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Dead for 93 Minutes: Cardiac Arrest Survival after Near-death Experience (NDE) with Justine Phillips

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12th September 2024

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In this compelling episode of "Don't Be Caught Dead," host Catherine Ashton dives into a remarkable story of survival and resilience with Justine Phillips, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor and founder of Heart Matters Australia. Justine recounts her harrowing experience of being clinically dead for 93 minutes and how her heart miraculously restarted, thanks to the relentless efforts of her family and paramedics. This episode sheds light on the importance of CPR and defibrillation, and how these life-saving skills can make a difference between life and death.

Justine shares the emotional journey her family underwent during her cardiac arrest, especially the impact on her children and how they managed to perform CPR guided by emergency operators. She also discusses the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, debunking common misconceptions and highlighting the need for increased awareness and education on these critical health issues. Through her organisation, Heart Matters Australia, Justine is dedicated to educating communities about effective CPR and defibrillator use, aiming to save more lives and reduce trauma in the wake of cardiac events.

The episode is a candid discussion about death, survival, and the profound changes that life-threatening experiences can bring. Justine's story is not only about her survival but also about her mission to empower others with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in emergencies, ensuring more families can keep their loved ones alive until professional help arrives.

Remember; You may not be ready to die, but at least you can be prepared.

Take care, 

Catherine

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Guest Bio
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Justine Phillips

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor and Founder of Heart Matters Australia

In July 2020 in the midst of Covid and after re-entering lockdown in Melbourne for the second time Justine suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest while at home with her two young teenage children. Justine was found by her daughter who alerted her brother and CPR was performed for almost 8 minutes until Ambulance and Firefighters arrived. 

Justine was a qualified Personal Trainer and Wellness Advocate at the time of her Arrest, the last person her friends, family, acquaintances and colleagues expected to suffer a Cardiac Arrest.

This event was instrumental in the trajectory of Justine’s life. She never imagined the long-term impact it would have on her and her children’s futures. 

This experience has led Justine to develop a passion to share her story of survival in the hope of educating others on how important it is no matter your age or ethnicity we should all know how to perform CPR and the significance of having access to defibrillators and just how easy they are to operate. 

Summary

Here are the key points from the discussion: 

  • Justine Phillips survived a sudden cardiac arrest and was clinically dead for 93 minutes.
  • Her son performed effective CPR, guided by emergency services.
  • Emphasizes the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrests, and the importance of CPR and defibrillation.
  • Founded Heart Matters Australia to promote CPR education and defibrillator accessibility.
  • Experienced lifestyle changes and new priorities after the cardiac arrest.
  • Utilized breathwork to recall and process her near-death experience (NDE).
  • Advocates for open conversations about death and end-of-life planning.

Transcript

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I'd been defibrillated eight times.

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My heart had not returned
to a normal beating rhythm.

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So what they had to do is they
had to make a decision on whether

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or not they would continue care.

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They decided to keep working on me.

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And they made the call to ... Read More

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