Fit at 42. Then Diagnosed | Mitral Valve Prolapse (Pt 1)
I never thought heart disease would be part of my story.
At 42, in the best shape of my life, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and severe regurgitation. What started as a strange episode during a workout turned into months of fear, waiting, uncertainty, and eventually heart surgery.
This is Part 1 of My Heart Story. In this episode of Anatomy of a Leader, I share what it was really like to be diagnosed with a heart condition at 42 — from early symptoms and medical tests to the emotional impact of living with uncertainty while raising young children and running a business.
This is the beginning of a deeper series about fear, vulnerability, healing, and what happens when your body forces you to slow down and listen.
This is not medical advice. This is my real story — shared in the hope that it helps someone feel less alone, recognise symptoms earlier, or feel brave enough to get checked.
In this episode I talk about:
– Mitral valve prolapse diagnosis
– Heart palpitations and symptoms
– ECG and echocardiogram experience
– Waiting for cardiology appointments
– Anxiety and fear after diagnosis
– Exercising with a heart condition
– Women’s heart health being underdiagnosed
– Why “being strong” can make illness lonelier
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