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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCandid 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.
Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD is hosted by Amy. The show has published 74 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "A Career Dedicated to Heart Warriors with Dr. Gil Wernovsky" (26 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Authentic Conversations within CHD- with Josh Knoll" (28 September 2026, 50 minutes), and "Two Stories, One Shared Understanding: Pregnancy, CHD, and Choice- with Co-hosts Amy and Meagan" (14 September 2026, 38 minutes).
Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 74 episodes.
Booking probability for Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD's contact route on record: verified email.
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Amy hosts Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD, a health podcast with 74 episodes published.
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Episode #20
Today we have the privilege of speaking with Gil Wenovsky. He shares with is the time he has spent in pediatric cardiology being a cardiac intensivist and what it has meant to him over the years. After 43 years as a...
Episode #18
Let’s have some real conversation. In today’s episode, we sit down with Josh for an authentic discussion covering a wide range of topics that many in the CHD community think about every day. From mindset, dating, and...
Episode #17
**TRIGGER WARNING- CONVERSATION ON PREGNANCY** In today’s episode, we, as co-hosts, open up about our personal journeys surrounding family and children. While our paths look very different, we share a common...
Episode #16
Jen and Mark Hinkle lost their son Ollie to CHD complications in 2013. In the midst of unimaginable grief, they created something truly impactful in his honor—The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation—which has grown into one...
Episode #15
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...
Episode #14
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...
Episode #13
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...
Episode #12
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...
Episode #11
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...
Episode #10
On today’s episode, we talk with Lizzie about her inspiring journey. Lizzie was born with a congenital heart defect and 22q11 deletion syndrome, which has shaped many aspects of her life beyond just her heart condition...
Episode #9
Let’s talk about cake! Not just any cake, but cakes that bring smiles to some truly incredible people. Icing Smiles is an organization that connects volunteer bakers from across the country to create special cakes for...
Episode #8
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...
Episode #7
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...
Episode #6
** 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...
Episode #5
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...
Episode #4
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...
Episode #3
Today, we’re joined by Meagan’s husband, Billy; Amy’s husband, Bryan; and Steven and Janice. We wanted to create space for an honest conversation with spouses to explore what it’s like to love and build a life with...
Episode #2
In today’s episode, we debunk a common myth about congenital heart disease. While many people are aware of CHD, it’s important to be clear: not all CHDs are the same. Too often, we find ourselves comparing our journeys...
Episode #1
Welcome to Candid Hearts: Conversations in CHD . We’re Meagan and Amy, and we’re so glad you’re here. This podcast is a space for real, honest conversations about congenital heart disease. We’ll be sharing stories not...
Episode #55
After two years of recording solo, I’ve made the decision for Diaries of a Heart Warrior to change and evolve. This choice tugged at my heartstrings in a very personal way, but deep down I knew that bringing in a...
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National Community Outreach Manager for LLS’s Myeloma Link program, Keyman Financial Services
neuropsychologist and founder, Parenting Kids with CHD
Professor of Religious Studies and History, Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture, Director - Religious Studies Program, Florida State University
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Project Lead, University of Portsmouth
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