What if the most powerful New Year's resolution for your heart and leg health wasn't extreme—just consistent?

On this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips and Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas talk about simple, realistic daily habits that can add up to meaningful improvements in circulation, vascular health, and quality of life, especially for people living with or at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and heart disease.

We focus on habits that are accessible, repeatable, and evidence-informed—not perfection.

In this conversation, we discuss:


Setting aside 30 minutes a day for walking—even if it's broken into three 10-minute sessions, and why gently pushing through leg discomfort can help improve circulation over time


Easy dietary additions like chia seeds soaked overnight, fermented foods, and fiber support such as psyllium husk


The role of plant sterols and gut health in overall cardiovascular wellness


How 10 minutes of guided self-hypnosis or positive self-affirmations can help reinforce consistency and mindset


Why patients should feel empowered to ask their primary care doctors to help raise awareness about PAD—because early recognition saves limbs and lives

This episode is about progress, not pressure. Small daily actions—done consistently—can create real change in vascular and heart health.

📞 PAD Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGS 🌐 Patient education & support: https://www.PADhelp.org 🌐 Nonprofit advocacy & resources: https://www.TheWayToMyHeart.org

What if the most powerful New Year's resolution for your heart and leg health wasn't extreme—just consistent? On this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips and Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas talk about simple, realistic daily habits that can add up to meaningful improvements in circulation, vascular health, and quality of life, especially for people living with or at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and heart disease. We focus on habits that are accessible, repeatable, and evidence-informed—not perfection. In this conversation, we discuss: <ul> <li> Setting aside 30 minutes a day for walking—even if it's broken into three 10-minute sessions, and why gently pushing through leg discomfort can help improve circulation over time </li> <li> Easy dietary additions like chia seeds soaked overnight, fermented foods, and fiber support such as psyllium husk </li> <li> The role of plant sterols and gut health in overall cardiovascular wellness </li> <li> How 10 minutes of guided self-hypnosis or positive self-affirmations can help reinforce consistency and mindset </li> <li> Why patients should feel empowered to ask their primary care doctors to help raise awareness about PAD—because early recognition saves limbs and lives </li> </ul> This episode is about progress, not pressure. Small daily actions—done consistently—can create real change in vascular and heart health. 📞 PAD Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGS 🌐 Patient education & support: https://www.PADhelp.org 🌐 Nonprofit advocacy & resources: https://www.TheWayToMyHeart.org

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The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas

The Heart of Innovation is 60 minutes with life and limb saving potential. Emmy Award-winning Journalist and Patient Navigator Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips discuss new exciting ideas and innovation in healthcare. They tackle some of the greatest barriers to timely, effective patient care and discuss solutions with physicians, clinicians, policy makers, and most importantly, patients.

The Heart of Innovation is 60 minutes with life and limb saving potential. Emmy Award-winning Journalist and Patient Navigator Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips discuss new exciting ideas and innovation in healthcare. They tackle some of the greatest barriers to timely, effective patient care and discuss solutions with physicians, clinicians, policy makers, and most importantly, patients.

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