Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD is a podcast hosted by Amy Erhart and Meagan Houpt, both born with a congenital heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
Through candid conversations, we share our personal journeys and amplify the voices of others living with congenital heart disease—patients, caregivers, spouses, and advocates alike. Each episode is rooted in honesty, education, and connection, exploring both the challenges and the triumphs of life with CHD.
Our mission is to raise awareness, provide education, and offer hope for the future of the CHD community. Whether you are living with CHD, loving someone who is, or simply looking to learn more, this space is for you.
We invite you to join us as we open our hearts and share real stories that matter.
Welcome to Candid Hearts: Conversations and CHD.
Authentic Conversations within CHD- with Josh Knoll
Let’s have some real conversation. In today’s episode, we sit down with Josh for an authentic discussion covering a wide range of topics that many in the CHD community think about every day. From mindset, dating, and marriage to navigating difficult conversations with children and dealing with the frustrations of insurance, no topic was off limits. This honest and heartfelt conversation shines a light on the many layers of living with CHD and reminds us just how much patients carry—both physi...
14 Sept 2026
Two Stories, One Shared Understanding: Pregnancy, CHD, and Choice- with Co-hosts Amy and Meagan
**TRIGGER WARNING- CONVERSATION ON PREGNANCY** In today’s episode, we, as co-hosts, open up about our personal journeys surrounding family and children. While our paths look very different, we share a common understanding of the emotional weight that comes with navigating pregnancy and CHD. From adoption and surrogacy to choosing a child-free life, every journey is valid—none greater or less meaningful than another. Through our stories, we hope to create space for all experiences and remind y...
31 Aug 2026
A Legacy That Lives On: The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation - with Anna Farrell
Jen and Mark Hinkle lost their son Ollie to CHD complications in 2013. In the midst of unimaginable grief, they created something truly impactful in his honor—The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation—which has grown into one of the most comprehensive support systems in the CHD community. Through their work, Ollie’s name and legacy continue to touch lives across the country, offering support, connection, and care to families who need it most. In this episode, Amy and Meagan sit down with Anna Farrell...
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