Tales from the Heart

Episode 96 Gentics, Family History + Communicating

Join "Tales from the Heart" host Lisa Salberg and her guest Dr. Harry Lever as they discuss the April HCMA theme, "Genetics/Family History - Communicating (genetics/FH) with family." We will also cover medical management May!

 

This conversation was recorded April 28, 2023.

Episode 90 Arrhythmias + Life with Devices

Join Tales from the Heart host Lisa Salberg, and her guest, Dr. Alex de Feria as they discuss the HCMA theme for the month of March: "Arrhythmias + Life with Devices." The discussion also touches on the April theme: "Genetics + Family."

 

This conversation was recorded March 23, 2023.

Episode 91 HCM + Weight

Tales from the Heart host Lisa Salberg and her guest Maria Reuter, AG-ACNP, MSN, discuss weight loss + HCM.

 

This conversation was recorded March 24, 2023.

Episode 93 New HCMA Programs + Events

Lisa discusses new programs and upcoming events.

Episode 67 Adjusting the Sails + Newly Diagnosed with HCM

Tales from the Heart Podcast Host Lisa Salberg interviews Steve R. Ommen, M.D. with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

 

Lisa and Dr. Ommen offer excellent tips for those of us who are newly diagnosed individuals and what we should do if we experience a change in our symptoms. The conversation also helps unpack how we can "adjust the sails" (or change things in our lives) when living with HCM--not in fear of it and not running from it.

 

The conversation was recorded Aug. 26, 2022

Episode 92 Reconnecting with Joey Graham on His HCM Journey

Tales from the Heart Podcast Host Lisa Salberg sits down for an initimate conversation with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy patient Joey Graham--who lives in Indiana. It's been one year since he was diagnosed with HOCM. Hear directly from Joey in this no holds barred conversation with Lisa.

The conversation took place March 31, 2023

It is Joey's second appearance on the podcast.

Episode 61: Exercise and Balancing work/family/HCM while keeping fit (mentally and physically): With Dr. Steven Ommen

In this episode of Tales from the Heart, Lisa Salberg, and her guest, Dr. Steve Ommen discuss Exercise and Balancing work/family/HCM while keeping fit (mentally and physically).

Episode 60: Balancing work/life balance while staying fit with HCM Warrior Edward Jackson

In this episode of Tales from the Heart, Lisa Salsberg and guest Edward Jackson, HCM warrior discuss his choice to be part of a clinical trial and some of the aspects of his clinical trial experience. They also discuss exercise and balancing work/family/HCM, while keeping fit (mentally and physically). 

Episode 59: A brief history of genetic testing and how we got to clinical testing in HCM with Colleen Caleshu-genetic counselor

In this episode of Tales from the Heart, Lisa Salberg and genetic counselor Colleen Caleshu discuss the history of genetic testing. They talk about the current utility of genetic testing in HCM spectrum disorders today and what tomorrow might bring.

They also have a dialog about the passage of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and what it does for patients.

Episode 58: Balancing work/family/HCM while keeping fit (mentally and physically) with Dr. Martin Maron and Dr. Prem Shekar

In this episode of Tales from the Heart, Lisa Salberg,  Dr. Marty Maron and Dr. Prem Shekar discuss exercise and balancing work/family/HCM while keeping fit (mentally and physically). This episode was broadcasted live from the new Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) medical and surgical center.