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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.
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Icing Smiles: Creating Joy, One Cake at a Time
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May 25, 2026 |
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Living Both Sides of CHD with Mia Johnson
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May 11, 2026 |
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Mezzion & FUEL-2: A New Chapter of Hope with John Pressor, Margaret Sarah Alexander, and Meg Didier
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Navigating the Journey to Transplant with Kristin Norton
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Project 1 in 100- One Mission, Many Stories
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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The Boy with the Backward Heart: Pamela Sampson & Joshua’s Story
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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When Your Partner Has CHD: A Spouse’s Perspective
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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The Murmur Mill: Are All CHDs Really Alike?
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Welcome to Candid Hearts!
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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This is not goodbye!
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Dr. Dawn Ilardi- Neuropsychologist
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Amanda Braun's Story- Tricuspid Atresia
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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From Pediatric to Adult Care: Lessons We Wish We Knew
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Sharing the Mic: My Conversation with Patrick Mason
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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The Struggle and the Strength: CHD and Staying Active
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Aiden Renda's Story- From CHD to Heart Transplant
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Aaron Knutson is back! Talking about his disability journey
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Bekah Chovanec's Story- HRHS/ Pulmonary Atresia
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Melanie Letzer's Story- Heart mom of 2 children with CHD
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Thirza de Kok's Story- HRHS
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Katherine Madigan's Story- Tricuspid Atresia
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Tessa Go's Story- HRHS/WPW
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Ellie Garrington's Story- Tricuspid Atresia
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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From Awareness to Action: Join the HeartWorks Movement
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Chantelle Johnson's Story- Tetrology of Fallot
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Amber West's Story- Tricuspid Atresia/ VSD
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Annie Ulchak's Story- HLHS
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Laura Valentine's Story- CHD/Heart Liver Transplant
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May 26, 2025 |
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Jason Crutchley' Story- CHD/Transplant
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May 12, 2025 |
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Neal Darby's Story- HRHS
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Daniel Thomas's Story- HLHS
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Kelly DiMaggio's Story- HLHS, DGTA mitral atresia, and an ASD and VSD
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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JoJo Jacob's Story- HLHS
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Aaron Knutson's Story- Double Inlet Ventricle
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Chastity Rushing's Story- Heart Transplant
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Elise George's Story- Tricuspid Atresia
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Remy Mink's Story- HRHS
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Thank you! Here's to 2025!
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Andrew's Story- HLHS
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Let's Talk about St. Louis! Single Ventricle Day!
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Anna Jaworski- Heart mom, advocate, author, podcaster and so much more
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Meagan's Story- HLHS / Adoption Journey
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Boston's Story- HRHS
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Hannah's Story- Tricuspid Atrisia- ASD/VSD
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Ashley's Story- HRHS
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Michelle- CHD Focus Trainer
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Dr. Terry Davis- Pediatric Heart Surgeon
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Amy's Story- ASD
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Lerner's Story: Complete A/V Canal Defect
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Derrick's Story- HLHS
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Andrea's Story-Double Outlet Right Ventricle
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Texas's Story- greater arteries, tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, ASD/VSD, dexa cardia (HRHS)
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May 20, 2024 |
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Monicka's Story- Dextro- Transposition of the Great Arteries
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May 06, 2024 |
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Mikayla's Story- Complex Heart Defect
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Abby's Story- Dextro-Cardio; Pulmonary Stenosis; HRHS; ASD/VSD
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Aaron's Story- HLHS
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Journaling with Jennifer Troester- Bonus
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Scott's Story- HRHS
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Hazel's Story- Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Brittney's Transposition of the Arteries, Pulmonary Stenosis and VSD
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Harrison's Story 2 VSD/ASD
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Chrissie's Story- Atrial Septal Defect-ASD
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Amy's Story- HLHS
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Trailer
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Oct 27, 2023 |