From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast
Join us as we explore stories of Australians impacted by childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) - including congenital heart disease.
We'll tackle the big issues - what it's like receiving a new diagnosis, preparing for open-heart surgery, looking after your mental health, and much more. The show features cardiologists and experts sharing their knowledge about the topics you want to know more about. This show is for anyone impacted by CoHD - parents, carers, family members, friends, and those of us living with CoHD.
Your hosts are Rachael Knowles, a young adult with CoHD, and Sami Glastonbury, a mother of two children with CoHD.
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for all people impacted by CoHD.
From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast
A Grandparent's Care... Cindy Hutchison's Story
In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Cindy Hutchison.
Cindy and Sami chat about Cindy's extraordinary experiences with supporting her daughter Maddi, and grandson York, through their exceptionally challenging heart journey.
Cindy shares incredible insight as to support and routines she offered, and the ways in which the whole family rallied around their newest member.
Content Warning: This episode contains some discussion regarding termination for medical reasons. If you choose to listen, please listen in a safe space and remember you can pause if you need to.
HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au
THROUGH THE UNEXPECTED
If you have received an unexpected prenatal diagnosis, or are seeking support relating to TFMR experiences, the below links may offer some resources or support groups:
Through the Unexpected
Pink Elephants
Red Nose Grief and Loss
CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Cindy Hutchison
Producer: Melissa Clarke