Nola Hawts

In 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. 

In 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.

This 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.

In 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 . 

Lana & 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!  

We had a blast "on location" as we strolled down memory lane with all of our episodes of NOLA Hawt's 1st year! Enjoy!

On this episode,  we chat with the gentlemen of NeuroJust  about their local mental health clinic and the benefits of TMS therapy . 

In this episode, we chatted with Beth Cooney, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who works with children. Learn about how therapy can benefit a CHD child or any child who may suffer with anxiety or depression.

Sue  & Lana chat with Rebecca Connick of Crane Rehab  about the benefits of OT in CHD kids or any kids at all. 

On this episode we chat with Dr. Diego Lara of Ochsner . He shares some insight about fetal cardiology and all that goes with it. It was a pleasure chatting with Dr. Lara. 

We enjoyed talking with Abigail & Katie from Ochsner's Child Life Dept. about what their role is when helping children cope during surgery and hospital stays. And Happy Birthday to Sue! 

We enjoyed our chat with Brittany and Nicolle from the Louisiana Chapter of the American Heart Association. Listen to learn about the things this organization does for heart families and the community.

This month's "Lagniappe Episode" feature Amy Porter sharing  her heart warrior, Artie and his CHD journey.

We had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Stephanie Berault, Executive Director of HeartGift , Louisiana.  This organization does such amazing things for the CHD community from all over the world. 

In this episode we talked with Dr. Algu & Dr. Davis about life as a general pediatrician. 

Susan and Lana dive into the correlation of CHD and ADHD with psychologist, Dr. Adrianne Brennan of Brennan Behavior Group.

Sue & Lana chat with CHD dad Mike Menesses about his experience as a "HAWT DAD". 

We had such a great time chatting with Colby Groom, the name sake of Colby Red Wine . Learn how Colby Red gives back to heart healthy communities across the United States and Canada as well. 

This month's "Lagniappe Episode" features Denyse Englert sharing her own CHD story along with her CHD daughter, Hannah's CHD journey. 

Casual conversations with Dr. James Krulisky about his role as a Pediatric Cardiologist, how he came to that specialty, why he loves it and so much more.

On Episode 15, we chat with Dr. Frank Pigula, Pediatric heart surgeon at CHNOLA. Dr. Pigula is also a dad to a heart warrior and shares his expertise and experiences with us. 

We had the privilege to have our own hubbies join us on the podcast this week as we prepare to celebrate Father's Day 2021! Happy Father's Day to all of the great "hawt dads" out there!

We spoke to Christian about his role as a heart dad and he tells us all about his experience with his CHD warrior daughter, Darby. 

In this episode, we learn all of the great thinks that Conquering CHD Louisiana is doing for the community and how to get more involved, including volunteering to make/deliver care packages to Louisiana hospitals. 

This month's "Lagniappe Episode" features Ashley Restel sharing her heart warrior, Fiona, and her CHD journey.