From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast HeartKids

In this episode, Rachael chats to Sarah Purdom, a wonderful heart adult who is not only navigating life with a heart condition (Transposition of the Great Arteries (DTGA) and pulmonary stenosis) but is also excelling in her academic and personal pursuits. Sarah is currently in her Honours year in Geology at the University of Tasmania, where she has been exploring the origins of gold within granite formations (wow)!

Beyond her academic achievements, Sarah manages part-time work while exploring in her passions for science fiction, outdoor activities, and video games. In today's episode, Sarah shares her heart journey story, providing a unique insight into how she manages her condition and wellbeing during this very busy time in her life!

CREDITS
Host: Rachael Knowles
Guest: Sarah Purdom
Producer:  Becky Oakley

HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by Childhood-onset Heart Disease. For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

In this episode, meet CJ , a 17-year-old from Melbourne, Victoria, who shares his experiences of growing up with bicuspid aortic valve. Tune in to hear CJ's story, how he managed his surgeries, and finds positivity through art and support through friends and community.

CREDITS
Host: Rachael Knowles
Guest: CJ Gagliardi
Producer:  Becky Oakley

HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by Childhood-onset Heart Disease. For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

Welcome to a very special episode of the HeartKids From The Heart. n this episode Rachael chats with Amber Adamson, a dedicated Clinical Nurse Consultant at Prince Charles Hospital, who specialises in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

Before the episode was recorded, we put out a call on social media for young people and adults to submit questions to be answered on air, and you responded with thoughtful topics and queries about navigating life and healthcare with a heart condition. So, in this episode Amber is here to help, specifically addressing the concerns and questions of young people and adults, sharing her expertise, insights, and advice for managing your healthcare with confidence and independence.

HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.

For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

CREDITS
Host: Rachael Knowles
Guest: Amber Adamson
Producer:  Becky Oakley

In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Matt Tognini. Matt is the father of a heart kid, Alessandra, who was born with a complex congenital heart condition.

Sami and Matt chat about the impacts of flying across the country for heart surgery, the parent perspective of the process of transition from paediatric care to adult care, and supporting his heart kid adult as she prepares for upcoming surgery.


HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Matt Tognini
Producer:  Melissa Clarke

In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Missing School CEO Megan Gilmour.

Sami and Megan chat about the impact of periods of absence from school, for those with critical health concerns. Megan takes us through initiatives that Missing School can put in place, or connections to additional supports, that assist kids who are experiencing loneliness, and gaps in learning while away from the classroom.


HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

MISSING SCHOOL
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Read more about Missing School and their initiatives at their site https://missingschool.org.au/


CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Megan Gilmour
Producer:  Melissa Clarke

In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with HeartKids CEO Lesley Jordan.
Sami and Lesley chat about congenital heart disease, as well as the term Childhood-onset Heart Disease (CoHD) and what this means. Lesley gives us a quick catch-up on all things CoHD for new listeners, and takes us through some exciting upcoming events.

Be sure to stick around and hear the Love Letters to the CoHD Community segment, where we play your dedications, shout-outs, and anonymous messages of love to those in the community, in acknowledgement of the significant population and unique journeys of those with Childhood-onset Heart Disease.
HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Lesley Jordan
Producer:  Melissa Clarke