NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast

Guest: Scott & Kathryn Whitaker, NICU parents You’re living your hardest days in the NICU, so you turn to social media for support, encouragement, solidarity and community. Can you share too much? When does your story become their story? Veteran NICU parents and...

Guest: Will Hay, NICU Dad and Author To every dad who has endured a NICU stay with his son or daughter, we see you. NICU dad Will Hay shares his hardest day, the thing that gave him hope and how he took his fear and turned it into a beautiful resource for other...

Guest: Marshall Allen, Author of "Never Pay the First Bill" & Pulitzer Prize Finalist Never pay the first bill, at least that’s what podcast guest and medical investigative journalist Marshall Allen advises. At some point, every NICU family has to deal with an...

Guest: Kelley Coleman, Author & Disability Advocate Paying the medical bills and determining insurance coverage can almost be as stressful as caring for your NICU baby (and sometimes more so). Kelley Coleman - author, disability advocate and mom of a medically...

Guest: Sherenne Simon, MPH, Social Impact Expert Does your employer offer paid parental leave or are you struggling to find a game plan for how to care for your baby after NICU discharge while tending to your job responsibilities? Sherenne Simon, social impact expert,...

Guest: Britt Moreno, KXAN Evening Anchor & Mom Sometimes we are called to share our stories, in a big way. Emmy-award winning journalist Britt Moreno experienced postpartum complications following the birth of her second child. Instead of quietly working through...

Guest: Nicole Rankins, MD, MPH Are you worried you might be suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Whether it’s been days, weeks or months since the birth of your baby, board-certified OB/Gyn Dr. Nicole Rankins shares what PPD and PPA are, common symptoms,...

You’ve been admitted to the NICU or you’re in the thick of raising a NICU baby and you look around and might wonder how this is your life and what’s next - for your baby, your family and your life. THIS is the season that will serve you during your NICU admission and...

2023 was filled with a plethora of amazing guests and topics. So many exciting things are in store for the podcast in 2024!In this episode, we chat about: Highlight some of our guests and topics. How listeners can share their feedback on next year’s seasons, by...

Guest: Katie Linendoll, Emmy Award-Winning Tech Expert Technology and gadgets, when used with purpose and discernment, can be a true aid to a NICU family’s life. In this episode Emmy-winning tech expert, Katie Linendoll, shares her go-to products for moms and NICU...

Guest: J. S. Park, Chaplain, Author & Viral Blogger We all have preconceived ideas about what a hospital chaplain is, or isn’t. So, in this conversation with author and chaplain J.S. Park, we discuss how families might utilize their services, receive an advocate...

Guest: Vanessa Gonzales Kraft,  Owner, Que Bueno Bakery & Food Allergy Mom Food and the holidays go hand-in-hand, but when there is an allergy or restriction they can often be stressful and full of anxiety. Cottage bakery owner and food allergy mama, Vanessa...