The Monica Sanford Show

Part 2! Dr. Mark Glazer: Legendary Cardiologist sharing personal stories & medical advancements of the last 50 years

PART 2: Dr. Mark Glazer is an interventional cardiologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Dr Executive Medical Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center inNashville, Tennessee. Over a medical career spanning more than 50 years, he has served as a principal investigator on numerous cardiac trials and studies, presented at national conferences, and authored multiple publications. He is also the author of the bestselling book Code Man, which explores how coding and billing influence the practice of medicine. In this conversation, we discuss his Jewish upbringing, how he met his wife, and the challenges and blessings that shaped his medical training and career. Dr. Glazer shares his thoughts on the technological advancements in cardiology that continue to amaze him and reflects on the essential role of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants within the cardiology group where I currently practice. He also opens up about some of the most memorable moments of his career, including the first patient he saved and the first patient he could not. Beyond medicine, Dr. Glazer is a singer and songwriter who jokingly notes that he is far from the only musician in Nashville. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about medicine, mentorship, innovation, faith, music, and a lifetime dedicated to caring for others. Follow the You Tube Channel or Find me on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcast. Also airs weekly on Wreaths Across America Radio. www.TheRealMonicaSanford.com

Dr. Mark Glazer: Legendary Cardiologist sharing personal stories & medical advancements of the last 50 years

Dr. Mark Glazer is an Interventional cardiologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Dr Executive Medical Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Over a medical career spanning more than 50 years, he hasserved as a principal investigator on numerous cardiac trials and studies, presented at national conferences, and authored multiple publications. He is also the author of the bestselling book Code Man, which explores how coding and billing influence the practice of medicine. In this conversation, we discuss his Jewish upbringing, how he met his wife, and the challenges and blessings that shaped his medical training and career. Dr. Glazer shares the technological advancements in cardiology that continue to amaze him and reflects on the essential role of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners andPhysician Assistants within the cardiology group where I currently practice. He also opens up about some of the most memorable moments of his career, including the first patient he saved and the first patient he could not. Beyond medicine, Dr. Glazer is a singer and songwriter who jokingly notes that he is far from the only musician in Nashville. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about medicine, mentorship, innovation, faith, music, and a lifetime dedicated to caring for others.   Follow the You Tube Channel or Find me on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcast. Also airs weekly on Wreaths Across America Radio. www.TheRealMonicaSanford.com

Joshua Parish: Veteran, Attorney, CEO of Vet Life Today. Along with his wife and 2 of NFL greatest players they are making a huge impact, creating an app and Operation Safeguard

We sit down with Joshua Parish: Veteran, Attorney, CEO of Vet Life Today. Along with his wife and 2 of NFL greatest players they are making a huge impact with their funding for advocacy, resources, developing an app and creating the Operation Safeguard program. The Board of Directors consists of 2 of the greatest players in Detroit Lions NFL history and they are working together to help millions of Veterans.  Hear all about the Battle Buddy app, already used by 1/2 million vets and the VA to streamline VA disability claims. Also hear why he became an attorney and how it changed his mind set and outlook on his future. VetLifeToday.org

Laura Hussey: Award-winning broadcast journalist like you have never heard her before! In her first ever podcast interview!

After 30 years of telling everyone else’s stories, today we finally get to hear hers. In her first-ever podcast interview, we are joined by Laura Hussey — the award‑winning broadcast journalist and beloved morning news anchor at WEAR 3, known across northwest Florida for her honesty, compassion, and unwavering commitment to telling people’s stories. With over 30 years of experience, Laura has lived nearly every angle of media with nine years in video production, 12 years as a country radio station program director and nearly a lifetime as one of the most trusted faces in local news.  In this rare, intimate conversation, Laura opens up about the world behind the camera — and the world beyond it. We hear about a day in her life waking up early to deliver the news to the Gulf Coast, and the most powerful story she has covered that made the greatest impact on her and the community. She also shares her funniest bloopers, meeting the cast of GMA, where she hides crystals & how she unwinds with her other “field reporting" as a gardener.

Dr. Linda Silbert, PhD: Why your good kid is getting bad grades! Hear what it takes to build a strong foundation!

Dr. Linda Silbert has dedicated more than 40 years to working with students of every age and ability.We discussed what can make school feel overwhelming for so many children. She and her husband co‑authored the award‑winning, million‑copy bestseller Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades:What Parents Need to Know and Do. A former teacher and principal, Dr. Silbert is a lifelong educator who has developed countless learning and study tools, contributed weekly educational columns to multiplepublications, and founded Strong Learning Centers. Her doctoral research focused on self‑esteem in children, and she continues to champion the idea that positive reinforcement, nurturing, and confidence-building are the true foundations of academic and personal success. In our conversation, she explainshow chronic stress and pressure can frustrate children and derail learning, and why healthy expectations are what help kids thrive. We also explore the role of report cards, effective teaching methods, and why it truly takes a village to motivate kids to read.