Heart2Hearts

This week, I’m joined by Jenny, the creator of the Heart Community Collection. We discuss her daughter’s incredible resilience through eight open-heart surgeries and the inspiration behind Jenny’s CHD-focused magazine. Jenny also highlights the vital importance of medical advocacy and consistent specialist care.

​Special Note: I am currently fundraising for the Scottish Association for Children with Heart Disorders. Please check my social media pages for more information on how you can support this great cause.

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​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud.

This week, I am honored to be joined by world-renowned composer and pianist Paul Cardall. We discuss his incredible career in music and the personal health journey that has defined it. Born with a complex congenital heart defect, Paul shares how his condition has shaped his artistry and how he uses the piano to communicate the resilience, struggle, and hope of the CHD experience.

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud

This week, I’m joined by rock climbing enthusiast Bob. We sit down to discuss his specific heart condition and how it has influenced his lifestyle and perspective on health. Bob shares stories from his various travels and explains how he balances his passion for the outdoors with the realities of being a CHD warrior.

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud

​This week, I am joined by Alec, a true medical pioneer who was born with HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome). Alec shares his incredible journey, which includes the rare and complex experience of receiving a heart and lung transplant. We discuss his life from birth to the present day and dive into his new book, where he chronicles his lifelong battle and ultimate triumph.

​Connect with Alec:

​Website: Heartsurgeryking.com

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud

This week, I’m joined by Sandra, who shares her personal journey as the mother of a son born with a CHD. Sandra has turned her family's experience into a mission for others, establishing the charity Hole In The Heart. We discuss the vital importance of early detection and how her organization works to promote awareness and provide support for those navigating Congenital Heart Defects.

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https://holeintheheartasd.org/?hl=en-GB

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud

This week, I sit down with pro wrestling fan Joey to explore the intersection of sport and survival. Joey shares his medical history and personal CHD journey, but more importantly, he discusses his drive to use the platform of professional wrestling to champion CHD awareness. It’s an inspiring look at how a personal mission can impact the wider sporting world.

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud

​We are back after a short Christmas break! This week, I’m joined by LA resident Crystal, who provides a powerful and sobering insight into her life. Currently experiencing homelessness in the US, Crystal shares what it’s like to manage HRHS (Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome) while facing the extreme daily struggles of being a CHD warrior in a troubled situation.

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud

​This week, I’m joined by Mike Papale, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor who has dedicated his life to preventing others from going through what he did. We discuss the day that changed everything, his journey as an author, and the incredible work he’s doing through his own foundation to provide care and raise life-saving awareness for heart disease.

​Connect with Mike:

​Website & Foundation: linktr.ee/mikepapale

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloud

Welcome back to Heart2Hearts! We are kicking off this brand-new series of episodes with Gemma, an author who was born with a CHD. We delve into her medical journey and explore her inspiration for writing a beautiful children's book. Gemma shares how she uses her creativity to help others understand life with a heart condition and what it’s like navigating adulthood as a warrior and a writer.

​Connect & Support:

​All Socials & Platforms: Linktree

​Music by Leon Dietsch: Listen on SoundCloudew