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Heart MattersNot Only Surviving but ThrivingIn this episode, Dr. Toniya Farmer discussed her near-death experience as a SCAD Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest Survivor. She is a devoted wife, mother, granddaughter, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is also an advocate for CPR/AED certification.
Guest: Dr. Toniya Farmer
Last winter, 39-year-old Toniya Farmer, DPT, was in a race for her life — literally, speeding on her way in the car toward the nearest hospital while experiencing the kind of doomsday chest pain that surely signaled a heart attack.
On the phone with her was a 911 operator, who advised he...2024-06-141h 11Heart MattersListen & LeadDuring this episode , we discussed leadership, relationships with staff and the importance of showing up when your people need you the most.
Charlie Nagle is a retired Superintendent of the Columbia County School District. Since retirement , he spends his time traveling and enjoying his wife and family. He stopped by the studio to discuss his contribution to Heart Matters.
Hosted by Dr. Naesha Parks, the Heart Matters Podcast delves into matters of the heart and recovery. Dr. Parks has had a number of spiritual encounters which have contributed to her strong faith, culminating with a...2024-02-1729 minHeart MattersListen & LeadDuring this episode , we discussed leadership, relationships with staff and the importance of showing up when your people need you the most.
Charlie Nagle is a retired Superintendent of the Columbia County School District. Since retirement , he spends his time traveling and enjoying his wife and family. He stopped by the studio to discuss his contribution to Heart Matters.
Hosted by Dr. Naesha Parks, the Heart Matters Podcast delves into matters of the heart and recovery. Dr. Parks has had a number of spiritual encounters which have contributed to her strong faith, culminating with a...2024-02-1629 minHeart MattersI’m PossibleGuest: Keith L . Brown, Mr. I’m Possible
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During this episode, I speak with Keith L. Brown about authentic coaching, how to become a change agent, discovering your purpose, combating issues during and after the pandemic, mental health, and workplace wellness.
Known Nationally and Globally as, “Mr. I’M POSSIBLE,” Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Keith L. Brown, overcame the systematic labels of, “Special-Ed,” and, “At-Risk,” to become one of the most sought after speakers of our time. Named a, “World Class Speaker,” by International Speakers Network, and, “Social Impact Hero,” by Thrive Globa...2023-10-141h 02Heart MattersLeading with the HeartThis week, I spoke with Michele Sherman. Michele is a mentor, friend, and brilliant leader to many.
We discussed the benefits of leadings with love and how to navigate through difficult situations.
Her passion for Leading with Love is captured in this episode.2023-09-1539 minHeart MattersLeading with heartThis week I spoke with Michele Sherman. Michele is a mentor of mine and a birlliant leader. We talk about the benefits of leading with love and how to deal with difficult individuals.
Michele Sherman is friend, leader and mentor to many teachers and administrators. The essence of her passion for Leading with Love is captured in this episode .2023-09-1539 minHeart MattersHelping others see the potential in themselvesToday, I talk to Scott Weinand about leading through trauma, responding to trauma, mentoring and leadership.
Scott Weinand is in his 27th year of education. He has worked as an educator in Richmond, Columbia and now Burke County School District. His passion is meeting students, teachers and leaders where they are and helping them become better. 2023-07-1855 minHeart MattersGirl, Don’t Give Up!During this episode, we discuss the importance of family and support. Also, we discuss impactful moments throughout my journey through Ann’s perspective . The audience gets to experience the love and wisdom of Ann Perry.
-Married 33 years to Pastor Roscoe Perry Mary Kay Cosmetics - 15 yrs.
Worked for Columbia County BOE over 20 yrs.-Character Member of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. CSRA Section-Board of Directors -The Mosaic Center-Mentor Women of Worth -Volunteer at Cancer Support Services; formerly The Lydia Project- Daughter Christina and her husband, Derenzo gifted her with the greatest gift of all , maki...2023-05-2643 minHeart MattersLove Them To LifeChristina Marshall and I discussed supporting an person whose had a life altering experience as well as how being a caregiver has rewards when caring with love.
Christina Marshall is an Evans HS Graduate. She Received a degree Early Childhood/ Special Education from Fort Valley State University as well as a Masters in Education from Georgia Southern University.2023-04-2827 minHeart MattersGod Uses Your Pain For Greater!We discussed Reese’s experience as a child of a parent whose experienced a near death experience.
Reese Johnson is the youngest son of Naesha Parks. Just ten days after Reese was born, his mom became deathly ill. Reese is fourteen years old now, and loves to sing, act, and dance. He’s grateful for the opportunity to come on The Heart Matters Podcast and share.2023-04-1925 minHeart MattersMy Sister is My CircleSupporting a Sister through Sickness and in Health.
My guest is Naeconda Ivey. Naeconda Ivey is married to Tavories Ivey and is the proud mother of three children, Joshua, Jordyne, and Tavories Junior. She is the founder of ShalomQueen@youtube.com.2023-03-1745 min
The Health Design PodcastNaesha Parks, Patient Advocate.Dr. Naesha Parks was born and raised in Thomson, Georgia. She has had a number of spiritual encounters, which have contributed to her strong faith and belief that all things are possible to those who believe. Her recent encounter left her with an amazing story that she believes was meant to bless the lives of others. Dr. Parks has twenty years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Leadership. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and her Specialist and Doctoral degrees in Educational Leadership. She is currently serving as an administrator in the Columbia County School System. Wh...2023-03-0229 minHeart MattersGrief is a Part of RecoveryI have a conversation with Pastor Roscoe Perry about depression, supporting those with PTSD, and how people recover from traumatic experiences.
Roscoe Perry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Business Administration from Savannah State University; graduating in 1985. Pastor Perry holds a Master of Divinity degree from ITC (Interdenominational Theological Center) at Morehouse School of Religion.
He formerly served as Vice President of State Congress of Christian Education and serves as President of Mount Up Ministries, Inc. in Appling, GA. He is an instructor at American Baptist College in Augusta, GA; satellite site...2023-02-1745 minHeart MattersBeating Death through the eyes of Dr. Vinayak Kamath, Former Chief of Cardiac Surgery University HospitalIn this episode, we start at the beginning. We talk to Dr. Vinayak Kamath, who shares the story of Naesha dying for 28 minutes, needing a heart transplant, and recovering without receiving one.
Dr. Kamath is an Emeritus Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta GA. He was chief of cardiac surgery at University Hospital until 2010 before moving to MCG as chief in 2011 and retiring in 2018.2023-01-2738 minHeart MattersIntroducing Dr. ParksIn Episode 1, Dee Griffin from Augusta, Georgia's WJBF News Channel 6 interviews Dr. Parks about her background and how she came to create the Heart Matters Podcast. 2022-12-2120 min