LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation
LVAD Talk, a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, features conversations with LVAD patients, heart transplant recipients, and caregivers. These conversations delve into life before, during, and after the LVAD, providing insights into the experiences of those who have had this life-saving device implanted.
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🌊 One of the Things I Miss Before My LVAD: Swimming
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One Thing About Me and My LVAD… We Will Be Outside! 🎤
This Is Why LVAD Life Is Not for the Weak
“Getting the Call, About Getting the Call…”
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🌊 One of the Things I Miss Before My LVAD: Swimming
When I was younger, my father served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. It was during those years that I discovered my love for the water—especially snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like fl…
One Thing About Me and My LVAD… We Will Be Outside! 🎤
One thing about me and my LVAD… we will be outside! On July 18, 2025, I found myself exactly where I love to be — in the mix, in the moment, and surrounded by hip hop greatness. I had the chance to attend the Masters of the Mic Tour &m…
This Is Why LVAD Life Is Not for the Weak
Let me start this update with something I’ve had to learn (and relearn) over the years—LVAD life will humble you fast. It’s not for the faint of heart. Literally or figuratively. So here’s the update I didn’t expect to…
About the Host
Shawn Connors
Executive Producer/Host - Connors Studios
Meet Shawn Connors, a man who’s faced some tough health challenges. Born with a heart murmur, he had his first heart surgery at just three. But life threw him another curveball when he was 37, diagnosed with DIFIB.
Things got even worse when Shawn’s wife, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, fell ill at 40. Shawn, determined to take care of her, was also battling his own health issues. It was clear that he needed an LVAD. Six months after the implant, Shawn’s wife sadly passed away, leaving him as the sole caregiver for their two elementary-aged children.
Despite the immense grief, Shawn found a way to channel his emotions into something positive. He started a podcast called LVAD Talk, where he interviews other LVADers, including heart transplant recipients. His videos and podcasts are available on YouTube and LVADTalk.com.
In addition to his podcast, Shawn is also the owner of Connors Studio, where he creates and specializes in portraiture and lifestyle photography.