Latest Open-heart surgery 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 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Battling Congenital Heart Defects: The Extraordinary Stories of Emily Falcon and Mabel's Friendship, Advocacy, and Resilience
Heart to Heart with Anna - November 07, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
Exploring Functional Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils and Holistic Health Approaches
Heart to Heart with Anna - October 03, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 Hu...
A-Kid-Again Family
Heart to Heart with Anna - September 05, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 Ia...
An Unseen Threat: The Cody Watkins Story of Heart Failure and Recovery
Heart to Heart with Anna - August 01, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 journe...
Navigating the Journey of Parenting Children with Autism and Congenital Heart Defects: A Heartfelt Conversation and Advocacy
Heart to Heart with Anna - July 04, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 t...
Cardiac Chronicles and Community Connections: Leigh Kamping-Carder's Story
Heart to Heart with Anna - June 06, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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...
Heart Mom and Heart Daughter on Being a Mom
Heart to Heart with Anna - May 02, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 t...
Myocardial Bridging and Boots Knighton
Heart to Heart with Anna - April 04, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
Mended Little Hearts Austin, Texas Coordinator: Dana Henning!
Heart to Heart with Anna - March 07, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
Vicky Gooden: 2022 Baby Hearts Press People’s Choice Award Winner
Heart to Heart with Anna - February 28, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 wh...
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