The Monica Sanford Show

We sat down with Daniel Fielding! Daniel is a combat veteran and former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret who now serves in executive protection and personal security. He has protected high-profile entertainers, including Kid Rock, and has built an impressive career helping others develop mental toughness, leadership, and resilience.He is also a motivational speaker, author of The Asset Mindset, podcast host, and a nationally recognized voice on personal growth. You've seen him sharing his p

Today on the show, we welcomed Josh Davis, a singer-songwriter, Marine Corps and Army combat veteran, infantry officer. Josh shared his experience about appearing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for an award and discussed the recognition he has received for his music, including nominations for Best Vocals, Songwriting, and Social Impact. He was honored with the Josie Music Award for Outlaw Country Artist of the Year and received the inaugural Honor & Harmony Award, recognizing a veteran arti

Doug Crandall is an Army Major, West Point graduate, author and co-author of multiple books, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a leadership instructor who has developed leadership courses for organizations including Stanford Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School. Doug brings decades of military leadership experience to his work, along with extensive experience in the C-suite of one of the largest corporations in the world, where he was responsible for leading and developing

This episode is a truly inspiring story of resilience, perseverance, transformation, and the power of making pivotal choices. Dr. Monica Sanford, DNP and retired Marine Lt Col David Sanford are joined by Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard veteran Jan Ackley. Jan’s story begins in the hills of Appalachia, where he was raised by a single mother and grew up knowing what it meant to live with very little. Money was scarce, opportunities were limited, and there were moments when finding loose ch

Navy Veteran and Combat Systems Port Engineer for the USS Carl Vinson, Mr. Travis Ramsey joins us to talk about his debut romantic thriller, What Was Meant to Fall. Set against a backdrop of romance, danger, survival, and unexpected twists, the story takes readers from a plane crash to a deserted island, where trust becomes just as important as survival. Ramsey draws inspiration from his own experiences while stationed on the romantic island of Sicily, bringing a unique perspective to his story

Dr. Moley is a double board-certified Psychiatristspecializing in adult sports psychiatry. His concierge-style private practice focuses on high-performance individuals, including C-suite executives, elite athletes, Veterans and other professionals operating under extraordinary pressure. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and The OhioState University, Dr. Moley is certified by the American Board of Sports and Performance Psychiatry and the International Society for Sports Psychiatry. He

Maddie Humbert is the founder and creative mind behind thewidely popular BNA Bites, a platform dedicated to showcasing Nashville's finest culinary gems and dining destinations. Through her passion for the localfood scene, she has become one of Nashville's most trusted and recognizablefood influencers for discovering where to eat in Music City. Herimpact has earned her a nomination for Most Popular Influencer at the Nashville Creator Awards, presented by Nashville Lifestyle Magazine—recognizing

I am joined today by Jason Boatwright, Air Force veteran and founder of The Boatwright Foundation. He tells us all about the Foundation we hear what inspired him to start the Foundation and their mission to support veterans and their families. He answers some True/False type questions on what you need to know and do to file your claims! I've known Jason for quite a few years now, and he's been on the show two or three times before talking about VA disability claims, the VA system, and helping

We sat down with Chris Turner is a Marine Corps veteran and Nashville recording artist whose career blends country music with a mission of service, resilience, and advocacy for veterans. His story is defined by determination, grassroots hustle, and a commitment to using his platform to support those who’ve worn the uniform.Chris Turner is a United States Marine Corps veteran, an iTunes charting country artist, and a man who’s turned his music into a mission. After growing up in the small town o

She was a total Blast! We sit down with the trailblazer The First Lady of EOD- Explosive Ordinance Disposal. She was the first female to graduate EOD school and become a bomb technician and breaking barriers under pressure. Combat Veteran, Bronze Star, first ever female to achieve the highest enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeant. She tells us how her nails and bobby pins are some unusual, surprisingly, effective EOD tools. We discussed what women were doing in the AF in the 1970s and how s

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 t

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 practi