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Nola Hawts
A podcast by two "Heart moms" FOR Heart moms (Or whoever wants to listen). Topics related to Congenital Heart Defects and resources available to people who are affected by CHD. We can't promise that we won't get side tracked along the way though. Also, full disclosure - we are not professionals. It's all about survival, CHEERS!
Episodes
84 episodes
CHD Trivia on Location at Oscar's in Metry
Closing 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!
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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34:06
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Tayler & Nick Monroe - Parents of the World's First Partial Heart Transplant Recipient
Listen 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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35:22
Angel's Place - Mark Firmin, Executive Director
Learn about Angel's Place and the wonderful resources they offer to CHD families in the community.
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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32:30
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2024 - Monica, Matthew's Mom
In 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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33:59
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month & Marin's CHD Journey
Listen to this mother/daughter team (Anna Claire & Marin) share their CHD journey and how CPR saves lives.
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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41:44
Where The Heck Have,We Been?? Life Update for 2024
2024 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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49:39
We're BACK! CHD Awareness Week 2024
We took a little break, but we are BACK to talk about CHD awareness week!
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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16:34
WiBO Giving - Brittany McGregor
Brittany 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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29:29
Happy 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!
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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26:28
Dr. Benjamin Peeler - Chief, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Ochsner Health
In 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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28:17
Dr. Elizabeth Wisner - Thomas' mom
In 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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27:52
Mom & Daughter Interview - Shannon & Ava Guidry
On 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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35:55
Lane Thompson - Husband of CHD Survivor
In 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 k...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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43:25
Honoring WIBO - George McGregor
In 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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37:51
A Grandmother's Perspective - Janel Quitzau
Janel 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 daug...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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44:17
Stephanie Bartage and the Romans 12:12 Foundation
CHD 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 a...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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40:18
Happy Mother's Day 2023 - Casey Townsend : Noah's mom
Sue 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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45:55
Chrissy Andersen - CHD Mom to Transplant Recipient, Tayt
As 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 abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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36:13
One Heart Unites Two Families- Maria Peters Clark & Candace Chauvin Armstrong
Donor 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 dono...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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35:26
Peyton Bono- Peyton For Hearts
17 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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21:20
Brynn Thompson- CHD Adult & Camp Bon Coeur
We spoke with Brynn Thompson who is a CHD adult survivor about her experience as a patient, a mom and working with Camp Bon Coeur.
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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37:33
Happy Mardi Gras from the Heart Mom Squad - Find Your People
Happy 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,
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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47:05
Letitia Aloysius - A Collège Student Living with CHD
Lana & 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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26:57
Follow 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 epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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1:12:52
2nd Anniversary Episode- On Location at the Ruby Slipper
Lana 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!
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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24:58