Heart to Heart with Anna
Revitalize your spirit and connect with the vibrant congenital heart defect (CHD) community through 'Heart to Heart with Anna,' the pioneering podcast that has been inspiring and informing listeners since 11-12-13. Join us as we dive deep into the personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges of Survivors, their loved ones, esteemed medical professionals, and other remarkable individuals within the CHD community. With unwavering dedication, our heartfelt conversations bring to light the stories that need to be heard. Gain invaluable insights, expert advice, and a sense of empowerment as we explore the multifaceted world of CHD. Our mission is to uplift, educate, and enrich the lives of every member of this incredible community. Embark on a transformative listening experience where compassion and understanding thrive. Discover the resilience and unwavering spirit that resides within each person touched by CHD. Together, let's build a community where support and knowledge flourish, bringing hope to the forefront. Tune in to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' and embark on a remarkable journey that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and connected to the beating heart of the CHD community.
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Send us a text Tyler Šajdák wasn"t supposed to grow up. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in 1993, he was part of a generation receiving experimental surgeries with uncertain outcomes. Today, at 31, he works as an academic advisor, pursues a master"s degree, and serves as a powerful advocate for the adult conge
Send us a text What happens when a tiny heart warrior inspires a movement of love and advocacy? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Haley Graham, whose daughter Emberly Dawn was born with multiple heart defects, including a rare Taussig-Bing anomaly. Haley takes us through the emotional journey from that fir
Send us a text What happens when your child needs heart surgery, but the operation keeps getting postponed? How do you navigate a complex healthcare system while still supporting other families going through similar struggles? Candice Swartland takes us deep into this reality from Cape Town, South Africa. Candice"s jou
Send us a text Monique Kemp"s world turned upside down when her unborn son was diagnosed with an interrupted aortic arch at seven months of pregnancy. What followed was a harrowing journey through six open-heart surgeries, months of hospitalization, and the birth of something unexpected – a powerful vision for supporti
Send us a text From a family vacation that turned tragic to the creation of Pakistan"s first specialized children"s heart hospital, Ana Tanveer Abdullah"s journey illustrates how profound loss can spark transformative change. When Ana"s athletic, academically gifted brother Daniel collapsed unexpectedly at age 15, no o
Send us a text What happens when you"ve spent your whole life thinking your heart condition was "fixed," only to discover it"s actually a lifelong journey? Elle Pendrick shares this profound revelation that came after her fourth open-heart surgery, forever changing how she understood her congenital heart disease. Born
