EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 48 MIN
The Boy with the Backward Heart: Pamela Sampson & Joshua’s Story
from Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD
In today’s episode, Pam shares her deeply personal journey of longing to become a mother—and how that dream came true through the adoption of her son, Joshua, from Guatemala. As a first-time mom, Pam leans into her intuition when an unexpected situation arises, trusting that something isn’t quite right. That instinct leads to the discovery that Joshua has congenital heart disease, setting them on a life-changing journey they now walk together. Reminding each other that "Just because you lose your queen is gone, doesn't mean the game is over."You can follow more of Pam and Joshua’s story beyond the podcast through her website and by reading her book, The Boy with the Backward Heart.https://pamelasampson.com/https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Backward-Heart-Adoption-Medical-ebook/dp/B0FVQBK5JNIf you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can message both Meagan and Amy at: candidhearts25@gmail,comFind our journey’s on Facebook:My HLHS Diary- Amy Erhart CunninghamMy HLHS Story- Meagan Houpt
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In today’s episode, Pam shares her deeply personal journey of longing to become a mother—and how that dream came true through the adoption of her son, Joshua, from Guatemala. As a first-time mom, Pam leans into her intuition when an unexpected situation arises, trusting that something isn’t quite right. That instinct leads to the discovery that Joshua has congenital heart disease, setting them on a life-changing journey they now walk together. Reminding each other that "Just because you...
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