Hey Heart Buddies! So sorry for the delay in the next season. I'm working hard to heal and am beginning to interview future guests now. So much more is coming! Be sure to follow so you don't miss future episodes.The latest episode of Open Heart Surgery offers an unfiltered glimpse into Boots Knighton's recent heart surgery journey, revealing the raw emotions and challenges she faced along the way. Joined by her close friend Melissa, Boots recounts the series of events that led to her surgery, including the medical missteps that compounded her struggles and the eventual diagnosis that changed her course of treatment. Throughout the episode, Boots navigates her feelings of fear, vulnerability, and hope, providing a candid look at the psychological toll of living with heart issues. The conversation not only sheds light on the medical aspects of her journey but also emphasizes the significance of having a reliable support system during such trying times. As Boots shares her post-surgery experiences, including the process of regaining her strength and the joy of rediscovering her quality of life, she offers encouragement to others facing similar health challenges. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own journeys, fostering a sense of solidarity and inspiration as they navigate their unique paths toward healing.A special thank you to my husband, Jason, my stepmom, Anne-Marie, and friends, Kelly and Annie, for being with me while I was in the hospital. More thanks to Denise, Rose, Will, and Becky for taking incredible care of our animals, Hamilton, Magnus and Pearl, as well as our house. Thanks to my dad, Ernest, and Anne-Marie, for hosting Jason and me once I was out of the hospital so I could recover at sea level.I love you. Remember, your heart is your best friend.Join the Newsletter for almost weekly content for this podcast and other heart related news.**I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Be sure to check in with your care team about all the next right steps for you and your heart.**How to connect with BootsEmail: [email protected] Instagram: @openheartsurgerywithboots or @boots.knightonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boots-knightonBoots KnightonIf you enjoyed this episode, take a minute and share it with someone you know who will find value in it as well.Boots Knighton says her greatest teacher has been her heart thanks to a surprise diagnosis in 2020 (during the pandemic) of three different congenital heart defects. She is now thriving after her 2nd open-heart surgery on November, 2025 and is on a mission to raise awareness through her podcast, Open Heart Surgery with Boots, that heart surgery can be an incredible opportunity to begin again in life and live life wide open.