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.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 3, 2022
LVAD Talk with Akeisha King
Let's have a conversation with Akeisha King Welcome to season 2! This episode we keep it all the way real with Ms Akeisha King! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message
Dec. 21, 2021
LVAD Talk with Marlon Smith
Let's have a conversation with Marlon Smith; LVAD's, tattoos, and a clock! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message
Dec. 20, 2021
LVAD Talk with Frankie DeFore - LVAD EXPLANT - RECORED LIVE!!!!
Let's have a conversation with Frankie DeFore and what it is like to live with having his LVAD explanted! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message
Nov. 25, 2021
LVAD Talk with Lisa Justus
On this episode we discuss what its like to get the false call!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message
Nov. 15, 2021
Lvad Talk with James "Slim" Overton
Let' have a conversation with the Valant James "Slim" Overton LVAD recipient and transplant survivor! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message
Oct. 20, 2021
LVAD Talk with John Stratton round 2
Let have a talk with the incredible John Stratton of Medimaterials! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvadtalk/message
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Dec. 31, 2021
My Story PART 3 - Heart Murmurs, the Military, and I.T. office Jobs
My Story PART 3 - Heart Murmurs, the Military, and I.T. office Jobs Join me as I try something different. LVAD Talk is a podcast where I talk to people all over the world about life with the LVAD. Well now it is my turn. Join me as the incredible…
Dec. 30, 2021
My Story PART 2 - Tales from the Chicago children's hospital a.k.a ge…
My Story PART 2 - Tales from the Chicago children's hospital a.k.a get your butt of that swingset!!!!Join me as I try something different.LVAD Talk is a podcast where I talk to people all over the world about life with the LVAD.Well now it is my t…
Dec. 29, 2021
My LVAD story part 1
My Story PART 1!!!!Join me as I try something different.LVAD Talk is a podcast where I talk to people all over the world about life with the LVAD.Well now it is my turn. Join me as the incredible Producer Jamie "Jemmy" of @flintstonemedia&nbs…
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.