NICU Now Episode 6: Practicing Self Care in the NICU

In this episode

Kelli speaks with award-winning speaker, life-balance coach and author of The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal, Renee Trudeau, about self care and replenishing yourself during a stressful time. This episode will include:

What is self care?
Being aware of your body’s needs and giving yourself permission to respond to those needs
The difference between physical and spiritual self care
How you can replenish yourself during a stressful NICU stay
Quick self-care exercises you can apply at home

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BONUS! Our listeners can now access these meditation exercises led by Renee:

Equal Part Breathing Meditation (about 6 minutes)
Body Sensing Exercise (about 7 minutes)

Access both here. There is a pause in between each recording. Listeners will want to turn up the volume all the way; these are soft. Make sure to keep a journal/pen nearby!

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