The Feldman Protocol Textbook Health, Yet Real World Event – What Went Wrong? – TFP #016 | Stephen Hussey
Dec 17, 2025
Dr. Stephen Hussey, a functional medicine practitioner and type 1 diabetes survivor, shares his journey through a major heart attack despite normal risk markers. He discusses the significance of LDL cholesterol, hydration, and the complexities of plaque versus actual heart disease. The conversation dives into lifestyle impacts on health, the function of structured water, and the importance of blood flow dynamics. Stephen emphasizes the need for a personalized approach to heart health, advocating for self-directed recovery and critical thinking about conventional medical advice.
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Sudden Widowmaker During Stress And Dehydration
- Stephen Hussey describes his sudden 'Widowmaker' heart attack after intense stress, dehydration, and a sprint workout followed by chest pain.
- He was taken to the cath lab, found to have a 100% LAD blockage, received a stent and morphine, and later questioned whether the clot or nervous-system stress caused the MI.
Type‑1 Care Often Promotes High‑Carb Insulin Use
- Hussey, a lifelong type‑1 diabetic, highlights how standard care often encourages high carb intake and routine statin prescription, but he managed inflammation and many conditions through diet and exercise.
- He stresses that exogenous insulin dosing to cover frequent carbs can create hyperinsulinemia and downstream risks.
Act Fast On New Severe Chest Pain
- If you have chest pain, seek emergency care immediately: Hussey called an ambulance once his chest pain worsened and was prepped for the cath lab quickly.
- Early response matters and can be life‑saving when symptoms escalate suddenly after exertion or acute stress.