Nico Van der Beken

10 November 2026

A sudden cardiac arrest changed two lives forever. Six years later, I reflect on my wife’s courage, our shared recovery, and love.

21 June 2026

Six years after my cardiac arrest, I reflect on 2200 extra days, stress, gratitude, and learning to live more slowly and intentionally.

30 May 2025

In searching for ways to calm the noise and realign with what matters most, I discovered a set of concepts that overlap, interconnect, and reinforce one another...

29 April 2024

Life’s upheavals, like a sudden cardiac arrest, redefine existence. Despite newfound challenges, resilience emerges. Optimism returns and acceptance bring...

29 June 2023

By choosing to see ourselves as survivors and integrating the principles of Stoicism into our lives, we can find resilience, inner peace, and a renewed sense of...

16 February 2023

The uphill battle… Reduced Cognitive Flexibility and the path to recovery.