In this unforgettable episode, Rip Esselstyn sits down with Nancy Wells, whose near-death experience at the Glass City Marathon turned into a life-saving wake-up call—and a triumphant return to running and living with purpose.While racing last April, Nancy collapsed from a massive heart attack—a"Widowmaker." Thanks to the quick actions of a retired nurse and fast-acting paramedics, Nancy survived. But surviving was just the beginning.Now, joined by Rip and cardiologist Dr. Brian Asbill, Nancy shares her gripping story: from waking up in the hospital scared and confused… to discovering a powerful new path forward through a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.In this three part episode, they explore:<ul><li>What actually happens during a "Widowmaker" heart attack—and how fast action saved Nancy's life</li><li>How nutrition played a key role in her recovery and transformation</li><li>The emotional toll of surviving a near-death experience—and the mindset needed to rise again</li><li>The life-changing effects of the <a href="https://plantstrong.com/pages/plantstrong-plan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PLANTSTRONG Meal Plan Bundle</a>, from better sleep to lower blood pressure and a renewed zest for life and sustainable weight loss</li><li>Why she laced up her shoes again—one year later—for a return to the race that nearly took her life</li></ul> This conversation is raw, real, and incredibly uplifting. Nancy’s journey is living proof that hearts can heal, lives can restart, and food can empower transformation.<a href="https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/nancy-wells" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Webpage</a><a href="https://youtu.be/ph_g1jlCpp8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the Episode on YouTube</a>Upcoming Events:https://plantstrong.com/pages/plantstock?_gl=1%2Ac7gpf3%2A_gcl_au%2AMTExMzI3NzU1OC4xNzQ4OTY1MDE2 Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip﻿ Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star Rating<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plantstrong-podcast/id1458774193" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0f3s0T8T51BkypY1OMdrT7?si=2c16b40676f64e65&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

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