ep12 -Stephen "Big Tank" Cook/ Choosing to Keep Moving Forward

ep12 -Stephen "Big Tank" Cook/ Choosing to Keep Moving Forward

Sometimes life changes in a single moment.

In this episode, Stephen “Big Tank” Cook shares his journey through military service, multiple heart attacks, a stroke, and surviving a widowmaker heart attack in December 2025.

From open-heart surgery and recovery to lifestyle changes, resilience, music, community, and learning to keep moving forward, this conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply human.

This episode touches on:

  • Surviving a widowmaker heart attack
  • Recovery after open-heart surgery
  • Heart health and lifestyle changes
  • Military life and resilience
  • The power of community and kindness
  • Finding motivation to keep going

Connect with Big Tank

  • Clapper: big.tank
  • YouTube: Big Tank Talk
  • Facebook: Stephen J Cook

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🎵 Music credit: Treaty of Tripoli

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