Podcasts about hearts unite

Send us a textIn this engaging episode of Heart to Heart with Anna, we dive into the significant strides made in pediatric cardiology, focusing on hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and the inspiring journey of dedicated professionals like Dr. Paul Grossfeld. This episode highlights the complex nature of congenital heart disease, exploring not just the technical advancements in surgical techniques and post-operative care, but also the emotional journeys faced by families. Dr. Grossfeld shares powerful stories from his practice, illustrating the deep connections formed between healthcare providers and patients.Listeners will learn about the critical role of early diagnostics and how modern medicine has transformed the fatality rates associated with HLHS. The episode discusses the collaborative efforts across medical disciplines, which lead to innovative treatment and significant improvements in patient outcomes. With a keen focus on the importance of research to address genetic and environmental influences on heart conditions, Dr. Grossfeld emphasizes the need for community support in fundraising and awareness initiatives.As the conversation shifts toward the importance of heart screenings for athletes, listeners will discover how these measures can prevent tragic outcomes and promote healthy practices among young sports enthusiasts. We encourage our audience to reflect on their understanding of pediatric heart health and to become advocates for research and support within the community. Join us in this eye-opening episode that aims not only to inform but to inspire action among listeners who share a commitment to the congenital heart disease community. Subscribe, share, and engage with us to help uplift and empower those affected by these conditions.Here are some helpful links mentioned in this episode:HeartWorks: https://www.webuildhearts.orgDr. Paul Grossfeld's charities: Light the Way: https://radyfoundation.org/get-involved/events/light-the-way/Miracle Makers: https://radyfoundation.org/ways-to-give/fundraise/miracle-makers/Hearts Unite the Globe (HUG): https://www.heartsunitetheglobe.comSupport the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

What if a shared journey through loss could spark an inspiring platform that brings healing to countless others? Welcome to the eighth season of "Bereaved But Still Me," where our personal stories intertwine with hope and resilience. Join me, Michael LIben, alongside my dear friends and colleagues, executive producer Anna Jaworski and producer Nancy Jensen, as we explore the birth and evolution of our podcast. The bonds we formed years ago, nurtured through parenting children with congenital heart defects, have created a sanctuary for bereavement support. Together, we honor the memories of our loved ones while fostering a sense of purpose and renewed strength.Our podcast is more than just a collection of stories; it is a testament to friendship and the power of collaboration. Nancy, who initially joined us as our first guest, now plays a crucial role as a producer, and her journey following the loss of her daughter Jessica highlights the importance of this community. Through personal experiences and shared tears, we have built a platform that not only serves as a vital outlet for grief but also reinforces our connections and shared mission. From the initial sparks of connection via an old-school listserv to our current reach, we reflect on the camaraderie that has driven us forward.In this heartfelt episode, we invite you to explore the therapeutic dimensions of podcasting with us. Our conversations with professionals like Silke Herwald and cherished friends such as Carter and Faye Mayberry have enriched our understanding of grief and healing. We engage in meaningful discussions on topics ranging from faith to the diverse ways people experience loss. As we expand our horizons to include episodes in multiple languages, our goal remains steadfast: to inspire hope and connection within our ever-growing community.Thanks to our newest HUG Patron, Ayrton Beatty and long-standing Patrons: Laura Redfern, Pam Davis, Michael Liben, Nancy Jensen, Alicia Lynch, Deena Barber, Carlee McGuire, Carter & Faye Mayberry, and Frank Jaworski. We appreciate you!We appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thanks to our newest supporters - Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a heartfelt community can transform lives through stories and shared experiences? Join me on this special episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna" as I express my gratitude for the overwhelming birthday wishes from the congenital heart defect community. You'll be introduced to the latest literary gem from Baby Hearts Press, featuring mesmerizing readings from talented writers Megan Tones and Julie Kerr. Megan's "Overworld" takes us on a touching journey with a busker violinist and a generous listener named Elise, while Julie's poignant poem pays a beautiful tribute to the legacy of cellist Jacqueline du Pré. Plus, hear exciting updates on "The Heart of a Heart Warrior" series, where Megan once again brings her editorial expertise to the forthcoming Volume 4.Prepare to be enchanted by the surreal transformations and fantastical elements in "Overworld" where Peter's bizarre metamorphosis leaves Elise pondering her reality. Experience an imaginative world where Elise and Peter's fluid shifts between human and animal forms highlight the magical nature of their journey. This episode is brimming with creativity, transformation, and heartwarming connections, perfect for aspiring writers seeking inspiration and guidance on contributing to Baby Hearts Press anthologies. Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in these incredible narratives and the supportive platform they offer!Links mentioned in the episode:Baby Hearts Press — https://www.babyheartspress.comScribophile — https://www.scribophile.comAnna and Megan's writing group on Scribophile: https://www.scribophile.com/groups/heart-to-heart-writing-group/To get a copy of The Heart of a Heart Warrior: Volume 3 Transformation, visit the Baby Hearts Press website at: https://www.babyheartspress.comBecome a podcast subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/supportWe appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Support the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how living with a congenital heart defect can shape one's life journey? This week, we're diving into the remarkable stories of heart warriors, those extraordinary individuals who navigate life with congenital heart defects. I'm Anna Jaworski, and in this episode, we explore the powerful metaphor of transformation, akin to a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, as we discuss my latest book, "Heart of a Heart Warrior Volume Three: Transformation." We start off with an evocative foreword by Paula M. Miller, who shares her moving journey of resilience and the life-changing support she found through the Adult Congenital Heart Association.Prepare to be moved by the creative spirit of the CHD community. My co-editor, Megan Tones, and I highlight the diverse artistic expressions, from vivid visual artworks to heartfelt poetry and fiction. You'll hear about the stunning ferret drawing by Julie Kerr and the poignant poems of Lisa Colvil and Becca Atherton. We honor not only the living artists but also those who have passed away, celebrating their enduring legacy through their art. Organizations like Hearts Unite the Globe play a pivotal role in supporting these heart warriors, amplifying their voices and their art.The episode also touches on the critical role of parental advocacy and support. I share my personal journey navigating life with a child born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), which led me to write books and help form the Milagros support group. Inspired by these experiences, I continue to work on new volumes that capture the resilience and spirit of heart warriors, with Megan by my side as co-editor. Join us as we celebrate these empowering stories, remind everyone that they are not alone, and look forward to connecting with our listeners next week.To get a copy of The Heart of a Heart Warrior: Volume 3 Transformation, visit the Baby Hearts Press website at: https://www.babyheartspress.comBecome a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/supportWe appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Support the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.What happens when you're expecting a baby with a congenital heart defect during a global pandemic? Join me, Anna Jaworski, as I sit down with Amelia Woods, a courageous heart mom who faced this exact challenge. Amelia shares the emotional rollercoaster of managing her son Henderson's dextrotransposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) diagnosis at 25 weeks' gestation. We explore the intricate preparations for Henderson's birth and his crucial surgeries, including the atrial balloon septostomy and the arterial switch procedure, all while navigating the complexities imposed by Covid-19.Amelia and her husband, Richard, had to master the art of setting boundaries to protect their medically fragile newborn amidst an unprecedented health crisis. Amelia opens up about the isolation they felt and the essential bonding time that these boundaries provided. She candidly discusses the importance of connecting with other heart moms for support, while also maintaining a degree of privacy for Henderson's future. Together, they reveal their strategies for navigating the postpartum period and the significance of familial support during such trying times.In this heartfelt episode, we also spotlight Amelia's advocacy within the congenital heart defect (CHD) community. By writing a book, "The Boy Born Brave," Amelia is a beacon of resilience and activism. We delve into actionable steps you can take to raise awareness and support the CHD community, including nonprofit fundraisers and heart walks. Tune in to learn how combining unique talents can drive nonprofit success and how you, too, can make a difference in the lives of children with CHD.Information Mentioned in the Episode:Amelia's website: https://heartlikeamother.com Amelia's shop: @heartlikeamother.shopAmelia on Instagram: @heartlikeamotherBecome a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/supportWe appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Support the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.What happens when your heart condition becomes part of your dating narrative? Today on Heart to Heart with Anna, we welcome back Dr. Corinne Smorra, a psychotherapist and adult living with congenital heart defects (CHD). Dr. Smorra opens up about her personal journey with truncus arteriosus and sheds light on the myths and misconceptions about dating with CHD. From her early days to becoming a psychotherapist, Corinne's experiences have inspired her to create a support group dedicated to helping others navigate dating without allowing their condition to overshadow their lives. Listen in as she shares practical advice on how to let your condition emerge organically in conversations, ensuring it doesn't dominate the narrative from the start.The challenges of social isolation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, are examined through the lens of those with CHD. We discuss the similarities between the social experiences of individuals with CHD and retired individuals, underscoring the importance of building connections beyond traditional work and school environments. Discover how modern technology like FaceTime, instant messaging, and Zoom can be leveraged to maintain relationships without physical strain. Energy management and setting specific times for social activities are crucial for avoiding burnout, and we provide tips on balancing social life and health seamlessly.Our conversation goes further to address the evolving landscape of dating, highlighting the transition from close-knit community connections to today's broader but sometimes isolating online experiences. Dr. Smorra's virtual support group offers a haven for those navigating the dating world with CHD, covering topics like handling insecurities about visible scars and inclusivity for the LGBTQ community. Through role-playing and peer support, this group provides practical tools and emotional backing for everyone involved. Tune in for an insightful discussion on forming genuine connections, seeking inclusivity, and finding support within the CHD community.Link mentioned in this episode:Dr. Corinne Smorra's website: https://www.heartandmindcounseling.comDr. Corinne Smorra's previous Heart to Heart with Anna episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/11148131Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/supportWe appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.What happens when your entire world is defined by hospital walls and medical jargon? On "Heart to Heart with Anna," we share the poignant and raw journey of James Robinson, a father who walks us through the emotional highs and profound lows of raising his son Nadav, who was born with a congenital heart defect known as single ventricle heterotaxy. James recounts the myriad surgeries, complications like asplenia, and the heart-wrenching impact of eventually losing Nadav. This episode offers deep insights into the resilience required to face such relentless challenges and the indelible way it shapes family identity and daily life.Explore the extraordinary resilience of families navigating medical crises. Genetic testing unveiled a unique mutation in the H5 gene carried by both parents, prompting profound reflections on fate and family dynamics. James shares invaluable strategies for maintaining family connections during prolonged hospital stays, emphasizing the importance of honesty and openness. The emotional journey reveals lessons about life, love, and humanity learned through the lens of a family's extraordinary experience with severe health issues.Finally, we highlight the vital role of the hospital ecosystem in preserving humanity. Through heartfelt anecdotes, James discusses the indispensable support from nurses, therapists, and other professionals who added depth and compassion to Nadav's care. This episode also explores the lasting impact of connecting with a community of adult congenital heart disease survivors, offering solace and continuity for those affected. Join us for a compelling and heartfelt conversation that underscores the power of shared experiences and the transformative strength that love and community bring in times of profound adversity.Helpful Links Mentioned in the Episode:James Robinson's website: https://morethanamemoir.com/Leigh Kamping-Carder's Interview with James Robinson: https://theheartdialogues.substack.com/p/meeting-adults-with-congenital-heart-diseaseWe appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Support the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.Amy Milz opens her heart to us—quite literally—in a candid recount of her life as a congenital heart defect survivor. With grace and vulnerability, she takes us through the paces of her medical odyssey, from the relentless advocacy of her mother to her personal victories in the operating room. Each scar tells a story of resilience and the boundless possibilities of medical science, epitomized by a groundbreaking trial stent that reshaped her destiny. As Amy divulges the critical moments of her surgeries and trials, we are reminded of the strength found in the support of loved ones and the fortitude of the human spirit.The second act of Amy's tale is as colorful and textured as her artwork, a reflection of a journey through shadows into the light of self-discovery. Her transition from a myriad of jobs to pursuing an art education encapsulates a dance with purpose, one that illustrates the transformative power of embracing one's true calling. Amy's artwork, a series born out of navigating the complexities of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), is more than a visual narrative; it's a testament to the therapeutic power of creative expression. Her experiences, which extend to the intimacy of her marriage and the importance of self-advocacy, are woven into a larger canvas of life lessons that resonate with all who face their own battles. Amy Milz, through her perseverance and passion, paints a picture of hope and reminds us of the beauty that can emerge from life's most challenging trials.Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/supportWe appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!We appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Support the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.When Hope's first breaths were intertwined with the whispers of uncertainty, my world changed. As a heart mom, each Mother's Day is not just a celebration but a milestone, reflecting the grit and grace it takes to raise a child with a congenital heart defect. Join me, Anna Jaworski, in an episode where we explore the deep emotional landscapes of mothers like me. We'll traverse the highs of motherhood, the lows of fear, and the battles that come with CHD, all through the lens of Mother's Day. Discover how stories of resilience echo through our community, offering wisdom and celebrating the spirit of heart moms everywhere.This episode isn't just about my journey; it's a chorus of voices from the heart mom community, sharing their own powerful narratives. Together, we recognize the role of pediatric cardiologists and the medical community in bolstering our strength, and we honor the courage required to let our children forge their own paths. Hear from fellow heart moms as they speak candidly about their experiences—moments of profound loss and the critical importance of support systems. It's an ode to the unwavering courage of families facing CHD and a beacon of hope for those who will join our ranks. Celebrate Mother's Day with us, and feel the solidarity of heart moms united by love and resilience.Special thanks to Hollie Stephenson, Regina Lawrence, Sheri Turner, Eileen Pearlman, Victoria Baerg, and Kimberly Russell for sharing their experiences, memories and/or advice with us.Sites or shows mentioned in this episode: Hollie's show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/14985018Baby Hearts Press: https://www.babyheartspress.com/Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/supportWe appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Support the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.When my daughter Hope graced the podcast with her presence, her story wasn't just a chronicle of living with a single ventricle heart at 29—it was a profound testament to her strength amid her gender transition. Our conversation unveils the seamless integration of her heart health with her journey of self-discovery, all while providing tangible advice for those who feel the pull of the pen and the thrill of authorship. Hope's insights on her upcoming book light the way for aspiring writers, proving that even with life's hurdles, one's voice and story are paramount.Flipping through the pages of Hope's past, we're reminded of the days when storytelling was a fledgling passion, cultivated through pen pals and children's magazines. The revelation of a bucket list in college sparked a monumental shift from engineering to writing, a decision that charted the course for my current literary adventures. Sharing these moments isn't just about nostalgia—it's about tracing the delicate threads that weave together to form a writer's identity, culminating in the excitement of discussing her latest book.For anyone out there who's ever doubted the path of a writer, let this episode serve as a beacon. We'll journey through the landscape of crafting narratives, the role of supportive writing communities, and the reality of financial expectations in the writing world. The serendipity of connecting with a publisher keen on LGBT+ stories is a reminder that sometimes, the stars align in unexpected ways, providing the chance to see one's work in the hands of eager readers. Join us for a heart-to-heart that celebrates the written word and the unwavering spirit of those who dare to write it.Hope's previous Heart to Heart with Anna Appearances:Congenital Heart Defects and Gender Identity: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/11506572Celebrating 300 Episodes of “Heart to Heart with Anna"https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/8240177Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities for CHD Survivorshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/398939Surviving a Long Hospital Stayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/398934Writer's League of Texas Agents and Editor's Conference (2024)https://writersleague.org/calendar/2024-agents-editors-conference/Armadillocon (2024)https://armadillocon.org/d46/Rattling Good Yarnshttps://rattlinggoodyarns.com/Slug Tribehttp://www.slugtribe.org/We appreciate it when people support Hearts Unite the Globe podcasts. Thank you to our newest supporters -- Annie Ulchak (Patreon) and Judy Miller (Buzzsprout)!Support the Show.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Embark with us as we illuminate the enduring pulse of Hearts Unite the Globe, the non-profit championing an array of deeply impactful podcasts. From the heartfelt dialogues of Heart to Heart with Anna to the comforting echoes of Bereaved but Still Me, we're uniting voices across the congenital heart disease (CHD) community. Our mission extends beyond conversation; it's a call to empower, educate, and enrich the lives entwined with CHD and bereavement. We're unveiling exciting tweaks to our website, orchestrated by the talented Lauren England, that streamline your access to our treasure trove of resources and introduce a town hall-style podcast format that embraces the shared experiences of our listeners.The journey continues as we traverse the landscape of loss and healing, led by the poignant narratives from Michael Liben's Bereaved But Still Me to the hope-infused Everyday Miracles. As executive producer, I wear my pride on my sleeve for the platform we've created that fosters profound conversations on life's toughest trials. Dive into the compassionate offerings on the HUG website, where support groups, therapy options, and unique programs like bravery beads await to guide individuals at every step of their heart journey. Discover the myriad of voices represented in our podcasts, including the wisdom of those who've walked the path of grief, and let them be your beacon of light in the darker moments.As the episode draws to a close, we raise the banner for the unwavering support these families need, recognizing the vital role of organizations like the Adult Congenital Heart Association and the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative. The heart's resilience is mirrored in the community itself, where heart-related camps offer solace and solidarity. Your support is the lifeline for our mission, and we invite you to contribute in any way you can—financially, as a volunteer, or simply by sharing our cause. Together, let's forge ahead towards the momentous goal of hiring an executive director, and continue to extend our hand to more families navigating through the world of CHD.Visit the HUG website here: https://www.heartsunitetheglobe.comAnother way you can help financially is to subscribe via Buzzsprout here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/supporters/newSupport the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

In this episode, Rich Bennett and cohost Joe Ayler, host a touching conversation with George Wooden and Bobby Anderson, sharing Bobby's story of resilience and community support in the face of Potocki-Lupski Syndrome. Sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group, this episode highlights the challenges and triumphs of the Andersons, emphasizing the power of hope and collective effort in overcoming adversity. Here are links for you to bookmark, save, follow, memorize, write down, and share with others:The Agape ProjectsThis episode is sponsored by Tar Heel Construction GroupIn-Person: Saturday, April 13th ::: Virtual: All April!Click here to learn moreRage Against Addiction Rage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their familiTar Heel Construction Group Harford County Living Stamp of Approval for Roofing, Siding and Exterior Services Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

As I sit back and reflect on Heart to Heart with Anna in the year 2023, I want you to celebrate with me, Anna Jaworski, as we mark a milestone of connection and growth within the congenital heart defect community. From the early days on Voice America to our move to Blog Talk Radio and beyond, we've weathered sponsorship storms and emerged stronger, bringing hope and vital information to those touched by CHD. Join me for an intimate retrospective on our top episodes of the past year, recognizing stories that have resonated and sparked conversations, powered by the voices that have made this journey unforgettable.Stepping into the future, I'm excited to open the doors to compassionate individuals eager to make a difference. Your unique skills can shine in various volunteer roles, from scripting heartfelt narratives to amplifying our reach on social media. Our collective efforts support Hearts Unite the Globe, ensuring that no one walks their CHD path alone. I have a particular fondness for LinkedIn as a hub of engagement—let it be the place where you step forward to join our passionate mission. Together, we will continue to be a beacon of light, wrapping the CHD community in a blanket of support and ensuring that every heart feels heard and valued.Top 5 2023 Heart to Heart with Anna Episodes:Link to #5 Navigating the Journey of Parenting Children with Autism and Congenital Heart Defects: A Heartfelt Conversation and Advocacy with two fantastic heart moms — Melanie Letzer and Kelly Blumenthal. https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/12993576An Unseen Threat: The Cody Watkins Story of Heart Failure and Recovery https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/13210321Link to #4 Myocardial Bridging and Boots Knighton https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/12585318Link to #3 Heart Mom and Heart Daughter on Being a Mom https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/12765679Link to #2 Cardiac Chronicles and Community Connections: Leigh Kamping-Carder's Story https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/12988991Link to #1 LGBTQ+ and the CHD Community https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/11968012Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Welcome to the 4th CHD Spotlight episode for Heart Month 2023. Our Expert Guest is HUG MAB member, Chris Donald. Chris Donald is a pediatric cardiology nurse and she was born with a complex congenital heart defect. Chris Donald also serves on the Hearts Unite the Globe Medical Board.Today's CHD Spotlight is on a type of heart defect commonly referred to as “TGA” or “TGV” -- transposition of the great arteries or transposition of the great vessels -- which are synonyms. We'll also learn about the difference between L-TGA and D-TGA, as well as, what cc-TGA means.The other Heart to Heart with Anna episode featuring Chris Donald, RN:Heart Warrior Doctor-Nurse Team: Treating Pediatric Cardiology Patientshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/3725774Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

How safe is it for a woman born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome to get pregnant and carry a baby to term? What considerations need to be made when Heart Warriors with complex CHDs decide to get pregnant? What advice does a Heart Warrior Mom have for others considering having a baby?Katelynn Scoggins was born with a critical congenital heart defect known as hypoplastic right heart syndrome. Unlike many people born with HRHS, she has not had the Fontan Procedure. She has done very well medically. Katie was homeschooled and she and I have known each other forever! She is a Texan, and she was an intern with Hearts Unite the Globe for a while and I even got her to attend Toastmasters meetings with me in Gatesville. We also worked together with the Texas Chapter of the Children's Heart Foundation. Katie and Christopher Scoggins were married in May 2018. They welcomed their son, Isaiah, into the world in December 2019. She's coming on the show today to tell us about her journey to parenthood. Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

In our first CHD Spotlight episode, we'll discuss half-a-heart conditions -- hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS), and single ventricle hearts.Dr. Edward Bove is our expert guest. Dr. Bove spent most of his career as a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at the University of Michigan Health System. A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Albany Medical College, he went to the University of Michigan for his residency. He returned to U of M in 1985 and by 2012, he had performed 10,000 heart surgeries, mostly on babies. Dr. Bove is a long-time supporter of Hearts Unite the Globe and currently serves as the head of our Medical Advisory Board.In this CHD Spotlight, Dr. Bove explains what HLHS, HRHS, and single ventricle hearts are, what methods are used to treat these conditions, and how treatment for these conditions has changed over time.Former appearances by Dr. Bove on "Heart to Heart with Anna"Advancements in Treatments for HLHS Heart WarriorsLearning about ccTGA and the Double-Switch ProcedureSupport the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Anna's second child was born with a congenital heart defect. The doctors said he had a 5% chance of survival for the first of a series of needed open heart surgeries. Their recommendation was to take their baby home and enjoy the little time they would have with their son. In the years following this trial, Anna would understand precisely how God equipped her to meet her son's specific needs, and the calling he would place on her heart that now benefits countless families around the world.   In this episode Anna shares: -How God guided her and equipped her so specifically for the education she would need to give her son Alex the care he needed to speak again. -The journey with Alex through several surgeries, a stroke, and a few of the challenges and victories along the way. -How God led her to write, start a publishing company, and an internet radio show that has evolved into 3 podcasts!   Anna Jaworski is the Executive Director of Hearts Unite the Globe, the Co-founder of The Heart Community Collection, the owner-operator at Baby Hearts Press, and Producer and Host of the Heart to Heart with Anna Podcast. She also manages two other podcasts: Bereaved But Still Me and Guerreros Del Corazon (Spanish-Language podcast for the Congenital Heart Defect Community).   Thank you Anna, for your tremendous work and commitment for serving others!  Your testimony is truly a reminder that when we pray and seek His will, and trust Him in the hardest of times, that He will use it for the good!   Proverbs 16:9: "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps." Psalm 37:32-24 "The Lord directs the steps of the Godly, He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fail, for the Lord holds them by the hand."   When you find yourself in a situation you never expected, maybe confusing or even heartbreaking, Anna shares, "I think you really have to allow quiet in your life where you can just listen and let God guide you.  And trust, then you have to trust Him. When we are seeking His will and trusting His plan things will ultimately work out for the better." - Anna Jaworski   Contact Info for Anna Jaworski: Email: anna@hearttoheartwithanna.com Website: www.heartsunitetheglobe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheartwithanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartwithAnna/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaJaworski Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5Zw Other: https://www.babyheartspress.com/

This is the final Heart Dad Sunday episode for Heart Month, February 2022 and it features a surprise -- instead of Frank Jaworski being the Guest Host, he is the Guest and his Heart Warrior son Alexander is the Guest Host. Frank Jaworski is married to Anna Jaworski. Together they had two sons – Joey and Alex Jaworski. Frank Jaworski is a certified registered nurse anesthetist or CRNA. He has worked a number of jobs over the years and we'll talk more about that in a little bit. He also serves as the President of Hearts Unite the Globe: A Nonprofit Organization for the Congenital Heart Defect Community – a nonprofit organization founded by Frank and Anna Jaworski, Bob Daigneault, Bill Tse, Sue Dove, and Brenda Vignaroli. Frank also did all of the illustrations for Anna's first book, “Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents,” and for the Glossary of “The Heart of a Mother.” He wrote an essay and the connecting material for the book, “The Heart of a Father.”Frank Jaworski loves traveling, cooking, reading, writing, and playing with his two new dogs – Buck and Chloe.  In addition to hearing him on Heart Dad Sundays during Heart Month, February 2022, he was also Anna's Fun Fact Friday Guest, and he and Anna made recipes from Amy M. Le's cookbook “Snow's Kitchen” for Tasty Thursday.Frank shares his journey from husband to father, from emergency medical technician to nurse, and what it meant for him to become a Heart Dad. He also shares some advice he has learned the hard way -- from saying good-bye and losing control. It's a touching interview between a man and his Heart Warrior.Baby Hearts PressHearts Unite the Globe: A Nonprofit Organization for the CHD Community Heart Dad Sunday #3: Dealing with Autism & Epilepsy Heart Dad Sunday #2: Beyond the Heart: When Neurological Problems Accompany HLHSHeart Dad Sunday #1: Dad of an ACHA Founder Fun Face Friday #4: Why do some people with bicuspid aortic valves need surgery and some don't? Fun Face Friday #3: What is prostaglandin E1 and why is it important? Fun Face Friday #2: What arrhythmias are life-threatening? Fun Face Friday #1: Who is the Father of Interventional Cardiology? Tasty Thursday #4: Lemon Cheesecake  Tasty Thursday #3: Boeuf Bourgignon Tasty Thursday #2: Yellow Curry ChickenTasty Thursday #1: Spring Rolls Alex interviewing Anna on the 300th episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna" Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (if you'd like to try Buzzsprout for your podcast and get a bonus gift card -- and Anna will, too!)Links to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' Social Media and Podcast Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

According to an article in Neuropsychobiology entitled “Exercise and Mental Health: Many Reasons to Move”Neurodegenerative diseases become more prevalent as individuals age and, therefore, represent a serious issue for the healthcare system. Since inactivity is the number one risk factor for many diseases, physical activity has become an emerging topic of interest for many investigators. Exercise might act as an efficient and low-cost adjunctive factor in the treatment and prevention of age-related neurodegenerative processes [1, 2] . Clinical evidence has demonstrated that exercise has a positive relationship with the outcome of different mental diseases, such as depression, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, improving not only patients' quality of life but the disease itself [7–9] . Indeed, exercise is related to enhanced cognitive functioning and brain plasticity [10, 11] I think we can all agree that we feel better after a good workout but lately, I've been too busy to work out. I've been sitting at my computer cranking out scripts and recording podcasts and I've been building up a lot of tension in my shoulders, neck, and back. Therefore, I decided in this last episode of Mental Health Wednesday that I would do some stretching exercises. Whenever I do my yoga, I feel better and I thought that if I feel better doing those exercises, surely everyone else would, too. Exercise is good for our mental health.Helping me today is a very special Heart Warrior. She is a Hearts Unite the Globe Patron and a contributor to my newest book — “The Heart of a Heart Warrior.” Alicia Lynch and I had an opportunity to meet in person several years ago at a conference in Boston. I'm completely delighted that she is joining me in the studio today.Thanks to Tammy Oropesa for the music at the beginning and ending of this episode. Visit Tammy's website: https://www.okay-tee.com/To follow along with Alicia and me, use our YouTube link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmketAlGRo0Thanks to Siddhartha Corsus for the music accompanying our workout“Oh, Radiant One” https://freemusicarchive.org/music/SiddharthaHere is this artist's website: https://siddhartha.music.blog/Special thanks to Alicia Lynch for guiding us in this exercise routine. This is the final installment of our Mental Health Wednesday mini-series during Heart Month, February 2022.Special thanks to Stephanie Scherer for sound engineering and production assistance and to Spencer Tyme for being our Producer for this episode.Please visit our Social Media and Podcast pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsiteAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (we both benefit if you sign up with Buzzsprout with my link - yay!) Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay, Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Each Monday in February we're broadcasting a special episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna" featuring different medical devices or products. Today's episode is conducted by Hearts Unite the Globe Medical Advisory Board Member, Roslyn Rivera, RN.Today we'll be talking about 3-D printed hearts and our Guest is Dr. Gregory Perens. Dr. Perens has been a pediatric cardiologist at UCLA since 2006. His clinical interests include Marfan Syndrome, echocardiography, and focus on 3-D printing and virtual reality assessment of congenital heart disease to plan surgery and cardiac catheterization. Thanks to Tammy Oropesa for the music for this episode. Visit Tammy's website: https://www.okay-tee.com/Please visit our Social Media and Podcast pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsiteAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (we both benefit if you sign up with Buzzsprout with my link - yay!) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Each Monday in February we're broadcasting a special episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna" featuring different medical devices or products. Today's episode is conducted by Hearts Unite the Globe Medical Advisory Board Member, Roslyn Rivera, RN.Today's topic is the Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary valve and the Alterra Pre-stent and our Guest is Dr. Daniel Levi. Dr. Levi is an interventional pediatric cardiologist and professor at UCLA School of Medicine. He is internationally known for his clinical and translation research, and is a world leader in pulmonary valve replacement. Thanks to Tammy Oropesa for the music for this episode. Visit Tammy's website: https://www.okay-tee.com/Please visit our Social Media and Podcast pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsiteAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (we both benefit if you sign up with Buzzsprout with my link - yay!) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Each Wednesday in Heart Month (February) 2022 I will invite you to do something to contribute to your mental health. Please share your tasks with me on my Facebook page (just look for "Heart to Heart with Anna!") or on my website (https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/contact-us.html).This is our first Mental Health Wednesday and it's all about gratitude. Research has shown that people who are grateful for what they have tend to be happier overall and suffer less from depression and anxiety. Today we will share 3 things we are grateful for.Anna will share 3 things on the podcast and you can share three things you are grateful for on her "Heart to Heart with Anna" Facebook page or on the Hearts Unite the Globe website (see link above).In addition to the 3 things Anna is talking about on the podcast, she is also very grateful for the free music she found to accompany each Mental Health Wednesday program. Thank you Siddhartha Corsus! This song is “Oh, Radiant One” and you can find it at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/SiddharthaHere is this artist's website: https://siddhartha.music.blog/Please visit our Social Media and Podcast pages:Apple Podcasts Facebook Instagram MeWe Twitter YouTube Website Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (we both benefit if you sign up with Buzzsprout with my link - yay!) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Why would someone born with a heart defect in Venezuela who has moved to the USA care about children born with heart defects in her country today? How can one woman make a difference in the lives of children living in a dictatorship? What is the most important thing Belen Blanton has learned since she started her international nonprofit organization? Belen Blanton was born with tricuspid atresia in Caracas, Venezuela back in 1965. When she was born, many doctors told her mom that she was not going to make it. Fortunately, her mother took her to a cardiologist that had contact with Houston Children's hospital in Texas, where she had surgery, a Potts Shunt procedure performed by Dr. Denton Cooley.  From age 15 she began to experience complications including arrhythmia. When she was 21 she moved to the US and from age 30 experienced atrial fibrillation, endocarditis, Eisenmenger Syndrome, and pulmonary hypertension. She is married with two sons and has recently started a charity to help those living in her home country of Venezuela. She believes her life has been a gift and she has felt a need to give back to others in her country by creating a nonprofit organization called ‘Estrellita de Belen Foundation.' Links mentioned during the episode:Belen's "Heart to Heart with Anna" episode: 'Heart Warrior from Venezuela to the USA' Belen Blanton's foundationFundacion Estrellita de BeleBelen's IG page, 'You Don't Have to Look Sick'  Adult Congenital Heart Association  Hearts Unite the Globe Global ARCHConquering CHDPlease visit our Social Media and Podcast pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsiteAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (we both benefit if you sign up with Buzzsprout with my link - yay!)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Michael Liben | Bereaved But Still Me Today's Guest is Michael Liben. Michael is a former filmmaker, high school teacher and real estate agent.  He currently works in hotel security and has been a podcaster for the last five years.  His podcast, Bereaved But Still Me, is part of the Hearts Unite the Globe Podcast Network and can be found anywhere you get your podcasts. During this episode Michael shares a glimpse into the precious life of his daughter, some of the emotions he experienced, and decisions he had to make after losing her, and the importance of organ donation. He discusses the role faith played in those moments and tackles the centuries-old theological debate topic of free will. Learn about how his career in podcasting began, enjoy some humorous stories along the way, and gain some amazing insight into why Michael's message that "Moving forward, is not moving away," is so important. Connect with Daniel and Jenny:Website:https: //www.muscatellministries.com/Website:https: //www.jennymuscatell.com/Insta:https: //www.instagram.com/jennymuscatell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenMuscatellPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737272Connect with Michael: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HugPodcastNetworkWebsite: https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/bereaved-but-still-me.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bereavedbutstillme/Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/123208/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4x3mRH5KehngqqbS0fjBn8Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI12nUO0ERs9ohFMB9_yw0w

This is a very special episode in which Michael talks with "Bereaved But Still Me" (BBSM) friends and family who have been with us during the last five years. Together we've learned that grief shared is divided while joy shared is multiplied. It is our hope that over the years we've been able to share some healing with our listeners. Guests include production staff and previous guests on BBSM. In addition, Michael was in the United States earlier this year where he interviewed BBSM creator and Executive Producer, Anna Jaworski of the Hearts Unite the Globe Podcast Network. Links mentioned in this program include:Anna Jaworski - “CHDs Around the Globe: Israel” — https://www.spreaker.com/user/7668348/chds-around-the-globe-israelMatt Creedon - "Remembering Chase” — https://www.spreaker.com/user/7668348/season-2-episode-9-matt-creedon-finalSheri Turner - "Living After Death: Rainbow Babies and Healing” — https://www.spreaker.com/user/7668348/living-after-death-rainbow-babies-and-heNancy Jensen —"The Last Days: Saying Good-bye to Jessica” — https://www.spreaker.com/user/7668348/the-last-days-saying-good-bye-to-jessica_1"Silly Socks and Celebrating Jessica” — https://www.spreaker.com/user/7668348/s2e1-nancy-jensen-for-broadcast"Release, Relief, and Peace” — https://www.spreaker.com/user/7668348/release-relief-and-peaceJulia Wagner - "Grieving with Grace”— https://www.spreaker.com/user/7668348/s2e10-julia-for-broadcastSpecial thanks to Myles Schweitzer for the music over the last 5 years! For more music by Myles, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/4jkt5zfkWould you like to be a Volunteer? Fill out this form — https://tinyurl.com/2s4ajusaLinks to “Bereaved But Still Me” Social Media and Podcast Pages:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me/id1333229173Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/heart-to-heart-with-michaelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HugPodcastNetworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwWebsite: https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/Support the show at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon/hearttoheart

In this episode celebrating 8 years of “Heart to Heart with Anna," we have many of the Hearts Unite the Globe (HUG) Volunteers, the HUG Medical Advisory Board, and our Patrons.Links to participants' past shows (if applicable):Kathy WareA Heart Warrior's Early Onset MenopauseFrom Learning Disabled to College ProfessorPanel Discussion on Labels or Terms Used in the Heart CommunityChris FreemanMarta MonteroCHDs Around The Globe Puerto RicoYou're Never Too Old to Dream a New Dream: Education for Heart ParentsGuerreros Del CorazonDeb GerritsLisa ColvilLisa Colvil: Heart Warrior Author and PoetThree Generations: Heart Warrior, Heart Mom & Heart DaughterBrenda Vignaroli PoolHow Parents' Relationships are Affected by Having a Child with a CHDBelen BlantonHeart Warrior from Venezuela to the USASajani NairMom to an Adult Heart Warrior in IndiaDr. Huie Lin5th Annual Adult Congenital Heart Symposium Dr. Fred WuAdvancements in Understanding the Liver in Fontan Patients: Part 1Advancements in Understanding the Liver in Fontan Patients: Part 2Coronary Artery Disease in the Congenital Heart Defect CommunityContinuing Education for Understanding the Liver in Fontan PatientsDeena Barber, RNNurse Burnout in the CHD Community Part 1Nurse Burnout in the CHD Community Part 2The Natural Course of Congenital Heart DiseaseA Nurses Perspective: Changes in Care over the last 30 Years: Part 1A Nurses Perspective: Changes in Care over the last 30 Years: Part 2Roslyn Rivera, RNA View From the Other Side of the BedNurse Burnout in the CHD Community Part 1Nurse Burnout in the CHD Community Part 2Congenital Heart Defects Around the Globe: The Novak Cardiac AllianceLaura RedfernInsurance Issues and Financial Planning in the Congenital Heart Defect CommunityBehind the Scenes with Hearts Unite the GlobeEnd-of-Life Financial Planning: Considerations for the Members of the Congenital Heart Defect CommunityAlex JaworskiSports and Extra-Curricular Activities for CHD SurvivorsDavid RichmanCycling Through the PainOther Organizations Mentioned:Belen's websiteZipper SistersSisters by HeartTeam Uncle JoeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

In this first of a 2-part series of episodes celebrating 8 years of “Heart to Heart with Anna. we have many of the Hearts Unite the Globe (HUG) Volunteers, the HUG Medical Advisory Board, and our Patrons celebrating and sharing with us.Our participants and links to their past shows (if applicable):HUG VolunteersRita ScogginsCongenital Heart Defect Awareness 2015! Heart Warrior Mom Raising Children to AdulthoodAllison HolmesThriving with CHDVicki LucasSpecial Education Transitions for Heart WarriorsThe Changing Landscape of Care for Young Adults with CCHDsWhat is Normal Child Development in Children with Complex Congenital Heart Defects?Megan TonesExpressions from the Heart on HeartWireTravels of a Heart Warrior!When You're Married to a Heart WarriorOne Heart Warrior's Educational Experience Down UnderCHD in the 1980s: Mum, Dad and DaughterJanet ThompsonDeborah Meisten NagarajanA Family Dealing with Tetralogy of FallotLorrie Hill:Waiting for a HeartStill Waiting for a HeartLaura Ryan:Heart Warrior Mom Raising Children to AdulthoodPanel Discussion on Labels or Terms Used in the Heart CommunityA Heart Warrior's Early Onset MenopauseLiving with a Bi-Directional Glenn HeartHUG Medical Advisory Board MembersDr. Brandon Lane PhillipsInterwoven Lives and Congenital Heart DefectsHeart Warrior Doctor-Nurse Team: Treating Pediatric Cardiology PatientsA Wish-Made FriendshipChris Donald, RNHeart Warrior Doctor-Nurse Team: Treating Pediatric Cardiology PatientsDr. Edward BoveAdvancements in Treatments for HLHS Heart WarriorsLearning about ccTGA and the Double Switch ProcedurePatronsJoey JaworskiSiblings in the CHD CommunityBrother of an HLHS WarriorFrank JaworskiHow Parents' Relationships are Affected by Having a Child with a CHDMiracle of a CCHD Baby's SurvivalPam DavisAlicia LynchJack LubbenOther Links:The Writers League of TexasAnnual Texas Book FestivalThe Heart Community CoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

What was it like to grow up with tetralogy of Fallot in the 1980s? How can having a heart defect influence your career choice as an adult? What psychological challenges do Heart Warriors face?Joy Ogawa was born in Hawaii with tetralogy of Fallot in 1979  and had an open-heart surgery at 22 months of age. She considers herself lucky to have only experienced one surgery in her lifetime.Despite other health issues affecting her eyes, ears, abdomen, and her emotional wellbeing, Joy was able to participate in physical activities and complete her education and is now a psychologist working in Corrections/Public Safety. Joy highlights her experience of living with CHD in her newly released self-published, illustrated children's book “I am a Heart Warrior.”In this episode of “Heart to Heart with Anna,” Joy shares with Anna some of the medical challenges she has faced over her 40+ years of living with a congenital heart defect and why she considers herself to be as fortunate as she is.Links mentioned in the show:Friends, to donate to Hearts Unite the Globe through the AmazonSmile Program, go here: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-4352863. Thank you for your support!Joy's book on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/djvvvudfAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (if you'd like to try Buzzsprout for your podcast and get a bonus gift card -- and Anna will, too!) use this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=16817 Links to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' Social Media and Podcast Pages:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna/id1132261435?mt=2MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/annajaworskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartwithAnna/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheartwithanna/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaJaworskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwWebsite: https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

What is congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries or ccTGA? Historically, people born with ccTGA tended to do fairly well. Why is it today doctors are choosing to operate on the hearts of babies born with ccTGA? What does Dr. Edward Bove think about the future of babies born with ccTGA?Erin Beckemeier is mom to Conway, born in 2007 with ccTGA, a large ventricular septal defect or VSD, and sub-pulmonic stenosis. He was later diagnosed with an Ebsteinoid tricuspid valve. At six months of age, he had an arterial switch with a Senning (a double switch), VSD closure, and resection of the stenosis. Conway's recovery from these procedures was rocky, as he suffered a seizure and complete heart block, requiring a dual-chambered pacemaker. By two years of age, he was struggling with atrial flutter and underwent a mitral annuloplasty and ablation/Maze procedure. At five years, his RV-PA conduit was replaced and he was upgraded to a bi-ventricular or CRT pacing system. At 11 years old he needed a new atrial lead and generator replacement. The new atrial lead became infected and was removed the following month. At age 14 he received 2 new leads and his 4th pacemaker. Due to a significant growth spurt, his mitral valve, RV-PA homograft, and left ventricular function are being closely monitored. Erin lives with her husband Greg and their five children. She is a fourth-grade teacher and she is here today to share her story with Anna.Dr. Edward Bove is a cardiac surgeon at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Health System is an internationally acclaimed, board-certified pediatric cardiac and thoracic surgeon and the chair of the Hearts Unite the Globe Medical Advisory Board! Earlier this year, Dr. Bove was awarded the 2021 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons during the organization's virtual 57th Annual Meeting.My long-time Listeners will remember Dr. Edward Bove from Season 9. His show was entitled, “Advancements in Treatments for HLHS Heart Warriors.” We are thrilled Dr. Bove is returning to the program to talk to us about a very complicated ccTGA patient of his. He will also be sharing with us a bit about the history of the double-switch procedure and who would most benefit from that invasive surgery, as well as, predictions for the future of ccTGA Heart Warriors in the years to come.Anna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (if you'd like to try Buzzsprout for your podcast and get a bonus gift card -- and Anna will, too!) use this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=16817Links to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' Social Media and Podcast Pages:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna/id1132261435?mt=2MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/annajaworskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartwithAnna/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheartwithanna/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaJaworskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwWebsite: https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Tamar Ashkenazi, Ph.D., national coordinator of Israel’s national transplant system,discusses the history of transplants in Israel, how transplant awareness has grown and how the definition of death as brain death has allowed more people to become donors. Israel has adopted the Spanish model of donation, wherein every hospital has a transplant coordinator who helps donor families, through the difficult decision to donate organs. Dr. Askenazi also broke some news on “Heart to Heart with Michael,” announcing that in Israel, there is no longer an age cap on donors or recipients. Recently, four donors over eighty years old donated organs to elder recipients, showing the validity of the system and offering hope to virtually anyone who needs a transplant. She is also the author of “Mourning, the Day After Loss” a book designed to help families through the stages of grief. https://www.amazon.com/Mourning-Insights-Practical-Advice-Coping-ebook/dp/B01FUJSPAM (Please use the AmazonSmile program and choose Hearts Unite the Globe when making Amazon purchases to provide a small donation to our nonprofit organization.)Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-michael/id1333229173%2520Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUGPodcastNetwork/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugpodcastnetwork/

Tamar Ashkenazi, Ph.D., national coordinator of Israel’s national transplant system,discusses the history of transplants in Israel, how transplant awareness has grown and how the definition of death as brain death has allowed more people to become donors. Israel has adopted the Spanish model of donation, wherein every hospital has a transplant coordinator who helps donor families, through the difficult decision to donate organs. Dr. Askenazi also broke some news on “Heart to Heart with Michael,” announcing that in Israel, there is no longer an age cap on donors or recipients. Recently, four donors over eighty years old donated organs to elder recipients, showing the validity of the system and offering hope to virtually anyone who needs a transplant. She is also the author of “Mourning, the Day After Loss” a book designed to help families through the stages of grief. https://www.amazon.com/Mourning-Insights-Practical-Advice-Coping-ebook/dp/B01FUJSPAM (Please use the AmazonSmile program and choose Hearts Unite the Globe when making Amazon purchases to provide a small donation to our nonprofit organization.)Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-michael/id1333229173%2520Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUGPodcastNetwork/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugpodcastnetwork/

This is a special episode of Heart to Heart with Anna that was recorded at Podcast Movement 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Buzzsprout set up a studio and invited its members to record a show at the conference. Three Hearts Unite the Globe (HUG) Board Members were attending the conference -- Guests: Laura Redfern and Frank Jaworski and Host: Anna Jaworski.Listen as the three Board Members talk about what HUG means to them, where HUG has been and where the Board Members believe it's headed, why HUG now has a Patreon account and how others can be Patrons, supporters of Heart to Heart with Anna, Heart to Heart with Michael and future podcasts in the HUG Podcast Network.Special thanks to Buzzsprout for setting up the studio and doing the recording of this program.For more information about HUG, check out our website.Visit our Patreon account to join our team! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Hearts Unite the Globe is full of news! Tune into this episode of Heart to Heart with Anna to hear about all of the activities in which HUG members are participating. In this episode of Heart to Heart with Anna, learn about upcoming training opportunities/retreats being sponsored by HUG -- retreats in Central Texas, Jerusalem, Israel, and Tuscon, Arizona!You'll also hear about a special award presented to Anna Jaworski (Host of Heart to Heart with Anna and HUG's Executive Director) during the Mended Little Hearts annual CHD Symposium. Tune in to discover what CHD conferences will be held during the rest of 2019 and locate information about the conferences on https://www.hug-podcastnetwork.com/scheduled-events-calendar.html. In this episode, you'll also discover why Anna chose to create a Facebook birthday fundraiser and how it turned out. Also, tune in to hear about why Michael Liben (Host of Heart to Heart with Michael) decided to volunteer to work with HUG and why he continues to work with HUG 3 years later.In the final segment of the program, you'll discover why people enjoy volunteering with HUG. You'll also find out why HUG has a Patreon page and how you, too, can be a HUG Patron by visiting https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart and signing up to be a member!Please take a moment to follow us on your preferred social media platforms:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna/id1132261435?mt=2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartwithAnna/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPKwIU5M_YOxvtWepFR5ZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugpodcastnetwork/If you enjoy this program and would like to be a Patron, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/HeartToHeartSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

In this series I share with you 30 tips to revamp your Prayer and Master the state of Khushu’. It requires you to invest in each one and try to implement it from your heart. The more you practice it, the more the pay off.

In addition to getting a more in-depth perspective regarding growing up with a special needs sister, what sets this episode apart from other "Heart to Heart with Anna" episodes is the fact that it is our very first program in Hebrew. In addition to this episode being aired in English, Sapir and Idan Liben will then conduct an interview with Rachel Greenbaum in Hebrew. Hearts Unite the Globe: A Nonprofit Organization for the Congenital Heart Defect Community is devoted to providing programming to the CHD community around the globe. Today's episode is one in a Spotlight Series of foreign language episodes designed to provide information and support to our community members around the globe.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Nancy Jensen joins Michael again as the first Guest of Season 2! This year Nancy will talk about ways she continues to celebrate Jessica. She'll talk about the importance of Silly Socks and how you can also use Silly Socks to celebrate your loved ones. Finally, Nancy will share how working with Hearts Unite the Globe: A Nonprofit Organization for the Congenital Heart Defect Community keeps Jessica ever present in her life.

Nancy Jensen joins Michael again as the first Guest of Season 2! This year Nancy will talk about ways she continues to celebrate Jessica. She'll talk about the importance of Silly Socks and how you can also use Silly Socks to celebrate your loved ones. Finally, Nancy will share how working with Hearts Unite the Globe: A Nonprofit Organization for the Congenital Heart Defect Community keeps Jessica ever present in her life.

Ed Rucci joins Anna today on 'Heart to Heart with Anna" to talk about how his heart attack has affected his life. Join us to hear how the event transpired, surprising this Cardiac Athlete™ who was a competitive athlete taking part in triathlons. Learn what he feels was the culprit in causing his heart attack and what measures he's gone to to make sure it doesn't happen again! Learn what psychological changes have occurred in his life that have enabled him to resume his passion for athletics. Ed Rucci might be submitting an essay for the 2nd book in the Cardiac Athlete series by Lars Andrews. To purchase the first book in the series, go to this link (and you'll also help out Hearts Unite the Globe -- the nonprofit that provides this podcast free of charge to Listeners): https://smile.amazon.com/Cardiac-Athletes-Superheroes-Beating-Disease/dp/0993038905/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505177810&sr=8-2&keywords=cardiac+athletes+lars+andrews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Graeme Sutton was 50 years old before discovering he had a potentially life-threatening heart defect. Join us today as Graeme shares with Anna what it was like to discover that he had, not only a serious heart defect, but also a disease process which could cause him to have a stroke or die. Learn about how he had to handle this delicate situation and how he strove to regain his life and his passion for being a triathlete and even competing in an Ironman competition. Graeme Sutton has submitted an essay for the 2nd book in the Cardiac Athlete series by Lars Andrews. To purchase the first book in the series, go to this link (and you'll also help out Hearts Unite the Globe -- the nonprofit that provides this podcast free of charge to Listeners): https://smile.amazon.com/Cardiac-Athletes-Superheroes-Beating-Disease/dp/0993038905/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505177810&sr=8-2&keywords=cardiac+athletes+lars+andrews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Martin Brady was a runner from an early age but at age 24 he discovered something startling -- he was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. Join us as Martin shares what happened to him after he discovered he had this birth defect, how he prepared himself for the inevitable and what consequences he's endured since having his heart valve replaced. Martin has submitted an essay for the 2nd book in the Cardiac Athlete series by Lars Andrews. To purchase the first book in the series, go to this link (and you'll also help out Hearts Unite the Globe -- the nonprofit that provides this podcast free of charge to Listeners): https://smile.amazon.com/Cardiac-Athletes-Superheroes-Beating-Disease/dp/0993038905/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505177810&sr=8-2&keywords=cardiac+athletes+lars+andrews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Tune in to hear Richard Gardner talk to Anna about his journey from athlete to discovery that his heart had a valve problem to having open-heart surgery and then his decisions regarding exercise following his surgery. Listen to the compromises he had to make and how he feels about those compromises. Richard Gardner will be participating in the 2nd book in the Cardiac Athlete series by Lars Andrews. To purchase the first book in the series, go to this link (and you'll also help out Hearts Unite the Globe -- the nonprofit that provides this podcast free of charge to Listeners): https://smile.amazon.com/Cardiac-Athletes-Superheroes-Beating-Disease/dp/0993038905/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505177810&sr=8-2&keywords=cardiac+athletes+lars+andrews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

There may come a point in life when bad decision and/or lack of responsibility will progressively & aggressively try to become a weight...bondage...and then mature into an "adversary (opposing force) of the soul", even though you acknowledged and are living with "consequence" daily. It's apart of life! And the objective is to drive you to a negative place. But when this happens, we have a conscious decision to make. Either we will live in bondage, stagnation and fear...or we will accept the challenge to walk in Freedom, WITH our "mat" attached for all to see, as a testiment of God's mercy, grace and LOVE, despite. On this episode of The Village People Podcast, Rhys confronts the "adversary of his soul" {not a person(s)..but an internal adversary that opposes ones freedom to LIVE free from bondage & guilt} with hopes, the listener will be liberated from their own fear, guilt and internal shackles. If you've been laying stagnant "within" because of a stigma upon you, resulting from an unfortunate decision of your own....it's time to cleanse yourself, and its time for you to pick up your "mat"...and WALK in the freedom you've been afforded. Let's join hands...it's time to walk together. May all those who are willing to choose the "Promise" over a "Status" unite. Let Positive (inspired) Hearts Unite. Freedom awaits us! ...the adversary looses all control when we walk in freedom TOGETHER! Let's go...the time is NOW! #soulwork This inspirational experience is sure to impact your life as Rhys and friends take you from one extreme of life to the opposite. From Passion to Purpose, Fear to Love, Money to Faith, Sex to Commitment, Ego to Humility...and so much more. Nothing is off limits along the path with The Village People. That's YOU! Now we must warn you: these candid conversations with Rhys and friends can't promise to end with a resolve, but we can assure you, they will definitely set traps, to provoke inner thought. And YES! This experience, my friend, will take a conscious effort of stealing away from the noise, so you can attend to the maturation of your soul. In its purely intentional, unedited and straight talk approach; this experience along the journey intends to awaken everyone to their vast power within. It's time we get going now....You coming? "Feel" you soon along the journey. Welcome to Village. We love you!

Join us on Heart to Heart with Anna this week for another spotlight on Cardiac Athletes. Today we’re talking with athlete Benjamin Lee who went from living a "normal" life as an athlete for over two decades before discovering he had a potentially fatal heart defect. Join us as we discover how he went from being a healthy athlete to having to make some major changes in his life and what those changes were. Benjamin Lee is a preacher, an author and a motivational speaker. He might be participating in the 2nd book in the Cardiac Athlete series by Lars Andrews. To purchase the first book in the series, go to this link (and you'll also help out Hearts Unite the Globe -- the nonprofit that provides this podcast free of charge to Listeners): https://smile.amazon.com/Cardiac-Athletes-Superheroes-Beating-Disease/dp/0993038905/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505177810&sr=8-2&keywords=cardiac+athletes+lars+andrews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Join us on Heart to Heart with Anna this week for another spotlight on Cardiac Athletes. Today we’re talking with athlete Lisa Johnson who went from training in gymnastics, Olympic weightlifiting and crossfit to heart surgery and finding out she had both a congenital defect and autoimmune disease. It’s a fascinating story about triumph, loss and struggle and Lisa is quite the heroine! Lisa Johnson will be participating in the 2nd book in the Cardiac Athlete series by Lars Andrews. To purchase the first book in the series, go to this link (and you'll also help out Hearts Unite the Globe -- the nonprofit that provides this podcast free of charge to Listeners): https://smile.amazon.com/Cardiac-Athletes-Superheroes-Beating-Disease/dp/0993038905/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505177810&sr=8-2&keywords=cardiac+athletes+lars+andrews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

This week, and for the next several weeks, Heart to Heart with Anna will be a Spotlight on a Cardiac Athlete. You can learn more about Cardiac Athletes, you can visit this website: http://cardiacathletes.com/ This week's spotlight is on Tim Howard. Join us as Anna interviews Tim about his cardiac disease, how he responded to his doctors and what it means to him to be a Cardiac Athlete. Tim Howard will be participating in the 2nd book in the Cardiac Athlete series by Lars Andrews. To purchase the first book in the series, go to this link (and you'll also help out Hearts Unite the Globe -- the nonprofit that provides this podcast free of charge to Listeners): https://smile.amazon.com/Cardiac-Athletes-Superheroes-Beating-Disease/dp/0993038905/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505177810&sr=8-2&keywords=cardiac+athletes+lars+andrews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

Rebel Hearts Unite: Madonna is God 4 (DJ Tribute June 2015)  The fourth in my series of DJ tributes to The Queen. Features a heavy dose of Rebel Heart album remixes and a few classics. Get the original Rebel Heart songs on iTunes, or Beatport. I will be at the D.C. show in September. Can't wait! iTunes http://bit.ly/iTunesKerry Spotify https://bit.ly/SpotifyClubKerryNYC Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/GoogleClubKerry Deezer https://bit.ly/DeezerClubKerry Podcast Republic (Android) https://bit.ly/PodcastRepublicClubKerry RSSFeed: http://clubkerrynyc.libsyn.com/rss Choose Your Device: http://on.fb.me/GROD86 (Android, Windows Phone, iOS) Track Lists & Download http://clubkerrynyc.libsyn.com Track List (65:19): HeartBreakCity (Sagi Kariv Private Remix) - Madonna from Rebel Heart Like A Virgin (Stoned Bears Remix) - Madonna Ghosttown (Razor N Guido Remix) - Madonna from Rebel Heart Living For Love (Taj vs JRMX mix) - Madonna from Rebel Heart Devil Pray (Bit Error Remix) - Madonna from Rebel Heart Hung up (Buteratte Remix Cut) - Madonna Joan Of Arc (Deejay Danny Remix) - Madonna from Rebel Heart Two Steps Behind Me - Madonna (Rebel Heart demo) Wash All Over Me (AlexB Mixshow Edit) - Madonna from Rebel Heart (demo mix) Voices (Dubtronic Distant Echo Remix) - Madonna Rebel Heart - Madonna from Rebel Heart (Avicci demo mix) Gang Bang (Bit Error Remix) - Madonna Holy Water (Max & Sebh Remix) - Madonna from Rebel Heart Bitch I'm Madonna (Sick Individuals Remix) - Madonna from Rebel Heart