Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD

Amy is a Nurse Coach and Reiki Master Teacher.  Her initial desire to be a nurse came from her own heart defect and wanting to give back.  After having been a bedside nurse for 15+ years, she decided to hang up that hat and move to a more holistic approach.  She is now helping young children through their healing journey's all while working on her own trauma and finding peace.  You can find A...

Today I interview Lerner's mom and dad (Keith and Ann Rea).  I have know them for most of my life to to get to interview them was a pleasure.  Their story doesn't start with the initial diagnosis of Lerner's heart defect, but it does end with Lerner thriving and growing into a confident and happy girl! I also love that both parents give glowing reviews to the Help Me Grow program, w...

Today Derrick tells us about his journey with CHD.  What I love most about this interview is that he brings up a topic of how we it is easy a child to be embarrassed of our body and how that effects us throughout life.  He also says now that he is 20 he views his heart defect different and want to help others. Please see his YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=derrick+...

Today we get to hear Andrea's story.  I just love the outlook Andrea has on life and that we have one life to live, so we need to live it an be appreciative of it.   While we haven't known each other long, I gravitate towards her personality.  Please join me as we dive into her story. If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l...

Today's Texas tells us his story about living with CHD.  There are so many things about this episode that I enjoy, but I particularly  love that we touch on falling out of care when we turn 18.  It is so important for us to be able to live life to the fullest and in most cases because 'nothing is wrong' we feel we don't need to see a cardiologist anymore, but that simply isn&ap...

Monika and I have never met, but when after she found out about the podcast, she reached out to share her story.  Today she touches on how she find happiness when life get a little rough along with how she has dealt with her mental health. If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l.erhart Facebook: Amy Erhart Cunningham

Mikayla's story is told by her mom Michelle.  Mikayla's diagnosis and heart jouney is not one we have heard on previous episodes and Michelle bring us her vulnerability to us in this episode. If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l.erhart Email:  amyerhart@hotmail.com

The topic of pregnancy is so difficult to talk about as everyone has their own thoughts and feelings.  But Today Abby joins be to share her story.  Abby reached out to me after finding out about the podcast and wanted to specifically touch on pregnancy and her journey.  Join us as she take us through the moment she was told she was unable to have children and what transpired in her life after she...

Aaron's story is nothing short of what it takes to be a fighter.  Told from his mom, she brings to light what she faced as a mother in Aaron's short life and what she and her family does to carry on his memory.   If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l.erhart Email:  amyerhart@hotmail.com

We have a bonus episode for you! Today we talk about journaling.  Big takeaways in this one!  Journaling can be done anytime and anywhere, there are no right or wrong ways to journal and you can journal about anything!  There are no rules when it comes to getting your thoughts and feelings on paper!  Jennifer does a great job of explaining that. Head on over to one of her many platforms for ideas...

On this episode of Diaries of a Heart Warrior- I am speak with Scott.  We met for the first time in 2023 at a Single Ventricle Fontan forum.   Please join me in listening to his story and his comparison of how we are at times on a 'scavenger hunt' as an adult to become more knowledgable about our defects.  Also hear how as an adult he is finding healing through Facebook platforms taking...

Parent's Nate and Alisha bring you the story of their daughter Hazel.  After Hazel was born her mom wasn't going to take no for an answer.  She fought through her connections to seek out the best care possible to get Hazel what she needed.  If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l.erhart Email:  amyerhart@hotmail.com

My heart is full with this episode.  I really enjoyed talking to Brittney and learning more about her journey.  So often we feel so alone going through life, but in today's episode, I'm beginning to realize that just isn't true.  While we may be dealing with different heart issues, we are all going through very similar experiences.   Please join me in listening to Brittney's St...

Harrison was diagnosed in utero during an ultrasound.  Today we hear his story told my his parents, Seth and Andrea.  How Harrison was diagnosed and how he is living since his diagnoses and birth.  If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l.erhart Email:  amyerhart@hotmail.com

Chrissie tells her story of how she found out she had a congential heart defect and where her life has taken her since then.  Please join me as we listen to her story of how she found out she had a heart defect years after she was born. If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l.erhart Email:  amyerhart@hotmail.com

I'm Amy and I am your host of Diaries of a Heart Warrior.  Focusing more in my adult life and how I have grown from my young adult life and being thankful for where I am in my 40's.   Please join me on my journey. If you or someone you know would like to be part of the podcast you can hit me up at: Instragram:  amy.l.erhart Email:  amyerhart@hotmail.com

Diaries of a Heart Warrior brings you stories from patients and families affected by a Congenital Heart Defect.  This is a podcast to show that we are not alone in this world even if it feels that way.  I can't wait to spread awareness and bring you on the journey of living with CHD.