Category: Podcast

Hey Heart Buddies! I’m Boots Knighton, your guide through our special holiday series, “Hope for the Holidays.” Today, we’re revisiting a truly inspiring story that embodies resilience and hope in its purest form. Our guest is none other than Bill Wingate, a remarkable individual hailing from Birmingham, Alabama. Bill’s journey is a testament to the…

Hello Heart Buddies! This is our 5th and final installment of the Empower Your Heart Health Series! Cardiac dietitian, Michelle Routhenstein, comes back for one more powerful episode of how to take control of your heart health through science-based nutrition. She shares inspiring success stories, including a client who dramatically improved her heart function and…

Hey Heart buddies! Today is part four of our series with cardiac dietitian Michelle Routhenstein. We delve into the dangers of ultra-processed foods, particularly supplements like protein and electrolyte powders. Did you know these products can elevate inflammatory markers, increasing the risk of heart attacks!? Michelle explains the concept of oxidative stress and its impact…

Hello Heart Buddies! Our October series continues with cardiac dietitian extraordinaire, Michelle Routhenstein. We dismantle the myth that heart health is all about cutting foods out and dive deep into the necessity of nutrient sufficiency. Michelle shares real-life examples, including her own experiences with clients, to explain why just losing weight isn’t enough to optimize…

Hey Heart Buddies! Our October series with my cardiac dietitian, Michelle Routhenstein, continues. Today, we tackle the widespread misinformation about heart health. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, stressing that both LDL cholesterol and insulin resistance matter for heart health. They discuss the value of comprehensive blood tests and the need for patients…

Hey Heart Buddies! For the month of October, I am bringing you my cardiac dietitian, Michelle Routhenstein, every Tuesday. Michelle has revolutionized my health with food – mind, body, spirit. She has so greatly impacted my life that I felt compelled to bring her to you again. She first came on the this podcast in…

Host, Boots Knighton, interviews Dr. Robin Thompson, a naturopathic doctor specializing in biotoxin illness. They discuss the major health obstacles faced by heart patients, including exposure to mold and other biotoxins in water-damaged buildings. Robin explains how these toxins infiltrate the body, causing inflammation and a range of symptoms like chronic fatigue and GI issues.…

#67 Inspired by Warren Zevon’s philosophy to “enjoy every sandwich,” Billy Haas walked on the treadmill for hours, eating sandwiches post open-heart surgery in order to cope with depression and the reality that his world had changed in an instant. In this episode, Billy shares about how drinking too much coffee on Denali led to…

#67 Joel Oliver, a heart surgery patient from Calgary, Canada shares his mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve in 2018. Despite the initial struggles during recovery, Joel has since lived a full and active life. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope and patience through the difficult recovery period. Joel also discusses his current…

Hey Heart Buddies! Oooooo today’s episode is another episode I needed when I was starting my heart journey. I interview Jennifer Johnson, an ER nurse, who dishes on all the things our doctors aren’t going to tell us heart patients… at least I haven’t had one tell me all that Jenn shares in this episode.…