Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD
Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD is a podcast hosted by Amy Erhart and Meagan Houpt, both born with a congenital heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
Through candid conversations, we share our personal journeys and amplify the voices of others living with congenital heart disease—patients, caregivers, spouses, and advocates alike. Each episode is rooted in honesty, education, and connection, exploring both the challenges and the triumphs of life with CHD.
Our mission is to raise awareness, provide education, and offer hope for the future of the CHD community. Whether you are living with CHD, loving someone who is, or simply looking to learn more, this space is for you.
We invite you to join us as we open our hearts and share real stories that matter.
Welcome to Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD.
Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD
Latest Episodes
Living Both Sides of CHD with Mia Johnson
Today, Mia joins us to share her incredibly unique story. Born with a congenital heart defect of her own, Mia has lived a healthy and vibrant life. When she and her husband decided to grow their family, she knew there were potential risks after...
Mezzion & FUEL-2: A New Chapter of Hope with John Pressor, Margaret Sarah Alexander, and Meg Didier
Today, we’re joined by members of Mezzion, a pharmaceutical company focused on improving outcomes for those living with single ventricle heart conditions. In our conversation with John, Margaret Sarah, and Meg, we learn more about their mission...
Navigating the Journey to Transplant with Kristin Norton
** Trigger Warning** Today’s conversation includes honest discussion about heart transplant and the realities that come with it. If that feels tender for you right now, please pause and come back when you’re ready....
Project 1 in 100- One Mission, Many Stories
Today, we speak with Project 1 in 100, an organization dedicated to uniting the entire CHD community in all its forms to advocate for awareness and meaningful change. While each founding member brings their own unique story and passion to the m...
The Boy with the Backward Heart: Pamela Sampson & Joshua’s Story
In today’s episode, Pam shares her deeply personal journey of longing to become a mother—and how that dream came true through the adoption of her son, Joshua, from Guatemala. As a first-time mom, Pam leans into her intuition when an unexpected ...
