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From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast23 Surgeries Before 23 with Annabel TurnerIn this episode of 'From The Heart', our host Rachael chats to Annabel Turner - a young heart adult who has tricuspid artresia. Listen as Rachael and Annabel chat about having a heart condition has not stopped Annabel from living a full, rich and exciting life. HEARTKIDSFrom 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 a...2025-07-1031 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastSexual Health and Wellbeing with Sexologist Stacey MicallefIn this episode of 'From The Heart', our host Rachael chats to Stacey Micallef - a sexologist and relationship & trauma counsellor based in Geelong, Victoria. Listen as Rachael and Stacey chat about how CoHD can impact sexual health and relationships, and the strategies you can employ to build healthy, fulfilling sexual relationships.HEARTKIDSFrom 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...2025-06-2854 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastMedical Trauma with clinical psychologist Carlye CrankIn this episode of 'From The Heart', our host Rachael chats to clinical psychologist Carlye Crank about mental health, medical trauma and the unique ways in which physical health can impact your mental health.HEARTKIDSFrom 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.auCarlye Crank2025-06-1235 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastRHD and Better Community Care with Tanika Parker and Genavie TabuaiIn this special episode for Reconciliation Week, Angela Webb, HeartKids’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Manager, has a yarn with Tanika Parker, RHD Nurse Navigator, and Genavie Tabuai, Health Worker Coordinator for Maternal, Child and Family Health Programs, both from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.Tanika and Genavie speak about the realities of delivering care across remote communities in Far North Queensland, with a strong focus on preventing and managing rheumatic heart disease (RHD). They discuss the importance of culturally safe care, early intervention, and empowering health wo...2025-05-3034 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastMitch McGovern: An Ambassador in Honour of his Friend's MemoryIn this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Mitch McGovern.Mitch is a football player with Carlton, and a HeartKids Ambassador. Sami and Mitch chat about Mitch's connection with CoHD, and how his trajectory changed after his best friend, Logan, passed away due to complications with his condition.HEARTKIDSFrom 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...2025-04-1524 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastAcknowledging and Supporting the Sibling Journey - Dr Shannon Schedlich of Siblings AustraliaIn this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Dr Shannon Schedlich.Shannon joins the podcast this episode, to chat with Sami about strengthening family units, and promoting nuanced support for all members. Shannon shares critical insights in acknowledging emotions, allowing space and an opportunity for siblings to share time with parents, and the significance of a siblings' understanding of their brother or sister's disability or chronic health condition.HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national n...2025-04-0136 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastCurtis McGrath: Paralympian, Soldier, Order of Australia Recipient, and Heart DadIn this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Curtis McGrath.Curtis is an Australian Paralympic gold medalist in paracanoe who lost both his legs while serving as a combat engineer in Afghanistan. His extraordinary evolution from soldier to Paralympic icon has inspired millions worldwide, with his journey taking on new meaning in 2024 when he and his wife Rachel welcomed their son Monty, born with transposition of the great arteries (TGA), adding another chapter of resilience to their family's remarkable story. Sami and Curtis chat through the Mc...2025-03-1838 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastManaging my Complex CHD... Mahan Ahmadiram's StoryIn this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Mahan Ahmadiram, an adult navigating her life with CHD, with CH-FIT, community, and exceptional strength.Sami and Mahan discuss the significant journey Mahan and her family have experienced across several countries, and the many surgeries and supports that have bolstered her resolve and strength to this day.Mahan has recently volunteered at a HeartKids camp, and is actively involved in the CH-FIT program offering critical exercise support to those with CoHD.HEARTKIDSFrom...2025-03-0434 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastA Grandparent's Care... Cindy Hutchison's StoryIn this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Cindy Hutchison.Cindy and Sami chat about Cindy's extraordinary experiences with supporting her daughter Maddi, and grandson York, through their exceptionally challenging heart journey.Cindy shares incredible insight as to support and routines she offered, and the ways in which the whole family rallied around their newest member.Content Warning: This episode contains some discussion regarding termination for medical reasons. If you choose to listen, please listen in a safe space and remember you can pause if you...2025-02-1834 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastSupporting the Sibling... Chloe Peck's Heart Sibling Journey.Welcome to From the Heart: The HeartKids Podcast, Season 4.In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Chloe Peck, a young adult who is a sibling to a heart teen.Join Sami and Chloe as they discuss the complexities of a heart journey, for siblings and extended family members, and the extraordinary efforts and routines Chloe's family implemented to bolster their whole support network.HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on...2025-02-0427 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastFrom the Heart: 2024 Wrapped. Erin Ferguson and Happy Heart ClinicWelcome to From the Heart: 2024 Wrapped!As we have closed off 2024 and into 2025, we're bringing you some fan favourite episodes of From the Heart, season 3.Here is Encore #5 - Erin FergusonIn this episode of From the Heart, Tahnee Jash is joined by Erin Ferguson, a dedicated paediatric Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) clinical nurse consultant from the Happy Heart Clinic in Far North Queensland. Erin discusses her team's efforts to improve healthcare experiences for young patients with RHD, focusing on their practical and supportive approaches. Learn about the strategies...2025-01-2137 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastFrom the Heart: 2024 Wrapped. Danielle Green's StoryWelcome to From the Heart: 2024 Wrapped!As we have closed off 2024 and looking into 2025, we're bringing you some fan favourite episodes of From the Heart, season 3.Here is Encore #4 - Danielle GreenDanielle is a mother to two children, Sonny and Airlie, who have both passed away due to a rare genetic condition known only as PPA2.Sami and Danielle chat about Danielle and her husband Leon's journey with this extremely rare condition, advocating for genetic testing and counselling, and the importance of family and community during the most difficult of...2025-01-0750 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastFrom the Heart: 2024 Wrapped. Amber Adamson: Ask a Nurse Anything!Welcome to From the Heart: 2024 Wrapped!As we close off the end of this year, we're bringing you some fan favourite episodes of From the Heart, season 3.Here is Encore #3 - Amber Adamson: Ask a NurseIn 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...2024-12-2438 min
From The Heart: The HeartKids PodcastFrom the Heart: 2024 Wrapped. Kate Strickland's StoryWelcome to From the Heart: 2024 Wrapped!As we close off the end of this year, we're bringing you some fan favourite episodes of From the Heart, season 3.Here is Encore #2 - Kate Strickland, Child Life Therapist.Kate is a Child Life Therapist, who works in the community with children - one of the first Child Life Therapists to work outside of a hospital framework.Sami and Kate chat about how to prepare a child for surgery, what to expect, and how to process the event after families return home. Kate offers...2024-12-1035 min