Welcome back to Keep It Real AF! We’re back after a little pause (because, you know… life), and this episode is one we had to share. I brought on my cousin Nancy for a powerful and personal conversation about the moment that stopped her in her tracks…literally. What started as a flutter in her chest turned out to be something far more serious. Not one, but two heart attacks.
If you’ve ever chalked up symptoms to “just stress” or “maybe menopause,” Nancy’s story is your wake-up call (thank you so much for sharing Nance, love you 🤍). We talk about the danger of dismissing our own discomfort, what a heart attack feels like (spoiler, it’s not always like the movies), and why so many women delay asking for help.
But don’t worry, this isn’t all heavy. There’s plenty of laughter and the kind of honest friend chat you can only get here. Because even the serious stuff feels easier when you’re not going through it alone.
In this episode, we unpack:
- Heart attack symptoms in women over 50 (they don’t always look how you think)
- Menopause and heart health (the conversation you should have with your doctor)
- What it feels like to experience SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)
- Why so many women delay asking for help or brush off early signs
- Honest conversations about what it’s like to juggle caregiving, marriage, and your own well-being during midlife
🤍 A heartfelt thank you to my cousin, Nancy, for sharing her story. Your honesty and insight helped me (and will help so many others). Love you.
👉 Press play, then forward it to a friend.
🩺 Quick heads up: We’re not doctors, so don’t take this as medical advice, but definitely take it seriously.
Why I Started the Keep It Real AF Podcast
The Keep It Real AF Podcast started as a fun friend project, but if I’m keeping it real, it brought me back to the core reason why I started Food & Mood in the first place- to create space for real, meaningful conversations about the things that matter most.
Each week, we’ll bring you a mix of real talk, relatable stories, and insights from guest experts on topics like skincare and stress management to career advice and hormone health. Whether you’re folding laundry, getting a walk in, or stealing a quiet moment to yourself, we hope this podcast makes you feel a little more connected, a little more inspired, and a lot more seen.
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