What if your body's biggest crisis became your greatest superpower?
In this first episode of "Second Wind", host Jan Carter reveals how his near-fatal health event — extensive bilateral pulmonary embolisms — led him to discover the profound, scientific connection between mind and body in recovery. From the surprising truth about chronic stress and healing, to practical strategies like "movement as medicine" and the "gut-brain axis," you'll learn how to flip your script from a vicious cycle to a virtuous one. Plus, hear his powerful comeback story and learn the single most impactful action you can take today to start reclaiming control of your health.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a health challenge, this episode offers a roadmap to building a more resilient you, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
Key Moments:
00:00 Rebuilding Life After Health Crisis
05:47 Healing Through Gentle Movement
08:40 Power of Conscious Breathing
10:29 Comeback Corner Podcast Launch
16:15 Rebuilding Life After Health Crisis
17:52 Embracing Growth and Resilience
References and Further Reading:
Psychological Stress and Wound Healing in Humans - Kiecolt-Glaser, et al.
Psychoneuroimmunology: The Brain and Immunity - American Psychological Association (APA)
Exercising for Better Brain Health - Harvard Health Publishing
Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review - Holt-Lunstad, et al.
The Gut-Brain Connection - Johns Hopkins Medicine
MyHealth.Alberta - Recovery After a Disaster or Emergency
Send your comeback stories and questions for the experts to thesecondwindpodcast@gmail.com
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