What does it feel like to die in front of your son and return more awake, more aware, and more intentional than ever before?

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Luther, a dad of three, CrossFitter, and sudden cardiac arrest survivor who shares a raw, powerful, and deeply personal near death experience story that shook me to my core. Jeff takes us inside the gym on the day his heart stopped beating in front of his 16-year-old son. He flatlined. No pulse. No breath. And somehow... he came back.

But this isn’t just a story about surviving. It’s about what comes after survival. The fear. The medical trauma. The grief. The self-doubt. And the slow, emotional climb back to life when your body has betrayed you and your identity gets ripped away. Jeff opens up about what it’s like to live with a genetic heart disease, how he found a way to move again after being told to stop forever, and why post traumatic growth is so much harder (and more beautiful) than anyone tells you.

You’ll hear what really happens during a sudden cardiac arrest and how it differs from a typical heart attack or a heart condition like ARVC. Jeff shares what it feels like to wake up after dying, and how he’s navigating life after cardiac arrest, both medically and emotionally. We explore why emotional recovery can be the hardest part of surviving, how survivor mindset impacts identity, and why small wins and curiosity were key to Jeff’s comeback. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on heart disease awareness, especially for fit, healthy people, and learn how to support someone facing medical trauma or genetic heart disease. Most importantly, you’ll be reminded that a comeback story doesn’t have to be big, it just has to begin.

Hit play and listen in on a story that will stay with you long after it ends.

Here’s to your next chapter,

Nikki

🌐 Guest Info

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-luther/

Website: https://www.home-probe.com/

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✅ Round Two Podcast is officially on hiatus. Please feel free to enjoy all of the episodes, as they were a joy to create and are full of inspiration, knowledge and wonderful stories.

Thank you for being a loyal listener of Round Two - it has been the most special adventure and I have loved every minute of it.

Nikki

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