Stronger After The Storm

About Stronger After The Storm

You survived the heart attack — but now what? Welcome to Stronger After the Storm, the podcast for men over 50 rebuilding their lives — emotionally, mentally, and spiritually — after a heart attack. I’m Dougie, and I know this road. At 50, I had a heart attack that changed everything. What came after wasn’t just physical recovery — it was fear, anxiety, silence, and a deep questioning of identity and purpose. This show is for the men who lie awake wondering, “Am I going to die tonight?” “Will I ever feel like myself again?” “What do I do now?” Each episode is real talk — no sugar-coating, no fluff. Just honest stories from a man who’s been there, still there, and still rebuilding. I’ll walk with you through the tough stuff: fear after heart attack, isolation, masculinity, emotional healing, connection, and reclaiming life on your terms. We’ll explore topics like: - Anxiety and panic after heart surgery - Rediscovering identity and purpose after trauma - Mental health for older men - What strength really looks like now - How to reconnect when you're feeling alone - Honest reflections and conversations with other survivors Some episodes are just me sharing my story and the lessons I’ve learned. Others will feature real men and heart professionals who understand what we’re up against. If you’re looking for hope, direction, or even just someone who understands — this podcast is for you. You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding. Let’s do it together. New episodes every week. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite podcast platform — and head to StrongerAfterTheStorm.com to join the private newsletter for reflections, support, and updates.

Publisher

Dougie Smith

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2025

Latest episode

10 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Nov 2026

   Episode 53 - The Machine I'd Been Walking Past: Defibrillators and a Story for 2027

   Episode 53 - The Machine I'd Been Walking Past: Defibrillators and a Story for 2027 Free 7-Day Mind Reset Plan for the first week after a heart attack ➡️ strongerafterthestorm.com/reset On an early misty walk with Bud, I share how a coffee with an old friend, a fellow heart attack survivor and trustee of our local charity Kelso Heartbeat, stopped me in my tracks. Twelve years into my own recovery, I'd been walking past the defibrillators in my town without a second look. And I think I final...

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   3 Nov 2026

   Episode 52 - Back to Work After a Heart Attack: Will I Ever Trust My Body Again?

   Episode 52 - Back to Work After a Heart Attack: Will I Ever Trust My Body Again? Free 7-Day Mind Reset Plan for the first week after a heart attack ➡️ strongerafterthestorm.com/reset Will I ever be able to do my job again? If you're in the early days after a heart attack, it's a question you might not have said out loud yet. Not just the work, but being the man who goes out the door in the morning with his bait bag and flask. The one who earns, fixes and just gets on with it. In this episo...

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   27 Oct 2026

   Episode 51 – The Same Date, Twice

   Episode 51 – The Same Date, Twice If you’ve had a heart attack, there’s a date that’s yours now. You feel it coming weeks before, every year. Mine is the 19th of October. Twelve years ago that night, I woke at four in the morning in my cottage in the Borders to pitch darkness, a silence that was deafening, and a pressure on my chest. I was alone, and I didn’t know if I’d ever see my family again. Eleven years later, on the same date, I did the second most terrifying thing I’ve ever done. I sa...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings