On January 12th, Life After officially launches under P.U.L.S.E.
This space was created because surviving a heart event is only the beginning.
What comes next is often quieter—and harder.
The fear that nobody sees.
The mental battle that doesn’t show up on scans.
The identity shift when your body forces you to slow down.
Life After is not a medical blog.
It’s a real-life space for honest conversations about mental health, purpose, and rebuilding after survival.
As a former athlete and heart attack survivor, I’ve learned that strength doesn’t disappear after a setback—it evolves. But nobody really prepares you for that part of the journey.
This blog is for:
Survivors learning how to trust their bodies again Former athletes redefining identity beyond performance High performers navigating forced pauses Families trying to understand what “recovery” really looks like
Here, we’ll talk about:
The mental weight after survival Fear, anxiety, and resilience Life adjustments no one warns you about Purpose beyond the pause
Each post will be honest.
Each reflection will be real.
Because life didn’t end—it changed.
Welcome to Life After.
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Michah Davenport
Founder, P.U.L.S.E.
Published by pulse110924
My name is Michah Davenport, and P.U.L.S.E. was created from lived experience, not theory. As a former high-level basketball player, coach, and mentor, sports has always been the vehicle through which I teach discipline, accountability, and belief. I played the game at a high level, earned championships, competed internationally, and learned firsthand what it takes to prepare the body and mind to perform under pressure. But my greatest lesson didn’t come from basketball—it came from survival. After living with high blood pressure for over 20 years, I suffered a cardiac arrest that forced me to confront a truth many athletes ignore: performance means nothing without health, awareness, and purpose. That moment changed everything. P.U.L.S.E.—which stands for Purpose, Understanding, Leadership, Strength, and Education—was born out of that wake-up call. This program exists to help athletes, parents, and communities understand that true development goes beyond points, offers, and highlights. It’s about mental health, heart health, leadership, and life after the game. Through P.U.L.S.E., I combine: • Real-world athletic experience • Health and heart-awareness advocacy • Mental performance and life skills education • Mentorship for athletes on and off the court My mission is simple: help athletes recognize the warning signs, build strong foundations, and prepare for life—before, during, and after sports. P.U.L.S.E. isn’t just a program. It’s a movement to make sure the next generation doesn’t have to learn the hard way.
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