What if one conversation could completely change how you advocate for your baby in the NICU?
In this episode of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast, NICU mom and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nicole Nyberg is joined by Dr. Melinda Elliott,…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Lived Experience, Lasting Purpose: A NICU Father’s Story with Dr. Michael Hynan
What happens when the person trained to understand trauma suddenly becomes the one living it?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael Hynan—clinical psychologist, author, and NICU father—shares his personal story of his son’s premature birth and NICU…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Intentional Care, Meaningful Outcomes: A Conversation on Feeding and Family Support in the NICU
What does intentional care really look like in the NICU—and how does it shape outcomes for both infants and families?
In this episode, we explore the importance of safe feeding practices, trauma-informed communication, and consistent caregiver…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast HIE Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating the NICU and Its Lifelong Impact
In this powerful episode honoring HIE Awareness Month, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jessica Fulton shares the raw and emotional story of her son Bo’s birth — a delivery marked by unexpected complications that led to a diagnosis of Hypoxic-Ischemic…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Guidance for NICU Families
A Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions—especially for families who have already been through the NICU. In honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, this episode is dedicated to helping NICU parents feel more informed, supported, and…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Parenting Through Grief: A NICU Family’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Healing
Jodie and Steve’s world shattered when they lost their son, Henry, while his twin, Adam, fought for survival in the NICU. Grieving in isolation due to COVID-19 restrictions, Jodie was separated from her husband, denied the comfort of loved ones, and…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Forced Apart: A NICU Family’s Heartbreaking Reality
Torn apart by hospital restrictions, a family faced the unthinkable—choosing which baby to stay with, while knowing one might not survive.
When Jodie and Steve Marks welcomed their twin boys in March 2020, they never imagined that hospital…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Navigating Life After the NICU: The Lasting Effects of Prematurity
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast, host Nicole Nyberg dives deep into the profound and often unspoken challenges of prematurity. From the critical moments in the NICU to the lasting physical, emotional,…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Stronger Together: Nicole Nyberg on NICU Challenges and Family
I’m honored to share a replay of my guest appearance on Mary Coughlin’s Care Outloud Podcast.
Together, we dive deep into the personal and professional impact of my journey as a NICU parent after the premature birth of my son William at 23 weeks. We…
Empowering NICU Parents Podcast Cooper’s Legacy: Supporting NICU Families Through the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation
In this episode, we sit down with Edward Steinhauser to discuss his son Cooper’s 82-day journey in the NICU and how that experience inspired the creation of the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation. Edward shares the emotional challenges of NICU life, the…