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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...
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Open Heart Surgery with Boots
Hosted by Boots Knighton · health · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Open Heart Surgery with Boots. Hi, my name is Boots Knighton, and I am an open-heart surgery patient in Victor, Idaho. Diagnosed with three different congenital heart defects at 42 years old, my life changed in an instant. In 2023, I launched this podcast because it was what I needed when I was facing heart surgery. I interview hearts of all kinds and highlight providers who have a proven track record of helping heart patients. I'm here to remind you that YOU are the CEO of your own health, and this podcast will teach how to advocate for your heart so you can live your best life.
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What is Open Heart Surgery with Boots about?
Welcome to Open Heart Surgery with Boots. Hi, my name is Boots Knighton, and I am an open-heart surgery patient in Victor, Idaho. Diagnosed with three different congenital heart defects at 42 years old, my life changed in an instant. In 2023, I launched this podcast because it was what I needed when I was facing heart surgery.
Who hosts Open Heart Surgery with Boots?
Open Heart Surgery with Boots is hosted by Boots Knighton. The show has published 86 episodes to date.
What has Open Heart Surgery with Boots covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Road to Healing: Boots Knighton's Second Open Heart Surgery Experience" (16 March 2026, 70 minutes), "Host, Boots, gives an update on her health and the future of this podcast" (3 September 2025, 47 minutes), and "Surviving Three Open Heart Surgeries: A Journey Through Tamponade, Aortic Dissection, and Recovery" (22 April 2025, 32 minutes).
How often does Open Heart Surgery with Boots publish?
Open Heart Surgery with Boots publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 86 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Open Heart Surgery with Boots?
Booking probability for Open Heart Surgery with Boots is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Open Heart Surgery with Boots requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Open Heart Surgery with Boots's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Open Heart Surgery with Boots?
The strongest fits for Open Heart Surgery with Boots are Health & Wellness Services and Doctors & Physicians. Open Heart Surgery with Boots has a health audience.
About the host
Boots Knighton hosts Open Heart Surgery with Boots, a health podcast with 86 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 3, 202547 minS5
Hey Heart Buddies. It's been a long while since I last aired an episode. Sorry for that. In this episode, I get into the reason for my absence with the help of my dear dear friend, Melissa Snider. We cover her heart...
Episode #93
Surviving Three Open Heart Surgeries: A Journey Through Tamponade, Aortic Dissection, and Recovery
Apr 22, 202532 minS5"I grabbed the door handle, and it felt like somebody just cut up my chest with a dull butter knife. And 15 seconds later I was lying face down on the kitchen floor dead from cardiac tamponade at that point in time."...
- Apr 8, 202544 minS5
Hey Heart Buddies! I welcome Dr. Marschall Runge, a leading expert in cardiovascular disease and AI in healthcare, this week to help us explore the transformative role of AI in heart health and discuss its potential to...
- Mar 25, 202527 minS5
A simple coronary artery calcium score test saved Bill's life. Meet Bill Pollard, a heart patient from Chesapeake, Virginia. Bill shares his unique journey with a bicuspid valve and stents. At 50, Bill made lifestyle...
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- Mar 11, 202528 minS5
Hey Heart Buddies! A heart murmur, congenital aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva, ruptured sinus of Valsalva into right ventricle, bicuspid aortic valve, persistent left superior vena cava and pacemaker... all in one...
- Feb 25, 202511 minS5
Hey Heart Buddies! I hope you have enjoyed this month's pelvic health series. In this final installment with Dr. Kelly Sadauckas, we unravel the mysteries of pelvic health and its crucial connection to overall wellness...
- Feb 18, 202534 minS5
Hey to all of my heart friends. This episode may be a tad cringy at times. Sorry, not sorry. Curious about what happens after open-heart surgery that no one else seems to talk about? Dr. Kelly Sadauckas takes us on a...
- Feb 14, 202515 minS5
Happy Valentine's Day to all my heart buddies. Today is an extra episode just for you! Expert Dr. Kelly Sadauckas and I continue our series this month as we explore post-surgery intimacy and pelvic health for heart...
Episode #86
From Heart Surgery to Happy Pelvis: Connection Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Health
Feb 11, 202534 minS5Hey Heart Buddies! Our five-part series with pelvic health expert Dr. Kelly Sadauckas continues this week as we explore the surprising ties between erectile dysfunction and cardiac health. Discover why sexual health...
Episode #85
From Heart Surgery to Happy Pelvis: Uncovering the Surprising Links and Crucial Care Tips
Feb 4, 202553 minS5Dr. Kelly Sadauckas brings her pelvic floor wisdom to the world as we explore the crucial link between pelvic health and your overall well-being in this first episode of our February series, Heart Surgery to Happy...
- Jan 28, 202549 minS5
Hey Heart Buddies. This episode is so important. I welcome Julia Hotz, whose book, "The Connection Cure," is revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare. This episode takes a deep dive into how social prescribing—a...
- Jan 21, 202535 minS5
Hey Heart Buddies! I welcome Kina Lucombe, who shares her story of cardiomyopathy and complete heart block. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle as a pescatarian, Kina unexpectedly collapsed during yoga in February 2019...
Episode #82
Lucinda's Journey: Mitral Valve Repair, Tricuspid Valve Leakage, and Diastolic Heart Failure
Jan 14, 202533 minS5Hey Heart Buddies! Boots Knighton speaks with Lucinda McDermott about navigating heart health after discovering a severely leaking tricuspid valve. Lucinda shares her journey, from initial chest pain and fainting to...
- Jan 7, 202539 minS5
Hey Hey Heart Buddies and Happy New Year! Season 5 of Open Heart Surgery with Boots is here. Wow. Thank you for being along for the ride that is this life and this podcast. I had the honor of interviewing Jeremy...
Episode #81
Surviving Endocarditis, Brain Aneurysm and Stroke: Lessons from Todd Sykes' Extraordinary Journey
Dec 24, 202434 minS4Hey Heart Buddies! For the last episode of 2024, I bring you one more bonus episode that was the most downloaded episode of 2024. Thank you to my childhood friend, Todd Sykes, for your willingness to tell your story. I...
- Dec 17, 202424 minS4
Hey Heart Buddies! For the remainder of the year, I am bringing back the most downloaded episodes of the year. First up is Joel Oliver! His "easy peasy" heart surgery story might surprise you. Joel takes us step by step...
- Dec 10, 202446 minS4
Hey Heart Buddies! Wow! This week's episode is what I needed when I was facing heart surgery and I know you'll find it super helpful too. I interview Dr. Laura Suarez Pardo, a psychocardiologist from Mayo Clinic...
- Nov 26, 202418 minS4
Hey Heart Buddies! I welcome back Robyn Peacock for an update on her incredible journey for “Hope for the Holidays." This conversation is packed with Robyn’s reflections on her battles with an aortic aneurysm and...
- Nov 19, 202428 minS4
Hey Heart Friends. I sit down with previous guest, Jeff Holden, to explore the profound changes heart surgery brings into one's life. Jeff recaps his own battle against myocardial bridging, recounting the gratitude he...
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