Care OutLoud

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Sandra Sullivan, a dedicated neonatologist based in Gainesville, Florida. Sandra shares her journey into the field of neonatology, her unique educational background in classics and humanities, and how these experiences shaped her career in medicine. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed and developmental care in the NICU, highlighting the need for empat...

In this episode, Mary Coughlin speaks with Bobbi Pineda, an expert in infant sensory development and an occupational therapist. Bobbi shares her journey from practicing as a clinician in pediatric settings to becoming a researcher focused on NICU care and the sensory needs of infants. She discusses her personal experiences as a mother of premature babies, which inspired her to delve into research...

In this heartfelt episode, Mary welcomes Morgan Kowalski, whose path to becoming a passionate advocate for Family Centered Care (FCC) was deeply influenced by the premature birth of her son, Thomas. Morgan shares her journey from navigating the NICU as a parent to assuming a pivotal role in the FCC Task Force. Their conversation delves into the impact of personal experiences on patient care, the i...

In this heartfelt episode, Mary interviews Daniela Machado, a neonatal nurse originally from Portugal, now practicing in the UK. Dani shares her incredible journey from adult cardiology nursing to neonatal care, fueled by her personal experience as an intensive care patient. She delves into her passion for developmental and trauma-informed care, discussing her current role in the West Midlands and...

In this episode of CARE OUTLOUD , Mary Coughlin welcomes the deeply compassionate and inspiring Melinda Chacon. Melinda shares her journey from working as a CNA with Alzheimer's patients to becoming a dedicated NICU nurse. She reflects on the impact of transparency, vulnerability, and compassionate care—not only for patients but also for her fellow healthcare team members. Melinda opens up about t...

In this episode of the Care Out Loud podcast, seasoned nurses Jodi Mullen and Missy Reynolds share their profound experiences and insights from working in pediatric and newborn intensive care units. The conversation covers the implementation of a bereavement support program for families coping with the loss of a child, striking a balance between empathy and professionalism, and the long-term impac...

In this podcast episode, Mary interviews Andrea Hickson, founder of NICU Alumni. Andrea shares her deeply personal story of giving birth to her two daughters, both of whom required NICU stays due to extreme prematurity. Her experiences and the challenges she faced during and after their NICU stays inspired her to create NICU Alumni, an organization designed to support families navigating the post-...

In this episode, we dive into the inspirational journey of Sharon Ragone, founder of the Small Beginnings company. Sharon recounts her unexpected path to entrepreneurship, starting from her early ambitions to become an RN, to her accidental love for NICU care, and eventually inventing essential products for neonatal care. She shares her struggles and triumphs in developing innovative solutions tha...

In this episode of the Care Out Loud podcast, host Mary Coughlin explores the profound impact of words on our lives and relationships. She discusses how the words we choose, whether spoken out loud or within our inner dialogue, carry significant weight. Words can inspire, comfort, and build bridges, but they can also wound and divide. Mary emphasizes the biological effects of positive and negative...

In this inspiring podcast episode, we dive deep with Jenna Lammers, a pioneering research clinician with 24 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy. Jenna shares her incredible journey of developing the GiggleFit Therapeutic Play Gym, an innovative solution aimed at improving mobility and bringing joy to children with severe mobility impairments. From her early days in NICU, PICU, and ot...

In this episode of Care OUTLOUD, our host welcomes Dr. Yamile Jackson, a pioneer in trauma-informed care and family-integrated practices. Dr. Jackson shares her journey from Colombia, where kangaroo care originated, to becoming an indomitable advocate for infant neuroprotective care through her work with ergonomics and safety engineering. Highlighting her lived experience as a NICU paren...

In this episode, Mary welcomes Dr. Staci Olister, a seasoned neonatologist from New Orleans, Louisiana, as she shares her extraordinary journey from a brief ballet career to a long-standing medical practice. Dr. Olister discusses her extensive training, her passion for neurodevelopmental and trauma-informed care, and the pivotal moments and mentors that shaped her path. The conversation delve...

In this episode, host Mary welcomes Eline de Groot, a passionate sleep researcher from the Netherlands, and Christy Gliniak, a key figure at the National Association of Neonatal Therapists. The guests discuss their journeys, trauma-informed care, and their latest focus on sleep in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Eline shares her groundbreaking research on sleep patterns in preterm infants a...

In this episode, our host welcomes Dr. Diana Montoya Williams, a neonatologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a passionate advocate for equity and diversity. Dr. Williams shares her journey to becoming a neonatologist and her dedication to addressing racial and ethnic disparities in neonatal care. The conversation delves into her research on persistent disparities in infant health...

In this emotional and inspiring podcast episode, the host welcomes Advocate Abby, a devoted parent and fierce advocate for families facing the financial and emotional burdens of medical complexities. Abby shares her personal journey, beginning with a life-changing traumatic event in 2014 when her son, Wyatt, suffered a near-drowning and how that experience led her to become a beacon of hope for ot...

In this episode, Mary hosts Dr. Malathi Balasundaram, a passionate neonatologist and the founder of the Family Centered Care (FCC) Task Force. Malathi shares her inspiring journey from her upbringing in a small town in southern India to her influential role at Stanford University. She discusses her transition to neonatology, her work in improving family-centered care in NICUs, and the formation of...

In this episode, Mary interviews Marsha Campbell-Yeo, a leading neonatal nurse practitioner and academic from Canada. Marsha shares her extraordinary journey of over 37 years in neonatal care, detailing her transitions from being a bedside nurse to a neonatal nurse practitioner, and then to a full professor and researcher. She highlights her pioneering efforts in neonatal-pediatric transport, nurs...

In this episode of the Care Out Loud podcast, host Mary welcomes Nicole Nyberg, a passionate neonatal nurse practitioner and mother, who shares her inspiring journey. Nicole discusses her path to becoming a NICU nurse and the life-changing experiences she faced when her son William was born prematurely at 23 weeks. Nicole talks about the trauma of her NICU journey, the critical importance of famil...

Kickoff Episode: The Science and Soul of Trauma-Informed Care in the NICU In this inaugural episode of the CARE OUTLOUD Podcast's Season 3, host Mary Coughlin, president and founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative, recaps her recent webinar titled 'The Science and Soul of Trauma-Informed Care.' She delves into the principles and impact of trauma-informed care, particularly in neonatal inte...

In this final Season 2 episode of the Care OutLoud podcast Debra Bingham, the CEO of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement shares her rich background in nursing, leadership, and quality improvement across various healthcare settings. She discusses her journey from being a nurse to obtaining her doctorate in public health and becoming the first executive director of the California Materna...

In this podcast, the guest Chantel Morin, a former preterm baby turned neonatal nurse, shares her incredible journey and dedication to improving neonatal care. Born prematurely in 1980, Chantel faced numerous challenges but grew up determined to give back to the NICU community that saved her life. Her personal and professional experiences drive her passion for trauma-informed care, education, and...

This script captures an engaging conversation between the host, Mary Coughlin, and special guest Isabelle Milette, a nurse practitioner and entrepreneur from Quebec. Isabelle shares her profound journey in healthcare, transitioning from aspiring to be a doctor to becoming a passionate nurse and ultimately a nurse practitioner with a focus on neonatology and developmental care. She discusses the ch...

In a world where medical practices can often feel clinical and distant, there are individuals like Becky Chuffo Davila who embody the essence of caring out loud. In a heartfelt conversation with Mary Coughlin, Becky shares her remarkable journey from a NICU nurse to a trauma-informed professional, highlighting the importance of including families in the care of their precious babies.  Becky's...

This podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with Emily Spaeth, detailing her professional evolution from a physical therapist in a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) to the founder of Be Well Baby PDX. Emily shares her early career experiences, including how she recognized the need for and successfully advocated for more physical and occupational therapists in the NICU. She delves into...

In this engaging discussion, Lindsay Hardy, an accomplished occupational therapist from the UK with extensive experience in child health, sensory processing, and sensory integration, delves into the influence of sensory processing on child development and societal integration. She emphasizes the crucial role of parents and societal structures in shaping a child's development through sensory experi...