Latest Genital Podcast Episodes
Heartfelt Battles to Artistic Revelations with Amy Milz
Heart to Heart with Anna - May 22, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Amy Milz opens her heart to us—quite literally—in a candid recount of her life as a congenital heart defect survivor. With grace and vulnerability, she takes us through the paces of her medical odyssey, from the relentless advocacy of her mother to her personal victories...
Mother's Day Reflections: The Valor and Vitality of Heart Moms
Heart to Heart with Anna - May 15, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When Hope's first breaths were intertwined with the whispers of uncertainty, my world changed. As a heart mom, each Mother's Day is not just a celebration but a milestone, reflecting the grit and grace it takes to raise a child with a congenital heart defect. Join me, An...
The Courageous Chronicle of Hope: From Heart Surgery to Self-Discovery
Heart to Heart with Anna - May 07, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When my daughter Hope graced the podcast with her presence, her story wasn't just a chronicle of living with a single ventricle heart at 29—it was a profound testament to her strength amid her gender transition. Our conversation unveils the seamless integration of her he...
Embracing Life's Pulse Amidst HLHS and PLE Hurdles with Hollie Stephenson
Heart to Heart with Anna - May 01, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Witnessing your child's bravery and resilience as they navigate a life-altering condition like hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is both harrowing and inspiring. Hollie Stephenson joins Anna to share the profound story of her son Tom, who not only fought through the...
Embracing Life's Pulse Amidst HLHS and PLE Hurdles with Hollie Stevenson
Heart to Heart with Anna - May 01, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsWitnessing your child's bravery and resilience as they navigate a life-altering condition like hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is both harrowing and inspiring. Hollie Stevenson joins Anna to share the profound story of her son Tom, who not only fought through the early challenges of HLHS ...
4 Things I'm Doing to Uplevel My Life Even Though I Have Herpes – Tips and Tricks!
Life With Herpes - April 26, 2024 06:46 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsIn this episode titled "4 Things I'm Doing to Uplevel My Life Despite Having Herpes," Alexandra Harbushka shares four key strategies for improving overall well-being while living with herpes. Firstly, she emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sleep, suggesting techniques such as avoiding scr...
Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Raising Children with Congenital Heart Defects
Heart to Heart with Anna - April 23, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When your child's heartbeat is a symphony laced with irregularities, every moment becomes a measure of uncertainty. This is the world heart moms like myself, Anna Jaworski, and my guest Kelsi Rogers live in every day. Join us as we peel back the curtain on the mental mar...
In in Search of a Herpes Cure
Life With Herpes - April 05, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsCure Advocacy is the only patient advocacy organization globally working towards the cure, treatment and prevention of Herpes. They exist to empower both patients and healthcare providers to learn to advocate for themselves and to know that change is possible! Visit www.herpescureadvocacy.com t...
Heart Mom Kelsi Rogers on Jett's Electrical Problems with His Heart
Heart to Heart with Anna - April 03, 2024 03:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. This episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna" features a very special heart mom. Kelsi Rogers talks about the surprising circumstances around her son's heart condition. Born with an electrical problem in his heart, Jett has already faced life-and-death situations several ti...
An Author for CHD Adults with Learning Disabilities: Deanna Altomara
Heart to Heart with Anna - March 27, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. As an author myself, I understand the power of stories to heal and inspire. That's why I'm thrilled to introduce Deanna Altomara, who created "Chrysalis," a book to help people facing open-heart surgery. Born with a congenital heart defect herself, Deanna understands wha...
Shattering Stereotypes in the World of Down Syndrome and Congenital Heart Defects
Heart to Heart with Anna - March 19, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When Ellen Boyer's voice joins the conversation, the room lights up with an array of heartfelt stories and powerful messages. Together, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by shattering stereotypes and trumpeting the accomplishments of those with Down Syndrome. From the...
Ellen Boyer and World Down Syndrome Day 2024 & Volume Two: Endurance!
Heart to Heart with Anna - March 12, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When Ellen Boyer graced our show with her story of love and resilience, it was clear that her daughter Brett, who blessed the world with her presence despite Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect, has sparked a legacy that transcends every stereotype. Through the B...
Living with HSV-2 as a 21-Year Old Christian
Life With Herpes - March 07, 2024 10:23 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsJoin host Alexandra Habrushka and special guest Jason Lebeck as they delve into the unique challenges faced by a 21-year-old Christian navigating faith and cultural/religious discrimination while living with HSV-2. Through candid conversations and personal insights, they explore themes of resili...
Learning about Anesthesia During Ablations & Volume Two!
Heart to Heart with Anna - March 06, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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, registere...
Embracing the Heartbeat of Motherhood: Meagan Houpt’s Adoption Journey
Heart to Heart with Anna - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 intr...
Resilience in Motion: The Unseen Struggles of Adult Life with Congenital Heart Defects
Heart to Heart with Anna - February 21, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 bey...
Threads of Resilience Sewn by Heart Moms and Their Children with CHDs
Heart to Heart with Anna - February 13, 2024 22:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 yo...
Healing Shame: Exploring the Nervous System and Herpes Stigma
Life With Herpes - February 12, 2024 16:11 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsIn this enlightening episode, delve into the intricate connection between the nervous system and the emotional impact of a herpes diagnosis. Discover how shame and societal stigma can influence our neural pathways, affecting not only our mental well-being but also our physical health. Join us as...
We're BACK! CHD Awareness Week 2024
Nola Hawts - February 07, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsWe took a little break, but we are BACK to talk about CHD awareness week!
Heart Month News February 2024 and an Audiobook Surprise!
Heart to Heart with Anna - February 06, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 Heart...
Enriching Lives with CHD Support Networks and Healing Stories
Heart to Heart with Anna - January 31, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 voice...
Navigating Faith, God, and Theology in the Herpes Shame Game with Lindsey Ellyn
Life With Herpes - January 22, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsA powerful interview Alexandra did with Lindsey Ellyn, the author of The Shame Game: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Overcoming Shame and Improving Mental, Relational, and Sexual Health, where they talk about the shame that a herpes diagnosis can bring. In the tapestry of life, certain threads c...
From Manuscript to Masterpiece: Tales of Tenacity and Triumph
Heart to Heart with Anna - January 16, 2024 22:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 p...
Embracing Healing: The Synergy of Functional Medicine, Aromatherapy, and Spirituality
Heart to Heart with Anna - January 10, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 car...
Uniting Hearts: A Decade of Hope, Support, and Volunteerism
Heart to Heart with Anna - January 02, 2024 18:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
Finding Hope Amidst Long Q-T Syndrome: Jackie Renfrow's Journey
Heart to Heart with Anna - December 05, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
Chronic Inflammation and treatment with Dr. Bruce Patterson 5/21/23
Texas Lyme Alliance with Kristina Bauer - December 04, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Lyme pandemic exposed by Covid is a compelling topic for medical care providers as long haulers continue to grow. Bruce Patterson of Incelldx joined us to present new data on Lyme and the use of Long Hauler Index (LHI) and Severity Score (SS) to diagnose and monitor Long COVID. Most importan...
Dr. Neil Spectors research; HS-291 therapy kills Lyme in lab + possible new Lyme diagnostic
Texas Lyme Alliance with Kristina Bauer - December 04, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWith 477,000 newly infected Lyme patients every year, and 40% of those are pediatric, Lyme patients need a working diagnostic and effective treatment. New developments out of Duke University, carried forward from the late Oncologist and Lyme patient, Dr. Neil Spector, shows promise to solve eve...
THC & CBD for Lyme symptoms with Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer 12/2022
Texas Lyme Alliance with Kristina Bauer - December 04, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDr. Dan Kinderlerer discusses how he treats a lot of patient with THC and CBD to help lesson Lyme symptoms. These symptoms include lowering neuro inflammation, less night terrors, and lower pain and anxiety with great success. Every human has an endocannabinoid system only for processing marij...
Thyroid & Gut Health and It's Connection to Herpes
Life With Herpes - November 28, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 94 ratings"Join Coach Sarah Joy on a transformative journey through thyroid and gut health. A former warrior battling Epstein Barr, Herpes, Hashimoto's, and Hypothyroidism, she conquered chronic symptoms and reclaimed her health. After enduring misdiagnoses and ineffective treatments, Sarah reclaimed her ...