Welcome to the Quixotic Heights Podcast, where wecelebrate the dreamers, the doers, and the courageous people who refuse to let the word impossible have the final say.

Today’s story is quite literally about a second chance inlife. At just 13 years old, Heather Freligh experienced suddencardiac arrest. In a matter of moments, an ordinary day became a fight for her life—and for her dad, Derek, a parent’s unimaginable nightmare.

Today, through 7HF, Heather and Derek advocate for hearthealth, CPR awareness, AED readiness, and youth empowerment. Their work has reached schools, heart-health organizations, communities, and lawmakers,including advocacy surrounding California’s Heather Freligh Act.

Together, they’re developing My HeartLink by 7HF, whilealso working on the Heather’s Heart Treasures book series—finding new ways to educate, empower, and potentially save lives.

This conversation is about more than surviving cardiac arrest. It’s about what happens when the world keeps telling you “no,” and somewhere inside yourself, you find the courage to keep saying yes.

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We'll select one winner at the end of September 2026 to receive a limited-edition @lululemon 7HF sweatshirt, pin, and sticker from The Heather Freligh Heart Foundation.

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