Tales from the Heart

In this special edition of Tales From the Heart, guest Debra Rafson takes the host seat and turns the tables on Lisa Salberg. The conversation pulls back the curtain on Lisa's personal journey, the moments that shaped her advocacy, and how lived experience continues to drive the mission and direction of the HCMA.   This conversation was recorded Jan. 16, 2026.

In Part 2 of Deconstructing Health Care, host Lisa Salberg is joined by physician, health policy expert, and HCM patient Dr. Jan Berger to trace how U.S. health care evolved after World War II. Together, they break down the laws, economic choices, and unintended consequences that shaped employer-based insurance, Medicare, HMOs, and modern coverage gaps—and why understanding that history matters now.   This conversation was recorded Jan. 16, 2026.

In this Share Your Story special of Tales From the Heart, host Lisa Salberg talks with Ella Morrissey and her mom, Feda, about a childhood HCM diagnosis that evolved into shocks, heart failure, and a lifesaving transplant. They share what it felt like to live through it as a teen and as a parent, and how Ella turned the journey into a book meant to help other families feel less alone.   This conversation was recorded Jan. 15, 2026

Host Lisa Salberg sits down with HCMA Ambassador Maier Bianchi for a candid “Share Your Story” conversation about his diagnosis, open heart surgery, and the mindset shift that pushed him into advocacy. He explains how he built Hearts of Commerce to spark screening and awareness in the e-commerce world, and why talking about family heart history can save lives.   This conversation was recorded Jan. 9, 2026.

Host Lisa Salberg opens 2026 with Dr. Marty Maron for a practical, patient-first roadmap for the year ahead. They cover what to schedule annually, how screening works for kids and adults, and what new and emerging therapies and trials could mean for obstructive and non-obstructive HCM.   This conversation was recorded Jan. 9, 2026

In this special Tales From the Heart series opener, host Lisa Salberg takes a hard, human-centered look at America's health care system. Drawing on lived experience and decades of advocacy, she unpacks how health care became so complex, why access still fails too many people, and what it will take to rebuild a system focused on wellness, not just money.

Host Lisa Salberg sits down with Mayo Clinic cardiologist Dr. Steve Ommen to reflect on a pivotal year in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care. They discuss emerging therapies, clinical trial lessons, genetics, AI in medicine, and practical guidance for patients and families as the HCM landscape continues to evolve.   This conversation was recorded Dec. 19, 2025.

Host Lisa Salberg is joined by Dr. Matt Martinez to explore why this is a turning point in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care. They discuss emerging therapies, the power of collaboration across the HCM community, and practical guidance on exercise, hydration, diagnosis, and navigating symptoms as research and technology rapidly reshape what's possible for patients.   This conversation was recorded Dec. 5, 2025.

Host Lisa Salberg talks with Dr. Alex de Feria about the holidays and living with HCM.   Conversation recorded 11/20/25

Host Lisa Salberg talks with Mayo Clinic's Dr. Steve Ommen about how new therapies, technologies, and guidelines are transforming care for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. They explore what these changes mean for patients, the importance of specialized care, and how collaboration continues to drive progress in the HCM community.   Conversation recorded 10/24/25.

Host Lisa Salberg talks with Dr. Marty Maron of Lahey Hospital about major new findings in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care. They unpack results from the MAPLE and ODYSSEY trials, explore how these breakthroughs are reshaping treatment options, and discuss what's next for patients living with HCM.   This conversation was recorded Oct. 10, 2025.

Host Lisa Salberg sits down with Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Harry Lever to reflect on his decades of experience treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. They discuss how care has evolved, what patients need to know about specialized treatment, and how collaboration continues to shape better outcomes for the HCM community.   This conversation was recorded Oct. 3, 2025.

Host Lisa Salberg joins Dr. Matt Martinez to unpack the latest clinical trial results, evolving therapies, and new approaches to treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. From drug studies to surgical innovation, they explore what's changing in care and why patient voices remain essential in shaping the future.

Host Lisa Salberg and Dr. Marty Maron break down new HCM trial results from Europe, what they mean for patients, and where treatment is headed next.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Alex de Feria about Centers of Excellence for HCM.   This conversation was recorded July 24, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Michael Ayers about Centers of Excellence for HCM.   This conversation was recorded July 18, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Marty Maron discuss twenty years of the Centers of Excellence for HCM.   This conversation was recorded July 11, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Jeff Bennett with the Cleveland Clinic discusses HCM in people who are young.   This conversation was recorded June 27, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Steve Ommen about HCM and exercise during warm months.   This conversation was recorded June 27, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Harry Lever about the safety of generic drugs and changes that are coming.   This conversation was recorded June 20, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Samuel Sears about an upcoming HCM project.   This conversation was recorded June 13, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Marty Maron about HCM + staying safe during summer months.   This conversation was recorded June 13, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Alex de Faria about HCM: May is Medical Management Month.   This conversation was recorded May 23, 2025.

Join us for this special edition of Tales From the Heart. Host Lisa Salberg sits down and chat with Matt Grant for a special Share Your Story.   This episode was recorded May 9, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Marty Maron about HCM: May is Medical Management Month.   This conversation was recorded May 9, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Michael Ayres about HCM: May is Medical Management Month.   This conversation was recorded May 2, 2025.

On this episode of Tales From the Heart, host Lisa Salberg chats with Dr. Kenneth Taylor and officially welcomes Piedmont Heart as a Center of Excellence (COE).   This conversation was recorded Apr. 18, 2025.

In this episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg speaks with Dr. Steve Ommen about HCM: Family Screenings, Genetics + Gene Therapy.   This conversation was recorded Apr. 18, 2025.

Join us for this remarkable Share Your Story edition of Tales From the Heart as host Lisa Salberg chats with Lynda Neuhausen. Lynda shares her journey through heart transplant and discusses why she enjoys being an HCMA discussion group leader for our organization.     This conversation was recorded April 4, 2025.

On this edition of Tales From the Hearts, host Lisa Salberg chats with Dr. Alex de Feria--who is not only a doctor but is an HCM patient.   This conversation was recorded March 27, 2025.

Host Lisa Salberg chats with Dr. David Owens and welcomes UW Medicine Heart Institute aboard as a Center of Excellence (COE).   This conversation was recorded March 21, 2025.

In this special edition episode of Tales From the Heart, host Lisa Salberg introduces us to HCM patient Brian Blakely.   This conversation was recorded March 21, 2025.

Tales from the Heart podcast host Lisa Salberg chats with Dr. Harry Lever about generic prescriptions and Medical Management March. This conversation was recorded on March 21, 2025

In this special Share Your Story episode of Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg sits down to listen to the life story of our friend and HCM patient Kevin O'Connor. This conversation was recorded Mar. 14, 2025.

Welcome to Tales from the Heart's patient journey segment: Share Your Story. Host Lisa Salberg is joined Vi Tang.   This conversation was recorded March 7, 2025.

Join Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg for an easy to understand discussion about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Matt Martinez.   This conversation was recorded March 7, 2025.

Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg chats with Jose Madrazo and Rick Carrick as we welcome back Johns Hopkins University as an HCMA Center of Excellence (COE).   This conversation was recorded Feb. 28, 2025.

Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg introduces us to Algenis Romero. Algenis shares his story of when he learned he Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and how he decided to become an advocate for HCMA.   This conversation was recorded Feb. 28, 2025.

Tales From the Heart host Lisa Salberg sits down to discuss HCM with Dr. Lubna Choudhury from Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.   This conversation was recorded Feb. 27, 2025.

Talks from the Heart host Lisa Salberg welcomes Melissa Burroughs MD from Wellstar to our HCMA family. Please join us as Lisa chats to provide more information about Dr. Burroughs and Wellstar.   This conversation was recorded Feb. 21, 2025.

Join Tales from the Heart host Lisa Salberg for this Special Valentine's Day Edition with her best friend Julie Russo. They reminisce and prove the Power of Friendship in HCM. This conversation was recorded Feb. 14, 2025.

Join Tales from the Heart podcast host Lisa Salberg as she podcasts live with some of our HCMA Ambassador team members: Lekeshia Henderson, Lauren Donoghue-Cinelli, and Joey Ulery Graham. They discuss why Heart Month is important and encourage interaction from their viewers to share the same! This conversation was recorded Feb. 8, 2025.

Welcome to Tales from the Heart! This week host Lisa Salberg chats with Dr. Mariko Harper. Dr. Harper is with Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA. The HCMA has officially certified Virginia Mason as a Center of Excellence (COE).   The conversation was recorded Jan. 31, 2025

Welcome to Tales from the Heart's patient journey segment: Host Lisa Salberg is joined by HCM and heart transplant warrior Allison Conklin. Listen to Allison's touching story in today's Patient Edition. This conversation was recorded Jan. 17, 2025.

Welcome to Tales from the Heart! This week host Lisa Salberg sits down with Dr. Wojciech Mazur who is a Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy physician and patient. Listen to his interesting perspective and thoughts about the disease as we move into 2025.   The conversation was recorded Jan. 17, 20245

Welcome to Tales from the Heart's patient journey segment: Share Your Story. Host Lisa Salberg is joined by mother and son Kitty and Eric Broermann. Listen to their words and take today's HCM journey with the Broermann's.   This conversation was recorded Jan. 3, 2025.

Talks from the Heart host Lisa Salberg reviews our great accomplishments in 2024 and gives us a preview of what lies ahead in 2025.   This conversation was recorded: Dec. 20, 2024

On this episode of "Tales From the Heart" host Lisa Salberg is joined by Prof. Perry Elliott for a discussion about the future of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.   This conversation was recorded Dec. 13, 2024.

On this episode of "Tales From the Heart" host Lisa Salberg is joined by Dr. Marty Maron for a discussion about HCM's journey: developments, challenges, and successes in 2024.   This conversation was recorded Dec. 13, 2024.

Welcome to Tales from the Heart's patient journey segment: Share Your Story. Host Lisa Salberg is joined by Gwen Mayes. Gwen is an HCM patient, HCMA discussion group leader, and HCMA Ambassador. Gwen's story is both inspirational and motivational.   This conversation was recorded Nov. 22, 2024.

On this episode of "Tales From the Heart" host Lisa Salberg is joined by Dr. Marty Maron for a discussion about the Summit, open enrollment, and how to approach the holiday and meals.   This conversation was recorded Nov. 8, 2024.