The Heart
Kaitlin PrestSince 2014 this longstanding podcast favourite has been creating hard-hitting cinematic stories about love, bodies and all of the things between humans that we don’t know how to name. Creator Kaitlin Prest works with her friends, idols and all kinds of loved ones to bring you into an expansive sonic universe that challenges what we think we know about love.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 135 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Stealing the car to drive to a fancier suburb for yoga and coffee. Micro-dosing mushrooms. Reflections on rules broken and rules followed. Suicidal ideation spoken ofin a blasé and non-plussed manner. Therapy session wherein KP assures therapist in t... more
One year ago in June 2025 wearing combat boots in bed I watch Man on the Moon. A mad genius performs as a mad genius. Mozart dies writing death music in the director's cut of Amadeus. Two films by one director doing studies of artistic madness. A mad... more
The sound of the water in a river in Wissahickon, Philadelphia. An episode in honour of organizers. Greg aka my dad learns that most of the time we call "activism" "organizing" now. We listen to an episode made by Yowei Shaw, the investigative journa... more
Is done still better than perfect? Is the Canada goose a swan in less glamourous clothing? Are people who need people lucky or unlucky? The Queen of the Ducks (my bff Bekky) advises not to appear to be chasing the geese. The definition of sloth I pri... more
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This podcast is a roller coaster. I love some series and hate others. The one about her dad? Hard to listen to for someone with an actually violent father. The Palestine series is wonderful. The sisters series is fine.
I read another review that noted that she's really interested in herself and that's pretty much spot on and what makes me dislike the podcast overall. But I keep listening, so...
Podcast Addict33 months agofaye- Psycho babble
This person enjoys herself too much
Apple Podcasts1sissywood69
United States5 months ago - I said no… and gave in too
Thank you Kaitlin and Heart team for revisiting this series.
Apple Podcasts5Susy chou-fleurUnited Statesa year ago - DAD series is so great…
Dear Kaitlin, thank you so much for doing the DAD series; it’s so great. I cried at the apology / happy ending.
Thanks to your dad & family for being so open. Cheers, Suzy {in Vancouver}
Apple Podcasts5Da Suze
Canadaa year ago - That’s like concealed propaganda?
Because these are lies but they’re told as if they’re real life stories
Apple Podcasts1מונומUnited States2 years ago
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What is The Heart about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A cinematic, diary-driven audio space that centers intimate storytelling about love, bodies, consent, and the messy textures of human connection. Episodes weave personal reflections with cultural references and sometimes political conversations, all anchored by immersive sound design and a bold, confessional hosting voice. Notable for its willingness to explore difficult topics—ranging from sexuality and consent to family dynamics and activism—through deeply personal narratives and experimental storytelling, often crossing into cross-promotional and creator-ecosystem moments. The format and tone appeal to listeners who value artful soundscapes, vulnerability, and conversations that blur the line between memoir, fiction, and documentary.
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Which podcasts are similar to The Heart?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Heart:
1. Proxy with Yowei Shaw
2. Love Letters
3. Death, Sex & Money
4. This is Love
5. Personally: Discount Dave (and the Fix)
How many episodes of The Heart are there?
The Heart launched 14 years ago and published 135 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Debbie Gould
2. Doreen Toutikian
3. Alaa Shahada
4. Mitchell Akiyama
5. Ronald Young Jr.
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