Selfish: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing a Broken Heart

Summary

"SELFISH: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing a Broken Heart" delves into the shared experiences of patients under the care of Dr. Columbus Batiste as they navigate loss, divorce, and a diagnosis of Takotsubo Disorder, also known as the broken heart syndrome. Drawing from his own personal journey, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Batiste weaves together stories of healing and transformation, highlighting the empowering components of what it means to be SELFISH: spiritual well-being, exercise, love as an action word, plant-based nutrition, intimacy, sleep, and humor in alleviating stress, mental anguish, and healing a broken heart.

Through the lens of his patients' physical and emotional struggles with heart conditions, Batiste shares how he has been able to provide the recipe to guide them towards restoration. With his medical insights and practical advice, the patients learn to implement the SELFISH principles in their daily lives. They discover the significance of nourishing their spiritual well-being, incorporating regular exercise into their routine, understanding the healing power that returns when love is applied as a verb, adopting a plant-based diet, prioritizing intimacy and human connections, optimizing sleep patterns, and embracing humor as a tool for healing. As the patients embark on this journey of lifestyle changes, they experience a profound transformation in their physical and emotional well-being. They learn to manage stress, cope with grief, and find renewed purpose and joy in life. Batiste shares his own experiences and insights as a cardiologist, providing scientific explanations and practical tips to support the healing process. With its unique blend of personal narrative, medical expertise, and practical advice, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their heart health and enhance their overall well-being.