This summer (in Australia!), we're bringing you some fan favourite episodes of From the Heart Season 2, 2023! Here is Encore #1 - Eve's Story Eve is a 23-year-old from Melbourne who lives with a congenital heart condition. Eve is a keen skier, ice hockey player and cold water swimmer! In this episode, Eve talks about how having a heart condition has impacted her body image and relationship with her body, her journey to becoming more independent with her health care, and the importance of support networks.   LINKS Join HeartKids' Instagram for teens and young people @youthzone_heartkids ..read more

In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Rachel, for a special conversation with Jaidyn Stephenson, North Melbourne AFL Player, and dedicated HeartKids Ambassador. Rachel and Jaidyn discuss navigating his heart condition and achieving success in his AFL career. Tune in as Jaidyn shares insights into the special bond he has forged with HeartKids. HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your ..read more

On this episode of From The Heart, we’re getting to know Monica Tolic – a heart teen from Adelaide who recently finished her last day of high school! With big goals in sight for her future, Rachael chats to Monica about growing up with a heart condition and managing through the highs chool years. Monica shares her thoughts on mental health, creating balance and becoming independent with her heart health. HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart dis ..read more

This episode, Tahnee chats with Jayhrani Nicholls, a registered nurse and Aboriginal woman who works at Ngak Min Health, located on the Djarragun College campus in Gordonvale, Queensland. With a passion for empowering individuals to take control of their own health, Jayhrani has been dedicating her skills and expertise to supporting patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, informati ..read more

Marjorie is a Kombumerri woman, who was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, and had surgery at the age of 13, in 1968.  In this episode, Marjorie talks about her surgery, the support available for those in 1968 with CHD, and raising awareness of other adults living with CHD. HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at ..read more

Kenya was diagnosed with a heart condition at the age of 14. In this episode, Kenya talks about travelling for open heart surgery, her connection with her family, and raising awareness of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) through her film making work and Champions 4 Change.  HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at ..read more

Arthur is a dad to a daughter with CHD, and a passionate fundraiser for HeartKids through his workplace. In this episode, Arthur talks about his family’s grassroots fundraising efforts, Greek sweets, and the joy of supporting the heart kids community with scholarships via his workplace, Drake’s Supermarkets. HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 180 ..read more

What is having open-heart surgery really like? Sam Stolberg was born with a heart condition. Growing up, his condition didn't impact him very much. Sam played high-level rugby league throughout high school. Then in 2017, at the age of 26, Sam received the news that he would have to have open-heart surgery within 90 days. Listen in to hear how Sam dealt with this life-altering news, his surgery and recovery, his thoughts on mental health and resilience, and what he's learnt over the course of his unique journey. Sam is also one of the hosts of this podcast. HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brough ..read more

Arthur is a dad to a daughter with CHD, and a passionate fundraiser for HeartKids through his workplace. In this episode, Arthur talks about his family’s grassroots fundraising efforts, Greek sweets, and the joy of supporting the heart kids community with scholarships via his workplace, Drake’s Supermarkets. HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 180 ..read more

Catherine is a mother to a 13-year-old with CHD and has worked in the education system for 18 years. In this episode, Catherine talks about children with CHD entering the education system, and the preparations and supports that are beneficial in this space   HEARTKIDS From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.h ..read more