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SaveHeart StoriesEncouraging the Lifesaver in You: A Conversation with Stephanie KornetNo matter how hard it is, no matter how much it hurts, life goes on for those who must. Every family handles tragic loss differently. Some focus on the loss, and that is understandable. Others refuse to be silent and choose to speak up, to educate others, and to push for changes that could spare another family from walking the same road. This episode of the SaveHeart Stories podcast focuses on a family that did the latter. Host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by HeartNation talks with Stephanie Kornet of the 4Alec Foundation to talk about her son Al...
2025-12-2918 min
SaveHeart StoriesAttacking SCA from All Angles: A Conversation with Tormod LarsenImportant work often grows quietly, through steady commitment, difficult decisions, and people who choose to turn loss into something that protects others. Across schools, families, and entire communities, heart safety and prevention are no longer abstract ideas. They’re becoming real practices, built by people who decided that tragedy would not be the final word.In this episode of Save Heart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by HeartNation talks with Tormod Larsen, co-founder of the Kristoffer Larsen Big Heart Memorial Foundation in Geneva, Illinois. After losing their son Kristoffer to sudden cardiac arrest at just 22 year...
2025-12-0830 min
SaveHeart StoriesPreventing Preventable Death: A Conversation with George LamanLosing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. The grief is crushing, the questions are endless, and the road ahead feels impossible to walk. Yet even in the darkest places, some find a way to turn sorrow into strength. They discover a purpose that not only honors their loved one but also protects countless others from the same heartbreak. In this episode of Save Heart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by HeartNation talks with George Laman, a U.S. Navy veteran, and longtime fire chief, whose life was forever changed when his daughter Lauren died...
2025-09-1623 min
SaveHeart StoriesOne Shot to Save a Life: A conversation with Matt MangineWhen our loved ones go off to school, or to work, or to practice and play, we always expect to see them again. But Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a silent killer, and it strikes at unexpected times in unexpected ways. When it happens in your famiy, it changes everything. That’s why access to AED’s is so important where people gather. Being aware and planning ahead can make a difference that saves lives. In this episode of Save Heart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by HeartNation speaks with Matt Mangene, founder of the One-Shot Foundation...
2025-05-1919 min
SaveHeart StoriesIn Business to Save Lives: A Conversation with LifeSavers Inc’s Bob StickelWhen it’s your job to save lives, you’d better be good at it. You need heart and passion, yes. But you also need a good business sense, excellent people skills and the ability to get the job done. Because when a life needs saved, there’s more than just your business name on the line.In this episode of Save Heart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by HeartNation interviews Bob Stickel, the founder of Life Savers, Inc., discussing his journey from EMT to entrepreneur, the challenges faced in the AED industry, and the importance...
2025-04-2322 min
SaveHeart StoriesRaising Awareness and Saving Lives: An Interview with Chip GeorgesAED's save lives, it's a proven fact. But when they aren't available, or are within reach behind locked doors or inside after hours, they can't do their jobs. Awareness of the need for external AED's and the availability of services to install them is crucial. We're talking about it here, on the SaveHeart Stories podcast.In this episode of Save Heart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by HeartNation discusses the critical issue of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) with Chip Georges, President of Marelly AED's and Safety. They explore the alarming statistics surrounding SCA...
2025-02-1929 min
SaveHeart Stories"The First Sign of Trouble was Death”: An Interview with MCORE Foundation’s Lisa TennenbaumSudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) claims almost 400,000 lives a year, and is the number one natural cause of death in this country. Heart screening can detect unknown abnormalities in youth, and can save lives when they do. But screenings don't happen as much as they should. The MCORE Foundation is working to change that. In this episode of the Save Heart Stories podcast, host Dave Fritzsche, Founder of SaveHeart by HeartNation, speaks with Lisa Tennenbaum, the executive director and CEO of the MCORE Foundation. They discuss the alarming statistics surrounding sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the evolution...
2025-02-0733 min
SaveHeart Stories“Mom am I going to die?”: An Interview with Jenny YoungIn this episode of Save Heart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by Heart Nation speaks with Jenny Young, founder of She Did It Videography, about her journey to advocate for the installation of AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in her community. The conversation highlights the importance of awareness around sudden cardiac arrest, the challenges faced in fundraising and community engagement, and the critical role of education and training in saving lives. Jenny shares her personal motivation stemming from a moment with her son where he had seen a death happen on live TV and...
2024-12-2028 min
SaveHeart StoriesUnsung Community Heroes: An interview with Kevin KnussmanIn this episode of SaveHeart Stories, host Dave Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by Heart Nation, speaks with Kevin Knussman, a veteran in emergency medical services and founder of Advocates for Early Defibrillation. They discuss the critical issue of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the importance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and the collaborative efforts in Talbot County, Maryland, to improve community response to cardiac emergencies. Kevin shares his journey in pioneering advanced life support programs, the role of community partnerships, and innovative initiatives in Florida's Villages aimed at increasing AED accessibility and public awareness. The conversation...
2024-11-2135 min
SaveHeart StoriesA Survivors Journey: An Interview with Dale WakasugiWelcome to the SaveHeart Stories podcast. This is our first episode of many to come, featuring real life stories of lives changed by Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the availability of life saving AED devices. In our first pilot episode of SaveHeart Stories, host David Fritzsche, owner of SaveHeart by Save Nation speaks with Dale Wakasugi, a two-time sudden cardiac arrest survivor and founder of MyAED and CPR Solutions. They discuss the critical importance of AEDs and CPR training in saving lives during cardiac emergencies. Dale shares his personal experiences with cardiac arrest, the role of...
2024-10-0328 min
Club der Pioniere31. Raumfahrt in der Popkultur. Mit Dave Lavery, NASADave Lavery ist Raumfahrt-Experte der NASA und berät Hollywood Filme wie z.B. Der Marsianer. Der Werdegang von Dave Lavery ist spannend, denn bereits als 6jähriger wusste er, dass er zur NASA will. Diesen Traum hat er sich erfüllt und war seitdem an zahlreichen spannenden Projekten beteiligt. Seit einiger Zeit berät er auch große Regisseure dabei, Hollywoodfilme über Raumfahrt möglichst realistisch umzusetzen. Wir sprechen mit ihm über die Ziele der NASA, die Fortschritte in der Raumfahrt und wie realistisch eigentlich Hollywoodfilme sind. Dabei gibt es spannende Insights, sowohl in die Raumfahrt wie auch das Filmbusi
2019-12-2330 min
The Book on RecruitingEp 7 - Dave Holt - Ai, Bot, Automation SpecialistDino and Ryan pick their jaws up off the floor in this episode as they have guest, Dave Holt, a former recruiter turned Artificial Intelligence and Bot automation guru. Dave explains why in the next 5-10 years, recruiters may need to either adapt, or start looking for new jobs.
2017-08-091h 17
The Book on RecruitingEp 7 - Dave Holt - Ai, Bot, Automation SpecialistDino and Ryan pick their jaws up off the floor in this episode as they have guest, Dave Holt, a former recruiter turned Artificial Intelligence and Bot automation guru. Dave explains why in the next 5-10 years, recruiters may need to either adapt, or start looking for new jobs.
2017-08-091h 17