The Konnected NICU Space Podcast

In this heartfelt episode, Jocelyn shares the story of her beautiful daughter, Jewelz, who was born prematurely and tragically passed away from NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) shortly after birth. Jocelyn opens up about the joy of becoming a mother, the heartbreak of losing her daughter, and the grief journey that followed. Through unimaginable loss, she found purpose and created Forever Jewelz, a...

After nearly a year of fertility treatments and IVF, this week's guest Jean Sargent finally received the news she had been hoping and praying for a pregnancy. But what followed was a traumatic pregnancy/birth experience and an unexpected journey through the NICU that would forever change her life. In this heartfelt episode of The Konnected NICU Space Podcast, Jean shares her path through infer...

n this heartfelt episode of the Konnected NICU Space Podcast, we sit down with a former 25 week preemie who is now 30 years old as she shares her powerful perspective on the NICU journey and the lasting impact of parental love and support. Through her story, she reminds NICU parents that their presence matters more than they may realize. The touch, prayers, encouragement, and moments spent at the...

In this heartfelt episode of the Konnected NICU Space Podcast, Marianna shares her deeply personal journey of experiencing preeclampsia, giving birth prematurely, and navigating the emotional challenges that followed during her child’s NICU stay. What began as an unexpected medical emergency became a journey filled with fear, uncertainty, motherhood guilt, and emotional healing. Marianna opens up...

This powerful episode shares New Jersey Artist, Athena’s NICU journey one marked by strength, determination, and unconditional love. After an emergency C-section, Athena faced not only her own physical recovery, but also the emotional challenge of having her newborn daughter in the NICU. Through pain, uncertainty, and the overwhelming desire to be present, Athena found the strength to heal while s...

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jennifer, a social worker, therapist, and patient advocate, who shares her powerful journey into motherhood through premature birth. Born a preemie herself, Jennifer opens up about delivering her son at 30 weeks due to placenta previa and the emotional and physical challenges that followed. Weighing just 3 lbs 7 oz at birth, her son spent 98 days in the...

Welcome to The Konnected NICU Space podcast, a space for parents, families, and caregivers navigating the world of the NICU. I’m Katonya Trent, a NICU mom, and I know firsthand how overwhelming, emotional, and beautiful this journey can be. In this episode, I introduced the purpose behind the podcast, who the space is for and what you can expect as we build a community routed in connection support...