From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast

My heart kid dad journey: From childhood to adulthood - Matt's Story

March 03, 2024 HeartKids Season 3 Episode 3
My heart kid dad journey: From childhood to adulthood - Matt's Story
From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast
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From The Heart: The HeartKids Podcast
My heart kid dad journey: From childhood to adulthood - Matt's Story
Mar 03, 2024 Season 3 Episode 3
HeartKids

In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Matt Tognini. Matt is the father of a heart kid, Alessandra, who was born with a complex congenital heart condition.

Sami and Matt chat about the impacts of flying across the country for heart surgery, the parent perspective of the process of transition from paediatric care to adult care, and supporting his heart kid adult as she prepares for upcoming surgery.

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 childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Matt Tognini
Producer:  Melissa Clarke

Show Notes

In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Matt Tognini. Matt is the father of a heart kid, Alessandra, who was born with a complex congenital heart condition.

Sami and Matt chat about the impacts of flying across the country for heart surgery, the parent perspective of the process of transition from paediatric care to adult care, and supporting his heart kid adult as she prepares for upcoming surgery.

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 childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Matt Tognini
Producer:  Melissa Clarke