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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🚀 To Transplant and Beyond!??!
They say “to infinity and beyond,” but when you’re living with an LVAD, sometimes just making it to the next day is the mission. I’ve been rocking this mechanical heart for over a decade now—ten years of …
A New Season, A New Look — Thank You for Supporting LVAD Talk
Thank you for visiting LVADTalk.com — and most importantly, thank you for your patience. This powerful image captures a glimpse of what this season feels like for me: half warrior, half witness. As someone living with an LVAD, every d…
What is an LVAD and How Does It Work?
What is and LVAD and How Does It Work? Learn how a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) works, why it’s used, and how it transforms the lives of patients living with advanced heart failure. What is an LVAD? An LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist…
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.