Risa Mallory is a retired psychotherapist who, as a result of a recent cardiovascular event, has become passionate about women's heart health advocacy. She believes that knowledge is power and that every person can impact their health through education, conversation and self advocacy. https://cwhhc.ottawaheart.ca/ - Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre https://www.ottawaheart.ca/coronary-artery-disease-patient-guide/risk-factors - Patient guide to heart disease risk factors https://wearredcanada.ca/ - Women's heart health awareness 0:00 Intro 1:05 Risa's SCAD heart attack story 11:14 Why heart disease presents differently in women 15:17 Women's heart health is under-researched 19:14 Cardiac rehab and why women are less likely to attend 22:38 Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation to maintain a healthy lifestyle 27:16 Symptoms of heart disease in women 33:30 Assess your risk factors to prevent heart disease 36:37 Importance of exercise to prevent heart disease 42:06 How to communicate with your doctors about your heart disease concerns Want to achieve your health and fitness goals with Ottawa's expert personal trainers? You can get started with 8 personal training sessions (virtual or in-person) for just $96. To sign up for your free consultation head to https://bit.ly/3xOrFZ5 Subscribe for more great workout and fitness content from Ottawa's top personal trainers. ----------------------------------------- Check out our website for helpful articles and more information on our team and locations https://bit.ly/3xOrFZ5 We now offer personal training online and are available to train clients across Canada. For more information go to https://bit.ly/3xPb731 ----------------------------------------- For more great tips on workouts, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices, follow us on social media IG: https://www.instagram.com/freeformfitness/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/freeformfitnessottawa Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freef0rmfitness/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/free-form-fitness/