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The DNM Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by NICU mamas and team members of Dear NICU Mama, Ashley + Aisha! By hosting interviews with trauma-informed medical and maternal mental health experts and sharing vulnerable interviews with NICU mamas around the world, our hope is that you feel like you’re sitting across the table from another NICU sister and feel seen and validated in your experience. No matter where you are on your healing journey, this podcast is here to remind you that you are not alone. Welcome to the sisterhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 2 days ago1h 2m
Beth Part 1 | Emma & Sam's NICU Journeys
November is Prematurity Awareness Month! And in this week's episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with NICU mama Beth to hear the first part of her family's story.After navigating infertility and multiple rounds of fertility treatments, Beth and her husband were thrilled to learn they were expecting twins. But at just 20 weeks pregnant, Beth's water unexpectedly broke, beginning weeks of uncertainty before welcoming Emma and Sam at 24 weeks.Beth shares what it was like to navigate a lengthy and medically complex NICU stay, including the challenges of having twins in two different hospitals, learning to advocate for her babies, and finding moments of joy in the midst of so much uncertainty.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that courage doesn't always look like bravery. Sometimes, it's simply showing up, even when you're scared.To the mama navigating a long NICU stay or wondering what comes next, we hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone.Join us next week for part two of Beth's story as we talk about life after the NICU!To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram
- 2 weeks ago43 min
You Know Your Baby | Inge's Story
In this week's episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined by fellow NICU mama Inge, who shares her experience of navigating the NICU 18 years ago and how her journey inspired her work helping families better understand their babies.Together, they talk about the ways babies communicate through their movements, expressions, and behaviors, and how learning to recognize these cues can help parents feel more connected and confident in caring for their babies. They also reflect on the changes in NICU care over the years, the importance of slowing down, and the beautiful reminder that getting to know your baby doesn't require having all the answers.Whether you're currently navigating the NICU or reflecting on your own journey years later, we hope this conversation encourages you to recognize just how important your role is in your baby's story. You know your baby in a way that no one else does, and your voice matters.To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram
- 3 weeks ago47 min
Infant Loss Roundtable: Navigating Grief and Honoring Our Babies
In this week's episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined by fellow NICU mamas Mollie and Latoya for a heartfelt roundtable conversation in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.Together, these mamas share their experiences navigating life after the loss of their children, how grief has evolved over time, and the ways they have found comfort and support along the way. They discuss the unpredictable waves of grief, the importance of allowing ourselves to feel without expectation, and what it means to continue honoring their babies through everyday moments and meaningful traditions.Whether you are navigating loss yourself or walking alongside someone who is, we hope this conversation reminds you that grief looks different for everyone, there is no timeline for healing, and our babies' lives and legacies will always matter.To every loss mama in our sisterhood, we see you, we love you, and we remember your babies with you.To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram
- Oct 14, 202614 min
Wave of Light: Saying Their Names
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and the International Wave of Light, this week's episode is dedicated to remembering and honoring the babies who left this world far too soon.In this week's podcast episode, Ashley and Aisha share the names and stories of babies whose lives have left a lasting impact on the hearts of those who love them. Together, we make space for remembrance, grief, and the love that continues long after goodbye.To every family who entrusted us with your baby's name and story, thank you. It is one of our greatest honors to know your babies through you and to remember them alongside you. Their names are forever etched in our hearts.To every loss mama listening, we see you, we love you, and we remember your baby with you. You are not alone.This episode is dedicated to your babies. May their names always be spoken, their lives always be honored, and their memories never forgotten.
- Oct 7, 20261h 9m
REPLAY | Redefining Grief with Jessica Hotchkiss
In this week’s episode, we are sharing a replay centered on grief and the many ways it can show up throughout the NICU journey and beyond. As mentioned in the introduction, our Wave of Light episode will be published on October 14. Below, you’ll find a form where you can share the name of your baby or babies so we can gently honor and remember them during that episode. Thank you for trusting us with their names and allowing us to remember them alongside you.Wave of Light Form: https://form.jotform.com/dearnicumama/wave-of-light-podcast-episodeWhen we think of grief, we often think of grieving someone that has passed away. But what about when we grieve something we have lost, like an experience or the motherhood journey we always envisioned we would have? On this week's episode, we speak with Jessica Hotchkiss from Praireland Counseling Services about grief and its relation to NICU motherhood. In this episode we cover:Myths and truths about griefWhat healthy grieving looks likeWhat NICU mothers might grieveWill grief always hurt and is there a timeline?How to move through grief without rushing the healing processOur hope is that this episode affirms that no matter where you are in your healing journey, that your grief is valid and not too big. You are never ever alone!Jessica Hotchkiss is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of North Dakota and a Certified Child Life Specialist. Specializing in death, grief, and bereavement, Jessica has 10 years of experience in both the hospital and outpatient settings providing support to children, adults and families. She also holds certification as a grief counselor conducting training and presentations at the local, national, and international levels. Jessica has created courses for master's and doctoral counseling students in the area of bereavement and is passionate about preparing individuals to work with grief and loss. Her research and expertise works to combat burnout, compassion fatigue, and death anxiety. She specializes in working with children and families living with chronic or terminal medical conditions or experiencing medical trauma.To get connected with Jessica: Website | Instagram | FacebookTo get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram
- Oct 1, 20261h 4m
Preeclampsia, Prematurity & Josie’s NICU Journey | Maddie’s Story
In this week's episode, we sit down with NICU Mama and longtime member of this sisterhood Maddie to hear the story of her daughter, Josie.After a textbook pregnancy, Maddie was suddenly diagnosed with severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome at 29 weeks, airlifted to a hospital four hours from home, and soon delivered Josie by emergency C-section. Maddie shares honestly about the fear and overwhelm of those early days, nearly seven weeks in the NICU during COVID, and the complicated emotions that came with learning how to mother a baby she was terrified to lose.We also talk about the years that followed, how Maddie found Dear NICU Mama in the middle of her own NICU stay, and how her experience eventually inspired Bows for Jo, a business that gives back to NICU families and organizations.This is an honest, tender conversation about survival, healing, giving back, and the reminder that it is okay to not feel okay.Connect with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramConnect with Bows for Jo:Website | Instagram
- Sep 23, 20261h 11m
When Our Stories Become Advocacy with Keira Sorrells
In this week's episode, we sit down with Keira Sorrells, NICU mama and founder and Executive Director of NICU Parent Network. Keira shares her journey through infertility, an unexpected pregnancy with quintuplets, and ultimately welcoming her daughters Avery, Lily, and Zoe at just 25 weeks and 5 days.Keira reflects on their months in the NICU, the people who helped her find her voice as a mother and advocate. She also shares how her own experience eventually led her to found NICU Parent Network and bring NICU organizations and parent leaders together to advocate for meaningful change for families.Together, we talk about the power of peer support, family-centered care, advocacy, and what can happen when NICU families use their voices together. And nearly 20 years into her journey, Keira leaves us with a beautiful reminder: there is time to give back, but first, give yourself permission to heal, be present, and take care of yourself too.To connect with Keira and learn more about NICU Parent Network, check out the links below.Website | InstagramTo get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show
- Sep 16, 20261h 7m
You Are the Mom Your Baby Needs: Healing After a Seven Day NICU Stay
In this week's episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with NICU mama Kelsey to hear the story of her son, Rory, who arrived unexpectedly at 35 weeks and spent seven days in the NICU. Kelsey vulnerably shares the loneliness of being separated from her baby after birth, waiting 72 hours to hold him, navigating the unexpected challenges of bonding, and the survival mode that followed her long after they came home. Together, the mamas talk about the grief of not getting to mother the way you imagined...
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About Dear NICU Mama
The DNM Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by NICU mamas and team members of Dear NICU Mama, Ashley + Aisha! By hosting interviews with trauma-informed medical and maternal mental health experts and sharing vulnerable interviews with NICU mamas around the world, our hope is that you feel like you’re sitting across the table from another NICU sister and feel seen and validated in your experience. No matter where you are on your healing journey, this podcast is here to remind you that you are not alone. Welcome to the sisterhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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