🌿 Episode Description

Sleep is often overlooked during recovery — yet it is one of the most powerful tools your body has to heal after aortic aneurysm repair, open-heart surgery, or a major cardiac event.

In this episode of From Recovery to Wellness, we delve into the importance of sleep for physical repair, emotional regulation, and long-term recovery following aneurysm or heart surgery. You’ll learn how sleep supports tissue healing, immune function, and mental well-being — and how to recognize signs that your body may not be getting the restorative rest it needs.

This episode gives practical and realistic strategies to enhance sleep habits and establish a supportive sleep environment during recovery. This is a calm, educational conversation meant to support — not replace — medical care.

💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• How sleep supports healing after aortic aneurysm and heart surgery
• The role of deep sleep in tissue repair and inflammation reduction
• Signs your body may not be healing well during sleep
• Sleep hygiene tips tailored for post-surgery recovery
• How sleep impacts anxiety, mood, and emotional recovery
• Why consistency matters more than “perfect” sleep

🟢 Did You Know?

During deep sleep, your body increases production of growth hormones and immune-supporting proteins that help repair tissues and reduce inflammation. After aneurysm repair or cardiac surgery, quality sleep plays a key role in recovery — both physically and emotionally.

🌱 Reflection Question

What is one small change you could make to your sleep routine that would better support your healing right now?

📎 Resources & Links

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📄 Free Sleep Tracker for Healing (Printable): Download Link

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🤍 Gentle Note

This podcast shares supportive wellness education and lived-experience insights for people navigating recovery after aortic aneurysm repair and heart surgery. It does not provide medical advice. Always follow guidance from your healthcare team during recovery.