Welcome to The Glennon Factor
This podcast is dedicated to unveiling the essence of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital through heartfelt narratives. Join us as we delve into the remarkable connections, heartfelt stories, and resilient bonds that embody ’The Glennon Factor.’ It transcends conventional medical care, encapsulating the extraordinary interactions between staff, caregivers, patients, and our supportive community, shaping an experience beyond words. We invite you to be part of these inspiring conversations, exploring the depths of ’The Glennon Factor’—the profound ‘secret sauce’ that defines our unique healthcare journey.
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The Glennon Factor Podcast Video Clip Library
Below are a few key moments lifted from each episode to give you a taste of what The Glennon Factor is. Click on any episode or clip's title to be re-directed to YouTube.
Season 1
Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in the Season Premiere of "The Glennon Factor"! Join Sophie, her mom Jessica, and the incredible Dr. Lauren Draper from SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital as they share Sophie's journey through osteosarcoma. Brace yourself for chemo tales, triumphs, and the heartwarming 'Tumor Funeral' that brought the whole medical team together. In this uplifting episode, Sophie dishes out advice for anyone facing a cancer diagnosis. It's a dose of resilience, a sprinkle of hope, and the unbeatable Glennon Factor – all in one episode!
In this episode of “The Glennon Factor,” we have the honor of chatting with Dr. Heidi Sallee, the remarkable and compassionate medical director of The Danis Pediatric Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Dr. Sallee, with her deep roots in the hospital’s history, shares invaluable lessons for aspiring physicians, emphasizing that while medical practices may evolve, the core of compassionate patient treatment remains timeless. Discover the heart behind pediatric care and the enduring legacy at the heart of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. It’ll be a touching exploration of medicine, compassion, and the essence of lasting patient connections.
Diagnosed unexpectedly with cardiomyopathy, 15-year-old aspiring athlete Jimmy Williams endured a 103-day wait for a new heart, forever transforming his life. Drawing from his book, Attitude of Grace, Jimmy’s words serve as a guiding light throughout the episode, illuminating the importance of resilience and faith in the face of uncertainty. We’re honored to share reflections from his remarkable journey alongside his devoted parents, Jim and Shana, and his compassionate heart surgeon, Dr. Charles Huddleston from SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
Sometimes in tragedy we find our life's purpose. Commuting two in half hours one way each workday is an honor and a privilege for Aaron Wright, our podcast producer of "The Glennon Factor." Through his son’s journey with congenital heart disease during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron and his family confronted fear, job loss, PTSD and more. Tune in to hear how his video journaling hobby evolved from a personal coping mechanism to becoming Senior Production Consultant for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation.
Tune in for an unforgettable episode of “The Glennon Factor” podcast as we dive into the compelling journey of retired probaseball player Matt Holliday and his wife, Leslee. We’ll cover “all things Holliday” from first date memories to life in retirement, including their heartfelt reasons for staying connected to Cardinal Glennon. Joining us in studio is special guest co-host Maggie Bohannan, leukemia survivor and the first patient the Hollidays met more than 12 years ago! Little did Maggie know that her visit with them would result in life-changing impact for future patients and what Matt considers his “biggest accomplishment.” Also - be sure to stay tuned for the “Hot Seat” segment as the Hollidays tackle rapid-fire questions, offering a glimpse into their lighter side. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
We are talking to Dr. Hossain Marandi, President of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. After a brief icebreaker which included a tater tot taste test (tots being one of his favorite pleasures) we had the privilege of talking with our first physician president about his childhood, his family’s escape from Iran, his lifelong calling to become a physician and the subject of DEVOTION: HIS devotion to Catholic ministry, his witnessed devotion of the Cardinal Glennon health care to our community, and our combined devotion to improving the healthcare landscape within our plans for the new hospital. Perhaps it isn’t coincidence that the original vision and success of Cardinal Glennon began with Dr. Peter Danis, a devoted physician – and that the beginnings of our next 70 years will be led by Dr. Marandi, also a physician.