Journeys

What is Journeys?

Find out why DJ Sela Alo and others like him are sharing their personal heart health stories

Watch our featured video: Chess

Watch our featured video: Chess

When first diagnosed with heart disease, Chess struggled with denial. She’s been through stages of grief, but now faces her new reality with optimism.

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Hannah

Congenital heart disease

After suddenly collapsing at 13, Hannah discovered a hidden genetic heart condition. Now she's ...

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Mary

Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac arrest, Carer’s story

Mary drew on every ounce of her nursing experience when her husband’s atrial fibrillation led to a...

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Sue

Aortic dissection, High blood pressure

Sue (Kāi Tahu and Pākehā) has lived with health challenges for much of her life, but nothing ...

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Janine

Atrial myxoma

When Janine walked into A&E in 2024, she had no idea her life was about to change. What started as a...

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Cecil

Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac arrest, Heart attack

After surviving the Vietnam War, Cecil thought he’d faced his toughest fight. But heart disease in...

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Tania

Atrial fibrillation, Heart failure

Tania, a fit and healthy grandmother, was excited for a trip to visit family before starting a ...

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Ralph

Atrial fibrillation

After transforming his health to compete in the 2023 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, a sudden medical ...

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Kevin

Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac arrest, High blood pressure

A keen sports and car enthusiast, Kevin experienced his first atrial fibrillation (AF) episode in ...

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Latu

Arrhythmia, Atrial fibrillation

Latu, a proud Samoan living in Porirua, Wellington, has always led an active life, playing sports ...

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Steve

Heart attack

At 72, Steve had never been seriously ill. A chef by trade, he prided himself on eating well and ...

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Denise

Heart attack, High cholesterol

Denise spent years caring for others as a nurse and midwife. But last November when she felt pain in...

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Chris

Cardiac arrest

Chris had always led an active, healthy life. When he went out early one morning for a run in ...

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