Rhythm of the Heart™
Recognize. Understand. Advocate.
From Awareness to Action
Evidence-Informed Education for Adult Congenital Heart Defects
Not every congenital heart defect is diagnosed in childhood. Some adults experience symptoms for years without recognizing that an underlying heart condition may require medical evaluation.
Rhythm of the Heart™ (ROTH) is an evidence-informed educational program designed to increase awareness of Adult Congenital Heart Defects (ACHDs), strengthen heart health literacy, encourage self-advocacy, and equip educators with practical tools for community engagement.
Whether you're a nutrition professional, Extension educator, healthcare professional, or organizational leader, Rhythm of the Heart™ offers opportunities to transform awareness into meaningful action.
Explore the Curriculum | Become a Facilitator | Bring ROTH to Your Organization
Three Pathways to Make an Impact
01 | LEARN — Explore the Curriculum
Education That Inspires Awareness and Action
The Rhythm of the Heart™ Curriculum Set provides a structured, three-lesson educational experience designed to help adults recognize potential concerns, strengthen self-advocacy, and adopt heart-healthy practices.
The set includes:
Facilitator Curriculum: Guided lesson plans, discussion prompts, educational activities, and evaluation resources.
Participant Workbook: Interactive activities, reflection exercises, and practical tools that reinforce learning.
The curriculum addresses awareness and recognition, informed healthcare conversations, and practical approaches to nutrition, movement, stress management, and cardiovascular wellness.
02 | LEAD — Become a Certified Facilitator
Gain the Knowledge. Build the Skills. Lead the Conversation.
The Rhythm of the Heart™ Facilitator Academy prepares educators and community leaders to deliver evidence-informed heart health education with confidence.
Through guided training, participants explore Adult Congenital Heart Defects awareness, effective communication, community engagement, and strategies for implementing the curriculum.
The Academy includes:
Guided online learning modules
Knowledge checks and reflection activities
Practical facilitation strategies
Curriculum implementation resources
Facilitator certification upon successful completion
Designed for nutrition professionals, Extension educators, health educators, community leaders, and organizations seeking to expand their educational offerings.
03 | IMPLEMENT — Bring ROTH to Your Organization
Expand Education. Strengthen Communities. Create Impact.
Rhythm of the Heart™ can be incorporated into professional development, university programming, Extension education, healthcare outreach, and community wellness initiatives.
Organizations can explore:
Curriculum adoption and program licensing
Individual or group facilitator training
Community workshops and educational programming
Customized implementation support
Educational collaborations and partnerships
Whether you're preparing one facilitator or an entire team, Rhythm of the Heart™ provides a structured approach to delivering meaningful awareness education.
Meet the Founder
Expert-Led. Community-Driven. Purpose-Built.
Jacklyn Sanders, PhD
Community Nutritionist | Extension Specialist | Researcher | Founder
Dr. Jacklyn Sanders created Rhythm of the Heart™ to bridge research, lived experience, and community health education.
Her work focuses on helping individuals, educators, and organizations turn knowledge into practical strategies that support awareness, advocacy, and healthier communities.
Ready to Bring Rhythm of the Heart™ to Your Community?
Explore the Curriculum. Become a Facilitator. Partner With Us.
Whether you're interested in educational materials, professional certification, or organizational implementation, we'd love to connect and explore how Rhythm of the Heart™ can support your goals.
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Rhythm of the Heart™ is a program of Uniquely Defined, LLC.
Educate. Empower. Elevate.
Educational disclaimer: Rhythm of the Heart™ provides education and awareness and is not a substitute for medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.