Episode Guide

Mind · Body · Soul — the framework for the series

10 Episodes Total
00
IntroductionTia Greene-Granger + Nicole Fox

Welcome to AHA Moments

Tia and Nicole introduce the limited series, why these conversations are being created, and the Mind · Body · Soul framework guiding the series — and the idea of each guest sharing their own "AHA Moment."

01
MindDr. Avni Thakore

Heart Health as a Lifestyle

Prevention, awareness, community education, and healthy habits — what we can begin doing before a heart-health event occurs, plus AHA's bystander CPR education and youth initiatives.

02
Body + NutritionPeggy Kraus

Nourishing the Heart

From a clinical exercise physiologist, diabetes specialist, and wellness educator: nutrition, metabolic health, movement, and sustainable everyday habits.

03
Body + FoodChef Nick Reisini

Bringing Nourishment to the Plate

Taking what we're learning about nutrition into the kitchen — ingredients, plant-forward options, sourcing, sustainability, and how nourishing food becomes practical and approachable.

04
Community + NourishmentMeredith — Share the Harvest Farm

How Do We Nourish Our Community?

Beyond individual nutrition and into food access: Share the Harvest works with 11 organizations to bring fresh, locally grown food to pantries and community partners.

05
Soul + CommunityBrooke Bohnsack

From Personal Story to Community Action

Rooted in her family's experiences with heart health, Brooke turns personal experience into action — hands-only CPR education, youth volunteering, and vegetables supporting roughly 350 children each week.

06
Soul + Family AdvocacyVanessa Leggard

When Heart Health Becomes a Family Journey

A daughter walking alongside her mother after a heart diagnosis — being present, communicating, asking questions, and advocating for someone you love.

07
Body + Soul + LeadershipAki Goldberg

Food, Leadership & Impact

A conversation on nourishment, community, Aki's connection to the American Heart Association, and her experience as a 2024 Leaders of Impact winner.

08
Mind + Medical EducationDr. Avni Thakore

The GLP-1 Conversation

A focused look at GLP-1 medications and cardiovascular health — emerging clinical data and the importance of medical supervision, monitoring, and blood work.

09
Legacy + AwarenessFern Mallis

The Story Behind the Red Dress

The red dresses surrounding the Bryant Park fountain, Laura Bush's involvement, the celebrity fashion shows — how fashion and visibility brought women's heart health into the cultural conversation.