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Heart2Hearts
by Stewart Laing
Each episode will be a discussion with a person who has a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) and about their journey with a CHD and how they go through life.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcastMusic used by permission by Leon Dietsch https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Episodes
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Season 3: Ayleigh - 30 Years Anniversary Mini Heart2Hearts
This is a very special episode that I am delighted to release. I’m joined by my long-time friend and the very first guest of Heart2Hearts, Ayleigh, as she celebrates a major milestone: her "heart birthday." I asked Ayleigh to reflect on the past 30 years of her life, the challenges she’s…
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Season 3: Cardiartist - Awareness Through Art (Mini Heart2Hearts)
This week, the incredible Cardiartist takes the lead to share his unique journey. He discusses how he has merged his creative passion with his medical experiences to raise vital awareness through art. From visual storytelling to the power of representation, he explores how creativity can help…
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Season 3: Jake Mini Heart2Hearts
This week Jake shares his story of living with heart failure and his condition. Linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
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Season 3: Adam - Heart of Scotland (Mini Heart2Hearts)
In this latest Mini Heart2Hearts, I’m joined by Adam from Scotland. Adam and I have stayed in close contact over the last year, and today he shares the details of his journey through an Aortic Valve replacement. He talks about the recovery process and the importance of having a support system to...
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Season 3: Matt - Instagram to Airwaves (Mini Heart2Hearts)
This week, I’m joined by Matt for our latest Mini Heart2Hearts episode. Matt is a fellow TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot) warrior whom I first connected with on Instagram. After having the pleasure of being a guest on his podcast, I’m thrilled to have him here to share his story. We talk about our…
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Season 3: Ashley - Camp del Corazon (Mini Heart2Hearts)
In honor of CHD Awareness Week, I’m bringing you an early release of our newly announced Mini Heart2Hearts series. My first guest for this series is Ashley from Camp del Corazon in California. We dive into the incredible impact this camp has on children living with CHD, highlighting the lifelong...
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Season 3: Mini Heart2Hearts Announced
We are back! After a brief hiatus, I’m checking in to share some important news about the podcast. As many of you saw on Instagram, I’ve been preparing an announcement regarding the direction of the show. In this short episode, I explain how Heart2Hearts will be moving forward and how we are...
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Season 3 Episode 1: Taylor - Fontan with a Future
Heart2Hearts is back for Season 3! We are kicking off this brand-new series with Taylor, a medical student and the person behind Fontan with a Future. Taylor brings a unique perspective to the show as both a patient and a future doctor. We dive into the details of the Fontan procedure, discuss...
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Season 2 Episode 12: David - Pacemaker and Perspectives
This week, I’m joined by author David to discuss his life and his brand-new book, Pacemaker. David shares what it was like growing up with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) and opens up about the importance of inclusion and representation during the often-difficult teenage years. You can...
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Season 2 Episode 11: Kerrie - The Gold Hearted Club
This week, I’m joined by Kerrie, a survivor of both CHD and Sepsis with an absolutely incredible story of resilience. We dive deep into her personal journey and the inspiration behind her brand, The Gold Hearted Club, which celebrates the strength and beauty of the heart community. Note: Please...
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Season 2 Episode 10: Jenny - The Heart Community Collection
This week, I’m joined by Jenny, the creator of the Heart Community Collection. We discuss her daughter’s incredible resilience through eight open-heart surgeries and the inspiration behind Jenny’s CHD-focused magazine. Jenny also highlights the vital importance of medical advocacy and consistent...
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Season 2 Episode 9: Paul - Melodies of the Heart
This week, I am honored to be joined by world-renowned composer and pianist Paul Cardall. We discuss his incredible career in music and the personal health journey that has defined it. Born with a complex congenital heart defect, Paul shares how his condition has shaped his artistry and how he…
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Season 2 Episode 8: Bob - Scaling New Heights
This week, I’m joined by rock climbing enthusiast Bob. We sit down to discuss his specific heart condition and how it has influenced his lifestyle and perspective on health. Bob shares stories from his various travels and explains how he balances his passion for the outdoors with the realities of...
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Season 2 Episode 7: Alec - The Heart Surgery King
This week, I am joined by Alec, a true medical pioneer who was born with HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome). Alec shares his incredible journey, which includes the rare and complex experience of receiving a heart and lung transplant. We discuss his life from birth to the present day and dive...
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Season 2 Episode 6: Sandra - A Hole In The Heart
This week, I’m joined by Sandra, who shares her personal journey as the mother of a son born with a CHD. Sandra has turned her family's experience into a mission for others, establishing the charity Hole In The Heart. We discuss the vital importance of early detection and how her organization…
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Season 2 Episode 5: One Year On
Heart2Hearts is officially one year old! This is special short episode, I asked a few of my previous guests what CHD means to them. I hope you enjoy, thank you for all your continued support! Links to my socials: https://linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always by Leon Deitsch:...
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Season 2 Episode 4: Joey - Fighting for Awareness
This week, I sit down with pro wrestling fan Joey to explore the intersection of sport and survival. Joey shares his medical history and personal CHD journey, but more importantly, he discusses his drive to use the platform of professional wrestling to champion CHD awareness. It’s an inspiring…
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Season 2 Episode 3: Crystal - CHD on the Streets
We are back after a short Christmas break! This week, I’m joined by LA resident Crystal, who provides a powerful and sobering insight into her life. Currently experiencing homelessness in the US, Crystal shares what it’s like to manage HRHS (Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome) while facing the...
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Season 2 Episode 2: Mike - A Second Chance
This week, I’m joined by Mike Papale, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor who has dedicated his life to preventing others from going through what he did. We discuss the day that changed everything, his journey as an author, and the incredible work he’s doing through his own foundation to provide…
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Season 2 Episode 1: Gemma - Writing the Narrative
Welcome back to Heart2Hearts! We are kicking off this brand-new series of episodes with Gemma, an author who was born with a CHD. We delve into her medical journey and explore her inspiration for writing a beautiful children's book. Gemma shares how she uses her creativity to help others…
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Season 1 Episode 20: Season Finale
To close out the first season before a short break, I’m bringing back the original guests who helped me get Heart2Hearts off the ground. We catch up on their lives since their first appearances and dive into a group Q&A session. It’s a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and look forward to...
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Season 1 Episode 19: Emma - Truly Madly Deeply Heart
This week, I’m reunited with another friend from the CHD teenage weekends, Emma. We catch up on her medical journey and how she balances her condition with her professional life. Emma also shares her experience navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and, in a fun twist, we discuss the...
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Season 1 Episode 18: Bethany & Hannah (HeartCharged)
This week, I’m joined by sisters Bethany and Hannah, the duo behind HeartCharged. We dive into their shared journey with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), discussing the unique bond formed through a common diagnosis. They open up about body image, the reality of living with an ICD, and their...
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Season 1 Episode 17: Lloyd - CHD and Anxiety
This week, I’m joined by Lloyd, a teenager from Southampton. We have an important conversation about his specific heart condition and how it intersects with the mental health challenges many young people face. Lloyd opens up about navigating anxiety as a heart patient and shares his perspective…
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Season 1 Episode 16: Kaylee - From Surgery to Gold
This week, I’m joined by my old friend Kaylee for a deeply moving conversation. Kaylee shares the extraordinary story of being the youngest ever heart transplant recipient and how that shaped her entire life. We discuss her experiences competing in the Transplant Games and her journey of health…
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Season 1 Episode 15: Ashton - Tiny Warrior
This week, I sit down with Aimee, mother to one-year-old Ashton. Aimee takes us through the emotional whirlwind of the last twelve months, beginning with Ashton's diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot. She shares the reality of navigating life as a parent in the CHD world, from the initial shock to...
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Season 1 Episode 14: Lauren - Navigating the Complexities
This week, I’m joined by fellow CHD warrior Lauren, calling in from Texas. We dive deep into her journey living with Tricuspid Atresia and HRHS (Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome). Lauren opens up about the realities of growing up with a complex heart, navigating the specific challenges of the...
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Season 1 Episode 13: Lorraine - The Connection
This week, I sit down with the woman responsible for building the foundations of my CHD community. Lorraine is the force behind the Teenage Heart Weekends, a program that transformed isolation into lifelong friendship for so many of us. We discuss her journey in launching these weekends, the...
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Season 1 Episode 12: Geddes - Heart Failure, Transplant and Life After Diagnosis
This week I speak to Geddes from Peterhead, who I met during a clinic appointment and have stayed in touch with ever since. Geddes’ heart journey began later in life, after being diagnosed with heart failure in 2008 and atrial fibrillation in 2016. We talk about his experience of undergoing a…
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Season 1 Episode 11: Elliot - Masculinity, CHD & Resilience
This week I speak with Elliot, a CHD survivor from New York, about living with a congenital heart condition and how it has shaped his understanding of masculinity. We talk about identity, relationships, and resilience, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted his life while managing CHD. As...
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Season 1 Episode 10: MTG - CHD, Friendship and Growing Through Teen Weekends
This week I speak to my friend MTG, who I met during a CHD weekend. MTG shares her experience living with a congenital heart condition and reflects on how CHD teenage weekends have helped her grow in confidence, independence, and as a person. As always, you can follow the podcast on Facebook and...
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Season 1 Episode 9: Marlajan - Beyond the Diagnosis
In this episode, I’m joined by Marlajan, a fellow Fallot's Tetralogy warrior. While we share the same medical diagnosis, we dive into the deeper, often unspoken parts of the journey. Marlajan shares an honest look at the trauma that can accompany a life of surgeries and medical procedures,...
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Season 1 Episode 8: Ryan - The Heart of a Triathlete
In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan, the first guest on the show who shares my exact heart condition. Ryan is also a triathlete, and we sit down to discuss how he balances high-level physical training with the realities of a congenital heart defect. We explore our shared experiences growing up as...
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Season 1 Episode 7: Alison - Building a Life Together
In this episode, I’m joined by my wife, Alison. We sit down for an honest conversation about what it’s like to build a life and a family together while navigating the ongoing realities of the CHD journey. Alison shares her unique perspective on being a partner to a Heart Warrior, the strengths...
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Season 1 Episode 6: Mum & Dad - Our Journey
I’m joined by my mum and dad for an honest conversation about their own experiences. They share what it was like navigating the hospital system, the challenges they faced as parents, and the impact that journey had on our family. Music by Leon Dietsch https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
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Season 1 Episode 5: Jason - The Matchbox Kid
In 1984, Jason Glen made headlines as the "Matchbox Kid" after undergoing a groundbreaking heart surgery at just three months old. With a heart barely the size of a matchbox and arteries as thin as pins, Jason’s survival was a miracle of medical science. Today, Jason joins Heart2Hearts to look…
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Season 1 Episode 4: Drezden Taking Heart2Hearts International UK vs US Care
In this milestone episode, Heart2Hearts goes global! I’m joined by our first international guest, Drezden, to discuss the universal bond of the CHD community and the fascinating differences in how we navigate medical care across the pond. We dive into a "Heart Warrior" comparison of the US...
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Season 1 Episode 3: Kirsty - Shared Experiences and Resilience
In Episode 3 of Heart2Hearts, I’m sitting down with Kirsty to continue our look into the diverse lives of the CHD (Congenital Heart Defect) community. Kirsty joins the conversation to share her personal story, highlighting the resilience it takes to navigate the medical and emotional milestones…
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Season 1 Episode 2: Calum - Finding Connection in the CHD Community
In Episode 2 of Heart2Hearts, I’m joined by my friend Calum, whom I had the pleasure of meeting at a CHD community gathering. We talk about the life-changing impact of finding 'your people'—those who truly understand the Heart Warrior life without needing an explanation. Calum shares his…
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Season 1 Episode 1: Ayleigh - An Intro to the Heart2Hearts Journey
Welcome to the very first episode of Heart2Hearts. Join me and my long-time friend Ayleigh as we open up about the mission behind this podcast. This episode serves as our official introduction to the CHD (Congenital Heart Defect) community. We share the story of how we met and why we felt it was...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each episode will be a discussion with a person who has a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) and about their journey with a CHD and how they go through life.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcastMusic used by permission by Leon Dietsch https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
HOSTED BY
Stewart Laing
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How many episodes does Heart2Hearts have?
Heart2Hearts currently has 41 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Heart2Hearts about?
Each episode will be a discussion with a person who has a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) and about their journey with a CHD and how they go through life.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcastMusic used by permission by Leon Dietsch https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
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Heart2Hearts has 41 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Heart2Hearts?
Heart2Hearts is created and hosted by Stewart Laing.
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