Heart Matters

In 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...

During 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 Par...

Guest: Keith L . Brown, Mr. I’m Possible Main Topics Covered 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, over...

This 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.

Today, 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.

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 S...

Christina 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.

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.

Supporting 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.

I 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...

In 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...

In 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.