Care OutLoud

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Deeney, a nurse manager of a Level 3 NICU in Liverpool, England. Jennifer shares her extensive experience in neonatal care, emphasizing the importance of not just focusing on the intensive care of the baby but also on the intensive care of the family. She discusses the value of trauma-informed care and the need for neonatal nurses and do...

This podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Dr. Marcus Wilken, who discusses his unexpected journey into working with babies, particularly those facing post-traumatic feeding disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Wilken shares how his early role as a caregiver for autistic children and his subsequent journey through psychology and developmental psychology led him to dis...

In this episode titled 'Mary's Musings,' Mary Coughlin shares insights from her recent keynote presentation at the Christiana Care's biennial perinatal palliative care symposium in Newark, Delaware. Her talk, 'Bridging Hearts, Nurturing Authentic and Compassionate Connections,' emphasized the significance of personal stories in fostering compassionate connections. Coughlin recounts her pivotal rol...

In this podcast episode, Emily Hills is welcomed as a guest. Emily is the co-founder of Sensory Beginnings and in this lively chat she   describes her journey becoming an expert on sensory integration through the guidance of her mentor and Sensory Beginnings co-founder Lindsay Hardy. Emily shares how Sensory Beginnings was born out of the need to educate others regarding sensory awarenes...

Jessi Barnes, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, and Trauma Informed Professional, is a clinical nurse educator with a passion for the neonatal patient population. Her nursing practice consists of high-risk perinatal care, neonatal intensive care, and a few years in nursing informatics just to shake things up. Her passion for trauma-informed family integrated care fuels her professional work. In August 202...

In this episode, Mary Coughlin has an in-depth discussion with Dr. Heather Forkey about her journey from considering a career in pediatric oncology to becoming a key figure in trauma-informed care, particularly working with foster children. Dr. Forkey emphasizes the importance of fostering genuine trust and meaningful relationships with patients, and the value of creating an environment of safety....

The Care Out Loud podcast welcomes Keira Sorrells, the founder of the NICU Parent Network . In this episode, Keira recounts the tragic loss of her daughter which sparked her trajectory into advocacy for other NICU parents. Providing essential support and advocacy for families grappling with the indiscriminate complexities of having a baby in the NICU, the network also guides emerging lea...

Today’s Episode is a with the incredibly inspiring and passionate Dr. Tiffany Gladdis, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Perinatal/Neonatal Psychologist and the Medical Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity at Children’s Mercy. Dr. Gladdis’ clinical interests include attachment and bonding, trauma, infant and perinatal mental health, and empowering families w...

Meet Charlotte Edwards, a compassionate registered nurse whose guiding mantra is to "bloom where you are planted." Her transformative journey began with the unexpected birth of her son at 25 weeks gestation, sparking a profound calling to support families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Motivated by personal challenges, including her father's battle with cancer, Charlotte set out to el...

In this conversation, Mary Coughlin interviews Kimberly Novod, the founder and director of Saul's Light, a New Orleans-based nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the unique social-emotional needs of Louisiana’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and bereaved families. Kimberly shares the personal journey that led her to establish Saul's Light and the organization's mission to provide su...

In this enlightening podcast episode, our host Mary Coughlin engages in a deep conversation with Britt Pados , a respected nurse researcher, clinician, author and educator in the field of neonatal nursing. This conversation covers the trajectory of Britt's career from her initial interest in neonatal research to her evolution as an entrepreneur addressing neonatal feeding challenges. Britt opens u...

In this enlightening episode, Sue Ludwig , renowned occupational therapist and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) converses with host Mary Coughlin about their respective journeys as neonatal clinicians, as well as their shared passion for providing the best care possible for infants and families. Sue opens up about her beginnings in the field, her evolution from a c...

In this episode, Pattie Bondurant, a distinguished nurse leader, shares her enlightening journey that transcends the traditional path of nursing. From her career beginnings, her transformative experiences, to making a significant mark in the world of healthcare, Pattie inspires through her words and more importantly, her actions. Join us as Pattie dives deep into her unique approach to nursing, em...

Today's episode welcomes in the New Year with Mary Coughlin sharing a little about her story and a couple recent reads that she hopes you will find interesting.   Here are the citations for the articles and book referenced in the episode - ENJOY THE READS! Bryce, I., Pye, D., Beccaria, G., McIlveen, P., & Du Preez, J. (2023). A systematic literature review of the career choice of hel...

Thanks for joining.  Today I get to chit-chat with my teammates, Tara and Kristy, about our inaugural podcast season, how the podcast aligns with our mission at the Caring Essentials Collaborative and what's in store for 2024! In celebration of GIVING TUESDAY and as an expression of gratitude to all our listeners we would like to extend  The Gift of CARING OUT LOUD ! From now until...

Let's pick up where we left off with Emilie talking about the concept of high level wellness, trauma informed care and what is on Emilie's bedside nightstand 😉! Here are a few recommendations/references from today's podcast: "All We Can Save", 2020, edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson https://www.allwecansave.earth/anthology "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on C...

In today's episode we get to meet Emilie Solomon, Marine Biologist, Conservationist and Marine Science and Biology teacher share her knowledge, wisdom and passion for Planetary Health while also sharing practical strategies that can actually turn the tide on our planet's  health and well being. One recommendation from Emilie is:  "The Year Earth Changed", (2021) a Netflix documentar...

Happy Halloween and welcome back to part two of my interview with Anna Biley, Registered Nurse, Caritas Coach, author, and Caring Science Scholar.  We ended last week’s episode with Anna reflecting on her and her sons’ experience with the loss of husband/father.  She describes it as a deep deep darkness and struggle.  It isn’t until through counseling the word trauma is brought up t...

I met Anna during my journey to become a Caritas Coach which coincided with the experience of my daughter giving birth to her second son who shortly after birth required admission to the NICU.  I was present for his birth and witnessed the trauma endured by my daughter, my son-in-law, and my grandson as they journeyed through the NICU.  Although I knew it would be difficult, I...

Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Kathi Randall where we will talk about what it means to CARE OUT LOUD and discover what exactly is on her nightstand along with a brief talk about ice cream!  Thanks for joining us!

Today's episode is with a dear friend and colleague Kathi Randall! Kathi is a masters-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialist and board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of neonatal clinical expertise.   She is also the founder of Synapse Care Solutions, an education and consulting company dedicated to supporting Neonatal Neuro-Critical Care Units.

Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Carole Kenner as we pick up where we left off talking about Carole’s work coordinating and creating a global community for neonatal nursing.

 What an incredible honor to chat with this incredibly amazing living legend, founder and CEO of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses and the Carol Kuser Loser Dean and Professor  at The College of New Jersey School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science - CAROLE KENNER PhD, RN, FAAN. Join us as we talk about Carole's call to nursing, her incredible contributions to the pr...

Thanks for rejoining Lauren and I as we continue our conversation about the incredible work she is doing advocating for adults born premature.

I’m so excited I get to speak with Lauren Ingledow, pioneer, advocate and co-founder of the Adult Preemie Advocacy Network.  Lauren was born at 26 weeks gestation weighing in at 430g.  Her early birth was the consequence of pre-eclampsia.  The combined impact of prematurity associated with pre-eclampsia has had an on-going but often subtle impact on her life, which has been often ov...