Ep 42: Motherhood After Heart Transplant: Megan Koehler on Cancer, Survival, and Raising a Child

Send us Fan MailMegan Koehler shares her incredible journey as a heart transplant survivor, cancer survivor, and working mom. Born with a congenital heart defect, Megan received a heart transplant at 14 and went on to navigate pregnancy after heart transplant, becoming a mom despite major medical risks.Years later, while raising her toddler, Megan was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leading to chemotherapy, a long hospital stay, and an entirely new fight for her health.In this episode, we talk about:Motherhood after organ transplantHigh-risk pregnancy and C-section recoveryCancer diagnosis and treatment as a momBalancing work, parenting, and chronic illnessBuilding a strong village (family, childcare, and support systems)Advocating for your health and navigating insuranceThis is a powerful, honest conversation about resilience, survival, and what it really takes to keep going when life doesn’t go as planned. If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going: Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to remember (because who has the brain space?)Share it with your favorite boss bestie so they know they’re not alone 🍷Leave a rating & review — it’s basically the podcast version of a compliment, and you know I live for those 💕Pop by instagram @saideegrimley or tiktok @wholetmedothispod and tell me what no ones saying out loud as a high achieving working mom