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
The Boy with the Backward Heart: Pamela Sampson & Joshua’s Story
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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 situation arises, trusting that something isn’t quite right. That instinct leads to the discovery that Joshua has congenital heart disease, setting them on a life-changing journey they now walk together. Reminding each other that "Just because you lose your queen is gone, doesn't mean the game is over."
You can follow more of Pam and Joshua’s story beyond the podcast through her website and by reading her book, The Boy with the Backward Heart.
https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Backward-Heart-Adoption-Medical-ebook/dp/B0FVQBK5JN
If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can message both Meagan and Amy at: candidhearts25@gmail,com
Find our journey’s on Facebook:
My HLHS Diary- Amy Erhart Cunningham
My HLHS Story- Meagan Houpt