Boots Knighton
Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast gives voice to heart patients around the world and helps complete the healing picture to make it easier to thrive post heart surgery.
Hi, my name is Boots Knighton, and I am an open-heart surgery patient in Victor, Idaho. Diagnosed with three different congenital heart defects at 42 years old, my life changed in an instant. In 2023, I launched this podcast because it was what I needed when I was facing heart surgery. I interview hearts of all kinds and elevate health care providers who think outside the box of general healthcare and believe that patients are the CEOs of their own health.
She’s TEDx speaker of “Practicing Dying for Living.”
Speaker
Boots delivers eloquent and insightful talks on heart health, comfortably engaging audiences of all sizes.
Podcast Host
Since January 2023, Boots’ podcast has aired 50+ episodes, hosting diverse guests for insightful discussions on heart health.
Author
Boots is translating her heart journey into her debut book. Stay tuned for its revealing narrative.
“Boots is sharing an important message with the world and letting others know who are dealing with chronic illness that healing can look different for everyone!”
Dr. Cody Golman, D.C.
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Boots Knighton’s Journey
- Boots has been an educator since the late 1990s in all facets of education including high school science, middle school mathematics, elementary reading, college level ecology, ski instruction, backpacking, and experiential education.
- She had a surprise diagnosis in 2020 (during the pandemic) of three different congenital heart defects
- She launched her podcast, The Heart Chamber on January 31, 2023
Open Heart Surgery Podcast
Hope, Inspiration, and Healing. Conversations on Open Heart Surgery.
This is the podcast that I wish my loved ones heard. Open heart surgery and other heart-related issues can be emotionally, mentally, and spiritually draining. No matter how much support we offer those who undergo this, nothing beats hearing someone who has gone through this, survived, and is thriving on the other end. This is one of the many reasons why Boots and this podcast is a necessity.
Boots is a great host! Smart, kind, generous, and intentional in her efforts to help others with their healing.
Boots is sharing an important message with the world and letting others know who are dealing with chronic illness that healing can look different for everyone!