The Heart Behind the Scar

Episode 3: Growing Up Different with CHD ❤️

What was it really like growing up with a congenital heart defect?

In this episode of The Heart Behind the Scar, we take a look back at what childhood was like for us as heart kids — from feeling different and navigating questions from friends, to hospital visits, limitations, fears, and the moments that shaped who we are today.

We talk about the parts of growing up with CHD that people often don’t see, the things we carried with us, and how our experiences continue to impact us as adults.

Because being a heart kid isn’t just part of our medical history — it’s part of our story. ❤️

🎙️ Two women. Two heart journeys. One community.

Episode 2: The Surgery That Changed Everything ❤️‍🩹

For some, heart surgery happens before they’re old enough to remember it. For others, it happens when they’re old enough to understand exactly what’s happening.

In this episode of The Heart Behind the Scar, we share experiences with congenital heart surgery — at 20 years old.

We talk about what it was like leading up to surgery, the emotions that came with it, the moments we remember, and how those experiences shaped the women we are today.

Because behind every scar is a story. And sometimes, the surgery changes more than just your heart.

🎙️ The Heart Behind the Scar

Two women. Two heart journeys. One community.

❤️‍🩹 If you have a congenital heart defect, have been through heart surgery, or love someone who has, we hope you know you’re not alone.

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Heart Behind the Scar. ❤️

Two women. Two heart journeys. One community.

Before we invite guests to share their stories, we wanted to start with ours.

In our first episode, we’re sharing her story—a heart journey that began the moment she was born. From growing up with a heart condition, navigating surgeries and the realities of living with a heart that has always been part of her story, to understanding what her scar means to her today, this is the story behind what you see.

But this episode isn’t just about diagnoses, surgeries, or medical records.

It’s about the girl behind the scar.

The fears people didn’t see.

The moments that shaped her.

The things she carried quietly.

And the strength she found along the way.

We’re talking about what it’s really like to grow up with a heart story—and how something that can be seen on your chest can represent so much more underneath it.

This is just the beginning.

Next episode, you’ll hear Addison’s story.

If you have a heart story of your own, know someone who does, or simply believe that every scar has a story worth hearing, you belong here.

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Two women. Two heart journeys. One community.

Subscribe, share, and join us as we uncover the stories behind the scars.