Tiny Little Hearts Podcast
This podcast is about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), complex medical journeys, parenting through uncertainty and the deep resilience of walking through big life changes.
Hosted by Katelyn McMahan, a mom to three girls whose life was changed in an instant when she found out her youngest daughter had complex cardiac abnormalities. She went searching to hear about kids with a similar diagnosis and wanted to see the life they were living. She didn’t want the curated, polished stories so she could prepare her heart for the good, bad and ugly.
This podcast does just that and highlights conversations from individuals, parents, medical providers, and others navigating the very real and overwhelming world of congenital heart defects and other medical complexities. You’ll hear honest conversations, practical advice and space to feel seen and understood.
Tiny Little Hearts Podcast
16. Lindsay’s Transplant Story: Where Grief and Joy Coexist
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Lindsay Alano and her mother Susan Barth share their journey through congenital heart disease, the challenges of growing up with a serious medical condition, and the transformative experience of undergoing a heart and liver transplant as an adult. Lindsay shares about an experience in college what turned out to be the catalyst for her transplant journey. They discuss the importance of family support, the emotional complexities of being a transplant recipient, and the significance of being your own self advocate in healthcare. Lindsay reflects on her experiences, the impact of her donor, and recognizing how grief and joy can coexist at the same time. Lindsay shares about the lessons learned about resilience and living life fully despite health challenges.
Links:
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