This Is How Stress Becomes Heart Disease w/Dr. Fernando Lamounier, MD

What if the key to a healthier heart isn't just diet and exercise, but mindfulness? 

Heart surgeon Dr. Fernando Lamounier joins us to reveal how mindfulness can play a crucial role in preventing heart disease and enhancing emotional well-being. Drawing from the American Heart Association’s findings and his own medical experience, Dr. Lamounier explains how practices like breathwork and presence can counteract the damaging effects of loneliness, depression, and stress—factors that often lead to substance abuse and sedentary habits. Tune in to learn practical, science-backed techniques to calm your nervous system, strengthen your heart, and lead a more connected life.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:44 - The Role of Meditation in Cardiac Surgery Outcomes

02:01 - How Mindfulness Supports Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery

07:38 - Mindful Techniques for Surgeons in Action

16:36 - Visual Tools After Heart Surgery

17:36 - Visualization to Ease Pre-Op Anxiety

25:02 - How Feelings Shape Physical Health

36:26 - The Hidden Health Risks of Male Loneliness

37:53 - Social Bonds and Heart Resilience

38:49 - How Relationships Influence Cardiac Wellness

40:25 - Vulnerability and Healing the Heart

42:18 - Creating a Life of Purpose and Belonging

45:17 - Strengthening the Mind-Body Link

50:08 - Embracing Personal Transformation and Healing

51:54 - Struggles and Successes in Meditation

52:44 - Meditation as a Path to Resilience

01:01:15 - Forgiveness as a Gateway to Connection

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