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
Navigating the Journey to Transplant with Kristin Norton
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** 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.
Today, we sit down with Kristin to share her powerful journey to a heart transplant. In this episode, she opens up about the early steps of the process, the overwhelming flood of information that comes with it, and the emotional weight of navigating such a life-changing path.
With honesty and resilience, Kristin walks us through what it truly means to prepare for transplant — the uncertainty, the waiting, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Through it all, her positivity shines as she reflects on the lessons learned and hope found along the way.
Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.
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