Episode 39

Healing and Lifting: A Post Heart Surgery Update on Maggie

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi welcome back Maggie, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming severe health challenges, including type 1 diabetes, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and a major heart surgery called septal myectomy. Despite these obstacles, Maggie has transformed her life through fitness, inspired by Jodi's own journey. She discusses her recovery process, the positive changes in her physical abilities post-surgery, and the importance of hard work, self-love, and a positive attitude. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, health, and the power of determination.

00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Muscle Podcast

00:39 Introducing Maggie: A Fighter's Journey

00:59 Maggie's Health Challenges and Fitness Transformation

01:52 Facing Surgery: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

03:24 The Surgery Experience and Recovery

04:33 Post-Surgery Reflections and Fitness

08:28 Hospital Stay and Discharge

12:31 Navigating Diabetes and Nutrition in the Hospital

15:50 Concerns About Sedation and Blood Sugar

16:23 Surgery Duration and Dr. Smedera's Expertise

16:51 Post-Surgery Recovery and Physical Progress

19:13 Mental Health and Routine Post-Surgery

21:03 Looking Forward: Fitness Goals and Challenges

22:50 Navigating Surgery with Family

25:11 Overcoming Limits and Future Aspirations

26:02 Addressing the 'You're Lucky' Comment

30:56 Final Thoughts and Inspiration

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Gio Marin

Gio is a fitness enthusiast and dedicated weightlifter, passionately committed to a plant-based lifestyle. He challenges the norms of physical health and strength training with his rigorous six-day-a-week gym regimen. As a co-host of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio explores and shares innovative fitness strategies, nutrition tips, and personal growth tactics aimed at enhancing physical well-being and athletic performance. His goal is to inspire others to achieve their fitness objectives through resilience and disciplined living.
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Jodi Dolo

Jodi is a dedicated advocate for healthy living, having conquered a health scare and losing about 90 pounds. She's committed to inspiring and helping others in reaching their goals. Recently certified as a nutritionist and personal trainer, Jodi aims to blend her passion for sustainable nutrition and weightlifting with a priority on mindset to foster enduring health transformations. Her down-to-earth approach and motivating journey form the core of her coaching philosophy, showcased on the Mindful Muscle Podcast, where she provides practical guidance on fitness, nutrition, and personal growth.