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Welcome to the Tin Man Jack Podcast!

Tin Man Jack is a heartfelt podcast where survivors of the harrowing Widowmaker heart attack share their experiences, resilience, and renewed purposes.

You’re on a bridge between a terrible day and the day that you’re going to die. Neither is important. Today matters more!

—Jack Hatley

I survived the Widowmaker Heart Attack

Suffering an unexpected heart attack or other potentially life-threatening event can turn your life upside down. The day after I turned 37 years old, I experienced a widowmaker heart attack that I was fortunate enough to survive.

The road to full physical recovery was a bit of a challenge, but the most difficult part was the mental and emotional toll that it took on me.

Many sleepless nights followed as I constantly replayed the details in my mind over and over again. Was this going to happen again? If so, would I be as lucky the next time?

My aim is to make this podcast a resource that I wish I would’ve had. Through my own personal experience of having a heart attack at a young age and by way of the stories of other people who have had a life-altering experience, we can create something that will help people to realize that you can get your life back, and oftentimes with more purpose and drive than before.

You’re on a bridge between a terrible day and the day that you’re going to die. Neither is important. Today matters more!

Latest Episodes

On this episode, Jack Hatley welcomes his old friend Shane Patterson to share his harrowing experience of a motocross accident that nearly took his life. Through positive thinking, determination, and the support of loved ones, Shane overcame unimaginable adversity to emerge as a symbol of resilience and the indomitable spirit. Also, you won’t want toRead...
In this episode of Tin Man Jack, Jack welcomes special guest Brett Huston, a tenacious widowmaker heart attack survivor. Brett shares his harrowing experience, from the emergency room to multiple open-heart surgeries, and his inspiring journey of recovery and embracing life’s uncertainties. Together, they explore the importance of support systems, mental and physical rehabilitation, andRead...
In this episode, Jack talks to David Bates about his experience with a widowmaker heart attack and the unexpected journey that followed. David shares his experience receiving an impella device, being on the LVAD (left ventricular assist device) and the roller coaster of emotions he went through before receiving a heart transplant. He also discussesRead...
Welcome to the first episode of Tin Man Jack! On this episode, you will get a brief introduction to the show and my own personal story. After suffering a widowmaker heart attack the day after I turned 37, it took me a long while to recover physically, but more so mentally. It is my aimRead...
This is Tin Man Jack, a podcast where people who have had a life-altering experience share their stories and show how you can get your life back, and oftentimes, with more purpose and drive than before. You’re on a bridge between a terrible day and the day that you’re going to die. Neither is important.Read...

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