The podcast I Am You is hosted by Dr. Nitza Alvarez, a board-certified cardiologist and bestselling author. Each episode is designed to empower women to take control of their well-being and become the CEO of their own health. In this episode, Dr. Alvarez speaks with Linda Gillmann, a resilient and self-advocating woman who was first diagnosed with high blood pressure in her 30s and later discovered she had heart disease in her 40s—despite living a healthy lifestyle.

Linda shares how her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety, even after a hospital visit and a heart cath. Although nitroglycerin relieved her chest pain, her concerns were minimized until a compassionate and informed female cardiologist helped her uncover the real issue and establish a treatment plan that restored her confidence, physical health, and peace of mind.

This powerful conversation explores the dangers of misdiagnosis in women, especially when symptoms don’t fit the “classic” profile. Linda’s journey highlights the importance of being heard, seeking second opinions, and never settling when your health is at stake.

This episode is a moving reminder that every woman deserves to be the CEO of her own health—leading with curiosity, courage, and conviction to advocate for the care she knows she needs.