Heather Speakman - Because of Madi | Part 1

In this episode, we invite Heart Mom Heather Speakman to share with us her Heart Baby story. As she fights her daughter's battle with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and heterotaxy, Heather has had to face the toughest situations when it comes to being a Heart Mom. Follow her as she takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of her Heart Baby experience filled with love, gratitude, and support. Inspired to help people going through the same situation as her, Heather has spent her life taking care of people by working in the healthcare industry for more than 10 years. Tune in to listen to her story.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Heather's Heart Baby experience.   Finding support with other Heart Moms and the care team.   The highest and lowest points of being a Heart Mom.  Having difficult conversations.  The joys and gifts of having a Heart Baby.  Connecting with patients in the healthcare industry. Telling Maddie's story and being a Heart Baby advocate.  Advice on how to show support as a friend.    QUOTABLES: "Everybody tells you that this is your place to call it or this is your boundary, you know, but when you're going through it, you have no idea." "You can't choose the cars that you've been dealt, but I guarantee you I'm gonna play the hell out of the hand that I have."   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Gabi on Instagram @gabigirl34 - https://www.instagram.com/gabigirl34/ Visit her website at https://www.gabigarland.com Resilient Heart is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)