Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

What does it take to stare into the most frightening moments of a family’s life—and not only hold steady, but help them find hope and healing?In this powerful episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we meet Dr. David Sandberg, a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon, director at McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston, and author of the memoir Brain and Heart. Lou and Dr. Sandberg dive deep into the realities of pediatric neurosurgery—a field filled with both heartbreak and hope. Dr. Sandberg shares the emotional and physical challenges of performing brain surgery on children and reveals the strength required to guide families through their darkest hours.Key Highlights:Origins of a Calling: Hear how childhood inspiration and early experiences with global medical missions shaped Dr. Sandberg’s life and career.Inside the Surgeon’s Mind: Discover why Dr. Sandberg wrote Brain and Heart—offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look into a surgeon’s thoughts, emotions, and the decision-making process few eve