In this special episode of From the Heart, HeartKids CEO Sami Glastonbury swaps seats with Heart Dad, ambassador and broadcaster Simon Reeve, who steps in to ask the questions.
Simon shares the story of his son Sam, who was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries shortly after birth, and reflects on the fear, uncertainty and hope that shaped their family’s early journey.
From there, the conversation turns to Sami’s own experience as a heart mum and the path that led her to become CEO of HeartKids. Together, they talk about what support looks like for families today, the challenges that still exist, and why greater awareness of childhood-onset heart disease matters.
They also explore the transition from heart kid to heart adult, the emotional impact of growing up with a heart condition, and the work still needed to make sure families feel supported at every stage.
