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Tiny Little Hearts Podcast: CHD and Heart Mom Life

Katelyn McMahan
Congenital Heart Disease
CHD
Caregiver Burnout
Heartworks
Empowermych
Washington, DC, United States
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Boston, United States
Cardiology Appointments
Goldie
In Utero Fetal Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty
Mental Health
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Motherhood
Hearts Like Mine Blog
CHD Advocacy Community
Dallas, United States
Child Life Services
Home Care / At-Home Nursing
Self-Care

Tiny Little Hearts Podcast is your honest, unfiltered space for the CHD (congenital heart disease / congenital heart defect) community. Whether you're a heart parent, a CHD warrior, or someone newly navigating a complex congenital heart diagnosis — this podcast was made for you.

Hosted by Katelyn McMahan, a mom of three girls whose world changed the moment she learned her youngest daughter had co... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes41Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

What happens when the caregiver needs care too?

Mandy West is a working mom of two girls. Her youngest, Talia, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. In December 2023, two things happened in the same month. Talia was diagnosed with mild hear... more

Handing your child over before a procedure is one of the hardest moments a parent faces. Doc JC knows that moment from the other side.

She is a pediatric anesthesiologist, a lifelong advocate for children, and the author of Adventures with Doc JC: T... more

Summary:

Sheridan Waits has spent 19 years as a pediatric cardiology nurse practitioner. She's cared for hundreds of heart families in the ICU. But 13 years into her career, everything changed when her own daughter, Mabry, was diagnosed in utero wit... more

In this episode, Kelly DiMaggio joins me to talk about her life living with HLHS. Her mom didn’t receive a prenatal diagnosis. At one point, her doctors gave her 24 hours to live. Nearly four decades later, she's living a full life — married, working... more

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Recent Guests

Doc JC Lewis
Pediatric anesthesiologist, lifelong advocate for children's well-being
Unseen Planet book author
Episode: 39. How to Prepare Your Child for Anesthesia, with Pediatric Anesthesiologist Doc JC
Sheradon Waits
Pediatric cardiology nurse practitioner; heart mom
Cardiology provider at a large pediatric hospital in Dallas area
Episode: 38. Pediatric Cardiology NP to Heart Mom: Sheradon Waits Story form Both Sides of the Bed
Kelly DiMaggio
Adult living with HLHS and CHD advocate
Project 1 in 100, HeartWorks
Episode: 37. Living with HLHS as an Adult: Mental Health, Clinical Trials and Community with Kelly DiMaggio
Cole Wieland
Founder of Half Heart Mission; lives with CHD (HLHS)
Half Heart Mission
Episode: 35. Cole Wieland on Life with HLHS and Creating Half Heart Mission
Katie Taylor
Co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call; certified child life specialist
Child Life On Call
Episode: 32. Caregiver Burnout in Medical Parents: How To Recognize It Before You Crash with Certified Child Life Specialist Katie Taylor
Staci Reznik
Mom to Davi, CHD advocate
Advocate, CHD advocate
Episode: 28. Mom Guilt After a CHD Diagnosis
Alison Winter
Host of Trauma Mama podcast
Trauma Mama
Episode: 27. Host to Host: Two Medical Mamas on NICU Life, CHD, and Milestones
Liz Gaston
Heart mom, advocate, and co-founder of Project 1 in 100
Project 1 in 100
Episode: 25. It’s Not Your Season…Right Now: Half a Heart With a Full Life
Lauren Bednarz
Adult CHD advocate, heart hero parent
CHD community
Episode: 24. More Than CHD: A 13-Year Friendship Between a Heart Mom and Adult CHDer

Host

Katelyn McMahan
Host of Tiny Little Hearts Podcast; CHD advocate and heart mom; speaks from lived experience of parenting a child with CHD

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Awesome!

    Great to share insight and experiences that are so meaningful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becbilo
    United States8 months ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you for giving stories to families who are still watching theirs unfold💛

    Thank you for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kikiforeva
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing!

    I’m so thankful for this podcast! It can be isolating being a parent of a child with CHD, so listening to someone who gets it has been very nice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHDmom75
    United States8 months ago
  • Incredible!

    Such relatable and encouraging stories for the heart community! Thank you for sharing your story and hearts with us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaRoseLew
    United States8 months ago
  • Sweet Goldie💛

    The best family!! Love them so much!! So excited for this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ava S:)
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Audience members value the sense of community and actionable tips for caregiving and advocacy.
Listeners frequently praise the show's honesty and practical guidance for CHD families.
The host's vulnerability and guest lineups are repeatedly highlighted as supportive and relatable.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

35. Cole Wieland on Life with HLHS and Creating Half Heart Mission
Q: How has social media influenced your advocacy and community building?
Katelyn and Cole discuss the community growth on TikTok and other platforms, the balance between authenticity and burnout, and how sharing normalcy alongside challenges strengthens connection and education for families.
35. Cole Wieland on Life with HLHS and Creating Half Heart Mission
Q: What inspired you to start sharing your CHD journey publicly?
Cole explains that a one-off moment during a setback and a desire to help parents and patients navigate uncertainty led to Half Heart Mission, turning personal vulnerability into a platform that provides hope and practical insights.
14. Hearts Like Mine: Choosing How You View Your Story
Q: If you could go back and tell your 13-year-old self something, what would it be?
I'd tell myself that this is happening for a reason, don't stress over it, and use the experience to become a stronger person who can help others.
8. The Quarterback of Complex Care: How Primary Care is More Than Check-Ups with Dr. Jennifer Cropp
Q: What advice do you have for parents who are selecting a pediatrician for a medically complex child before birth?
Focus on continuity, seek providers who offer clear communication and a compatible care philosophy, and try to arrange pre-delivery conversations or virtual meet-and-greets to gauge fit and comfort before the baby arrives.
12. From Patients, For Patients: How EmpowerMyCH is Transforming the CHD Journey
Q: How does the platform support the transition from pediatric to adult care and engage families and patients over time?
The platform emphasizes early knowledge transfer, teaching patients about diagnoses, surgeries, medications, and how to navigate the system. It also supports families in transferring ownership gradually, while building a community and providing tools like the medical passport to empower younger patients as they grow.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the day-to-day realities of families navigating congenital heart disease, with emphasis on care journeys, advocacy, caregiver burnout, and resilience. Conversations often center on practical parenting in medically complex households, personal stories from heart families, and efforts to improve care systems through advocacy and community support. A notable strength is its founder-host's willingness to share intimate moments, collaborate with CHD nonprofits, and feature voices from both families and clinicians to illuminate both the joy and the struggle of CHD life. Listeners can expect candid storytelling, actionable tips for navigating care, and a strong emphasis on community, support networks, and empowerment for heart ... more

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7. Alison Winter
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