Heart2Heart Talk with Mary Burrell
Heart2Heart Talk with Mary Burrell
Podcast Description
I’m Mary Burrell, a hospice survivor and one of the first patients in the U.S. to receive a transcatheter tricuspid valve through an early feasibility clinical trial. A procedure still in testing and not yet FDA-approved. Now, I’m using that chance to speak up for patients, caregivers, and anyone trying to navigate a healthcare system without a clear roadmap
Heart 2 Heart Talk is where real conversations happen. We talk about the emotional, physical, and practical sides of survival. From clinical innovation to caregiver burnout, from broken systems
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes including clinical innovation, caregiver burnout, and patient advocacy, with episodes that feature personal stories like Mary’s journey through hospice and clinical trials, and discussions on the emotions involved in caregiving, highlighting individual narratives and systemic healthcare challenges.
I’m Mary—a hospice survivor living with heart failure and tricuspid valve disease.
This podcast shares real stories from patients, caregivers, and heart health experts.
We talk about:
What it’s like to live with heart valve disease
Going through clinical trials
Mental health and feeling unheard in the medical system
Being a caregiver while also being a patient
The power of patient advocacy and speaking up
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In this episode of Heart to Heart, Mary Burrell sits down with Elijah, son of heart valve patient Tori Lundgren, for a candid conversation about the often-unseen role of young caregivers. Elijah shares his experiences supporting his mom through heart valve disease, upcoming CardioBand procedures, and the emotional intensity of showing up during medical appointments. Together, they explore the life-changing potential of clinical trials, the power of medical innovation, and what it means to be present in the room when it matters most. Elijah’s story is a reminder that caregiving isn’t just emotional—it’s active advocacy.
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