Heart2Hearts
By Stewart Laing
Each episode will be a discussion with a person who has a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) and about their journey with a CHD and how they go through life.
Linktree: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music used by permission by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Linktree: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music used by permission by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Heart2HeartsMar 03, 2024
00:00
07:29
Season 3: Cardiartist Mini Heart2Hearts
This week the incredible Cardiartist shares his journey and how he has managed to create awareness through art.
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Mar 03, 202407:29
Season 3: Jake Mini Heart2Hearts
This week Jake shares his story of living with heart failure and his condition.
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Feb 25, 202404:21
Season 3: Adam Mini Heart2Hearts
This newest episode is from Adam in Scotland. We have spoken to each other regularly over the last year. He had an Aortic Valve replacement.
Links to all previous episodes are here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Links to all previous episodes are here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Feb 18, 202402:23
Season 3: Matt Mini Heart2Hearts
My first Mini Heart2Hearts is by Matt. He is a fellow TOF and I met him on Instagram and was a guest on one of his podcast episodes.
You can find all my old episodes on Spotify or other podcast apps. All Heart2Hearts Podcast information can be found here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music by Leon Deitsch
You can find all my old episodes on Spotify or other podcast apps. All Heart2Hearts Podcast information can be found here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music by Leon Deitsch
Feb 11, 202404:05
Season 3: Camp del Corazon Mini Heart2Hearts
An early release for the newly announced Mini Heart2Hearts to help with CHD Awareness week. My first episode in the series is Ashley from Camp del Corazon in California. This episode highlights the benefits of CHD kids who have attended the camp. You can find any information about the association at www.campdelcorazon.org
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Feb 07, 202403:44
Season 3: Mini Heart2Hearts Announced
We are back!
So on Instagram I posted I was announcing something. This short episode explains what's going to be happening going forward with the podcast. Thank you to all who support and listen.
Take care
Linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
So on Instagram I posted I was announcing something. This short episode explains what's going to be happening going forward with the podcast. Thank you to all who support and listen.
Take care
Linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Feb 04, 202402:35
Season 3 Episode 1: Taylor
Heart2Hearts is back for season 3! Kicking off the new series is medical student and Fontan with a Future handler Taylor. We speak about her Fontan procedure as well as some details on the Fontan. We also talk about CHD health plus Taylor talks about her journey as a medical student.
As usual you can get my links at my link tree: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
As usual you can get my links at my link tree: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Feb 12, 202340:05
Season 2 Episode 12: David
This week, I speak to author David, we talk about his new book, his condition Transposition of the Great arteries, and about inclusion as a teenager. You can find his book Pacemaker in all book shops and online stores.
You can find all my links here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
As always, music is brought to you by Leon Deitsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find all my links here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
As always, music is brought to you by Leon Deitsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Oct 22, 202243:00
Season 2 Episode 11: Kerrie
This week I speak to Kerrie. A CHD and Sepsis survivor with an incredible story. We talk all about her journey and her brand the Gold Hearted Club. I must apologise, while editing I came across some audio issues and have tried my best to fix them!
As usual you can find me at my links: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always brought to you by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
As usual you can find me at my links: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always brought to you by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Sep 25, 202248:55
Season 2 Episode 10: Jenny
This week I speak to Jenny from the Heart Community Collection. We talk about her daughter who has gone through 8 open heart surgeries, her CHD magazine and the importance of seeing a Dr.
As usual you can find me here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music by Leon Deitsch.
I am also fundraising for the Scottish Association for Children with Heart Disorders, see my socials for information.
As usual you can find me here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music by Leon Deitsch.
I am also fundraising for the Scottish Association for Children with Heart Disorders, see my socials for information.
Aug 28, 202244:00
Season 2 Episode 9: Paul
This week I speak to Paul who is a composer/pianist. We talk about his career, his condition and how he uses music to share his journey.
You can find me on other social media here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always brought to you by Leon Dietsch.
You can find me on other social media here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always brought to you by Leon Dietsch.
Jul 03, 202201:03:33
Season 2 Episode 8: Bob
This week I am joined by rock climbing enthusiast Bob. We chat about his condition, his travels and health. As always you can find me at linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always brought to you by Leon Dietsch
Jun 12, 202245:30
Season 2 Episode 7: Alec
This week I am joined by Alec. He was born with HLHS and has also had a heart and lung transplant. He shares his story and his journey from birth to now how he has wrote a book of his life.
You can find me here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Alec can be found here: Heartsurgeryking.com
As always music brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find me here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Alec can be found here: Heartsurgeryking.com
As always music brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
May 08, 202241:27
Season 2 Episode 6: Sandra
This week I am joined by Sandra who joins me to talk about her son who was born with a CHD and her goal to help others gain knowledge of early detection of CHD with her charity - Hole In The Heart | Promoting awareness of holes in the heart & Congenital Heart Defects (holeintheheartasd.org)
You can find me here:
https://linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcastAs always music brought to you by Leon Deitsch:https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Mar 06, 202232:10
Season 2 Episode 5: One Year On
Heart2Hearts is officially one year old! This is special short episode, I asked a few of my previous guests what CHD means to them. I hope you enjoy, thank you for all your continued support!
Links to my socials: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
THANK YOU!
Links to my socials: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
THANK YOU!
Feb 13, 202206:54
Season 2 Episode 4: Joey
This week I am joined by pro wrestling fan Joey. We talk about his condition, his history, and his mission to promote CHD awareness in the sporting world. You can find my podcast and all the links here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Feb 06, 202241:42
Season 2 Episode 3: Crystal
After a short break over the Christmas period, we are back! This week, I speak to LA resident Crystal. She is currently homeless in the US, and she gives an insight into how she lives with her condition HRHS, plus the struggles of being a CHD warrior in a troubled situation. As always, you can find all my links here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast and music brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Jan 30, 202245:38
Season 2 Episode 2: Mike
This week I speak to Mike Papale a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, who is the founder of his own organisation and author. We talk about his incident, his book and his mission on providing more care and awareness for heart disease. You can find him on linktr.ee/mikepapale
As always you can find me here:
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always brought to you by: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
As always you can find me here:
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always brought to you by: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Nov 28, 202132:30
Season 2 Episode 1: Gemma
Welcome back to Heart2Hearts! We start off this new series of episodes speaking to Gemma, a writer of a lovely children's book who was also born with a CHD. We talk about her condition, the book and her life with a CHD.
You can find me here linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast or email me at admin@heart2hearts.uk
Music as always by Leon Deitsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find me here linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast or email me at admin@heart2hearts.uk
Music as always by Leon Deitsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Nov 07, 202134:06
Season 1 Episode 20: Season Finale
So episode 20 is the last episode while I take a short break. I bring back my first few guests who helped me start this podcast. We talk about what they have been doing since we last spoke plus general questions to the group. As always you can get me here:https://linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast and music brought to you by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Aug 21, 202101:44:07
Season 1 Episode 19: Emma
This week I speak to fellow CHD teenage weekend friend Emma. We talk about her condition, her job, dealing with covid and Darren Hayes?
You can find me on all platforms here:
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always by Leon Dietsch:https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find me on all platforms here:
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always by Leon Dietsch:https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Aug 07, 202152:43
Season 1 Episode 18: Bethany & Hannah (HeartCharged)
This week I speak to sisters Bethany and Hannah of HeartCharged. We discuss their condition of Hypertrophic cardiomyothapy, body image and their mission with HeartCharged.
You can find me all over at this link: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find me all over at this link: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Jul 24, 202153:45
Season 1 Episode 17: Lloyd
This week I speak to teenager Lloyd from Southampton. We talk about his condition, anxiety and equality.
You can find my social media links here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find my social media links here: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Jul 11, 202150:03
Season 1 Episode 16: Kaylee
This week I speak to an old friend Kaylee. We discuss her life as the youngest ever transplant recipient and how her life has gone on since. This episode features some material that maybe upsetting for some. You can follow me on social media searching Heart2hearts Podcast.
Linktree:
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcastMusic as always by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Linktree:
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcastMusic as always by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Jun 26, 202101:01:43
Season 1 Episode 15: Ashton
This week I am joined by Aimee. She is the mother of 1 year old Ashton who was born with Tetralogy of Fallots. She talks us through the first year of his life and how they dealt with his surgery and diagnosis.
As always you can follow me on social media @heart2heartspodcast on instagram and search Heart2Hearts Podcast on Facebook.
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always is brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
As always you can follow me on social media @heart2heartspodcast on instagram and search Heart2Hearts Podcast on Facebook.
linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music as always is brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Jun 12, 202154:39
Season 1 Episode 14: Lauren
This week I speak to fellow CHDer Lauren from Texas. We talk about her condition of Tricuspid Atresia and HRHS, growing up, difficulties in work and the pandemic.
You can find me using this link to all my podcast locations and socials: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find me using this link to all my podcast locations and socials: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast
Music as always by Leon Deitsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
May 29, 202148:50
Season 1 Episode 13: Lorraine
This week I speak to the woman who connected me to all my CHD friends. Lorraine started up the teenage heart weekends, so we talk all about how she came to running them and the lifespan of them.
You can follow me on Facebook and Instagram searching Heart2heartpodcast
Music by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can follow me on Facebook and Instagram searching Heart2heartpodcast
Music by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
May 16, 202149:19
Season 1 Episode 12: Geddes
This week I speak to Geddes from Peterhead. I met Geddes at a clinic appointment where we talked and kept in touch. His story of a heart defect starts much later in life when he was diagnosed with Heart Failure in 2008 and AF (atrial fibrillation) in 2016. This is his story. You can follow me on Facebook and Instagram @Heart2heartspodcast Music brought to you by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
May 02, 202101:15:19
Season 1 Episode 11: Elliot
This week I speak to New York native Elliot. We discuss his condition, masculinity with CHD and the pandemic. You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook by searching Heart2Heartspodcast.
Music brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Music brought to you by Leon Dietsch: soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Apr 25, 202101:00:52
Season 1 Episode 10: MTG
This week I speak to my friend MTG, we met on a CHD weekend. We discuss her condition plus how the teenage weekends help her grow as a person. As always you can follow on Facebook & Instagram @Heart2heartspodcast
Music by https://soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Apr 18, 202150:22
Season 1 Episode 9: Marlajan
This week I speak to Philadelphia based Marlajan. We discuss as always their condition (Tetralogy of Fallots), plus about PTSD in the CHD community. We also talk about a her recent valve replacement. Remember you can follow me on Facebook and Instagram @heart2heartspodcast As always music is brought to you by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Apr 11, 202157:14
Season 1 Episode 8: Ryan
This week I speak to Ryan from Memphis. I met Ryan on social media and discovered we have the same condition Tetralogy of Fallots. We talk about his condition, his goals of doing a triathlon and family.
You can find me on social media using the link: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music is brought to you by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
You can find me on social media using the link: linktr.ee/Heart2heartspodcast Music is brought to you by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Apr 04, 202159:22
Season 1 Episode 7: Alison
This week I take another non CHD approach and asked my wife Alison to share her side of my CHD life. We talk about how she came to learn of my condition, struggles and the pandemic. You can find me on Facebook by searching Heart2Hearts Podcast and on instagram @Heart2Heartspodcast Music by soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Mar 28, 202144:19
Season 1 Episode 6: Mum & Dad
This week I have gone a bit different and decided to tell my story. But rather than myself talking about it, I asked my parents to come on and tell their experience with having a child with CHD and how they coped throughout my life. Music by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Mar 21, 202155:53
Season 1 Episode 5: Jason
This week I spoke to Jason, born with the transposition of the great arteries he went through a life changing operation at 8 weeks old. We talk about his operation, his job and the impact of the pandemic. Follow on Instagram and Facebook at Heart2Heartspodcast Music by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Mar 14, 202140:24
Season 1 Episode 4: Drezden
This week I speak to my first international guest. Drezden like myself was born with a CHD, we discuss his health, the differences in the UK and US healthcare and the pandemic. Follow me on Instagram @heart2heartspodcast Music by Leon Dietsch
Mar 07, 202159:10
Season 1 Episode 3: Kirsty
In this episode I speak to fellow CHD friend Kirsty. We talk about her condition, our medication and a little bit about fitness.
Follow my Instagram at Heart2heartspodcast and the music is brought to you by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Follow my Instagram at Heart2heartspodcast and the music is brought to you by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Feb 28, 202153:51
Season 1 Episode 2: Calum
This episode is the 2nd in the series talking with my friend Calum about his CHD and how he has coped working again. Follow instagram: heart2heartspodcast for updates. Music by Leon Dietsch soundcloud.com/leon-laser-pew-pew
Feb 21, 202137:15
Season 1 Episode 1: Ayleigh
This is the first episode in a series of chats I hope to have with fellow CHD friends. In this episode I am joined by my good friend Ayleigh who like myself was born with a CHD. We chat about her condition and about growing up with a CHD. You can follow me on Instagram @heart2heartspodcast
Feb 14, 202146:42