Heart to Heart with Anna

Revitalize your spirit and connect with the vibrant congenital heart defect (CHD) community through 'Heart to Heart with Anna,' the pioneering podcast that has been inspiring and informing listeners since 11-12-13. Join us as we dive deep into the personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges of Survivors, their loved ones, esteemed medical professionals, and other remarkable individuals within the CHD community.

With unwavering dedication, our heartfelt conversations bring to light the stories that need to be heard. Gain invaluable insights, expert advice, and a sense of empowerment as we explore the multifaceted world of CHD. Our mission is to uplift, educate, and enrich the lives of every member of this incredible community.

Embark on a transformative listening experience where compassion and understanding thrive. Discover the resilience and unwavering spirit that resides within each person touched by CHD. Together, let's build a community where support and knowledge flourish, bringing hope to the forefront.

Tune in to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' and embark on a remarkable journey that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and connected to the beating heart of the CHD community.

Podcasting since 2014 • 489 episodes

Heart to Heart with Anna

Latest Episodes

A Parent’s Guide To CHD, Neurodevelopment, And Resilience

What if the most powerful lever for your child’s growth isn’t another appointment, but how you care for yourself? We sit down with neuropsychologist Dr. Dawn Ilardi to connect the dots between CHD, early brain development, medical trauma, and t...

December 28, 2025 • Season 20 • Episode 488 • 42:38

Connecting Hearts: The Science and Stories of Congenital Heart Innovation

A month of movement—across states, across continents, and across ideas—shapes this episode of Heart to Heart with Anna, where personal connection meets the frontiers of heart medicine. We begin with gratitude, travel, and family update...

December 01, 2025 • Season 20 • Episode 487 • 43:06

ECMO To Ironman: Elmar Sprink's Story about Life After Heart Transplant

What does it take to learn to sit again, then stand, then chase the horizon at the Ironman World Championship? We sit down with endurance athlete and keynote speaker Elmar Sprink to trace the steps from sudden cardiac arrest and seven months on...

November 08, 2025 • Season 20 • Episode 486 • 40:42

From Antidepressants To Arrhythmias: A Candid Guide To Drug‑Induced Long QT

We share community updates and new events, then sit down with Ayrton Beatty to unpack how an antidepressant triggered Long QT syndrome, what symptoms to watch for, and the everyday tactics that keep them safe while honoring Edward’s memory. The...

October 21, 2025 • Season 20 • Episode 485 • 36:04

CHD Connects Hearts: A Grandmother’s Mission to Unite Us All

What happens when a grandmother's love collides with a broken system? When Christy Pace's grandson Hunter was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome before birth, she found herself thrust into an unexpected role – not just as a supporti...

September 28, 2025 • Season 20 • Episode 484 • 46:23