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Nola HawtsHeart Month Continues: Caitlin BaconOn this episode we chat with Caitlin, mom of her heart warrior, Samuel. With a background in Medicine, working in Labor & Delivery, etc., in the last year, her two worlds have collided. We continue to talk about heart month and upcoming events! 2025-02-1832 minNola HawtsCHD AWARENESS WEEK 2025: Sarah Michelle BoesSarah Michelle Boes, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is the Founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and currently serves as the Chief Nursing Officer at Blueprint Test Prep, a new board member for Conquering CHD starting January 2025, and a Committee Chair member for Children’s Heart Foundation Annual Cincinnati Walk. Sarah has extensive experience in oncology, intensive care, and nursing education. Sarah's entrepreneurial journey is deeply intertwined with her personal life. Her daughter Meadow, born with severe heart defects, has required extensive medical care, inspiring Sarah's commitment to pediatric cardiac research and care. In recognition of Meadow’s journey, Sarah and...2025-02-0433 minNola HawtsCHD Trivia on Location at Oscar's in MetryClosing out 2024, Lana & Susan recorded "on location" at local bar and grill, Oscars in Old Metairie. Touching on some basic CHD facts and opening things up for a general conversation. Happy Holidays to all and Happy New Year!2024-12-1734 minNola HawtsTayler & Nick Monroe - Parents of the World's First Partial Heart Transplant RecipientListen to our interview with Tayler and Nick, Amazing Parents to heart warrior, Owen. Owen is the world's first partial heart transplant recipient and is thriving. 2024-11-2635 minNola HawtsAngel's Place - Mark Firmin, Executive DirectorLearn about Angel's Place and the wonderful resources they offer to CHD families in the community. 2024-11-1232 minNola HawtsDown Syndrome Awareness Month 2024 - Monica, Matthew's MomIn this episode, we chat with Susan's cousin, Monica. Monica is the mom to Down Syndrome and CHD warrior, Matthew. Monica shares her experience with both Matthew's CHD journey as well as life with Down Syndrome. 2024-10-3033 minNola HawtsSudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month & Marin's CHD JourneyListen to this mother/daughter team (Anna Claire & Marin) share their CHD journey and how CPR saves lives. 2024-10-1541 minNola HawtsWhere The Heck Have,We Been?? Life Update for 20242024 has been a whirlwind to say the least. Listen to Lana & Sue talk about the latest in their lives and how 2024 has been so far.2024-09-0949 minNola HawtsWe're BACK! CHD Awareness Week 2024We took a little break, but we are BACK to talk about CHD awareness week!2024-02-0716 minNola HawtsWiBO Giving - Brittany McGregorBrittany McGregor talks with us about the loss of her CHD angel, Everett "WiBO" McGregor, and what she and her husband have done to give back since their experience. The start of "WiBO Giving" and their family's story has inspired many.2023-10-2429 minNola HawtsHappy Birthday Harlie Rene! Our Very Own CHD Baby is 18!A special episode featuring Lana's heart baby, Harlie on her 18th birthday. We chat about her experiences as a CHD teen, moving forward in life and her takeaways of being a CHD kid. Happy Birthday, Nay! 2023-10-1026 minNola HawtsDr. Benjamin Peeler - Chief, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Ochsner HealthIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Ben Peeler, Pediatric and Adult CHD surgeon at Ochsner. He shares his journey into the CHD world and how much it means to him.2023-09-2628 minNola HawtsDr. Elizabeth Wisner - Thomas' momIn this episode, we interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Wisner, a local pediatric allergist & immunologist talks to us about her experience as a CHD mom to son, Thomas. 2023-09-1227 minNola HawtsMom & Daughter Interview - Shannon & Ava GuidryOn this episode, we talk to 17 year old CHD survivor, Ava and her mom, Shannon. They share their stories and what CHD has meant to their family. 2023-08-2935 minNola HawtsLane Thompson - Husband of CHD SurvivorIn this episode, we talked to Lane about what it's like being married to someone with a congenital heart defect. Lane & Brynn Thompson, who we interviewed in episode #59 have known one another since 7th grade and have built a beautiful life together. Listen to Lane talk about his experience as a CHD spouse.2023-08-0843 minNola HawtsHonoring WIBO - George McGregorIn June we love to honor heart dads for Father's Day. In this episode, we honor one special heart dad, George McGregor. George continues to honor HIS heart angel, Everett, also known as WIBO. George shares with us what he and his wife, Brittany do as a tribute to their baby boy since his passing last year.2023-06-1337 minNola HawtsA Grandmother's Perspective - Janel QuitzauJanel is the grandma of CHD hero, Thomas. In this episode, she shares a different perspective of what it was like to go through the journey with her own daughter, heart mom, Abigail Reller. Janel talked to us about how supporting her daughter and son in law was life changing for the whole family.2023-05-3044 minNola HawtsStephanie Bartage and the Romans 12:12 FoundationCHD mom Stephanie talks with us about her experience with her son, Stephen. After facing some challenges in his CHD journey, learn more about the foundation she and her husband started and why.2023-05-1640 minNola HawtsHappy Mother's Day 2023 - Casey Townsend : Noah's momSue and Lana had a conversation with heart mom. Casey, about her experience as transplant mom. She shared the ups and downs of transplant and we talked about our upcoming Mother's Day celebrations. 2023-05-0245 minNola HawtsChrissy Andersen - CHD Mom to Transplant Recipient, TaytAs National Donate Life Month continues, we talk to Chrissy Andersen, mom to Tayt. Tayt received a heart transplant and is Ellen DeGeneres' favorite boyfriend. Chrissy talks with us about her family's transplant journey.2023-04-1836 minNola HawtsOne Heart Unites Two Families- Maria Peters Clark & Candace Chauvin ArmstrongDonor mom to hero, Nicholas, Maria chats with us about how much the gift of organ donation means to her and Candace, mom to heart recipient, Jean Paul expresses her appreciation for the gift of life. To register as an organ, eye and tissue donor, go to www.donatelife.net 2023-04-0435 minNola HawtsPeyton Bono- Peyton For Hearts17 Year Old Peyton Bono shares her personal experience with us as a CHD patient giving back to the community and how she's doing so through her American Heart Association campaign. 2023-03-2121 minNola HawtsBrynn Thompson- CHD Adult & Camp Bon CoeurWe spoke with Brynn Thompson who is a CHD adult survivor about her experience as a patient, a mom and working with Camp Bon Coeur. 2023-03-0737 minNola HawtsHappy Mardi Gras from the Heart Mom Squad - Find Your PeopleHappy Mardi Gras! Sue and Lana sat down to chat with their very own "heart mom squad crew" about how important it is to connect with other people who have been through what you have. All past podcast guests, Abigail, Ami & Caroline made for a fun episode full of laughs, tears and mom jokes.2023-02-2147 minNola HawtsLetitia Aloysius - A Collège Student Living with CHDLana & Susan enjoyed talked with Letitia about her journey as a single ventricle patient, her journey into adulthood and how her faith has carried her through her CHD life.2023-02-0726 minNola HawtsFollow Up With The Rellers - Baby Thomas is Here!Susan and Lana loved sitting around the table to chat with good friends, Abigail and Aaron Reller about their experience as CHD parents over the last 6 months. Abigail was interviewed in episode 38 about her experience as a pregnant CHD mom. We are happy to hear from dad in this episode as well and learn how life has changed for them. Abigail wants to share a great resource that helped her as well...check out this link. 2023-01-241h 12Nola Hawts2nd Anniversary Episode- On Location at the Ruby SlipperLana and Susan eat, drink and chat about all of their amazing guests in 2022 on location at the Ruby Slipper in Old Metairie. As you know, "There's no judgement here...it's all about survival...CHEERS!" Thanks for another great year, y'all!2023-01-1024 minNola HawtsNurse Stephanie - Ochsner Pediatric CVICUWe loved chatting with Stephanie Fried, a 33 year "seasoned" CVICU nurse with Ochsner. She shared why she's so passionate in her role as a nurse.2022-12-2734 minNola HawtsDr. Dominic Carollo - Ochsner Pediatric AnesthesiologyLana & Sue learned lots about anesthesiology in pediatric patients from our friend, Dr. Dominic Carollo with Ochsner. Check it out. 2022-12-1330 minNola HawtsAdult Congenital Heart Association - ACHASusan and Lana sat down to chat with Susan Timmins, a volunteer and board member of the Adult Congenital Heart Association. She shares with us, her experience as a CHD mom as well as the work she does with the ACHA. 2022-11-2935 minNola HawtsThe Hearts Playbook - Janelle FolignoJanelle Foligno sat down to chat with us about her CHD warrior, Milana. Married to Nick Foligno, professional hockey player with the Boston Bruins, the couple started a foundation to raise funds and awareness of CHD. Janelle talks about her book, The Hearts Playbook and how to purchase it so other CHD kids can benefit from it. 2022-11-1526 minNola HawtsEarly Steps: Kate-Lyne Hecker CoreilWe sat down to chat with Kate Hecker Coreil about her role as a Jefferson Parish Public School Early Interventionalist with 2022-11-0127 minNola HawtsDavid Hebert - ECMO at CHNOLAWe had a great conversation with David Hebert, ECMO Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. We learned all about ECMO and he answered questions that many of us have probably never thought of. Check it out. 2022-10-1834 minNola HawtsLaura Ogden - Nash's MomLaura Ogden share her family's CHD story and how her son Nash's diagnosis led her to her outreach role with Conquering CHD Louisiana. 2022-10-0422 minNola HawtsJon Pierre & Ami Pastorek-Auggie's ParentsJon Pierre & Ami Pastorek sat down with us to talk about what it's like being heart parents to 1 year old, August. Jon Pierre also shares his experience as a CHD patient as well and what that's meant for him as August's dad.2022-09-2038 minNola HawtsSCRATCHgolf - Dana KimbleSue and Lana sat down with Dana Kimble of SCRATCHgolf where they learned about an amazing program being offered to local CHD patients. Learn more about this program and how you can get your CHD child involved.2022-09-0627 minNola HawtsAmerican Ninja Warrior - Chris O'ConnellSue & Lana sat down with heart & ninja warrior, Chris O'Connell to learn about life as a CHD patient, a CHD dad and what being on American Ninja Warrior has meant for him. 2022-08-2331 minNola HawtsA Heart on Valentine's Day - Hailey SteimelCHD and Heart transplant survivor, Hailey Steimel sat down to chat with us about her journey as a CHD kid, teen and adult as well as life after heart transplant. With a second chance at life, she wrote a children's book called A Heart on Valentine's Day.2022-08-0926 minNola HawtsMake-A-Wish FoundationIn this episode, we spoke to Brian Smith, Director of Communications and Marketing for Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Chapter. We learn about all of wonderful things that the Make-A-Wish organization does for CHD families and so many other families. 2022-07-2635 minNola HawtsWhat is ADHD Coaching?In this episode we chat with Meredith Knauer, MS, CACP of NeuroDivergent Coaching. Meredith discusses the benefits of ADHD coaching. 2022-07-1225 minNola HawtsThe Brett Boyer Foundation - Ellen BoyerWe loved talking to Ellen Boyer, mom to CHD angel, Brett. Ellen and her husband, Bo, began the Brett Boyer Foundation in loving memory and in honor of their beloved daughter Sadie Brett. Learn all about what this foundation does to help the CHD community with both research and awareness, along with awareness for Down Syndrome.2022-06-2831 minNola HawtsDr. Dennis Mello - Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon & Heart DadWith Father's Day this weekend, what better CHD dad to talk to than one who performs surgery on the tiniest of CHD patients. Dr. Dennis Mello of Connecticut Children's Hospital spoke with us about his experience as a heart dad and what it has meant for him in his career. 2022-06-1435 minNola HawtsDylan's mom - Alex DishonMay was the month of the Mom! Alex Dishon, mom to CHD hero, Dylan, joined us this week. We enjoyed wrapping up the month of May with another amazing mom. Alex sits on the CHNOLA PFAC board and shares a few of her feelings as a CHD mom with us. 2022-05-3139 minNola HawtsAbigail Reller - A Pregnant Mom's PerspectiveWe LOVED chatting with our new "hawt mom" friend & local artist, Abigail Reller. With a different perspective than most moms on our podcast, her CHD baby hasn't arrived yet. Learn how she's felt navigating this new world. 2022-05-1744 minNola HawtsHappy Mother's Day 2022- Caroline RobertsonIn this episode, we are joined by Caroline Robinson, mom to Henry. Caroline shares all that she's been through as a heart mom over the last year or so as well as her perspective as a heart momma.2022-05-0343 minNola HawtsHeart Transplant Recipient & Mom - Blake & Jennifer BabinWe had a nice chat with HLHS patient, heart recipient & Tulane student, Blake Babin and his mom, Jennifer. We learned all about what it was like for Jennifer to experience becoming a CHD mom & transplant mom in a matter of two short weeks! Blake shares many words of inspiration for CHD & transplant patients. 2022-04-1921 minNola HawtsPaul Cardall- Award Winning Musician & Heart Transplant RecipientSusan & Lana had the honor and privilege to sit down and chat with Paul Cardall, award winning pianist and composer about his life as a CHD patient. Paul shared his transplant experience with us as well as what he does to give back to the CHD community. 2022-04-0534 minNola HawtsLovies for Bravehearts - Laura GrimesIn this episode we learn about what one heart mom did to gave back to the CHD community and the hospital that saved her son's life after his open heart surgery. Lovies for Bravehearts in 2014 and has been able to donate over 2000 lovies to CHD babies to date. 2022-03-2232 minNola HawtsDr. Crittendon - Interventional CardiologyIn this episode we chat with Dr. Ivory Crittendon, a Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist from Ochsner. We learn about all of the amazing things interventional medicine can offer CHD patients. 2022-03-0848 minNola HawtsDr. Durst & Dr. Young - CHD Patients and PregnancyIn this episode, we learn about CHD patients and pregnancy. Can a CHD patient get pregnant? Learn about what Dr. Durst & Dr. Young have to tell us.2022-02-2233 minNola HawtsCHD Siblings- Harlie & Henry's Brothers and SisterThis week we chat with Benjamin & Emily, Henry's twin and older sister. We also chat with Carson, younger brother of Harlie, about their experiences as CHD siblings.2022-02-0822 minNola HawtsMusic Therapy - Kimberly Bell at CHNOLAIn this episode, Kimberly Bell shares with us the benefits of Music Therapy. She also discusses the role plays at a Music Therapist Clinical Lead at CHNOLA. 2022-01-2527 minNola HawtsDr. Timothy Pettitt - Cardiothoracic & Congenital Heart Surgery at CHNOLALana & Susan absolutely loved chatting with Dr. Pettitt this week. As a surgeon who perfomed open heart surgery on both Harlie & Henry, it was special to sit down and learn so much from Dr. Pettitt about the world of CHD surgical repairs. Thanks Dr. Pettitt! 2022-01-1150 min