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In this Episode / Public Service Announcement I share the sad news that Leigh Pechillo passed away April 2, 2026

Leigh was a Heart Warrior, she had the brightest smile and the greatest laugh and always seemed to find the bright side of things which is something I really admired in her. Leigh was one of my early guests and here Podcast recording happened back in 2022 in the midst of Covid-19

Leigh was a passionate volunteer for the American Heart Association, The Were Red for Women Campaign and was an advocate for “Hands Only CPR” as it was CPR done by a stranger that saved Leigh’s life when she had here “Event of the Heart!”

RIP Leigh….

You will be missed!

Brian

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The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

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In this episode, I sit down with Toronto-based divorce lawyer Darren Gringras, whose recent Instagram post on “Kindness” quickly went viral.

I came across Darren’s post and was immediately struck—not just by what he said, but by how deeply it resonated with me. It felt especially meaningful given my own journey. After my heart attack, I created a second Instagram account called The Kindfulness Coach, inspired by a Buddhist monk I met at a meditation and mindfulness conference in Toronto. He had written a book titled Kindfulness, a concept that stayed with me.

For a long time, I poured energy into that account, but like many things, it became challenging to manage alongside everything else, and I stepped away from it. Now, I’m feeling called to bring it back to life—especially as I continue to grow and evolve (even if I’m still not the most IG-savvy person out there!).

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Darren as much as I did.

You can find Darren on Instagram @thecommonsensedivorce — be sure to check him out!

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Lately I’ve been reflecting on something I didn’t expect to stay with me this long.

After a conversation with a coaching client who’s living in constant fear that their heart attack might happen again, I found myself asking…

Why didn’t I feel that?

And the truth is—it’s not that I felt nothing.

I just felt something different.

I didn’t see my heart attack as the end… I saw it as a turning point.
I didn’t see my body as broken… I saw it as communicating.

And that shift in meaning didn’t leave much room for fear.

So maybe the real question isn’t:
“What if it happens again?”

Maybe it’s:
“What is my body asking of me now?”

Because there’s a different path available…

One where you don’t just survive—

You learn to trust, to listen… and to thrive.

Thank you for listening and please be sure to hit “SUBSCRIBE”, and “SHARE” this podcast with anyone that you feel could benefit from it.

If you’d like to reach me for support or to leave a comment or feedback, please send an email to: heartattackthriver@icloud.com

Podcast Disclaimer:

The information and opinions presented in the Heart Attack Thriver Podcast is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical advice. While the information provided on this Podcast relates to medical issues, and health and wellness, the information is not a substitute for medical advice from a Medical Professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

#heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #awarenessiseverything #knowthesigns #knowthesymptoms #knowyourfamilyhistory #listentoyourbody #itsnotalwaystextbooksymptoms #seekhelpimmediately #breathe #listentoyourheart #listentoyourbody #theheartattackthriver #theheartthriverpodcast