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Candid Hearts:  Conversations and CHD

Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD

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Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD is a health podcast hosted by Amy. It has 60 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD is a podcast hosted by Amy Erhart and Meagan Houpt, both born with a congenital heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).Through candid conversations, we share our personal journeys and amplify the voices of others living with congenital heart disease—patients, caregivers, spouses, and advocates alike. Each episode is rooted in honesty, education, and connection, exploring both the challenges and the triumphs of life with CHD.Our mission is to raise awareness, provide education, and offer hope for the future of the CHD community. Whether you are living with CHD, loving someone who is, or simply looking to learn more, this space is for you.We invite you to join us as we open our hearts and share real stories that matter.Welcome to Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD.

health ·en-us ·60 episodes

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1

Project 1 in 100- One Mission, Many Stories

2

The Boy with the Backward Heart: Pamela Sampson & Joshua’s Story

3

When Your Partner Has CHD: A Spouse’s Perspective

4

The Murmur Mill: Are All CHDs Really Alike?

5

Welcome to Candid Hearts!

6

This is not goodbye!

7

Dr. Dawn Ilardi- Neuropsychologist

8

Amanda Braun's Story- Tricuspid Atresia

9

From Pediatric to Adult Care: Lessons We Wish We Knew

10

Sharing the Mic: My Conversation with Patrick Mason

11

The Struggle and the Strength: CHD and Staying Active

12

Aiden Renda's Story- From CHD to Heart Transplant

13

Aaron Knutson is back! Talking about his disability journey

14

Bekah Chovanec's Story- HRHS/ Pulmonary Atresia

15

Melanie Letzer's Story- Heart mom of 2 children with CHD

16

Thirza de Kok's Story- HRHS

17

Katherine Madigan's Story- Tricuspid Atresia

18

Tessa Go's Story- HRHS/WPW

19

Ellie Garrington's Story- Tricuspid Atresia

20

From Awareness to Action: Join the HeartWorks Movement

21

Chantelle Johnson's Story- Tetrology of Fallot

22

Amber West's Story- Tricuspid Atresia/ VSD

23

Annie Ulchak's Story- HLHS

24

Laura Valentine's Story- CHD/Heart Liver Transplant

25

Jason Crutchley' Story- CHD/Transplant

26

Neal Darby's Story- HRHS

27

Daniel Thomas's Story- HLHS

28

Kelly DiMaggio's Story- HLHS,  DGTA mitral atresia, and an ASD and VSD

29

JoJo Jacob's Story- HLHS

30

Aaron Knutson's Story- Double Inlet Ventricle

31

Chastity Rushing's Story- Heart Transplant

32

Elise George's Story- Tricuspid Atresia

33

Remy Mink's Story- HRHS

34

Thank you! Here's to 2025!

35

Andrew's Story- HLHS

36

Let's Talk about St. Louis! Single Ventricle Day!

37

Anna Jaworski- Heart mom, advocate, author, podcaster and so much more

38

Meagan's Story- HLHS / Adoption Journey

39

Boston's Story- HRHS

40

Hannah's Story- Tricuspid Atrisia- ASD/VSD

41

Ashley's Story- HRHS

42

Michelle- CHD Focus Trainer

43

Dr. Terry Davis- Pediatric Heart Surgeon

44

Amy's Story- ASD

45

Lerner's Story: Complete A/V Canal Defect

46

Derrick's Story- HLHS

47

Andrea's Story-Double Outlet Right Ventricle

48

Texas's Story- greater arteries, tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, ASD/VSD, dexa cardia (HRHS)

49

Monicka's Story- Dextro- Transposition of the Great Arteries

50

Mikayla's Story- Complex Heart Defect

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