Life After a Heart Attack
Real Talk. Real Recovery. Real Life.
Hi, I’m Monty – and I’ve survived two heart attacks. During my recovery, I struggled to find real-world solutions and advice, so I decided to put everything I had found all in one place. I hope it helps you to live your life again.
What’s Here?
This site isn’t about doom or drama – it’s about what comes next.
The messy, beautiful, frustrating, hopeful journey of life after a heart attack.
Here, you’ll find:
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Straight-talking articles about recovery, lifestyle changes, and mental health
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Meal plans and recipes that are heart-healthy and actually edible
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Tips for getting active again, even if your body’s not quite cooperating
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And stories from fellow survivors, because no one truly gets it unless they’ve been there
“I’ve survived two heart attacks – and I’m still standing. This site is here to help you do more than survive. It’s here to help you live well.”
— Monty, Heart Attack Survivor
My Story
The first heart attack hit me back in 2010 when I was just 46. I thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime scare – the kind that makes you change your habits, hug your loved ones a little tighter, and count your blessings. But lightning struck again. Recently, I found myself back in a hospital bed, facing the fight all over again.
I’m not a doctor. I’m a bloke who’s been through it – twice – and wants to help others avoid it, survive it, and live well after it.
If you’ve had a heart attack, or you’re supporting someone who has, you’re not alone.
This isn’t the end of the story. In fact, it might just be the start of something better.
Welcome to the community. We’re glad you’re here.
– Monty
Resources
A place where you can read articles, find out stuff, maybe look at some recipes and just learn how you can start living again.
Just Had a Heart Attack? Your First 72 Hours: What to Know
So, you've just had a heart attack. First off, congratulations on making it through what was undoubtedly an unwelcome plot twist in your life's story. While you might be feeling a bit like a deflated balloon at a party no one wanted to attend, this isn't the end of...
“What They Don’t Tell You About Life After a Heart Attack: Guilt, Grief, and the Fight for Hope”
Last night, I had one of those evenings that fills you up and empties you out in equal measure. I was surrounded by some of my closest friends. Good people. The sort of friends you laugh with, trust with your secrets, and lean on in hard times. We had a proper night...
Why Every Heart Attack Survivor Needs a Recovery Journal
When you've had a heart attack, everything changes. Your routines, your priorities, your confidence, and even your sense of identity can be thrown into turmoil. It's not just a physical recovery — it's emotional, mental, and spiritual. While medication, diet, and...
Get In Touch
Drop me a line, I’d love to hear from you. Are you a survivor of a heart attack? Or Cardiac Arrest? How are you doing with your recovery? What was easy? What was tough? How have your family and friends reacted?
