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Heart to Heart with Anna

447 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratings

"Heart to Heart with Anna" is the longest-running podcast devoted to the congenital heart defect (CHD) community. Our shows feature Survivors, family members, medical professionals and others in the CHD community who wish to share their stories, expertise, and advice. This show is devoted to empowering, educating and enriching the lives of members of the CHD community.

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Learning about Anesthesia During Ablations & Volume Two!

March 06, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this episode of Heart to Heart with Anna we welcome Frank Jaworski back to the program. Frank shares information about anesthesia when patients go to the electrophysiology lab (EP lab), especially when they need to undergo an ablation. Frank is a certified, registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and he has been delivering anesthesia for over 23 years. One of his favorite departments to work with is the EP lab. In this episode, Frank shares some tips to help those in the congenital heart def...

Embracing the Heartbeat of Motherhood: Meagan Houpt’s Adoption Journey

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

When Megan Houpt made the heart-wrenching decision to pursue adoption over pregnancy due to her heart condition, it struck a chord with me as a heart mom. Together, we unfold her narrative in this episode, navigating the complexities of adoption with a CHD. From the intricate dance of home studies to the emotional synergy with a birth mother, we journey through Megan's path to motherhood. The adoption landscape can be arduous, yet it's traversed with hope and culminates in the joyous arrival...

Resilience in Motion: The Unseen Struggles of Adult Life with Congenital Heart Defects

February 21, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Navigating life with congenital heart defects (CHD) is a journey of resilience and emotional fortitude. As I converse with my fellow heart mom, Rita Scoggins, we unearth the layers of complexity that come with raising adult children affected by CHD. This episode goes beyond the clinical; it’s an intimate foray into the emotional and logistical preparations for life's greatest certainties, including power-of-attorney arrangements and will preparations, while also considering the implications ...

Threads of Resilience Sewn by Heart Moms and Their Children with CHDs

February 13, 2024 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Navigating the torrent of emotions that come with being a heart mom to an adult child, Rita Scoggins and I, Anna Jaworski, unfold the layers of our unique journey. Our intimate conversation traverses the evolution of care, from the hands-on nurturing of our children's younger years to the complexities of supporting their maturity and independence. We delve into the potent mix of pride and concern, sharing stories that resonate with anyone who understands the pull of a parent's heartstrings a...

Heart Month News February 2024 and an Audiobook Surprise!

February 06, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

This episode of Heart to Heart with Anna involves news regarding Heart Month 2024. In this episode, you’ll learn about who our guest next week will be, how Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day came to be and what it has evolved to. You’ll also learn about how Baby Hearts Press, a publishing company devoted to the CHD community, has a special sale for Heart Month and how we’ll be conducting a Book Study of Volume One of The Heart of a Heart Warrior.  You’ll also learn about the new writers’...

Enriching Lives with CHD Support Networks and Healing Stories

January 31, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Embark with us as we illuminate the enduring pulse of Hearts Unite the Globe, the non-profit championing an array of deeply impactful podcasts. From the heartfelt dialogues of Heart to Heart with Anna to the comforting echoes of Bereaved but Still Me, we're uniting voices across the congenital heart disease (CHD) community. Our mission extends beyond conversation; it's a call to empower, educate, and enrich the lives entwined with CHD and bereavement. We're unveiling exciting tweaks to our w...

From Manuscript to Masterpiece: Tales of Tenacity and Triumph

January 16, 2024 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Ever wonder about the emotional odyssey of creating a book that captures the essence of human resilience? My co-editor Megan Tones and I, Anna Jaworski, take you on the intimate trek behind "The Heart of a Heart Warrior," from the flicker of an idea to the jubilance of publication. Our conversation unwraps the passion and dedication needed to weave together stories that resonate with the spirit of heart warriors and their families, reflecting on the Kickstarter campaign that turned our hardc...

Embracing Healing: The Synergy of Functional Medicine, Aromatherapy, and Spirituality

January 10, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Have you ever felt the tug of curiosity towards an approach to mental health that strays from the conventional path? Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Valerie Chavez MD and Ryan Hunter to share their insights on functional medicine's transformative role in mental health care, especially for those touched by congenital heart defects. Together, we unpack the personalized care that functional medicine offers, emphasizing the power of lifestyle changes and stress reduction to unleash the body's rem...

Uniting Hearts: A Decade of Hope, Support, and Volunteerism

January 02, 2024 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

As I sit back and reflect on Heart to Heart with Anna in the year 2023, I want you to celebrate with me, Anna Jaworski, as we mark a milestone of connection and growth within the congenital heart defect community. From the early days on Voice America to our move to Blog Talk Radio and beyond, we've weathered sponsorship storms and emerged stronger, bringing hope and vital information to those touched by CHD. Join me for an intimate retrospective on our top episodes of the past year, recogniz...

Finding Hope Amidst Long Q-T Syndrome: Jackie Renfrow's Journey

December 05, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Imagine living in a family where sudden deaths were a tragic norm. That's the reality heart mom Jackie Renford faced before the fateful identification of Long Q-T Syndrome, a genetic heart condition, in her family. Her misdiagnosis and the subsequent loss of her son and daughter have inspired her to become an advocate for early detection and treatment of this life-threatening condition. Journey with us as she shares her family's heart-wrenching story and opens up about the ongoing battle wit...

Battling Congenital Heart Defects: The Extraordinary Stories of Emily Falcon and Mabel's Friendship, Advocacy, and Resilience

November 07, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

How does a young child learn to fight, to survive, and even thrive when they're born battling a congenital heart defect? Join us as we journey through the inspiring life stories of Emily Falcon and Mabel, two extraordinary women who refused to let their heart conditions define them. Emily, born with the rare ALCAPA--Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery arising from the Pulmonary Artery, takes us through her harrowing experiences with two open-heart surgeries, and how these experience...

Exploring Functional Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils and Holistic Health Approaches

October 03, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Have you ever considered how your lifestyle choices could be affecting your health? Ever wondered about the benefits of essential oils or how to improve your gut health? Then you're in the right place. In a riveting discourse with renowned Valerie Chavez, MD, and Ryan Hunter, we delve into the heart of Functional Medicine. Together, we unravel the mysteries behind this unique approach that goes beyond surface symptoms to identify the root causes of illness. Harness the power of essential oi...

A-Kid-Again Family

September 05, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Have you ever wondered about the strength that it takes to parent a heart warrior child? What does the journey of raising a child with a congenital heart defect look like? Meet Alison and Brian Blankenship, parents to two children, one of whom is a heart warrior named Ian. Ian was born with a critical congenital heart defect, and his parents are here to share their intimate story of resilience. This compelling episode takes you through the emotional journey of the Blankenships, right from t...

An Unseen Threat: The Cody Watkins Story of Heart Failure and Recovery

August 01, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Meet Cody Watkins, a beacon of resilience and health, who brushed against mortality when he discovered a congenital heart problem lurking beneath his ripped physique. Unaware of the ticking time bomb in his chest for 30 years, Cody offers a riveting recount of his journey within the world of bodybuilding, his shocking discovery, and how he's courageously navigating life post-heart surgery.  Cody's story takes an unexpected turn when during a regular training session, his valve ruptures. The...

Navigating the Journey of Parenting Children with Autism and Congenital Heart Defects: A Heartfelt Conversation and Advocacy

July 04, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

As a heart mom myself, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with raising a child with both a congenital heart defect and autism. That's why I invited Melanie Letzer and Kelly Blumenthal to join me for a candid conversation about their experiences navigating this complex journey. Together, we discuss the importance of trusting your instincts, seeking early intervention, and finding the right support system for your family. In this heartfelt episode, we explore the challenges of g...

Cardiac Chronicles and Community Connections: Leigh Kamping-Carder's Story

June 06, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

What if you could find a space to share your story, ask questions, and connect with others living with congenital heart conditions? Join me as I chat with Leigh Kamping-Carder, founder and writer of "The Heart Dialogues," a free newsletter that does just that. We discuss Leigh's own experience of living with tricuspid atresia, a single-ventricle defect, and her journey navigating two different approaches to cardiology - one in Canada and one in the US. In our conversation, we explore the me...

Heart Mom and Heart Daughter on Being a Mom

May 02, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

What was it like to give birth to a baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) in the 1990s? How would it feel like to watch that miracle child grow up to become a mother herself? What is it like to then see your daughter's daughter for the first time? Answers to those questions and many more will be answered in this Mother's Day Special Heart to Heart with Anna episode.  Meg Didier is a 30-year-old hHLHS survivor and a mother. After we finished recording her episode, “HLHS Survivor a...

Myocardial Bridging and Boots Knighton

April 04, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

What is myocardial bridging? Why might someone with myocardial bridging have a heart attack? What is The Heart Chamber? Boots Knighton is a 45-year-old myocardial bridging survivor from Victor, Idaho, and an avid mountain biker. She suffered a heart attack while biking when she was in her 40s. To correct the myocardial bridging, she underwent open-heart surgery in 2021. Her experiences have inspired her to start a podcast, called “The Heart Chamber,” and she is also working on a book.  In ...

Mended Little Hearts Austin, Texas Coordinator: Dana Henning!

March 07, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Dana Henning is mother to Evan Henning, who is a 12-year-old Heart Warrior born with a critical congenital heart defect. Evan has has multiple procedures and open-heart surgeries. His life is very full of therapy appointments, homeschool activities, and extra-curricular activities such as Special Olympics and track. Dana is musically gifted. She is a former music teacher and choir director. These days she homeschools Evan and works as the Mended Little Hearts Austin Coordinator. She also wo...

Vicky Gooden: 2022 Baby Hearts Press People’s Choice Award Winner

February 28, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Today's episode features Vicky Gooden, the author of My Wonder Line and the winner of the 2022 Baby Hearts Press People’s Choice Award. In this episode, we will hear about how Vicky came to write her book, what it meant to her to win the BHP People’s Choice Award, and what the future holds for this very special author and her book. Vicky Gooden is a senior consumer marketing professional with a career spanning over 18 years. She spent 15 years in the creative entertainment industries, worki...

How Can You Do Heart Surgery Through a Hole in the Groin?

February 27, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Welcome to the 4th and final Medical Monday mini-series episode of Heart to Heart with Anna for Heart Month, February 2023. How can you do heart surgery through a hole in the groin? It seems like magic, but is it? What is a Maze Procedure? Why might someone need a pacemaker, even if they've had an ablation? How can heart valves be replaced via catheterization? Tune in to hear certified, registered nurse anesthetist, Frank Jaworski, explain how these heart surgeries can occur, what kinds of...

A Heart Like Mine?

February 26, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This is the final Heart Dad Sunday mini-series episode for Heart Month, February 2023. Frank Jaworski, Anna Jaworski's husband, and Heart Dad to a single ventricle heart warrior is back as the Guest Host. In this episode he interviews Dan Rodenbaugh. Dan is father to Caylee Rodenbaugh, who was born on June 26, 2009, at St. Luke’s hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Caylee is his fourth daughter, but the first one with a heart condition. Dan Rodenbaugh is 52 years of age and he’s been happi...

The Heart of a Heart Warrior Book Project

February 25, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This is our final episode for our Saturday Success Stories mini-series for Heart Month, February 2023, and it's hard to imagine any greater success story than the 40 Heart Warriors who have come together to create an amazing anthology called The Heart of a Heart Warrior: Congenital Heart Defect Stories of Hope. This is the book that these Heart Warriors and their families and friends would have loved to have read to help them better understand what it means to live a life with a broken heart...

CHDs in Society #4: The Movies

February 24, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MB

With congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions. In this special mini-series episode for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous movies which depict someone with a congenital heart condition (CHC).  Since congeni...

CHD Spotlight #4: Transposition of the Great Arteries

February 23, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Welcome to the 4th CHD Spotlight episode for Heart Month 2023. Our Expert Guest is HUG MAB member, Chris Donald.  Chris Donald is a pediatric cardiology nurse and she was born with a complex congenital heart defect. Chris Donald also serves on the Hearts Unite the Globe Medical Board. Today's CHD Spotlight is on a type of heart defect commonly referred to as “TGA” or “TGV” -- transposition of the great arteries or transposition of the great vessels -- which are synonyms. We'll also learn a...

Beauty Queen Author!

February 22, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Here is another episode in our Wednesday Writer Chat series of “Heart to Heart with Anna.” This is a special mini-series produced for Heart Month, February 2023. Today’s show is Beauty Queen Author and our Guest is Faith Brackett. We’ll start today’s program by learning a bit about Faith and her health condition in Segment 1. In the second segment, we’ll talk about how Faith came to write a book and in the final segment, we’ll talk about how Tablet Talk and how Faith and her sister are work...

Warrior Pets and More with Lilac Lumpkin!

February 21, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

How can one mom make a difference when it comes to children born with special needs? What kind of comfort and support is available to children living with a range of illnesses and disabilities? How can you get involved in helping our most vulnerable children feel supported? Lilac Lumpkin is a mom to angel Heart Warrior Jaxon, who was born with HLHS. Jaxon loved many things in his life: pizza, superheroes, mac & cheese, and his mom. He never complained and never gave up. Jaxon lived to 5 yea...

A Parent Heart-Lung Machine: The Ultimate Gift

February 20, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This is the 3rd episode in our Medical Monday mini-series for Heart Month, February 2023.    What pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon seemed "too Hollywood"? Why? What is cross circulation and what was this experimental technique the predecessor of?    This Medical Monday episode deals with an amazing experimental surgical technique developed by Dr. C. Walton Lillehei. Frank and Anna Jaworski talk about what they learned about this procedure in the book King of Hearts by Rhode Island writer, G....

Carl Wolford: Heart Warrior, Dad, and Grandfather

February 19, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Here is another Heart Dad Sunday episode for Heart Month, February 2023. Like the other two episodes, this episode also features Heart Dad Frank Jaworski as the Guest Host. Today's Guest is Carl Wolford. Carl Wolford was born with total anomalous pulmonary venous return or TAPVR and had surgery by Dr. Denton Cooley at 4 months of age in January 1958 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. Carl was Dr. Cooley’s second successful case of this heart defect and the first one is now Carl...

2023 AHA Teen Impact Sisters

February 18, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Why would a pair of teen sisters be interested in working with the American Heart Association? How can these sisters make a difference? How much money do these young ladies plan to raise and how can you get involved? This is the 2nd Saturday Success Story in our Heart Month 2023 mini-series! This features two sisters who have been impacted by congenital heart defects. My Loyal Listeners will remember when I interviewed their mother, Jessica Gutierrez-Rodriguez in Season 6 (Seizing the Day w...

CHDs in Society #3: The Musicians

February 17, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MB

With congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions. In this special mini-series episode for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous musicians who have been touched by CHDs.  So many people think that if they have a ...

CHD Spotlight #3: Tetralogy of Fallot

February 16, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

This is the 3rd episode in our CHD Spotlight mini-series and we'll be talking about Tetralogy of Fallot. Our expert Guest is Roslyn Rivera and she is a pediatric cardiology nurse who was also born with a congenital heart defect. In this episode, Roslyn shares with Anna what tetralogy of Fallot is, who coined the term for this complex congenital heart condition, what methods are used to palliate the condition, what some possible causes of the condition are, and survival rates for babies born...

Heart Mom Author: Maggie Schmeider!

February 15, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

This is another episode in our Wednesday Writer Chat mini-series of Heart to Heart with Anna for Heart Month, February 2023. We’ll start today’s program by learning a bit about Maggie and her daughter’s health condition in Segment 1. In the second segment, we’ll talk about how Maggie came to write her book for the CHD community and in the final segment we’ll get some advice from Maggie and learn what her plans are for the future. Maggie Schmeider is an author and a self-proclaimed dabbler!...

Healing Hearts and Minds in the CHD Community

February 14, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

What are some special considerations that need to be made for the mental health of someone born with a cardiac condition? Why should there be a book specifically for understanding the mental and emotional development of people born with critical congenital heart conditions requiring multiple open-heart surgeries?  What makes counselors, born with congenital cardiac conditions themselves, the perfect people to write such a book? Tracy Livecchi received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from...

Medical Monday #2: Monkey Lungs!

February 13, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MB

This is the second episode in our Heart Month 2023 Medical Monday series. In last week's Wednesday Writer Chat, Anna talked to author Richard Schwindt about his life and he was born in the 1950s with a congenital heart condition. He informed Anna that monkey lungs helped to keep him alive through one of his surgeries.  Curious about what procedure would utilize monkey lungs, Anna did some research and found an article in the December 2021 journal Perfusion Theory and she shared it with her ...

Heart Dad Sunday #2: Tom Hansen: Heart Dad Podcaster and Author

February 12, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Why would a heart dad decide to host a podcast? Why would he write a book for the congenital heart defect community? What has this dad learned from having a child with a heart defect? Tom and Kat Hansen are parents to Audrey and Harding. In 2014, Harding was diagnosed with multiple congenital heart defects in utero, for which he has undergone three open-heart surgeries and multiple other procedures. Inspired by their journey with Harding, Tom and his wife wrote a book and then they start...

HRHS Heart Warrior Mom

February 11, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

How safe is it for a woman born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome to get pregnant and carry a baby to term? What considerations need to be made when Heart Warriors with complex CHDs decide to get pregnant? What advice does a Heart Warrior Mom have for others considering having a baby? Katelynn Scoggins was born with a critical congenital heart defect known as hypoplastic right heart syndrome. Unlike many people born with HRHS, she has not had the Fontan Procedure. She has done very well...

CHDs in Society #2: The Athletes

February 10, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MB

With congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions. In this special mini-series episode for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous athletes who have been touched by CHDs.  So many people think that if they have a h...

CHD Spotlight #2: Holes in the Heart

February 09, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

In our second CHD Spotlight episode, we'll discuss holes in the heart—atrial septal defects (ASDs), ventricular septal defects (VSDs) and more! Today's CHD Spotlight is on the most common type of heart defect commonly referred to as "holes in the heart." This episode features Dr. William Novick—an internationally-known cardiothoracic surgeon and the head of the Novick Cardiac Alliance, a nonprofit organization providing life-saving heart surgeries to children around the world. In this epis...

Social Worker, Heart Warrior Author

February 08, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Are congenital heart defects hereditary? How might someone born with a hole in his heart choose to live his life? Why might a social worker choose to write a book to help the congenital heart defect community? This is our 2nd Wednesday Writer Chat--a special mini-series during Heart Month, February 2023. Today’s show is "Social Worker, Heart Warrior Author" and our Guest is Richard Schwindt. We’ll start today’s program by learning a bit about Richard and his family in Segment 1. In the sec...

HLHS Survivor and Mother

February 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Is it possible to have a baby if you are a woman who was born with HLHS? What problems can occur when a person with a single ventricle heart becomes pregnant? What advice would a Heart Warrior offer others trying to have a baby?  Meghan Roswick-Didier is 30 years old and was diagnosed with HLHS at 7 days of age. She had four open-heart surgeries at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia including the Norwood at nine days old, the hemi-Fontan at seven months old, the Fontan at 13 months old...

HeartWorks Update 2023

February 06, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Is it possible there could actually be a cure for congenital heart defects? If so, what might that cure look like? Who would be responsible for creating such a cure? Welcome to our first Medical Monday mini-series for Heart Month 2023. In this episode, you'll revisit HeartWorks, a very special company that is changing the face of treatment for those born with single ventricle hearts, especially hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Dr. Timothy Nelson is the director of the Todd and Karen Wanek ...

A Child's Role in Transplant Recovery for a Heart Dad

February 05, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

How can a child help her father recover from heart transplant surgery? How important is it for parents to allow their children to be part of the recovery process? What advice does a heart transplant recipient have for others facing being listed for transplant when they are the parents of a young child? This is the first Heart Dad Sunday episode for February 2023 and Frank Jaworski is our Guest Host. Paul Cardall was born in 1973 with only half a heart. He had his first surgery a few hour...

Finding and Creating Success in My Life

February 04, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Annie Ulchak was born in Lima, Peru in 1979 with nomenclature HLHS, pulmonary stenosis, double inlet right atrium, and double outlet right ventricle.  She was adopted and had the two-stage HLHS process: BT shunt at age 3 and classic Fontan at age 7 at Boston Children's Hospital.  She was diagnosed with CHF and cardiac cirrhosis in 2010. In June 2014, she was diagnosed with autoimmune serositis of the peritoneum. In December 2014 and January 2015, she was diagnosed with atrial flutters and h...

CHDs in Society #1: The Entertainers

February 03, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MB

With congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions. In this special mini-series episode for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous entertainers who have been touched by CHDs. Put your thinking cap on and let's see i...

CHD Spotlight #1: Half-a-Heart Conditions

February 02, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

In our first CHD Spotlight episode, we'll discuss half-a-heart conditions -- hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS), and single ventricle hearts. Dr. Edward Bove is our expert guest. Dr. Bove spent most of his career as a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at the University of Michigan Health System. A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Albany Medical College, he went to the University of Michigan for his residency. He returned to U of M in ...

From Educator to Heart Mom to Author

February 01, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

How can a special education teacher's training influence her writing technique when creating her first children's book? What elements of storytelling are important for young children when they are learning new concepts through books? Why did this mother of a baby with Scimitar Syndrome feel she needed to write a book to help other families like her own? Katy Green is married to her husband Scott, and together they have three children: Henry, aged 8, Lyle, aged 6, and Charlotte, aged 4. Char...

LGBTQ+ and the CHD Community

January 03, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

What considerations need to be made if patients with congenital heart defects are aligned with the LGBTQ+ community?   Dr. Jake Kleinmahon attended medical school and completed his residency in pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine. He continued his training at Children's Colorado, completing fellowships in pediatric cardiology and pediatric heart transplant and advanced heart failure.  In 2018 he joined the faculty at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans where he serv...

Spending the Holidays in the Hospital

December 20, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

How do you enjoy the holidays when your heart warrior is in the hospital during the holiday season? What can you do, as a parent, grandparent, or friend, when a child is in the hospital during the holidays? Why is it especially difficult to have a child in the hospital during the holidays? We’ll answer these questions and more in this episode which features Jenny Muscatell and Lauren Backe. These heart moms have both faced plenty of hospital time and they have some advice and experiences to...

Technology Advancements in the CHD Field: Project A.D.A.M

November 29, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Gwen Fosse is a Clinical Outreach Specialist at U of MI Congenital Heart Centre at Mott Children's Hospital. She has almost 50 years of experience working with patients affected by CHD and their families. In this episode, Gwen Fosse, RN shares about what SCA is, who is affected, what Project A.D.A.M. is, and what people can do to be #READY to help someone who might have an SCA.  Gwen’s Links: Project ADAM – ·       National: https://tinyurl.com/3bh5hpxc ·       Michigan: https://tinyurl....

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