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Thrive after a heart attack

Luiza Holtzberg, MA, NBC-HWC | Heart Health Coach

You’ve survived a heart attack, you’re living with significant cardiovascular risk, or you are caring for a loved one who has survived a heart attack. What comes next can feel overwhelming. Confusing advice, fear of another cardiac event, and uncertainty about how to safely make lifestyle changes often leave people stuck in anxiety rather than action. The “Thrive after a heart attack” podcast is designed to change that.


Hosted by Luiza Holtzberg, heart health coach and founder of Wingspan Wellness. Luiza is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified medical exercise specialist, and experienced cardiac rehabilitation exercise specialist with over a decade in the field.  This show provides guidance for life after a heart attack. Luiza helps listeners move out of fear and into clarity, rebuilding trust in their bodies while making sustainable changes that truly support heart health.


Each episode of "Thrive after a  heart attack” focuses on the core pillars of recovery and prevention: heart-healthy nutrition, restorative sleep, safe and effective physical fitness, and emotional and mental resilience. Instead of overwhelming medical jargon or conflicting advice, listeners receive practical strategies that fit into real, busy lives.


New episodes are released every Wednesday. Be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss guidance that helps you feel safer in your body and more confident in your daily choices.


To learn more or connect directly, visit www.wingspanwellbeing.com or email luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com.

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  • September 2 · 6 min

    4. When Life Gets in the Way After a Heart Attack: Giving Yourself Grace to Begin Again

    Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and neither does heart attack recovery. When routines fall apart or healthy habits slip, it’s easy to feel like you’ve failed or lost the progress you worked so hard to make. In this episode of Thrive After a Heart Attack, Luiza (heart health coach) shares why she stepped away from the podcast for a short while, what brought her back, and how her own experience reminded her of an important lesson for anyone navigating life after a heart attack. You’ll discover: why getting off track doesn’t mean starting over how giving yourself grace can help you move forward why sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your healing is simply take the next small step. My website is https://www.wingspanwellbeing.com/ Check out my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizaholtzberg/ You can send me an email to luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com Do you want to chat on the phone...... call (813) 324-5520 Take the Healing Journey Scorecard

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  • August 5 · 20 min

    3. Heart Attack Recovery and Fear: How to Feel Safe Again

    Fear after a heart attack is more common than many people realize….but that doesn't mean you have to stay stuck in it. In this episode, Luiza explains why fear is a normal response to a life-changing cardiac event and how your brain and nervous system can become trapped in a cycle of hypervigilance. You'll learn compassionate, science-informed strategies to begin rebuilding trust in your body through breathing, mindset, positive psychology, and small daily habits. Whether you're a heart attack survivor, living with cardiovascular risk, or supporting a loved one through recovery, this episode offers practical tools to help you move from fear toward confidence….one small step at a time. Let's connect Hop over to my website www.wingspanwellbeing.com Please share your Thrive Takeaway with me. Send me an email at luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com with the subject line: My Thrive Takeaway: Rebuilding Safety Then answer one of these questions: What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode? Or... What is one question you still have about recovering after a heart attack? Your email can be one sentence or several paragraphs. Your response inspires another episode and supports other survivors and caregivers My website is https://www.wingspanwellbeing.com/ Check out my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizaholtzberg/ You can send me an email to luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com Do you want to chat on the phone...... call (813) 324-5520 Take the Healing Journey Scorecard

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  • August 5 · 11 min

    2. Heart attack recovery starts with better sleep

    Could the most powerful part of your healing happen while you're asleep? After a cardiac event, many survivors struggle with exhaustion, restless nights, and fear of falling asleep, yet heart attack recovery depends on more than medications and exercise alone. In this episode, Luiza explores why restorative sleep is one of the most overlooked foundations of healing, how a heart attack affects both the nervous system and the mind, and simple bedtime practices that help create a greater sense of safety for both survivors and caregivers. You'll learn why sleep often feels so difficult after a heart attack, the subtle habits that can transform the quality of your rest over time, and a gentle mindset shift that can help quiet nighttime fear without fighting it. Let's connect Hop over to my website www.wingspanwellbeing.com Share your Thrive Takeaway with me. Send me an email at luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com with the subject line: My Thrive Takeaway — Rest and Recovery Reflection question: What is one small sleep habit you will try this week? My website is https://www.wingspanwellbeing.com/ Check out my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizaholtzberg/ You can send me an email to luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com Do you want to chat on the phone...... call (813) 324-5520 Take the Healing Journey Scorecard

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  • August 5 · 12 min

    1. Heart Attack Recovery Starts Here: How to Feel Safe in Your Body Again

    Heart attack recovery is about more than healing your heart. If you've survived a heart attack but still feel afraid of your own body, you're not alone. In this episode, Luiza Holtzberg, a heart health coach, shares why fear, anxiety, and hypervigilance are such common responses after a cardiac event, why emotional healing deserves just as much attention as physical recovery, and how you can begin rebuilding trust in your body one small step at a time. You'll learn why your nervous system may still feel like it's in survival mode, what many heart attack survivors and their caregivers are never told about recovery, and a simple mindset shift that can help you start feeling safe in your body again. Learn more at www.wingspanwellbeing.com and connect with me at luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com My website is https://www.wingspanwellbeing.com/ Check out my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizaholtzberg/ You can send me an email to luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com Do you want to chat on the phone...... call (813) 324-5520 Take the Healing Journey Scorecard

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  • July 27 · 3 min

    Thrive after a heart attack

    You’ve survived a heart attack, you’re living with significant cardiovascular risk, or your are a loved one supporting a family member who has survived a cardiac event and what comes next can feel overwhelming. Confusing advice, fear of another cardiac event, and uncertainty about how to safely make lifestyle changes often leave people stuck in anxiety rather than action. The “Thrive after a heart attack” podcast is designed to change that. Hosted by Luiza Holtzberg, heart health coach and founder of Wingspan Wellness. Luiza is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified medical exercise specialist, Heart Math coach/trainer, and experienced cardiac rehabilitation exercise specialist with over a decade in the field. This show provides guidance for life after a heart attack. Luiza helps listeners move out of fear and into clarity, rebuilding trust in their bodies while making sustainable changes that truly support heart health. Each episode of "Thrive after a heart attack” focuses on the core pillars of recovery and prevention: heart-healthy nutrition, restorative sleep, safe and effective physical fitness, and emotional and mental resilience. Instead of overwhelming medical jargon or conflicting advice, listeners receive practical strategies that fit into real, busy lives. New episodes are released every Wednesday. Be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss guidance that helps you feel safer in your body and more confident in your daily choices. To learn more or connect directly, visit www.wingspanwellbeing.com or email luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com. My website is https://www.wingspanwellbeing.com/ Check out my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizaholtzberg/ You can send me an email to luiza@wingspanwellbeing.com Do you want to chat on the phone...... call (813) 324-5520 Take the Healing Journey Scorecard

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