Kat Dodd: 16 Minutes That Felt Like a Lifetime

In this raw episode of Pretty Covered, host Jess Silva sits down with home and fashion influencer Kat Dodd (@homewithkat_), who shares the terrifying night she found her partner, Adam, in cardiac arrest and the aftermath that followed.Kat takes us through the harrowing moment she performed CPR in the middle of the night, how her quick thinking saved Adam’s life, and the five agonising days that followed as he lay in a coma. She opens up about the long journey of recovery, the PTSD that lingered, and the strength it took to rebuild their lives.Together, they explore how this experience changed everything: from Kat’s relationship with fear, to her career, to her perspective on planning for the future. It’s a powerful reminder that life can change in an instant, and why learning CPR is so important! 💗 This episode is brought to you by Polly.  If you need life insurance or critical illness cover, find us here:  👉 Polly 💫 Find Kat and the show details here:  ✨ Kat Dodd → @homewithkat_ ✨ Host - Jess Silva → @jess.silva.wild ✨ Follow the show → @pretty_covered_pod ✨ Learn more about Polly → Polly ⏱️ Chapters  (00:00) – The night everything changed  (03:20) – Recognising the signs of cardiac arrest  (08:10) – Performing CPR on her partner  (13:00) – Waiting for a pulse, and the ambulance arrives  (17:40) – Five days in a coma: the unbearable wait  (24:00) – Waking up and the long road to recovery  (31:30) – PTSD, sleep struggles, and navigating trauma  (35:00) – The push to leave teaching and start something new  (38:00) – Why CPR awareness matters—and how sharing her story saved another life  (41:45) – Life insurance, planning ahead, and protecting your family  (47:30) – Moving forward, and what life looks like today💖 Thanks for listening to Pretty Covered 💖 Subscribe for more real stories, heartfelt conversations, and empowering moments that remind us: it’s not about being perfect, it’s about being Pretty Covered.Terms and conditions apply. Life insurance is designed to help provide financial security. Premiums can vary based on health and other risk factors. Some sports and pastimes may not be covered.