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Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved.
In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!
Episodes
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Host Lisa Salberg is joined by Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson to discuss her personal journey with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and how that experience shaped her advocacy for cardiac screening and education. They explore the role of legislation, family heart health history, and public awareness in helping identify HCM earlier and protecting future generations.
This conversation was recorded Feb. 2, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
In this special edition of Tales From the Heart, guest Debra Rafson takes the host seat and turns the tables on Lisa Salberg. The conversation pulls back the curtain on Lisa’s personal journey, the moments that shaped her advocacy, and how lived experience continues to drive the mission and direction of the HCMA.
This conversation was recorded Jan. 16, 2026.
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
In this Share Your Story special of Tales From the Heart, host Lisa Salberg talks with Ella Morrissey and her mom, Feda, about a childhood HCM diagnosis that evolved into shocks, heart failure, and a lifesaving transplant. They share what it felt like to live through it as a teen and as a parent, and how Ella turned the journey into a book meant to help other families feel less alone.
This conversation was recorded Jan. 15, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Host Lisa Salberg sits down with HCMA Ambassador Maier Bianchi for a candid “Share Your Story” conversation about his diagnosis, open heart surgery, and the mindset shift that pushed him into advocacy. He explains how he built Hearts of Commerce to spark screening and awareness in the e-commerce world, and why talking about family heart history can save lives.
This conversation was recorded Jan. 9, 2026.
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
In this special Tales From the Heart series opener, host Lisa Salberg takes a hard, human-centered look at America’s health care system. Drawing on lived experience and decades of advocacy, she unpacks how health care became so complex, why access still fails too many people, and what it will take to rebuild a system focused on wellness, not just money.
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
On this episode of "Tales From the Heart" host Lisa Salberg is joined by Dr. Harry Lever and David Light to shed light on some generic drugs.
This conversation was recorded Nov. 8, 2024.
Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
Welcome to Tales from the Heart's patient journey segment: Share Your Story. Host Lisa Salberg introduces us to author Jan Berger and how she connects with HCM.
This conversation was recorded May 10, 2024.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Tales from the Heart host Lisa Salberg and guests Anna Rodonski, PA-C + Jamie Belden, RN from the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program at Ascension St. Thomas Heart in Nashville, TN.
This conversation was recorded Feb. 2, 2024.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Welcome to Tales from the Heart's patient journey segment: Share Your Story.
Host Lisa Salberg introduces us to HCMA Ambassador Reinhard "Fritz" Kirchhof. Fritz has been living with HCM for nearly 30 years. Listen as he pulls back the curtain and shares his personal journey with HCM.
This conversation was recorded Jan. 26, 2024.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Tales from the Heart host Lisa Salberg and guest Dr. Admad Masri of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) discuss what you should be planning this year for your HCM care.
This conversation was recorded Jan. 12, 2024.