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Heart Talk with Hillary

Hosted by Hillary Steffen · health · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

After surviving acute heart failure at just 33 years old, I felt incredibly alone in my recovery. I had never met anyone living with heart failure—let alone someone close to my age. As I began sharing my story publicly and on social media, I discovered something I never expected: a community of people whose lives had also been touched by heart failure. Some were survivors who had walked this path years before me. Some had received heart transplants. Others were family members supporting loved ones through hospitalization and recovery. Connecting with these individuals was both healing and inspiring. It reminded me that none of us are truly alone, even in life's most difficult circumstances. I created this podcast to help others find that same sense of connection, hope, and community. Through conversations with heart failure survivors, caregivers, cardiologists, and heart failure specialists, my goal is to share stories that educate, encourage, and r

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28%

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Selective

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Questions about Heart Talk with Hillary

What is Heart Talk with Hillary about?

After surviving acute heart failure at just 33 years old, I felt incredibly alone in my recovery. I had never met anyone living with heart failure, let alone someone close to my age.

Who hosts Heart Talk with Hillary?

Heart Talk with Hillary is hosted by Hillary Steffen. The show has published 27 episodes to date.

What has Heart Talk with Hillary covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Mike Minogue - Former CEO of Abiomed, Candidate for Governor of Mass." (9 April 2026, 35 minutes), "Georgiana Hernandez - Acute Viral Myocarditis" (26 March 2026, 58 minutes), and "Layne Strookman - SCAD" (5 March 2026, 48 minutes).

How often does Heart Talk with Hillary publish?

Heart Talk with Hillary publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 27 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Heart Talk with Hillary?

Booking probability for Heart Talk with Hillary is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Heart Talk with Hillary requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Heart Talk with Hillary's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Heart Talk with Hillary?

The strongest fits for Heart Talk with Hillary are Health & Wellness Services. Heart Talk with Hillary has a health audience.

About the host

Hillary Steffen hosts Heart Talk with Hillary, a health podcast with 27 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #7

    Mike Minogue - Former CEO of Abiomed, Candidate for Governor of Mass.

    Apr 9, 202635 minS4

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>I know I’ve said this before but today’s episode is a really special one.</p><p>I had the honor of talking with Mike Minogue — the former CEO of Abiomed — a company that quite literally changed...

  • Episode #6

    Georgiana Hernandez - Acute Viral Myocarditis

    Mar 26, 202658 minS4

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today’s episode is one that will truly make you pause and reflect on what is important to you in your life.</p><p>I’m joined by Georgiana, whose story is as powerful as it is eye-opening. She...

  • Episode #5

    Layne Strookman - SCAD

    Mar 5, 202648 minS4

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today’s guest is Layne Strookman — a young wife, mother, and Nurse Practitioner. Despite her medical background, there was one condition she had never even heard of until the day it happened to...

  • Episode #4

    Chelsea Hayes - Acute Viral Lymphocytic Myocarditis

    Feb 19, 202640 minS4

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today I am joined by Chelsea Hayes — a young wife and mother — who experienced a sudden and terrifying medical emergency that completely turned her world upside down. What began unexpectedly...

  • Episode #3

    Allie Dillingham Hipp - Acute Viral Myocarditis

    Feb 9, 202636 minS4

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today’s episode is a really special one, because I’m sitting down with a young woman named Allie—who actually found me on Instagram and reached out to share her story. And when I read her...

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  • Episode #2

    Dr. Arjun Chagarlamudi - Interventional Cardiologist

    Jan 22, 20261h 1mS4

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today’s episode is one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time.</p><p>I had the opportunity to sit down with <b>Dr. Arjun Chagarlamudi</b>, the very first cardiologist who ever took care...

  • Episode #1

    Casey Gould - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

    Jan 8, 202657 minS4

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Welcome back for SEASON 4! I can’t imagine a more meaningful way to begin this new season than with today’s episode, especially as Grey’s Anatomy also returns with a storyline depicting a main...

  • Episode #7

    Dr. Abraham - Advanced HF/Transplant Cardiologist

    Nov 20, 202547 minS3

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today’s episode is incredibly special to me — because my guest isn’t just a renowned cardiologist… he was my cardiologist.</p><p>I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Jacob Abraham, who cared for...

  • Episode #6

    Tara Benoit - SCAD

    Nov 7, 202550 minS3

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In today’s episode you will hear from an incredible woman named Tara Benoit. Tara is a former fitness competitor who was in the greatest shape of her life when she suffered the unexpected, a...

  • Episode #5

    Katy Coski - Part 2: Acute Viral Myocarditis, Heart Transplant

    Aug 28, 202540 minS3

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today's episode is Part 2 of a 2 Part series. So if you haven't already listened to Part 1 please go back and listen to that one first. In this episode, Katy and her husband, Aaron walk us...

  • Episode #4

    Katy Coski - Part 1: Acute Viral Myocarditis, Heart Transplant

    Aug 14, 202543 minS3

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Sometimes life brings people into your path in ways that feel nothing short of divine and that is the case for today’s guests. I’ll never forget when I first heard about Katy Coski. Her sister...

  • Episode #3

    Lauryn Sousa - Acute Viral Myocarditis

    Jul 31, 202550 minS3

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today’s guest is my friend, Lauryn Sousa. She’s a young, active preschool teacher from Rhode Island whose life took a terrifying turn earlier this year after she contracted the flu. What...

  • Episode #2

    Salina's Story - Cancer, CHF & Heart Transplant

    Jul 17, 20251h 4mS3

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Today, I’m honored to share the incredible journey of Salina — a woman whose story is filled with strength, unexpected turns, and undeniable miracles.</p><p>Salina was diagnosed with cancer at...

  • Episode #1

    Dr. Thorsten Siess - Inventor, Impella Heart Pump

    Jul 3, 20251h 2mS3

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In the past, you’ve heard powerful stories from heart failure survivors and their caregivers—but today, we’re hearing from someone who has played a very different role in the fight to save...

  • Episode #6

    Sienna's Story - HLHS & Severe Heart Failure

    Jan 16, 202558 minS2

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In today’s episode you’ll get to hear from Fano and Francesca, the proud parents of a beautiful 4yr old girl named, Sienna. Sienna was born with HLHS which stands for Hypoplastic Left Heart...

  • Episode #5

    Acute Viral Myocarditis - Tru's Story

    Nov 14, 202449 minS2

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>If you follow me on instagram then you know how special this episode is. Back in June of this year a friend of mine had sent me a post on instagram about a little 3 year old boy named Tru who...

  • Episode #4

    Jenna Tanner - Myocardial Infarction

    Oct 31, 202445 minS2

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In today’s episode you get to meet Jenna Tanner a wife and Mom of 3 from Oklahoma. Jenna shares her story of surviving a sudden and major heart attack while home alone in 2022. In our...

  • Episode #3

    Michelle Averitt - Cardiac Arrest

    Oct 17, 202436 minS2

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode you get to meet my friend, Michelle. I was so encouraged after this conversation. Michelle’s cardiac arrest happened in 2011 and yet she’s still out here sharing and bringing...

  • Episode #2

    Franziska Bleis - Myocarditis and Heart Transplant

    Oct 3, 202445 minS2

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Abiomed has been such a wonderful resource for me, connecting me to so many people all over the world who have experienced heart failure. Today, I get to introduce you to Franzi. She lives in...

  • Episode #2

    Alex Gehle - Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

    Sep 19, 202434 minS2

    <p><b>In today's episode you get to meet Alex Gehle, a 32 year old husband and father to 3. Earlier this year Alex had a very sudden heart attack while playing flag football. I connected with him over instagram recently...

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