isn’t just about where she’s been—it’s about what she’s doing now.After a chance moment at an American Heart Association Heart Walk in Austin, Kaylin was nominated as a Woman of Impact for the Go Red for Women campaign. What followed is a powerful example of turning personal experience into purpose.We talk about:Why cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer of womenThe long-standing misconceptions that heart disease primarily affects menHow women’s symptoms are too often dismissed or misdiagnosedThe role of advocacy, awareness, and funding in changing outcomesAnd how Kaylin is using her voice—and her story—to make a differenceThis episode is both an update and an invitation: to listen, to learn, and to support a cause that impacts one in three women.Why It MattersHeart disease doesn’t always look the way we expect—and for women, that misunderstanding can be deadly.Kaylin’s story reinforces a critical truth: awareness leads to advocacy, and advocacy leads to better outcomes. When survivors step forward, they don’t just tell their story—they help change the system.This conversation highlights the importance of:Recognizing symptoms earlierTaking women’s health concerns seriouslyFunding research and educationAnd building a community that supports one another through it allFor the myocardial bridge community and beyond, this is a reminder that your voice matters—and that sharing it can save lives.Let’s help Kaylin help us help others! Here is the link to her “Go Red For Women” donation page Kaylin’s Go Red Link . Unfortunately, I can't show the QR code in this platform but the link works just the same. Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Kaylin & her journey 01:00 – Life two years after unroofing surgery 02:00 – The reality of recovery: ups, downs, and resilience 03:00 – A chance moment at the Heart Walk 04:00 – Becoming a Woman of Impact 05:00 – The truth about heart disease in women 06:00 – Misdiagnosis, dismissal, and systemic gaps 07:00 – Why awareness and advocacy matter 08:00 – How the Go Red for Women campaign works 09:00 – Supporting the mission and getting involved 10:00 – A message to the myocardial bridge community 11:00 – Closing thoughts and call to actionIf you like what you heard, please give us a positive review on whichever app you're using, like and follow us so you never miss an episode. Also, please visit the website, MyImperfectHeart.com and sign up to our database as we work to build a more connected, informed and supportive network of the Imperfect Heart community. Thanks for listening and thank you for your support. If you don't yet have your very own copy of the book: Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges, you can find it anywhere in paperback, tablet or audiobook versions. And, yes, that's me doing the audiobook version as well. :) I hope you enjoy it.
