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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💥HULK MODE: The Strength It Takes to Live With an LVAD💥
Living with an LVAD—or going through a heart transplant—isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes HULK-level strength, grit, and a will to keep fighting every single day. Just like in this image, where half is calm and composed and t…
🎓 From Caregiver to PhD: Dr. Lila Elliott’s Story of Strength, Servic…
At LVAD Talk, we don’t just spotlight heart devices—we shine a light on heart. And Dr. Lila Elliott’s story is overflowing with it. In our latest video, we celebrate an extraordinary woman who not only earned her Doctorate in Soci…
The Many Faces of David – And Mine
When I think about resilience, complexity, and purpose, one person from the Bible always comes to mind—David. He’s more than the shepherd who took down Goliath. David was a king, a general, a poet, a musician, and a lover of beaut…
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.