NICU Today: A podcast by Today is a Good Day

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Heather Johnson, an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley with a 19-year career on the Institutional Equity Electronic Trading Desk, and the founder of the Love for Liam Foundation. Heather established the foundation in honor of her son Liam, whose brief but powerful life continues to inspire her mission to advance epilepsy research and im...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Emily Rosen, a mother, freelance creative director, copywriter, and children’s book author. Emily has built her career working with leading advertising agencies and global brands, always aiming to use her creativity to uplift women, mothers, and children. Inspired by her son Max’s time in the NICU, she wrote her debut children’s book with...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Nicole Nyberg, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC—Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, clinical specialist, educator, author, advocate, and founder of Empowering NICU Parents . Nicole earned her BSN from Purdue University and her MSN from Rush University, and today she practices as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner while also serving as a Clinical Specialist for Ange...

Dr. Jason Baxter | Advancing Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Supporting Families Through High-Risk Pregnancy In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jason K. Baxter, MD, MSCP, FACOG, a nationally recognized Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jefferson Health. With more than two decades of experience at Thomas Jefferson...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Nicole Lewis-Keeber, MSW, LCSW—Business Therapist, author, leadership coach, and a thought leader at the intersection of trauma and entrepreneurship. Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work and extensive experience working as both a therapist and a coach. She trained directly with Brené Brown and is cert...

Darcy Walker Krause | Understanding and Navigating Grief in All Its Forms In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Darcy Walker Krause, Founder and CEO of  Grieve to Thrive, LLC . With an impressive career spanning both law and social work, Darcy has dedicated her life to grief education, advocacy, and organizational leadership. After earning her Juris Doctor from Duke Universit...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Thiviya Selvanathan, a neonatal neurologist and clinician scientist at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Selvanathan’s groundbreaking research uses advanced brain imaging to explore how early-life brain injury and NICU clinical care influence brain development and neurodevelopmenta...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Mary Farrelly, RN, BSN, RNC-NIC, a certified NICU nurse, doula, and educator dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical care and the lived experiences of NICU families. As the founder of  The NICU Translator , Mary provides evidence-based education, compassionate guidance, and advocacy for both families and the professionals who suppo...

Dr. Tanner Walsh | A Pediatrician’s Perspective as a NICU Mom In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Tanner Walsh, a primary care pediatrician in Delaware County, PA, and proud mom of 6-year-old boy-girl twins. Her twins were born at 35 weeks and spent six days in the NICU at the very hospital where she worked—an experience that shaped her perspective both as a pediatricia...

Dr. Vanessa Freeman | Supporting NICU Families Through Psychology and Personal Experience In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Vanessa Freeman, licensed psychologist, NICU mom, and owner of Searching for Self Counseling and Consulting, a virtual private practice serving Black women and mothers. Dr. Freeman brings both her personal experience as a NICU parent and her prof...

Jaylee Hilliard | Bridging Compassionate NICU Care and Digital Health Solutions In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Jaylee Hilliard, Vice President of Clinical Strategy at AngelEye Health. With more than a decade of experience in neonatal and pediatric care—including her time as Director of Neonatal Services and Pediatric ECMO at McLane Children’s Baylor Scott & White—J...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Kasey Mathews, a mother, holistic life coach, inspirational speaker, and award-winning author of  Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life, and Motherhood  and  A Mom’s Guide to Creating a Magical Life . Both books have earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Gold Award, with  Preemie  also receiving the New Hampshire Non-Fiction Reader’s Choice Award....

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Adrianne Rahde Bischoff, a neonatal hemodynamics specialist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-Neonatology. Originally from Brazil, Dr. Bischoff earned her medical degree from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul and completed her pediatric residency there. She went on to pursue advanced training in neonatal-perinatal...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Miracle Pelayo, a talented actor, model, fashion content creator, and passionate advocate for the disabled community. Miracle’s inspiring journey began as a NICU Miracle herself, born at just 23 weeks and weighing only 1 pound, 12 ounces—later dropping to 14 ounces. Despite being given only a 5% chance of survival, Miracle defied the odds...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Chloe Ciferri, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Adalyn Rose Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who experience the loss of a child during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Inspired by her own loss of her daughter Adalyn in 2017, Chloe and her husband, Adam, launched the foundation on what would...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Jessica Dashevsky, a mental health provider specializing in perinatal care, who brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal resilience to her work. Jessica’s journey to motherhood includes profound challenges—five pregnancy losses, a complicated rainbow pregnancy, the trauma of NICU life, and navigating her own postpartum...

In this episode of the  NICU Today Podcast , we are joined by Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary, Sensory Interior Design, where art and healing merge to transform spaces into supportive environments for all neurotypes. With a background as an internationally exhibited fine artist and a massage therapist specializing in pain relief, Stephanie brings a unique perspective on how n...

In this episode of the  NICU Today Podcast , we are joined by Dr. Kristin K. Meyer, a dedicated advocate, educator, and leader in special education. As co-founder of The REACH Group and with over 15 years of classroom experience, Dr. Meyer empowers parents to navigate the often-complicated special education process. From her work as an Educational Advocate at The Arc of Chester County to serving a...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Stefanie Lopacinski, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Women’s Wellness of Abington. With nearly 20 years of experience in supporting women through reproductive, perinatal, and postpartum life changes, Dr. Lopacinski is a trusted expert and returning guest. Today, she joins us to discuss the unique challenge...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, Martha is joined by Chelsea Petrosky, a Certified Trauma Therapist with over 13 years of experience supporting survivors of trauma. Chelsea is the founder of Chelsea Petrosky Therapy, LLC, where she offers EMDR Therapy and Trauma Healing Services, focusing on survivors of complex trauma, intimate partner abuse, maternal and pregnancy trauma, birth trauma,...

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, Martha is thrilled to welcome Kerri DiDario, Executive Director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center and proud mother of three. Kerri’s journey into motherhood began in 2004 when her firstborn daughter, Madison, was born seven weeks premature. This experience not only introduced her to the complexities of the NICU but also set her on a path of...

On today's episode of NICU Today: A podcast by Today is a Good Day, Martha sits down with Matt Zalucki, a new father who recently relocated from upstate New York to Knoxville, Tennessee. While on vacation 1100 miles from home, their start to parenthood took an interesting twist. Matt is here to share more about their family’s journey On today’s episode: - Matt shares the unexpected twist in th...

In this powerful episode of the NICU Today Podcast, Martha sits down with Jodi Laughlin and Julie Jacobs Shapiro, two incredible women who have turned their personal tragedies into beacons of hope and support for others. Jodi shares the heart-wrenching journey of her pregnancy, where joy quickly turned into a fight for survival after her daughter was diagnosed with Hydrops Fetalis, a rare and seri...

In this episode, I am thrilled to introduce our guest, Regina Clark, a Lehigh Valley NICU Family Advocate with Today is a Good Day. Regina works directly with families navigating the NICU journey, drawing on her decade of experience as a Special Education Teacher and her personal experience as a mother of two preemies. On today’s episode: - Regina shares her personal NICU journey, including the 10...

In this episode, I am excited to introduce our guest, Dr. Marilyn Pendleton, a transdisciplinary leader and the founder and CEO of Your Voice Heard, LLC. Dr. Pendleton utilizes The Grief Recovery Method® and other holistic approaches to equip leaders and organizations with skills to promote mental health and well-being. On today’s episode: Dr. Pendleton shares what led her to this line of work and...