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
Turning Setbacks into Strength with Joe Williamson
If you’re looking for someone who truly embodies a glass-half-full mindset, Joe is your person.In today’s episode, Joe shares how his perspective has helped him maintain positivity through life’s challenges. His journey hasn’t been easy—...
The Brett Boyer Foundation with Ellen Boyer
Today, we’re honored to speak with Ellen Boyer, Co-Founder and President of the The Brett Boyer Foundation. Through this conversation, Ellen shares the beautiful and deeply moving story of her daughter, Brett.Born with both a congenital ...
The Balance of It All- with Jake Chico
Today, Jake joins us to share his perspective on his heart journey and the path it has led him down. From navigating the transplant evaluation process to reflecting on what it all means for his future, Jake offers an honest and grounded look at...
The Beginning of Adult Heart Camp- with Amy Erhart Cunningham and Meagan Houpt
In this special episode, Amy and Meagan reflect on an unforgettable milestone—the very first Adult Heart Camp.Seventeen adults living with congenital heart disease traveled from multiple states to gather for a weekend built on something ...
The Murmur Mill: CHD Patients Can’t Have ‘Normal’ Lives
In today’s Murmur Mill, we talk about the idea of living “normal” lives. While we’re fully aware that we have heart defects, we also know they don’t define who we are. The belief that people with CHD can’t live full, fulfilling lives is just th...