by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 19, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Kelly Mantoan, Special Needs Mom Special needs mom, Kelly Mantoan, a mother of five and advocate for families raising children with disabilities, gives some solid advice to parents. Two of her children have spinal muscular atrophy and she candidly shares the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 5, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Jules Nowak, Financial literacy & NICU Mom If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a medical bill, this episode is for you. Jules Nowak—NICU parent and founder of The Medical Bill Academy—talks about the often-overlooked financial side of a NICU stay. From...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 29, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Amber Smith, Bereaved Mom In this deeply moving episode, Amber Smith, wife to Granger Smith, shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the passing of her son River and how she found light in the midst of profound grief. We talk about honoring River’s...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 15, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Victoria Meskin, MSN, RNC-NIC (Nurse Tori), NICU Nurse & Founder of NICUity NICU nurse and content creator Tori Meskin (aka Nurse Tori) sheds light on the unique role of NICU nurses and what families should really know during their baby’s NICU...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 1, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Missy Haughery, Twin & Special Needs Mom Twin and special needs mom Missy Haughery shares her journey of raising twins—one with Down syndrome—and the lessons she wishes she’d known from the start. She is as candid about the struggles, in parenthood and...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 17, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Taneisha Stamps, Military NICU Mom The NICU and the military share common feelings of isolation, mental health challenges like PTSD, and dependence upon friends and co-workers for support. In this week’s episode, NICU military mom Taneisha Stamps shares her...
