As a heart attack survivor, I understand the struggle of finding support groups for emotional support. While there are some online groups available, I have found it difficult to find face-to-face support. I recall a podcast interview I had with a heart attack awareness advocate who shared how she felt alone and had no one […] The post How To Find Support Groups For Heart Attack Survivors appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

It was 4 degrees outside when I took part in the 2023 Polar Plunge to raise money for the Minnesota Special Olympics.That’s incredibly cold. It’s extremely cold when you’re wearing a full set of layered clothing; even worse when you’re wearing a t-shirt, swimming trunks and a pair of tennis shoes while waiting your turn […] The post Heart Attack Survivor Does Polar Plunge in Extreme Cold appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

Everyone who loves football is aware of Damar Hamlin’s collapse on the field during the Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals because of a cardiac arrest. What he’s going through sounds somewhat similar to what I went through. I am a heart attack and TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivor. This […] The post Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest: Recovery From A Heart Attack Survivor’s Perspective appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

Stockdale's Paradox is about resolve and acceptance. I use that concept to get past the bad days I invariably have from time to time. The post How I Use Stockdale’s Paradox To Get Past Bad Days appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

Cardiac rehab was my first step to recovery after leaving the hospital. It was very beneficial. This article includes a description of what I went through during my cardiac rehab sessions. I have a YouTube channel called “Manage Your Damage” where I talk about my recovery and living with a damaged heart and brain. Please […] The post What Is Cardiac Rehab? appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

These are questions you might ask your cardiologist after you've had a heart attack. It's a good starting point for a healthy discussion. The post Questions To Ask Your Cardiologist After A Heart Attack appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

My heart attack and traumatic brain injury story. I suffered a widowmaker heart attack in 2015, and was dead for 20 minutes. The post My Heart Attack And TBI Survivor Story appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

I coached recreational league youth soccer for a decade. The goal of the league was to teach kids how to play soccer, have fun, participate , and develop life skills, such as teamwork. Kids develop at uneven levels. Some are much more coordinated than others by age seven. Others will catch up later. Some, like […] The post The Boy Who Couldn’t Kick A Ball appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

As a boy scout leader I constantly challenged my scouts to think about themselves and the world around them. Sometimes I asked radical questions. The post Who Would You Eat First? appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more

There are very specific steps to take when I feel anxiety attacks coming on. They can come out of nowhere, triggered by our environment. The post Use These Very Specific Steps To Stop Anxiety Attacks appeared first on Jon Johnston ..read more