Imperfect Heart

Imperfect Heart


Latest Episodes

Episode 26: Dr. T. Sloane Guy Explains His Robotic Unroofing Procedure and Process for Acceptance.
March 27, 2024

Have you ever marveled at the precision of robotic cardiac surgery or pondered the moral complexities hidden behind the robot's arm? Dr. Guy, a cardiac surgeon with a unique military background, joins

Episode 25: Louis’s Odyssey Turns Into a Tale of Tenacity
March 13, 2024

Join me as I embark on a heartfelt journey with my guest Louis Merlin, who bravely shares his personal struggle with his myocardial bridgea condition we know is often overlooked or mistakenly dismiss

Episode 24: From Racing Pulse to Steady Resolve, Faith Leads Kelly Portillo to a Renewed Life
February 21, 2024

Discover the power of perseverance and the importance of advocating for your own health as we share Kelly's captivating story, an individual who transformed her struggle with undiagnosed heart issues

Episode 23: Only Days After Unroofing Surgery, 24 Year Old Kaylin Kellert Enthusiastically Shares Her Real Time Experience.
February 07, 2024

I never imagined that a story of heart surgery could come with a side of laughter and gourmet hospital food. Yet here we are, with Kaylin Kellert, an Air Force veteran who, only a week post sternotomy

Episode 22: Only Days From Surgery, Liane Aigner Shares Her Conviction and Confidence
January 23, 2024

Never before have I had a conversation with somebody only days from their surgery sharing their story and their thoughts on a life-changing and controversial procedure that lies so closely ahead. Emba

Episode 21: What You Need to Know About the Sternotomy with Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Mark Francis Berry
January 03, 2024

You're standing at the crossroads of cardiac care and ready to make the decision for your "unroofing" procedure. From the conversations I've had with many of our listeners, it's clear the sternotomy i

Episode 20: Embracing Gratitude to Replace the Fear of Uncertainty Our Myocardial Bridges Create. Dr. Peggy DeLong Explains.
December 20, 2023

My own heart skipped a beat upon hearing Dr. Peggy DeLong's tales of loss and fear. Peggy, a beacon of resilience, opens up about the profound losses that shaped her lifeher fianc and her father bot

Episode 19: Inside the University of Chicago OR for a Robotic Unroofing Procedure. What It’s Like.
December 06, 2023

Prepare to journey through the operating room doors as I give you a front row seat to a robotic unroofing surgery with Dr. Balkhy at the University of Chicago. I find myself amazed at the intense emot

Special Episode: With Gratitude…Happy Thanksgiving.
November 23, 2023

From one Imperfect Heart to another, may your day be full of family, friends and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving. Today, is a great day to be alive.

Episode 18: Emily Tedore’s Heart Attack Changed the Holidays Forever.
November 21, 2023

You likely can relate navigating life's ups and downs, then suddenly, your heart throws you an unexpected curveball. My guest, Emily Tedore, a 39-year-old mother of two, courageously steps into our co