Women get heart disease too and many don’t realize it until it’s urgent. In this eye-opening conversation, preventive cardiologist Dr. Ijeoma Isiadinso breaks down what every woman should know about cardiovascular risk across life stages, from pregnancy through menopause, and how to take control with evidence-based prevention.In this episode:The #1 myth about women and heart disease  and why awareness still lags.Traditional & female-specific risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, family history, pregnancy complications, autoimmune disease).Lifestyle that protects your heart: Life’s Essential 8, sleep, stress management, and why strength training matters.Eating for heart health: Mediterranean & DASH (and the truth about red meat, dairy, and “clean” foods)Menopause & heart risk: what changes, what to monitor, and individualized HRT considerations.Autoimmune conditions (lupus, RA) and the emerging field of cardio-rheumatology.When stress literally hurts your heart: understanding “broken heart syndrome.”Smart screening to discuss with your clinician: lipoprotein(a) and coronary artery calcium (CAC) score.How to find a provider who really listens  and what questions to ask.This conversation is a must-listen for every woman and everyone who cares about transforming healthcare from the inside out.Subscribe and watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@ridingthebigwheel#RidingTheBigWheel #WomensHealth #Podcast #WomenInLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #hearthealthGuest: Dr. Ijeoma Isiadinso, preventive cardiologist specializing in women’s cardiovascular health, risk reduction, and cardio-rheumatology. Host: Michelle, Riding the Big Wheel