Half a Heart, Whole Stories: Steven Hutchison, Jessica Cowin, and More

Steven Hutchison has defied expectations his entire life. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) nearly four decades ago, he is now a 38-year-old husband, father of three, and full-time worker who approaches each day with remarkable perspective and gratitude. Diagnosed at two weeks old, Steven underwent staged surgeries including the Glenn and Fontan procedures, and now lives with Fontan-associated liver disease, one of the long-term complications that requires careful monitoring. But his story is about more than medical milestones. Steven shares how living on the same street as his parents and brother has created a strong support system, how he explains his condition to his children with honesty and hope, and how his faith and outlook shape the way he moves through life.From two 12-hour ablations to participating in groundbreaking research with HeartWorks, Steven’s resilience continues to inspire. His message to parents of newly diagnosed HLHS babies is simple but powerful: there is so much more possibility today than when he was born.Steven’s story is a reminder that people born with congenital heart disease can build meaningful lives filled with purpose, family, and joy—not despite their condition, but alongside it.Links to events mentioned in this episode:Link to register for FON-ONE: https://web.cvent.com/event/80f0addb-25c0-4d87-9cb1-99931b9062db/summaryCNOC Scientific Session: https://cardiacneuro.org/scientific-sessions/HeartWorks: https://heartworksinc.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna--1256958/support.