Introduction Welcome to the Empowering NICU Parents’ Podcast! Our podcast …
From NICU Experience to Nonprofit Mission: A Family’s Journey to Today Is a Good Day
Martha Sharkey shares how an unexpected delivery at 23 weeks reshaped her family’s life, from navigating the NICU and enduring loss to building Today Is a Good Day, a nonprofit supporting NICU families. Her story shows how lived experience can grow into purpose and connection for others.
The Lifelong Journey and Impact of Premature Birth: What Families Should Know
Explore the lifelong impact of premature birth—medically, developmentally, and emotionally. This episode sheds light on how early experiences shape growth beyond the NICU and empowers parents with knowledge, compassion, and hope.
Culture, Belief, and a Committed Team: The University of Iowa NICU Redefines What’s Possible
Born at 21 weeks, Nash Keen is the youngest infant ever to survive. Two University of Iowa neonatologists share how culture, belief, and neonatal hemodynamics shaped his care—and what it means to see fragile babies go home after months in the NICU.
Hope Against All Odds: Nash Keen’s Journey as the Most Premature Infant to Survive
Born at just 21 weeks and 285 grams, Nash Keen defied impossible odds. In this episode, Mollie Keen shares their family’s extraordinary NICU journey—filled with fear, resilience, and hope—as Nash became the most premature baby to survive, officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Guidance for NICU Families
Cerebral Palsy can feel overwhelming, especially after a NICU stay. In this episode, we break down what CP is, why it happens, how it’s diagnosed, and what support is available—so you can feel more informed, empowered, and supported as you advocate for your child.
Navigating Life After the NICU: The Lasting Effects of Prematurity
Uncover the untold story of prematurity in this powerful episode. Host Nicole Nyberg dives into the lifelong impacts of preterm birth on infants and families, from health challenges to the emotional toll on parents. Gain insight, support, and inspiration to navigate life beyond the NICU and empower your journey.
Stronger Together: Nicole Nyberg on NICU Challenges and Family
Join me as I sit down with Mary Coughlin on her Care Outloud Podcast for an honest and heartfelt conversation about how my personal NICU journey shaped my passion for family-centered, trauma-informed care and my work supporting NICU families through Empowering NICU Parents and AngelEye Health.
Cooper’s Legacy: Supporting NICU Families Through the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation
In this episode, Edward Steinhauser shares the emotional story of his son Cooper’s NICU journey and how it inspired him and his wife, Haley, to create the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation. Their mission provides essential support to NICU families, offering resources, advocacy, and hope during challenging times.
Cooper’s NICU Journey: Honoring a Courageous Life Bolstered by Parental Strength
Introduction On the 61st episode of the Empowering NICU Parents’ …