Randy Chaffee and Wes Wyatt | 02202026
Guests: Randy Chaffee and Wes Wyatt (Returning after medical crisis)
Host: Randy Chaffee
Producer / Director / Co-Host: Wes Wyatt
Episode Summary:
Wes shares his harrowing three-month medical journey that began on November 15th (Through January 14th - TWO Months) with a heart attack, followed by a second massive heart attack the day before Thanksgiving, stroke, full brain bleed, pneumonia, staph infection, and two weeks in a medically-induced coma on a ventilator. He and Randy discuss the physical toll—losing 70 pounds, biting off his veneers on the intubation tube, relearning to walk and sit up, ongoing tremors, and permanent clots in his RCA (Right Coronary Artery), both arms, right leg, and lungs caused by C Protein Deficiency. Wes reveals the emotional impact of watching fellow rehab patients not recover like he did, especially honoring industry friend Cindy Kurpely's father, Gerry, who passed during Wes's hospitalization. The conversation emphasizes recognizing body warning signs, cherishing every moment with loved ones, and understanding wins extend far beyond business—into spiritual, health, and relationship victories.
Key Takeaways:
- Listen to your body's signs: Wes survived because he went to the hospital three times despite uncertainty—ignoring symptoms can be fatal, especially with cardiac events.
- We're not guaranteed tomorrow, we're not even guaranteed the next moment: Wes's perspective shifted from "don't leave mad" to understanding life can change in seconds.
- Community prayer works miracles: Wes's mother-in-law said with the number of people praying, "you should run out of the hospital"—and despite zero platelets and brain bleed, he did.
- Live every day like it's your last because one of these days you'll be right (John Addison): Wes now operates on "borrowed time" with permanent clots but refuses to slow down or retire.
- Die empty philosophy (Myles Munroe): Wes believes God saw he had more to give—he's more motivated than ever to create, give back, and make every moment count rather than worrying about what could happen.