Two widowmaker heart attacks. A 1.44% survival math problem. And a life that couldn’t go back to “normal” even if it tried. We sit down with AJ Jones, a high-achiever turned near-death survivor, to talk about what happens when your body delivers the message your mind keeps delaying. If you’ve been living with fear, doubt, worry, or a quiet sense that your work no longer fits, this conversation gets uncomfortably real in the best way.
AJ walks us through the first heart attack that hit on a mountain bike climb, the terrifying moment he learned his LAD artery was 100% blocked, and the months afterward spent staring at the ceiling asking why he lived. That survival story opens into heart disease prevention, burnout recovery, and a bigger question: how do you use a second chance with integrity instead of slipping back into familiar patterns? We also explore AJ’s adoptee journey and why finding his biological family wasn’t just about medical answers, but about identity, healing, and telling the truth about who you are.
After a second widowmaker, a cardiologist’s advice to retire, and a deep season of anxiety and misalignment, AJ rebuilds around career wellness and authentic alignment. We talk faith, listening for guidance, writing as a tool for healing, and the practical shift from chasing achievement to choosing a life that supports your health and your purpose.
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To connect with or work with AJ visit his website: https://www.bemorealigned.com, or email him at hello@bemorealigned.com
To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com
