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April 23, 2025

“They Think It’s Just a Bag… But It’s My LVAD | Rock & Roll Shoot 🎸 #LVADTalk” #lvad #livingwithlvad

🎸 Rock & Roll meets real-life resilience in this behind-the-scenes shoot with @cookieemilan. Yellow backdrop, vinyl records, guitar in hand—and me, doing what I love with my LVAD in full swing. Most people don’t even notice the LVAD bag. And when they do? They just think I’m making a fashion…

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April 22, 2025

“From 320lbs to Transplant List: My Weight Loss Journey with an LVAD 💪❤️” #LVAD #livingwithlvad

Behind every photo I snap is a deeper story. Before I could even qualify for the heart transplant list, I had to fight one of the toughest battles—my weight. From over 320lbs down to 204lbs, it’s been all about discipline, education, and not giving up. Spring meet-up with the Perfect…

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April 17, 2025

Behind the Scenes of a Birthday Photoshoot | Life with an LVAD Won’t Hold Me Back! 💪📸 #lvad

This birthday photoshoot was more than just lights and poses — it’s proof that living with an LVAD doesn’t mean slowing down. From setting the scene to snapping the final shot, I did it all with my sidekick “Richard Parker” — my LVAD. 💬 Drop a comment, hit that like…

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April 16, 2025

What It’s Like Living with an LVAD | LVAD Talk from Virginia Beach 🌊

What It’s Like Living with an LVAD | LVAD Talk from Virginia Beach 🌊 In this episode of LVAD Talk, Shawn Connors brings you along for a peaceful moment on the sundeck of the Oceanaire Resort in Virginia Beach, VA, just a few blocks from the iconic King Neptune statue.…

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April 3, 2025

A conversation with Jonathan Dimanche, LibertyLive.Church - LVAD Talk

A conversation with Jonathan Dimanche, LibertyLive.Church - LVAD Talk Here’s a glimpse into the daily life of someone with an LVAD. I’m going to get a prom dress for my daughter, using this DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for the first time, and share some thoughts on single dad life. Shout…

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April 3, 2025

Meet Mario Johnson - LibertyLive.Church, Hampton VA Prom dress giveaway 2025! - LVAD TALK

Meet Mario Johnson, and learn about The Love the tree of life clinic! https://lovethetreeoflife.org/ Here’s a glimpse into the daily life of someone with an LVAD. I’m going to get a prom dress for my daughter, using this DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for the first time, and share some thoughts…

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April 3, 2025

LibertyLive.Church, Hampton VA Prom dress givaway 2025! - LVAD TALK vlog edition!

Shout out to LibertyLive.Church, Love the tree of life clinic, VIBE 100.5, and all of the volunteers that made the day great! Here’s a glimpse into the daily life of someone with an LVAD. I’m going to get a prom dress for my daughter, using this DJI Osmo Pocket 3…

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March 31, 2025

What it is really like to live with a LVAD as a single dad - prom dress edition - DJI Osmo Pocket 3

Here’s a glimpse into the daily life of someone with an LVAD. I’m going to get a prom dress for my daughter, using this DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for the first time, and share some thoughts on single dad life. Shout out to LibertyLive.Church, Love the tree of life clinic,…

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Oct. 7, 2022

Starting season 2

Hey yall!

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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! email me: shawn.m.connors@gmail.com LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation is a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, where we feature conversations with LVAD Patients, heart transplant recipients,…

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Aug. 11, 2022

Will I go from LVAD to heart transplant? LVADTALK 8-10-22

email me: shawn.m.connors@gmail.com LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation is a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, where we feature conversations with LVAD Patients, heart transplant recipients, and caregivers, we discuss life before, during and after the LVAD. IG: shawnconnors To hear or view the entire episode search for LVAD Talk…

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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…

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Dec. 30, 2021

My Story PART 2 - Heart Surgery; Chicago children's hospital a.k.a get your butt of that swingset!!!

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 turn.…

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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 helps me to tell…

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Dec. 21, 2021

LVAD Talk with Marlon Smith

LVAD Talk with Marlon Smith

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Dec. 20, 2021

LVAD Talk with Frankie DeFore LVAD Explant!!!

LVAD Talk with Frankie DeFore LVAD Explant!!! Link is: https://youtube.com/channel/UCa3G2dcAPAyX67cyI-CqTEg Facebook link is: https://www.facebook.com/james.deforeiii

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Nov. 25, 2021

LVAD Talk with Lisa Justus

On this episode we discuss what its like to get the false call!!!! email me: shawn.m.connors@gmail.com LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation is a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, where we feature conversations with LVAD Patients, heart transplant recipients, and caregivers, we discuss life before, during and after the LVAD.…

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Nov. 15, 2021

Lvad Talk with James "Slim" Overton

Let's have a conversation with the Valant James "Slim" Overton LVAD recipient and transplant survivor! Married to Andrea Benee, a daughter Jaime and a granddaughter Zuri Skye. Retired Realtor and Men's Custom Suits sales at Nordstrom. Attended I. C. Norcom and Virginia Union University. One of the hosts of a…

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Oct. 20, 2021

LVAD Talk with John Stratton

Let have a talk with the incredible John Stratton of Medimaterials! email me: shawn.m.connors@gmail.com LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation is a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, where we feature conversations with LVAD Patients, heart transplant recipients, and caregivers, we discuss life before, during and after the LVAD. IG: shawnconnors…

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Oct. 14, 2021

LVAD Talk with Amy Bacon

Lets have a conversation for the remarkable Amy Bacon!! email me: shawn.m.connors@gmail.com LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation is a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, where we feature conversations with LVAD Patients, heart transplant recipients, and caregivers, we discuss life before, during and after the LVAD. IG: shawnconnors To hear…

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Sept. 20, 2021

LVAD Talk with Doug, Cami Behl, and family

On this episode of LVAD Talk with Doug, Cami Behl, and family We discussed... Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!! How they found out Doug had heart failure Heart failure at age 6 From one pediatric cardiac patient to another (Doug and I) How does this affect you as a parent…

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Sept. 16, 2021

Here is your chance to have your questions answered by Kat Bull Clinical Specialist for Abbott!!

Here is your chance to have your questions answered by Kat Bull Clinical Specialist for Abbott!! Thank you for a great year! email me: shawn.m.connors@gmail.com LVAD Talk featuring The LVAD Nation is a podcast hosted by Shawn Connors, where we feature conversations with LVAD Patients, heart transplant recipients, and caregivers,…

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Aug. 30, 2021

LVAD Talk with Kayla Lewis

On this episode of LVAD Talk with Kayla Lewis We discussed... How she discovered she had heart failure Heart failure and college life When you code and lose a few days When you have to get a LVAD and don't know what it is Not understanding the symptoms of heart…

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Aug. 17, 2021

LVAD Talk with Dèjá Samuels and Georgiana Rankin

On this episode of LVAD Talk with Dèjá Samuels and Georgiana Rankin We discussed... Being non verbal but yet on a podcast! How her journey began When Dèjá’s heart stopped for 45 minutes Having a determined and praying mother When the first heart isn’t the one Dealing with a stroke…

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