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When motherhood takes an unexpected turn, where do you find the strength to keep going?In this emotional and powerful episode, host Jacqueline Baird sits down with Kath Hansen—a Brisbane mom of four, founder of the baby brand Bubba Cloud, and host of The Modern Mother Podcast. Kath opens up about her youngest son Odin's rare congenital heart condition, months spent in the NICU, and the raw reality of parenting through trauma.Together, Jacqueline and Kath explore what it means to mother through uncertainty, navigate grief, balance family life after medical challenges, and rediscover yourself amid the chaos. Their shared experiences of NICU life and loss offer comfort, courage, and community to any mom who's ever felt alone in her journey.

In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Betsey, a therapist, mother, and birth trauma survivor, to share her powerful and ongoing story of survival, advocacy, and rebuilding trust in the medical system.Betsey's pregnancy started off routine, until her daughter Mara's heart rate began showing signs of distress at 39 weeks. What followed was a series of events that would forever change Betsey's experience of birth and motherhood.But Betsey's trauma didn't end in the delivery room. Her postpartum experience was marked by repeated medical dismissal, for both herself and her daughter, as she navigated months of unanswered questions, failure-to-thrive diagnoses, and a long fight to uncover the truth: a severe cow's milk protein intolerance that had gone unnoticed by multiple providers.As both a mental health therapist and a mother, Betsey brings unique insight into the emotional and psychological toll of birth trauma, medical gaslighting, and raising a medically complex child.Together, Kayleigh and Betsey explore:

"People" magazine did a story on a nurse in Texas who made a career shift after her son was born premature. STORY: https://people.com/mother-shifts-career-to-nicu-nurse-after-premature-son-hospital-stay-11829911?

#189 - A cone head at baggage claim. A prank that makes a whole terminal laugh. And beneath the costumes and skits, a marriage held together by faith, service, and a fierce tenderness forged in grief. We sit down with Troy and Melinda Hicks—Hicks in the Wild—to explore how everyday adventure can coexist with loss and how playful creativity becomes a lifeline.Their love story starts in college, survives a mission and distance, and grows into a partnership where roles fit like puzzle pieces: Melinda crafts the ideas and heart-forward projects; Troy builds the systems, supply chains, and giving model. That model was born from pain. They share the sudden preterm birth of their son Tanner at 24 weeks, three days in the NICU, and the sacred details that became anchors—a donated blanket and cap, a father who knew how to navigate the unthinkable. Melinda now sews tiny blankets and diaper covers for NICU babies, transforming sorrow into service families can feel in their hands.The Hicks also walk through a second crucible: their five-month-old's neck tumor and the week of terror before a successful surgery. That experience reframed hospitals as places of skill and hope, inspiring them to donate a percentage of their revenue to Phoenix Children's Hospital. We dig into their mission-driven venture, Searching for Jesus, a Christ-centered Advent tradition that turned their December into daily wonder and helped their kids fall in love with prayer. Along the way, we talk viral moments, Lord Farquaad gags, a months-long “bird landing” quest, and the simple rule that guides their content—if it isn't fun, they don't do it.What emerges is a blueprint for meaningful, joyful living: schedule delight, let faith hold your anger long enough to heal, make small things that help real people, and keep choosing each other through the messy middle of family life. Adventure, they remind us, isn't a mountain or an ocean crossing—it's a decision to move forward without knowing every turn, and to laugh together when you can. If this story lifted you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a smile, and leave a review to help others find our community. Give me a follow on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast.To learn more about Troy and Melinda give them a follow on Instagram @hicksinsthewild and to learn more about having a Christ centered Christmas with your kids or grandkids check out www.searchingforjesus.shop.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Cine este Bogos, afaceristul din Vaslui acuzat acum de DNA că punea presiuni pentru schimbarea unui director care descoperise nereguli grave la fermele lui. Ironizat de un om din dosar că „degeaba s-a dus la Bolojan. I-a zis: «Nu mă bag»” (HotNews) - O liberare fără de lege. Completul Savonea i-a pus în libertate fără temei legal pe Sebastian Vlădescu și Ionuț Costea (G4Media) - Nu e cel mai bun semnal. OMV Petrom disponibilizează 10% din forţa de muncă până în 2027. Peste 600 de oameni au plecat deja (Ziarul Financiar)  Analiză: Vizită de consolare a liderului NATO în România? (DW) Secretarul general al NATO a venit la București să convingă România că retragerea parțială a trupelor americane nu afectează securitatea statului, fiindcă „toată Alianța va veni să salveze țara” în cazul unui atac. Liderul NATO, Mark Rutte, primit pentru prima dată în această calitate la București, a declarat că președintele american Donald Trump a păstrat „angajamentul față de Alianță” și față de „efeorturile ei comune” și că oricum intră în funcțiune de acum Santinela Estului (Eastern Sentry). După întâlnirea pe care a avut-o cu președintele Nicușor Dan, cei doi adus argumente prin care să demonstreze că plecarea militarilor americani de elită de la Baza Mihail Kogălniceanu și rămânerea aici a tehnicienilor și aviației nu afectează în niciun fel siguranța României. Atât Rutte, cât și Dan au insistat că Santinela Estului îi va înlocui cu brio pe soldații SUA. După ce 21 de drone rusești au intrat în spațiul aerian al Poloniei, în septembrie, NATO a anunțat că lansează operațiunea Santinela Estului care urmează să integreze toate capacitățile de apărare din regiunea aflată între Marea Neagră, Marea Baltică și Mediterana. Secretarul general NATO a venit în România nu doar pentru a discuta cu oficialii români despre cum evoluează Santinela Estului sau despre cumpărăturile de care are nevoie țara pentru a se apăra, cât mai cu seamă pentru a da asigurări că țara nu va fi abandonată. Mark Rutte a vrut să fie sigur că fiecare român va înțelege că NATO va apăra la o adică România și că nu doar americanii pot întări scutul defensiv la Marea Neagră și la granița de Est a Alianței. A fost un fel de vizită de consolare, după anunțul plecării celor 1000 de militari trimiși aici de SUA, consideră jurnalista DW Sabina Fati. Cine este Bogos, afaceristul din Vaslui acuzat acum de DNA că punea presiuni pentru schimbarea unui director care descoperise nereguli grave la fermele lui. Ironizat de un om din dosar că „degeaba s-a dus la Bolojan. I-a zis: «Nu mă bag»” (HotNews) Considerat unul dintre principalii jucători de pe piața avicolă din România, Fănel Bogos a fost reținut de procurori pentru 24 de ore în dosarul în care este acuzat de DNA că „a apelat la rețele de influență” pentru a schimba conducerea DSVSA Vaslui. DNA nu a făcut, încă, publice captele de acuzare și nici numele persoanelor inculpate în dosarul Bogos. Mediafax a scris ieri, citând stenograme din dosar, că Bogos a apelat la „rețele de influență” pentru a schimba conducerea DSVSA Vaslui ajungând și la premierul Ilie Bolojan. Guvernul a confirmat că premierul s-a întâlnit cu Bogos, care a însoțit un lider PNL la întrevedere, dar discuția „nu a avut niciun fel de urmări”. Versiunea guvernului e confirmată de o stenogramă din dosar, în care un apropiat râde de Bogos că a discutat cu Bolojan, care a zis că „nu se bagă”. De la un fost CAP cumpărat în 2001, medicul veterinar Fănel Bogos din Vaslui a reușit să dezvolte o afacere impresionantă, ajungând în prezent la peste 20 de ferme de păsări în Vaslui, Iași și Galați, stație de incubație și o fabrică de preparate din carne.  Pe larg, pe pagina HotNews. O liberare fără de lege. Completul Savonea i-a pus în libertate fără temei legal pe Sebastian Vlădescu și Ionuț Costea (G4Media) Punerea în liberate a lui Sebastian Vlădescu și Ionuț Costea, condamnați definitiv pentru corupție, în urma unui recurs în casație intentat de cei doi, nu pare să fi fost dispusă pe baza unui temei legal aflat în vigoare. Înalta Curte a invocat un articol de lege care nu mai există în legislație de șapte luni, pentru că a fost „șters” de Curtea Constituțională. Continuarea, pe pagina G4Media. Nu e cel mai bun semnal. OMV Petrom disponibilizează 10% din forţa de muncă până în 2027. Peste 600 de oameni au plecat deja. „Vrem economii de 150 mil. euro, de la personal până la tot ce ne putem imagina. Vrem să fim rezilienţi pentru vremurile dificile care ar putea veni.“ (Ziarul Financiar)  OMV Petrom, cea mai mare companie din România, ia măsuri importante pentru optimizarea costurilor. „Investim mult timp pentru a ne asigura că suntem rezilienţi pentru vremurile dificile ce ar putea veni“, a spus Alina Popa, CFO al OMV Petrom, într-o întâlnire cu analiştii. Neptun Deep rămâne în grafic, la fel şi dimensiunea portofoliului de energie verde. OMV Petrom, singurul producător local de petrol şi gaze, îşi va diminua până la finalul lui 2027 numărul de angajaţi la nivel de grup cu circa 10% faţă de efectivul cu care a început acest an. OMV Petrom a raportat venituri con­solidate de 26,8 mi­liarde de lei pentru primele nouă luni din 2025, în uşoară creştere cu 1% faţă de aceeaşi perioadă a anului trecut. În schimb, profitul net s-a redus cu 13%, la 3,4 miliarde de lei, potrivit raportului publicat de companie. Mai multe informații în ZF.

 Omul de afaceri Fănel Bogos care incerca sa evite sanctiuni pentru una din fermele sale de pui, a fost retinut, alaturi de alte 3 persoane pentru santaj si cumparare de influenta. La sfarsitul lunii septembrie, acesta a ajuns in biroului lui Bolojan de la guvern, introdus de liderul PNL Vaslui. Trezorierul partidului a invocat chestiuni politice ce trebuiau discutate. Cat de normal e ca oameni politici sa vina in biroul primului ministru cu afaceristi care ar dori sa le fie rezolvate problemele economice, incercam sa ne lamurim in aceasta seara.    Nicușor Dan: ”Reînarmarea nu este o alegere, este o necesitate” Afirmația a fost făcută de șeful statului, care a participat , alături de secretarul general al NATO, la București, la summitul ”NATO-Industry Forum”, eveniment care reuneşte peste 800 de participanţi din 26 state aliate şi partenere, precum şi peste 300 de companii din industria de apărare. "Ameninţarea rusă nu se încheie odată cu terminarea războiului. Rusia va deveni o forţă de destabilizare în Europa şi în lume. Nu putem fi naivi, trebuie să fim pregătiţi", a punctat si Mark Rutte. Un rezumat al declaratiilor mai tarziu.  Avem o problemă semnificativă de siguranță a infrastructurii, indică un raport al Asociației Energia Inteligentă În Romania se inregistreaza de 100 de ori mai multe victime raportat la kilometrii de retea de distributie a gazelor decat in tarile din Europa de Vest. Accidente precum cel din cartierul Rahova ar putea fi prevenite prin masuri mai eficiente de intretinere si educatie a consumatorilor. Asociatia mai arata ca aproape jumătate dintre locuinţele alimentate cu gaze nu au făcute verificările şi reviziile obligatorii

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You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, OR— BRAND NEW: we've included a fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I do a coaching call with Joanna who has a 2-year-old and a 7-year-old. We cover how to make mindset shifts so you can better show up for your kids, as well as get into specifics around night weaning, bedtime battles, handling meltdowns, playful parenting and increasing our connection to our kids.**If you'd like an ad-free version of the podcast, consider becoming a supporter on Substack! > > If you already ARE a supporter, the ad-free version is waiting for you in the Substack app or you can enter the private feed URL in the podcast player of your choice.Know someone who might appreciate this post? Share it with them!We talk about:* 6:40 how to manage meltdowns* 9:00 Night weaning and bedtime challenges* 20:00 Emptying a full emotional backpack* 26:00 Kids who always want more attention* 28:00 Understanding blame and anger* 38:00 Games to play when a child is looking for more power* 44:00 How our mindset makes such a big difference when parenting* 47:30 Two keys to peaceful parenting!* 55:00 Playful approaches to bedtimeResources mentioned in this episode:* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player* The Peaceful Parenting Membership* How to Help Our Little Ones Sleep with Kim Hawley * Episode 100: When Your Child Has a Preferred Parent (or Not) with Sarah and Corey * Episode 103: Playful Parenting with Lawrence Cohen * Playful Heart Parenting with Mia Wisinski: Episode 186 xx Sarah and CoreyYour peaceful parenting team- click here for a free short consult or a coaching sessionVisit our website for free resources, podcast, coaching, membership and more!>> Please support us!!! 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No one listening or watching and they can't go where you don't want them to go and they aren't watching screens. BUT they are being entertained or kept company with audio that you can buy from YOTO or create yourself on one of their blank cards. Check them out HERETranscript:Hey everyone. Welcome back to another episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast. Today's episode is a coaching episode. My guest is Joanna, mom of a 7-year-old and a 2-year-old. Joanna's 7-year-old is an intense child, and she wanted to know how to handle her big feelings and find more connection with her.She also had some specific challenges around bedtime, namely that her partner works shift work and is not home at bedtime. She still breastfeeds her 2-year-old to sleep, so is unavailable to her seven-year-old for a bit, and then has trouble getting her seven-year-old to bed without a fight. Joanna also shared how low she was on resources, and we had a great discussion about how that impacts her parenting and what she might do about it.Also, meltdowns—we talked about those too and how to respond. I know Joanne is not alone. One note: after we did the follow-up call, I realized I forgot to ask her about a few things. So she kindly recorded a couple of P.S.'s that I'll include. If you're curious, like I am, you'll be glad she gave us the latest updates.If you would like to come on the podcast and be coached by me, I am looking for a few parents who are interested. You can email me at sarah@sarahrosensweet.com.As always, please give us a five-star rating and a review on your favorite podcast app, and if you know another parent or caregiver that this would be helpful for, please screenshot it and send it to them. The best way to reach more families with peaceful parenting is through word of mouth, so we really appreciate any shares that you might be able to give us.Okay. Let's meet Joanna. Okay.Sarah: Hi Joanna. Welcome to the podcast.Joanna: Hi. Thanks for having me.Sarah: Tell me a little bit about yourself.Joanna: Sure. I live up in Ottawa, Canada, with my husband and my two kids. I'm a music therapist, so right now I'm working with babies. I teach Yoga with Baby and, um, a class called Sing and Sign at a local wellness center.Sarah: Nice. How old are—Joanna: Yes, I have a 7-year-old girl who we'll call Jay.Sarah: Okay.Joanna: And then a 2-year-old boy called JR.Sarah: JJ. Okay, perfect. Okay, so how can I support you today?Joanna: Yeah, so my daughter has always been, like, a bit of a tricky one. Um. She was born premature, so at 29 weeks. And no kind of lasting effects. But as she's gotten older, we've noticed, like, she's really struggled a lot with emotional regulation. Um, and she kind of gets stuck on certain behaviors. So I feel like we've done a lot to change our parenting, in part thanks to you and your podcast and all the material. Um, I did finally read, um, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids this past summer.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: And I feel like it also had a huge effect, just having, like, that bigger scope of understanding of, like, the peaceful parenting philosophy.Sarah: Uh-huh.Joanna: So I would say, like, even from where we were a few months ago, we've experienced tons of positive shifts with her.Sarah: Sweet.Joanna: Yeah, so we're already kind of well on our way, but there are certain behaviors that she has that still I find really perplexing. So I wondered if maybe we could go over a couple of them.Sarah: Sure. Yeah, no problem. For anyone—if, for anyone who doesn't know, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids is the book written by my mentor, who I trained with, Dr. Laura Markham. Um, and just for my own curiosity, what do you think? Because, you know, I always worry that people are—that they don't have the fully formed idea of peaceful parenting. And that—and I'm not saying you, because you've listened to the podcast so you probably have a deeper understanding—but some people are just getting their little snippets on Instagram reels, you know, and so it is hard to understand, like, the, the sort of the core reasons why we do the approach if you don't have that deeper understanding. And also, I'm working on a book right now, so hopefully soon you'll be able to say you read my book. But what did you—what do you feel like got fleshed out for you when you read that book?Joanna: I think she really breaks a lot of things down step by step, such as, like, what to do when your child is going through a meltdown.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: And that has always been an area—like, when my daughter gets to that point where she's, like, become really explosive and aggressive and she's just, like, in it and she's kind of unreachable at that moment—like, what to do step by step at that time. I think, like, that's been the most helpful because I've been able to really settle into my own parenting and just, like, really trust myself and anchor in at that point, which is exactly really what she needs and what was missing.Sarah: Yeah. Yeah.Joanna: So—Sarah: So I think, um—like I always say, focus on regulating yourself first. Like, when someone's having a meltdown, empathize.Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: Um, you know, it—yeah, it's—it can be hard because you often feel like you need to do something. And even though you're saying step by step, it's less about doing anything than just centering yourself, staying calm yourself, trying to get in touch with the compassion and empathy even if you're not—some pe—some parents say, “Oh, well, when I try to say anything, then my kid just screams more.” So sometimes it's just empathize—like, getting connected in your own heart to the empathy and compassion, even if you're not saying anything—and that, that does something.Joanna: Absolutely it does. Yeah.Sarah: Yeah.Joanna: Yeah, so that's all been really helpful. Now, in—in terms of emotional regulation, I do definitely think that that's the biggest piece.Sarah: Okay.Joanna: Uh, it's been the biggest piece for me and sort of, like, one of the big things that I wanted to talk to you about today is we are still really not getting sleep because my 2-year-old is not a good sleeper and has never been a good sleeper. And we've gone through periods where I'm like, okay, now he's only waking up, like, twice a night, and that feels manageable. Um, but he's kind of been back to waking up, like, three to six times a night again, which is so hard. And then my husband's very supportive; however, he works afternoons, so he's gone from about 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, so he needs to be able to sleep until about eight, which means I'm up with my son between six and seven. My daughter gets up for school around 7:30, so that's, like, a tricky time of day because she's really quite grumpy in the morning. He's not—the toddler's really, like, kind of a totally different temperament. But, like, I'm tired after struggling with, like, night wakings all night. And then I'm with the kids from the time that she gets home from school, um, and then doing both bedtimes myself.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: Um, so there's a lot of time where, like, I am solo parenting, and I'm definitely, like, the preferred parent. Um, and both my kids really want me and need me at bedtime. So he is still nursing—like, I'm nursing to sleep and then nursing during the night. And I know that that's probably contributing a lot to all the night wakings. So, I guess my question is, like, I am at the point where I am ready to night-wean. I probably should have done it already, but—Sarah: Don't say “should have.” Like, it's—if you're not ready to make that change, like, in your heart, it's really torturous to try to—try to, like, not—so say you decide you want to night-wean, but you weren't really ready to do it. It would be so painful for you to deny your son nursing in the night if you were—if you didn't feel in your heart, like, “No, this is the right thing to do. I'm totally ready. I think he's ready.” So, so I think waiting until you're really, like, actually, yes, “I'm done with this,” is a smart thing. Yeah. So don't beat yourself up for not having done it already. But you're right, it probably does contribute to him waking up in the night.Joanna: Yeah. And, um, I do feel like I—I'm ready. I just—I'm not quite sure how to make that shift. So what generally happens is, like, we have some, like, virtual babysitting going on with my mom, where, like, when I nurse my son to sleep, which generally takes, like, between maybe 30 and 45 minutes, she'll, like, sit with her and do a workbook. So we'll have, like, a video chat, and then after—Sarah: Yeah, it's great.Joanna: So then after, um, I'm with her to get her ready for bed, and that oftentimes looks like a lot of, like, dragging heels on, like, “Oh, I want another snack,” and “I wanna, like, brush my teeth,” and “Whatever—don't wanna brush my teeth.” So, um, then that ends up taking usually about an hour, but we both sort of have, like, this expiration at about 9:00 PM, where, like, she just gets so dysregulated because she's so tired.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: So if I don't have her in bed at that point and, like, already kind of with the lights out, there's often just, like, a meltdown and some—like, she'll start calling me names and start, like, you know, throwing stuff down at me and whatnot. And then I'm just really tired by that point too. Yeah. So we can kind of joke around about it now—like, nine o'clock is the time where we're, like, where we both expire. So I'm trying to figure out, like, how can I night-wean? Because I know that that is supposed to start with, like, him being able to fall asleep by himself at the beginning of the night, so—Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: Slowly phasing that out and laying with him. I know it's gonna probably take a lot longer in the beginning, so I'm just a little worried that, like, maybe if it takes, like, an hour, an hour and a half, then all of a sudden she's kind of, like, left hanging and it's getting later and her bedtime's being pushed back.Sarah: Are there any—are there any nights that your partner is home at bedtime?Joanna: There's two—Sarah: nights that—Joanna: he—Sarah: is,Joanna: yeah.Sarah: Yeah. I mean, I guess I would start with those nights.Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: Yeah. Start with those nights. And—and when was your son's birthday? Like, like how—two—is he—Joanna: He just turned two, like, two weeks ago.Sarah: Okay. So, I mean, I think I would start with trying to just practice, you know, nursing him and maybe nursing him somewhere else and then bringing him back, you know, and then putting him in—are you co-sleeping?Joanna: Sleep—yeah. Well, I put him—like, I generally nurse him to sleep. He has a floor bed in his room, and then I go to bed in my own room, and then at his first wake, then I go back in, and I just stay there for the room—the rest of the night from that point.Sarah: Right, right. So I, I guess I would try just, like, nursing him and trying to, like, pat his back and sing to him and, you know, tell him that—that he can have—I, I mean, what we did was, “You can have milk in the morning,” you know, “You could have it when it's light.” I remember my oldest son—when he—it took him a couple of days—and if you wanna hear the whole story of my failed night-weaning with my second son, it was in a podcast that we did about infant and toddler sleep, uh, with Kim.Joanna: Yeah, Kim?Sarah: Yes. So you could listen to that if you haven't heard that already. But my second—my first son was super easy to night-wean, and a couple of—it was, like, a couple of nights of a little bit of crying, and he would just say, “Make it light, Mama. Make it light,” because he wanted—I said, “You can nurse when it's light.” But, you know, I, I, I don't wanna get into that whole big thing on this podcast because—mm-hmm—just because I've already talked about it. But if you wanna listen to that, and if you have any questions when we do our follow-up, you can, uh, you can ask me. But, you know, I would just try, you know, talking to him about, then, you know, “You can have Milky in the morning,” or whatever you call it, and, you know, those two—see how it goes for those two nights where your partner's around. And if it doesn't—I would say, if it still seems really hard, maybe just waiting to do it until—I don't know if you have any other support you could enlist. You mentioned your mother—maybe she could come and visit, you know, because I do think it would be hard to try and do this and do the solo bedtimes for a while. So I don't know if there's a time when your mom could come visit or if there's some other support that you could have. But yeah—Joanna: I think the tricky part with that is that, like, she—even with my husband—like, she doesn't want him to put her to bed.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: And depending on the kind of night that she's having, sometimes she'll end up, like, screaming, and their bedrooms are right beside each other. So we've had it before where, like, she'll start having a meltdown and, like, wake him up, and then he's not able to fall asleep either. And then we—Sarah: There's also—your husband could be with your son.Joanna: It's the same—same situation though. Like, he doesn't—him—Sarah: It sounds—it sounds like possibly—I mean, there—kids do have preferred parents even when, um, they do have good connection with the—with the other parent. And you could maybe still work—have some—that be something that you're working on, having your partner, you know, maybe even practicing having—before you start doing the night-weaning—practicing having your partner doing some of the bedtime stuff. When you are—when, you know, when—before you're starting to make a change so that your son doesn't associate, you know, “I'm not getting what I want,” and my dad, you know, putting me to sleep.Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: So I would maybe try to get your partner a little bit more involved in bedtime before making a change. And—and even if there's some crying—we also have a podcast about preferred parents that you could listen to. So I—you know, I think maybe you do have a little bit of pre-work to do before you start doing the night-weaning, and, in terms of when—how can you get support at bedtime?Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: Okay.Joanna: I mean, the other option is if you just kick it down the road more and—or, you know, there isn't—there's actually a third option now that I think about it—it's that you still nurse him to sleep but then don't nurse him when you wake him up—when he wakes up in the night. Get him to go back to sleep without that.Sarah: I hadn't thought about that, because I think that everything that I've heard has been, like, they have to fall asleep on their own because then they're always gonna be—Joanna: looking—Sarah: for—Joanna: Yeah. Yeah.Sarah: But I mean, you could still try it.Joanna: Hmm. Okay.Sarah: Or you could try shortening the—you know, give him a little bit of milk and then see if he'll go to sleep, um, after he has a little bit, but without nursing to sleep.Joanna: Okay. Yeah. Okay, I'll give that some thought and try some different things there.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: Okay. Thank you. But yeah, I feel like just starting to get sleep again is pretty important. So, even in terms of, like, being able to center myself to handle all of the things that goes on with my daughter during the day, that feels like a really important piece right now.Sarah: For sure. And if she's—if she's some nights not going—it sounds like quite frequently maybe she's not asleep before nine.Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: And what time does she wake up?Joanna: 7:30.Sarah: 7:30. So do you think she's getting enough sleep?Joanna: Probably not. She's really lethargic in the morning.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: But I can't really seem to figure out how to be able to get her to sleep. Like, I did talk to her about it, and she was like, “Well, maybe when I turn eight, like, I can start putting myself to bed.” And I was like, “Okay, well what—what would that look like?” And she kind of went through, like, “Okay, I'll, you know, I'll brush my teeth on the phone with Grandma, and then I'll just, like, read in bed.” And—but this is, like, in a moment where she's feeling very regulated.Sarah: Right, right, right. And when's her birthday?Joanna: Uh, in about two months.Sarah: Okay. Yeah. Um, have you had a conversation with her about how neither of you likes the fighting at night? And, you know—and does she have any, like—not in the moment, but does she have any ideas of, you know, how you can solve the problem of her not, you know, not wanting to go to bed and then getting too tired and then getting really cranky?Joanna: Yeah, we have—we have talked about it, and we can talk about it with, like, a little bit more levity now, but I don't think that she's actually—we've gone to, like, the problem-solving—Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: of that.Sarah: I mean, that might be a helpful conversation to have with her and just say, “You know, I've been thinking about what often happens at night, you know, and I totally get it, that you don't wanna go to bed. Like, you know, when I was a kid, I never wanted to go to bed, and I would've stayed up all night if I could. And I'm sure you're the same because it's just—you know, when you're young, going to bed is, like, you know, not any fun at all.” And you can make—you could even make a joke, like, “When you're old like me, like, you can't wait to go to bed.” But of course when you're young, you don't wanna go to sleep, and I totally get that. So, like, lots of empathy and acknowledging, like, her perspective. And—and then you could say, “And at the same time, you know, you do—you know, why do you think it's important to sleep?” So I guess you could have that conversation with her too about, like, you know, what happens when we're sleeping that—your, you know, you could talk about how your cells, like, fix themselves. Also we grow when we're sleeping—like, we get the—like, the growth hormone gets secreted, and that's the—if we don't get enough sleep, we're not gonna grow and we're not gonna feel happy the next day. So you can, like, talk to her about the importance of sleep. And then you could say, like, “So, you know, I know you don't wanna go to sleep, and I know how important it is, and now you do too. And, you know—and I hate fighting with you at bedtime. You know, do you have any ideas for how we can solve this problem? Because I really want us both to go to bed feeling happy and connected.”Joanna: Yeah. Yeah, that's a great suggestion. Thank you. I think the biggest barrier to her getting to bed on time is she is finally feeling, like, a bit more calm and relaxed at night. Like, she comes home after school with a lot—she's holding a lot from school. They have, like, a point system for good behavior at school.Sarah: Oh.Joanna: And you should see how she racks up the points. She has great behavior at school. The teacher's, like—would never believe what goes on at home.Sarah: Of course, yeah.Joanna: So then she comes home, and it's, like, a lot of unloading. So I feel like by that time of night she's, like, ready to pursue her hobbies. Like, she's like, “Oh, I just wanna do this one more little”—you know, she's drawing something, and it's always like, “I just need to finish this,” because once she gets started on something, she can't seem to break her focus on—We're very much suspecting ADHD. That's gonna be probably in the next year we pursue a diagnosis, but—Sarah: Typically—do have a lot of trouble falling asleep—that's with ADHD. What about—you know, so two outta three of my kids had a lot of trouble falling asleep, and they're both my ADHD kids, and what really helped them was something to listen to at night. You know—Joanna: Yeah, she does listen to podcasts falling asleep—Sarah: Does listen to stuff.Joanna: Yeah, she's always listened—listened to, like, a story falling asleep. I think part of it too is we don't get a lot of one-on-one time throughout the day.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: Because my son's around in the morning.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: And it's usually just the three of us until my husband wakes up, which is shortly before she goes to school. And then it's again the three of us from after school till bedtime most days, except for the two days a week that he's off.Sarah: Well, I mean, that's something to explore too, like, in—are there, you know—I don't know if you live in a neighborhood that has some, like, tweens that could come over and play with your son for an hour—you know, just someone really fun that he would like to play with—and then you and your daughter could have some time together. Because what I was gonna say when you said that she comes home with what we call the “full backpack” in Peaceful Parenting—which is, she's been carrying around, for anyone who's listening who doesn't know what that is, it's a concept that my mentor, Dr. Laura, came up with—where you're holding on to all of the stresses, big feelings, tensions from the day, and then when you come home, it's too much to, you know, to keep holding onto it. And so that's what you were just referring to, is just that she's got a lot to unpack after the day at school. And so I'm wondering—so when you mentioned that, I was gonna say, like, what could you do to try to proactively get some of that emptied out? Couple of ideas: do you do any roughhousing with her?Joanna: We actually just started doing that, and I couldn't believe how much she was into it. Yeah, I was super surprised. But I also think that it's taken just a lot of, like, repair with our relationship to get to the point that I've even been able to try some of this stuff. Like, because at first, like, when I first started hearing about some of these, like, peaceful—I, I don't know if you'd call them techniques—but, like, being playful and, um, roughhousing and things like that—she was so not open to anything at all because she was just so serious and so edgy and like, “Get away from me,” like, so irritable. So now I think that we've just—I've poured a lot of time in on weekends just to, like, spend time together that's enjoyable, and I'm noticing a huge shift. So now we are able to do some of these things, and it—it is turning out more positively.Sarah: Good. I mean, as you're speaking, I'm thinking that it sounds like there was maybe, um, quite a—a breach when your son was born, like, the last two years. Or, or do you feel like your relationship has always been a little strained even before that?Joanna: I feel like maybe it's always been a little fraught. I don't know if his birth had, like, a huge impact on that. Um, it has always been pretty strained.Sarah: Okay, okay.Joanna: Just because she's the more challenging kid?Sarah: I think so. And, you know, when she was two there was the pandemic. I think, like, I was carrying a lot of trauma after the whole NICU experience with her. And then we had the pandemic, and then we moved, and then I got pregnant, and then I had my son. So it's like there's sort of been these, like, things along the way where—yeah, I don't know.Sarah: Yeah. Okay. Well, I mean, that's good that you brought that up because I think that, you know, maybe that's gonna be the pre-work—that even before bedtime starts to feel better is really working on—you know, if you can get some support in, because it is really hard to have one-on-one time with a 2-year-old who probably doesn't wanna leave you alone. But even if—you know, continue with your sort of bulking up on the weekends with that time with her and do some, like, roughhousing and special time with her. Do you guys do special time?Joanna: Yeah. And that's something I wanted to talk about because special time has been sort of a big fail when I call it special time and when we set a timer for special time, because it really tends to dysregulate her, I think, because she's like, “Oh my God, I only have you for 15 minutes.” Mm-hmm. She gets really stressed out, and then she's like—oftentimes she likes to do these, like, elaborate pretend plays—things which need, like, a lot, a lot of setup time. Yeah. So she'll be like, “Pause the timer so I can set this up,” and then it just becomes, like, more tension between us. Like, it's not enjoyable.Sarah: It's one of those things where, like, you really have to adjust it to how it works for your particular family. Um, so, you know, maybe you just have, like, a couple hours with her on the weekend and you're—and it would be good for your—your partner and your son too. Maybe he could take him to the park or go and—you know, for them to work on their connection, which might make him a little bit more willing to go to bed with his dad, you know, on the nights that your partner is home. So, you know, I would really work on that connection with her and do those pretend play things with her. And even—you know, and this is maybe obvious, which is why I didn't say it before—but, you know, partly she's dragging her heels because that's the only time she has you to herself—at bedtime, right?Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: And so she doesn't want that to end because that's the only time that it—her brother's asleep—she has you all to herself. So if you can increase the time where she has you all to herself, she might be more willing to, um, to go to bed. Yeah. The other thing I was gonna say is, do you have anything that you do together at bedtime that would be, like—it sounds like she's dragging her heels to actually get in bed. Is there anything that you can do to entice her to get in bed, like a chapter book that you're reading her, that you read a chapter every night or something like that?Joanna: Yeah, and that has worked in the past, but it can—it can also kind of cause tension because I find, like, then I am a lot more apt to kind of hold it as, like, a bargaining chip instead of, like, “Oh, let's get to that.” Right. But lately we've been playing cards, and she's really motivated to, like, play a game of cards when we're in bed. So that seems to be working right now, but it's always kind of like—it changes all the time.Sarah: Right, right. Well, just keeping—thinking of something that you can use to make getting in bed seem more attractive? Um, maybe—I mean, my kids used to love hearing stories about me when I was little or about them when they were little. So it could even just be, like, a talk time. I know Corey, who works with me, does—she started doing a 10-minute talk time with one of her sons, who's a little bit older than—than your daughter, but where they just have, you know, this time where they just get in bed and he tells her stuff and they—they talk. So that could be something too—just really pure, straight-up connection.Joanna: Yeah. Okay, I like that. Maybe I can just ask you a couple more things about some of the things I—She's kind of a person that really wants constant connection too. Like, it does feel like I could spend, like, all day with her, and then she—once it's over, she would still be like, “Well, why are we not still—” like, it—we've always kind of—my husband and I will joke that she's got, like, a leaky cup because it's, like, “Just fill up their cup,” but it doesn't seem to matter. He used to play with her for, like, two to three hours when she was younger, and then at the end she would just, like, not be satisfied. Like, it didn't seem like anything was going to, like, fill her cup.Sarah: And that—you know what, there are kids like that. I remember I had this client once whose son actually said to her, “Mama, all the—all the hours in the world are not enough time with you.” And there are some kids that are really just like that. And, you know, I'm not sure how you respond when she says, like, you know, “But we hardly even got to play,” after you play for three hours. I mean, that playful—like, “Oh my gosh, like, what if we could just play all day?” You know, either, like, playful response of, like, “We could play for 27 hours,” you know, “and—and—and we would still have so much fun together.” Or just pure empathy, you know, like, “Oh no, it just feels like it's never enough time, is it?”Joanna: And it almost seems like sometimes when I am empathetic, it almost, like, fuels her anger. I don't know if you've ever heard that before from anybody else, but—eh, I don't know. Like, we had a situation with—like, she was looking for a specific bear last weekend—a teddy bear that she's missing—because she wanted to bring it to a teddy bear picnic. And so we were sort of, like, you know, we had to get out the door to go to this party. She couldn't find this bear, and I was, like, you know, offering a lot of empathy, and just, like—the more that I was like, “I know, like, you're so frustrated; you're so disappointed that you can't find your bear,” it was like the more that she was like, “Yeah, and you took it, you hid it, you put it somewhere.” Like, it just—the more empathy I gave, it seemed like the more that she was using it as almost, like, fuel to be upset. Does that make sense? Right.Sarah: Yeah. No, that's pretty common. And the thing is, you have to remember that blame is trying to offload difficult feelings. It's like, “I don't wanna feel this way, so I'm gonna blame you.” And then—you know, it's anger—have you ever seen the image of the anger iceberg?Joanna: Yes.Sarah: Yeah. So the anger iceberg is, like, the anger is the only thing you see coming out of the water. But underneath the iceberg are all of the more tender feelings, right? And anger is actually a secondary emotion. So you don't start out by feeling angry. You feel—like, like for her, she maybe was feeling frustrated and disappointed that she couldn't find her bear. And those are the first feelings. But those more tender feelings are harder to feel, and so anger is often protective. And the tender feelings also set off that—you know, that overwhelm of our emotions registers as a threat to the nervous system, which sets off that fight, flight, or freeze. So there's all those things going on, right? Like, the blame of, like, trying to offload the feelings; the anger of feeling like it's easier to go on the offensive than to feel those tender feelings; and then the nervous system getting set off by that overwhelm that registers as a threat, right? It sets off the fight, flight, or freeze. And they're—they're kind of all different ways of saying the same thing. And yes, empathy often will help a child—that they get more in touch with those feelings. And I'm not saying that you don't wanna empathize, um, but just recognize that, you know, the feelings are happening, and when you empathize, they—you know, you're welcoming the feelings, which sometimes can have that fight, flight, or freeze effect.Joanna: And would you recommend that I continue to really lean into empathy more and just stay with all of that emotion until it passes?Sarah: So—totally depends. The other thing I was gonna say is it's possible—like the situation you just gave me—it's possible—like, how—were you actually feeling empathetic, or were you trying to just get out the door?Joanna: I think I was, but at a certain point I was like, “I think, you know, we have two options from here. Like, we can continue to be upset about the bear and it—it will make us late for the party, or at a certain point we can move on and make a new plan,” and, like, “get our—make our way over there.” So, um, is that effective? Yeah, I—I mean, she eventually was able to change gears. But, I mean, it doesn't feel like real life to just be able to, like, sit in your negative emotions all the time. And I think, like, maybe I struggle with doing that for, like, a long enough period of time to actually let her—let them out.Sarah: Well, I don't know—yeah. So, I mean, there's a difference between welcoming feelings and wallowing in emo—in emotion, I think.Joanna: Yeah. And she definitely is a wallower, and she almost has really, like, attached so much sadness and frustration and anger to this bear. Like, now she'll just, like, think about the bear and be like, “Oh, I still can't find that bear.” Like, she was just, like, you know, exploding about it again this past weekend. So it almost feels like she's just latching onto it to, like, feel bad there.Sarah: I mean, some kids—she's probably not choosing to latch onto it to feel bad, but she probably just has. So, so what I was gonna say is sometimes when kids seem to be wallowing, it's just that there's so much there that they haven't been able to get out on a regular basis. So I think it is just like a full backpack, and there's just a lot there. And it's not—it's probably not just about the bear. It's probably just like she's—it's, you know, processing other older things too. And you don't have to know what's in the backpack or try and figure it out. But you might find that if you had more opportunities for her to process feelings, then she might not get so stuck when they do start to come out.That's one thing that I would think of. Like—and more laughter should help with that. Like, more laughter and roughhousing to help her sort of process stuff. And also sometimes—so the bear thing reminds me of—some kids will just feel bad, you know, like feel bad sometimes from, like, a full backpack, or maybe they don't even know what it is, they can't connect. Or maybe they're just tired and low-resourced and their brain is kind of like, “Why do I feel bad? Why do I feel bad?” And she's like, “Oh, the bear.” You know, she remembers, like, the bear. Like, I've had clients tell me, my kid will say, like, “I miss Grandpa,” who they never met, who died before they were born—like, just kind of casting around for, like, “Why could I be feeling this way right now? Oh, I know—it's 'cause I can't find that bear.”Or maybe the bear is so important to her that it really is—that she thinks about it and it just makes her feel bad. But I think what you wanna remember when it seems like she's wallowing is that, you know, getting—like, having empathy. And I actually also did a podcast about this too, with another coaching call, where I talked about, you know, cultivating a certain amount of nonchalance after you feel like you've been pretty empathetic and welcomed the feelings. Because I think if we're too empathetic sometimes—and I do wanna be very careful with this because I don't want anyone to take this as, like, “Don't be empathetic”—but, you know, there is a time where you just say, like, “You know what? I hear how upset you are about this, and I get it. And I would be really bummed if I couldn't find the bear I wanted also. And we have to decide, like, are we gonna stay here and just keep feeling sad about the bear, or should we figure out another plan?” Like what you said, right.Joanna: Yeah, I have heard you say that before, and that's been so helpful for her. Mm-hmm. It seems like if I'm not so reactive to her emotions, she realizes that they're not an emergency either.Sarah: Yeah, yeah. Yeah. I mean—and that's a good point too, because I didn't even ask you, like, how's your regulation when this is happening? Like, are you getting, like, annoyed, frustrated, upset for her, kind of drawn in? Are you able to, like, kind of center yourself and stay calm?Joanna: It varies. I would say I currently am the most resourced that I've ever been—good with, like, the emotional regulation piece. And then that—I see, like, sometimes she is able to come out of it more quickly, or it just depends on, you know, what her tolerance is at that—at that time. So—Sarah: Joanna, it might be that, you know, you're coming out of—almost like you're coming out of a fog of, you know—you said all the things: like the NICU experience, and then the—and then COVID, and then your new baby, and—and that it might be that you're really, finally for the first time, kind of getting to tend—you know, look at yourself, your own regulation, and be more present and connected with your daughter. And all these things are gonna start having a little bit of, um, of a snowball effect. And it may be that you've just had this, like, seven-year period of difficulty, you know?Joanna: Oh, that's horrifying.Sarah: Well, but the good news is it sounds like things are shifting.Joanna: Yeah. It really does feel like that. Yeah. You're—I feel like even if I talked to you a few months ago, I would've been like, “Oh, help me.”Sarah: Well—and that you're recognizing what you brought—what you bring to the table, and that, you know, things have been fraught with your daughter, and that you're sort of starting to come out. And—and honestly, also doing that—doing that bedtime—after-school bedtime by yourself five days a week, that's gonna be tough too. Uh, so you've got situ—just that current situation doesn't sound like it'll change, but you're changing what you're bringing to it.Joanna: Yeah. Yeah. Um, if I can maybe just ask you, like, one more little thing?Sarah: Sure.Joanna: Maybe this is—it all comes back to, like, wanting a lot of connection, but this is also what kind of drains my battery. She constantly wants to, like, talk to me or ask me questions from, like, the time that she wakes up to the time that she goes to bed. And it will be—like, currently it's, like, “Would you rather.” It's like, “Would you rather eat all the food in the world or never eat again?” Uh-huh. In the past it's been, like, “Guess what's in my mouth?” But then she always really tries to make it—make me wrong in the circumstance, if that makes sense. Like, I don't know if that's just her, like, looking for power or, like, the upper hand, or like—I don't know. I'm not sure what it is.Sarah: Well, I mean, if you feel—if you have a sense that she's looking for power, I would bring that into the roughhousing—where you are the one who's weak and bumbling and idiotic, and, you know, you're so slow, and she beats you every time at a race. So I would really try to bring some of that—some of that stuff into your roughhousing where she gets to be—Do you know the kind of stuff I'm talking about? Like, “I bet you can't—um, you know, I bet you can't beat me at arm wrestling,” and then, like, you know, you flop your arm over in a silly way, and like, “How are you so strong? Like, I'm gonna beat you next time.” And it's obviously playful, because probably you are stronger than she is at this point, but, you know—feats of strength or speed, or, you know, figuring things out, and you act like you really don't know anything. And—but in, of course, in a joking way, so she knows that you're not—you know, you're pretending to be all these things, but she still gets to gloat and, like, “Ha, you know, I'm the strongest, I'm the best.” So really giving her that in roughhousing.And then also, like, real power. Like, I don't know if she gets to make—what kinds of decisions she gets to make, or, you know, how much—how flexible you are on limits. Because sometimes, as parents, we do set unnecessary limits, which can make our kids, you know—make them look for power in other ways. So really looking at what limits you're setting and if they're necessary limits, and—and how you're setting them. Uh, and also I think it sounds like it's connection-seeking—like, she just wants you. You know, she wants to know that you're there and paying attention to her. And so everything else that you're doing—that we're talking about—that you're gonna try to do more—more time with her and get more one-on-one time with her, hopefully that will help too.And I think it is okay to say, like, after you've done, like, 25 “would you rathers,” I just say—like, I used to say to my kids, “You know what? My brain is just feeling really stimulated from so many words. Like, can we have some quiet for a few minutes?” And not—and being very careful to not phrase it like, “You're talking too much,” or “I don't wanna listen to—” and I'm exaggerating for effect—but just framing it as, like, your brain and a regulation thing—like, “My brain,” and it is words. Yeah. And so, like, “Do you—should we put some music on?” You know, “Can we—like, think of—can you connect in a way that—let's listen to a story.” Okay. Something like that where you still, like, keep up connection with her, but—and it might not work. She—she might not be able to stop talking, but you can try it at least.Joanna: No, that's a—that's a really good suggestion. Almost like replacing it with some other kind of stimulation if she's looking for that in that moment.Sarah: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. So I think—I think it's just—I think it's fair. Like, it's totally—I, at the end of the day, with people, like, talking at me all day, I sometimes am like—you know, when my kids were younger, I'd be like, “Okay, you know, I—I just need a little—my brain needs a little bit of a break. It's feeling overstimulated.” So I think just using that language with her.Joanna: Okay. Okay. Great. Thank you. Well—Sarah: Yeah, I think you're—you know, I think that I've—that we've connected at a point where you're, like, at—you're, like, at the—sort of the top of a mountain, you know? And you've been, like, having all this struggle and uphill battles. And I think you've put—before even we talk—you've put a lot of pieces [together] of what—you know, why some of the challenges were. And they do seem to be connection—you know, connection-based, just in terms of, um, you know, her wanting more and you not being as resourced. And so hopefully working on connection is gonna help with that too.Joanna: Yeah. I'm gonna keep that at top of mind.Sarah: And your self-regulation too. You said you're—you know, you've been having—you're more resourced now than you ever have been, so you're able to work on really staying, like, calm and compassionate in those times when she's dysregulated. Going back to what I said in the beginning, which is that, you know, the steps for the meltdowns really start with our own regulation.Joanna: And I find it's a snowball effect too, because once you start seeing positive changes, it allows you to, like, rest in knowing that things will not always be so hard.Sarah: Yeah. So it—Joanna: It gives you motivation to keep going, I think.Sarah: Totally. And, you know, with complex kids—which it sounds like your daughter is one of those more complex kids—um, brain maturity makes such a huge difference. Um, like, every month and every year as she's starting to get older. And, you know, you mentioned ADHD—that you—that you suspect that she might be ADHD. ADHD kids are often around three years behind, um, in terms of what you might expect for them in terms of, like, their brain development. And not—and not across the board. But in terms of, like, their regulation, in terms of what they can do for themselves, um, like in—you know, and obviously every kid is different. But it really helps to think about, um, your ADHD kids as sort of, uh, developmentally younger than they are. My—my girlfriend who has—her son and my daughter are the same age, so they're both just starting college or university this year. And, um, she was—I—she lives in California, and I was talking to her, and her son has ADHD, and she was talking about how much support he's still needing in first-year college and how she was feeling a little bit like, “Oh, I feel like I shouldn't be supporting him this much when he's 18.” And—and she said, “Actually, I just re—you know, I always remind myself of what you told me a long time ago: to think of him as three years younger than he is in some ways,” and that that's made her feel a little bit better about the scaffolding that she's having to give him.Joanna: Yeah, I've never heard that before. That's good. She's also gonna be starting to work with an OT in a couple of weeks, so we'll see if that has any effect as well.Sarah: Cool.Joanna: Cool.Sarah: Alright, well, I look forward to catching up with you in around maybe three weeks or a month and seeing how things went, and, um, good luck, and I hope this was helpful and gave you some things to work on.Joanna: Okay. Thank you so much.Sarah: Hi Joanna. Welcome back to the podcast.Joanna: Hi Sarah.Sarah: So—how has—it's been about—I think it's been about four weeks since we talked the first time. How have things been?Joanna: Yeah, things I think have been going a little better. Like, every day is a little bit different. We definitely have, like, a lot of ups and downs still, but I think overall we're just on a better trajectory now. Um, it's actually—I was wondering if things—if, like, the behavior has actually been better, or if it's more just, like, my frame of mind.Sarah: That is the classic question because—it's so funny, I'm—I'm laughing because so much of the time when I'm coaching parents, after a couple of sessions they'll say, “This isn't even about my kids. This is all about me.” Right.Joanna: Yeah, it really, really is and just continues to be about, like, my own—not just frame of mind, but, like, my own self-regulation. That's always the biggest thing.Sarah: Yeah.Joanna: Um, I think the biggest challenge is, like—ever since, like, about six months ago, I just have had really bad PMS. So I find, like, the week before—Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: I just feel so irritated by everything.Sarah: Yeah.Joanna: So I feel like that's a really—just so much more of a challenging time because then things that normally don't bother me are bothering me a lot more.Sarah: Right.Joanna: And then it's harder to keep that connection strong.Sarah: Totally. Yeah. And you also—as we mentioned last time—you have come off of a whole bunch of different events of, you know—we talked your daughter's premature birth, and then COVID, and then the new baby. And the new baby—you know, you're not sleeping that much, and, um, all of those things would make it also have your resources be low. Like, not only the PMS, but, like, anything that puts a tax on us—on our resources—is gonna make us more irritable.Joanna: Totally. And—but I'm really trying to lean into having a lot more compassion for myself, because I know that when I do that, I can have a lot more compassion for her and, mm-hmm, whatever's going on that she's bringing to the table too. So that's—that's, I think, probably the biggest thing. But I think that our relationship is just starting to have a lot more resilience—like, when things do start to go sideways, either she or I—we're able to kind of get back on track a lot more quickly than before, and it doesn't become as, like, entrenched.Sarah: That's awesome. And we—we talked last time about trying to get some more time with her so that the only time that she has with you isn't just at bedtime when you're trying to get her to go to bed. Have you been able to do that, and has it—do you think that's been helping?Joanna: Yeah. It depends. Like, we had a really busy weekend this past weekend, so not as much. And then I find that sometimes, like, a barrier to that is, like, by the time the weekend finally comes, I'm so depleted and really just, like, needing time for myself. As much as I'm like, “Okay, I need to spend one-on-one time with her,” I'm like, “I don't want to—I just, like, be by myself for a little while.” So it's—Sarah: I hear that.Joanna: It's always that—like, yeah, it's always that balancing act. And then, like, feeling guilty of, like, “Okay, no, I know I should want to hang out with her,” and I kind of just don't really.Sarah: Mm-hmm. No, you're—you're totally not alone. And it's funny that you just—you mentioned self-compassion and then you said, “I feel guilty 'cause I—I don't wanna hang out with her,” but we all—the theme so far in this five minutes is that, um, you know, what you're bringing to the—what you're bringing to the relationship has been improving. Like you said, your mindset has shifted, and that's helping things with her. So even if you're not getting time independently with her—and hopefully you can work towards that after you fill your own cup—but you're still helping things with her by getting time to yourself.Joanna: True. Yeah, because then I'm coming back just a much better, happier—yes—parent and person.Sarah: Totally.Joanna: Oh, thank you. That's helpful.Sarah: Yeah, and the—and I think you've—you know, you've touched—just in these few minutes—you've touched on two big things that I always say: if you can't really take these two things to heart, it'll be really hard to be a successful peaceful parent. And one is what you said—the mindset shift, you know, of how you see her behavior with, you know, that children are doing the best they can. You know, they're not giving us a hard time; they're having a hard time. And the other one is self-compassion. So making strides in both of those areas will really help you be that parent that you wanna be.Joanna: Yeah. And even though we're maybe not getting huge chunks of time individually, I am really trying to make the most of, like, those little moments—Sarah: Good.Joanna: —of connection. Yeah. So even, like—what we've started doing is, because my husband's on night shift, he is waking up with her in the morning because she has a really hard time in the morning. So now he's sort of with her, getting her ready in the morning. And then I am—like, we used to all walk to the bus together because my son likes to go too. But now my husband's hanging back with my son, so now I'm just walking her to the bus. And even though it's five minutes, it's like we're holding hands. She's able to tell me—Sarah: Yeah.Joanna: —you know, talking about whatever.Sarah: That's still—that—that totally counts. That's—and that also, um, that also takes care of something we talked about last time too, which is your husband and your son having more time together, um, so that the nights that—when your husband is home—maybe he can put your son to bed and start trying to shift that dynamic. So yeah. That's amazing that you're doing—that. Yeah, I think that's a great shift—walking to her—to the bus by herself.Joanna: And I think it—it actually makes a huge difference. You know, before it was like she would just kind of get on the bus and not really look back, and now she's, like, giving me a hug and a kiss and waving—Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: —waving in the window. So, like, I can see that it's having a positive effect right away.Sarah: You could even leave five minutes earlier than you have to and have—turn that five minutes into ten minutes.Joanna: I would love to do that. It's always just—like, it's really hard to get to the bus on time as it is. We will work toward that though.Sarah: I hear that. Well, if you did try to leave five minutes earlier then it might be more relaxed, even if you didn't even have any extra time, but you were just, like—leave, you know, change your whole morning back five minutes and try to get out five minutes early.Joanna: Yeah. Yeah. True. So I think that we had talked a lot about roughhousing last time too—Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: —and I do find that that's—that's really—it works well for her, but I run into this really specific problem where when, uh, like, we start roughhousing, and then she's enjoying it, but then my son wants to get in the mix—Sarah: Mm-hmm.Joanna: —and then right away she's like, “No, like, get outta here.” So then she'll start kind of, like, pushing him or, like, throwing kicks or something. So—and then he gets upset because he's like, “Mom! Mom!” So then I end up sort of, like, pinned underneath both of them—Sarah: Right.Joanna: —they're mad at each other, hitting each other—Sarah: Oh no.Joanna: —they both want me.Sarah: Well, maybe—maybe don't do it then if that's how it ends up. But I do have a couple of shifts that might help before you give up on it when you're alone with them. One is, do you ever try to do those “two against you”? Like, start it out right from the get-go—“You two against Mommy. See if you can—see if you can—” Um, it's funny you just said you end up pinned down because that's what I often say. Like, “See if you can stop Mommy from getting up,” or “See if you can catch me,” or, you know, trying to align the two of them against you. That might help.Joanna: Yeah, I love that idea. Never thought about that. Yeah, I think she would love that.Sarah: Yeah. So, “Okay, you two are a team, and you have to try to stop me from jumping on the bed,” or “You know, you—you have to stop me from getting to the bed,” or, you know, something like that.Joanna: Okay, I'm gonna try that. I think that they'll love it.Sarah: Yeah. Another idea is, um, what I call “mental roughhousing,” where you're not doing, like, physical stuff, but you're being silly and, like, um—I think I mentioned her last time to you, but A Playful Heart Parenting—Mia—W—Walinski. She has a lot of great ideas on her Instagram—we'll link to that in the show notes—of, like, different, um, like, word things that you can do. When I say mental roughhousing, it's like getting everyone laughing without being physical.Joanna: Mm-hmm.Sarah: Uh, which—you know, the goal of roughhousing is to get everyone laughing, and sometimes being physical might not work. But you can—like, I'll give you an idea. This isn't from Mia, but this is something that I used to do with my kids. Like, you know, one of you—you're like—you say to JR, “Oh—where did your sister go?” And she's sitting right there. “She was just here a minute ago. Where did Jay go? I don't see her. What happened to her? She disappeared.” And meanwhile she's like, “I'm right here! I'm right here!” You know—something like that that's more of, like, a—more of a mental roughhousing.My kids and I used to play this game that actually my brother-in-law invented called Slam, where, like, you both say a word at the same time. Um, so, like—I'm just looking around my—like, you know, “curtain” and, you know, “lemonade.” Uh, and then it's like—you both say it—both—you both say your word at the same time. And that actually wasn't a very funny one—kids come up with much funnier ones than I do—but it's like, “Is that, like, a lemonade that is made out of curtains, or is it a—what—” It's such a dumb example now that I think of it, but—but—or is it, like, a curtain that hides the lemonade? And so you just try and—like, you think of silly things that the two words together—the two words “slam” together—mean.Joanna: Okay, great. That's—that's on my next book—that's on my next thing to read. You—man—you keep mentioning—what is it? Playful—Playful Heart Parenting? She has an—I—Sarah: There was a book—there was a book too. And—Joanna: Oh—Sarah: Playful Parenting—the Larry Cohen book.Joanna: The Larry Cohen book, yeah.Sarah: Yeah.Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: That's a great book. Yeah, and he was on my podcast too, so you could listen to that. We'll also link to—Mia was on my podcast, and Larry was—so we'll link to both of those in the show notes as well.Joanna: Okay, great. I may have listened to one of those, but—yeah. Okay. Yeah.Sarah: And Playful Parenting is really great for also talking—and, like, Mia is just straight up, like, how to be more playful in life and to, you know, make more joy in your family kind of thing. And Larry talks about how to be more playful to also support your child through transitions and through big emotions and different things—like, it's a—it's a little bit more, um, like, all-around parenting—Playful Parenting.Joanna: Okay.Sarah: But it is different.Joanna: Yeah. I used to have a really hard time getting the kids upstairs to start the bedtime routine. And now it's like—I'll be like, “Okay, I'm gonna hide first,” and, like, I go upstairs and hide and we start—Sarah: Oh, I love that.Joanna: —we play hide-and-seek, and—Sarah: Oh yeah, it was a stroke of genius one day, and it's been working so well just to get everyone, like, off the main floor and—Joanna: —upstairs.Sarah: I'm gonna totally steal that idea. That's such a good idea. Yeah, because you could also send them up—“Okay, go hide upstairs and I'll come and find you.” And then you could do a round of you hiding. And I love that. That's a great idea. Yeah.Joanna: And I especially love hide-and-seek for sometimes when I need, like, 30 seconds by myself in a dark closet—Sarah: —to, like, take a breath.Joanna: That's great.Sarah: I love it. I love it. Yeah, it's—that's so great.As I mentioned before, I forgot to ask Joanna for an update about a few things. So here's the update about breastfeeding her son in the night.Sarah: Okay.Joanna: Hi, Sarah. So, in terms of the night-weaning, um, I haven't gone ahead and done anything about that yet just because he does have his last molars coming in and has been sick. So I want to wait until he's well and pain-free to kind of give us our best chance at getting that off on the right foot. But I have really realized that because he's my last baby, that this is really the last little home stretch of being woken up by a baby at night—specifically to nurse. So that's helped me kind of reduce my feelings of resentment toward it.Sarah: I love that Joanna zoomed out and looked at the big picture and the fact that this is her last baby, and used that to sort of just change her mindset a little bit and make it a little bit easier to continue on with something when she knew it wasn't the right time to stop. And now here is her update about bedtime with her daughter. And for this, I love that she got preventive—you'll see what I mean—and also playful. Those are two really great things to look at when you're having any struggles with your kids: like, how can I prevent this from happening? And also, how can I be playful when it is happening and shift the mood?Joanna: And in terms of bedtime with my daughter, we've made a couple of schedule changes to set us off on a better foot once I get back together with her after putting my son to bed. So I think we used to have a lot of conflict because it was like she was still asking for another snack and then hadn't brushed her teeth, and then it was just kind of getting to be too late and I was getting short on patience. So now we have, like, a set snack time where everybody has a snack, and I let them know, like, “This is the last time that we're eating today,” and then we're going upstairs—using hide-and-seek, like I mentioned—and then just really continuing to be playful in all doing our bedtime tasks together.So, for example, I'm saying, like, “Okay, I'm gonna go into my room and put my pajamas on. Can you guys go get your PJs on—and then don't show me, but I have to guess what pajamas you have on?” So she really loves that because, like I mentioned, she loves to get me to guess things. But also she's then helping her brother get ready for bed, and he's far more cooperative with her than with me in terms of getting his pajamas on. So it all works really well.Yeah, and then just kind of continuing to be silly and playful is really helping with brushing teeth—it's like, “Who can make the silliest faces in the mirror?” and stuff. So, really kind of moving through all those tasks together so that by the time I'm out of the room and ready to put her to bed, everything's done, and we can just get into playing cards and then snuggling and chatting and—and leaving from there after maybe a five- or ten-minute snuggle. So there's been way fewer meltdowns at the end of the night because we are able to just not get in this place where we're getting into power struggles in the first place. It's just really all about, like, the love and connection at the end of the day.Sarah: The final thing I wanted to check in with you about is—you were asking about the meltdowns. You know, when Jay gets really upset and, you know, how to—um—how to manage those. Have you had any chances to practice what we talked about with that?Joanna: Yeah, she actually had a really, really big, long, extended meltdown yesterday, and, um, I just continue to not really feel like I'm ever supporting her in the way that she needs supporting. Like, I don't—I always end up feeling like I'm not—I'm not helping. I don't know. It's just a really, really hard situation.Sarah: I was just talking to a client yesterday who—who actually wanted to know about supporting her child through meltdowns, and I said, “Well, what would you want someone to do for you?” You know—just kind of be there. Be quiet. You know, offer a—you know, rub the—rub your back—rub her back. I mean, I don't know exactly what your child wants, but I think that's a good place to start if you feel like you're not being successful—like, “Well, what would I want if this was happening to me?”Joanna: And I think that really—that's enough, right? It's enough—Sarah: Oh, totally.Joanna: —to be there. And it always—maybe I'm just feeling like it's not enough because we don't really even get, like, a good resolution, or, like, even—eventually it just kind of subsides, right?Sarah: If you were having a meltdown, that's what would happen. Nobody can come in there and fix it for you.Joanna: Um, exactly.Sarah: Nobody can come in and say the magic words that's gonna make you not feel upset anymore. So it's really just about that—being there for somebody. And we're—it's not that the resolution is “I fixed their problems.”Joanna: Yeah.Sarah: The resolution is “I was there with them for the journey.”Joanna: Yeah. And it goes back to what you were saying, where it's like, “Oh, this work really is just about me.”Sarah: Yeah, totally.Joanna: And learning how to show up.Sarah: And not feeling anxious when your child is upset and you're like, “I don't know what to do,” and just think, “Okay, I just have to be

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Bucureștiul arată rău, e ca o casă cu infrastructura într-o suferință majoră, declară într-un interviu la RFI candidatul PSD la Primăria Capitalei, Daniel Băluță. Actualul primar al Sectorului 4 vorbește despre problema traficului, a trotinetelor electrice și despre implicarea președintelui Nicușor Dan în alegeri, de partea candidatului USR, Cătălin Drulă. Daniel Băluță, despre alegerile pentru Primăria Bucureștiului: ”Arată rău Capitala României. Sunt mai multe paliere. Imaginați-vă că este o casă a cărei infrastructură, rețeaua de apă, rețeaua de gaz, rețeaua de canalizare, toate acestea se găsesc într-o suferință majoră, ele sunt foarte vechi și trebuiesc înlocuite, pentru că nu mai sunt de mult, cel puțin o parte dintre ele, funcționale”. Despre Nicușor Dan: ”Să știți că și eu mă simt la fel de susținut de președintele Nicușor Dan, cum sunt convins că toți ceilalți candidați se simt și ei susținuți de președintele Nicușor Dan (...). De ce mă simt susținut? Pentru că de-a lungul timpului, relația pe care am avut-o cu PMB, când domnul Nicușor Dan era primarul Capitalei, a avut drept efect această colaborare obținerea unor rezultate notabile”. Despre Cristian Popescu Piedone: ”Domnul Cristian Popescu Piedone, ca oricare alt cetățean al României, are drept de vot, își poate exprima opțiunea de vot în modul în care își dorește. Ca atare, a afirmat public că mă votează”. Despre problema traficului: ”Unele măsuri sunt rapide, măsurile de interzicere sau de reducere a tonajului sunt unele dintre acestea, dar mai importantă este finalizarea șoselei de centură, a inelului median, a radialelor, ne interesează să schimbăm cât mai repede liniile de tramvai, ne interesează să generăm și să finalizăm cât mai repede proiectele de extindere a rețelei de metrou”. Despre trotinetele electrice: ”Aș întreba oamenii, așa cum am întrebat oamenii dacă sunt de acord sau nu să decidă în privința autorizațiilor de construire, în privința bugetelor, la fel, pe mai multe tipuri de probleme care generează aceste tipuri de dezbatere, aș genera un referendum pentru așa ceva local, este un lucru legitim și am putea să reglementăm rapid această problemă, pentru că în cele din urmă, această comunitate trebuie guvernată de oameni și trebuie să luăm deciziile pe care oamenii și le doresc”.

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Health Calls Season 6, Episode 5 explores the power of storytelling and social media in sharing the mission of Catholic health care. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Stephanie Hampton, a St. Louis-based content creator known for her Instagram account @explorestlparks. Stephanie shares her family's experience with Mercy Hospital's NICU and how that inspired her to highlight the healing presence of Catholic health care online. Stephanie's reflections on vulnerability, faith, and positivity offer a compelling reminder of the impact Catholic health care has on families—and how sharing those stories can inspire and connect communities. Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLearn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

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Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ ____ Anthony Pinto is the founder of Veteran Vectors, an AI consulting and automation company serving defense and government contractors. A former submarine officer with nine years of service, Anthony previously appeared on the SABM podcast in April 2020 while still on active duty, managing real estate deals from overseas. After leaving the Navy and navigating the challenges of military spouse life, Anthony pivoted from real estate to launch Veteran Vectors in 2025. His company helps small and medium-sized defense tech companies compete with prime contractors by automating manual processes, streamlining compliance audits, and building custom AI solutions. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Anthony about: Veteran Vectors Mission: Helping defense and government contractors use AI to automate manual processes in HR, compliance, and backend operations. The RAPID Framework: Identifying tasks for automation using criteria like repetitive, accuracy-driven, process-driven, input-heavy, and digitized workflows. Real-World Applications: Examples include payroll automation, job search tools, and CMMC compliance audits that save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Military Spouse Entrepreneurship: Building a remote business that provides flexibility during frequent relocations and duty station changes. Family First Philosophy: Taking a six-month break from real estate to focus on family after his first daughter's NICU stay and finding clarity in the process. Timestamps: 00:31 Catching Up: Life Changes and Career Shifts 01:32 Introducing Veteran Vectors 02:02 The Mission of Veteran Vectors 03:47 From Real Estate to AI: A Personal Journey 09:37 AI Solutions for Business Efficiency 17:05 Future Goals and Vision 23:01 Balancing Family and Career Connect with Anthony: veteranvectors.io LinkedIn | Anthony Pinto anthony@veteranvectors.io  If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Anthony for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01  

Donna B. Part 2. | Infertility, VBAC in the hospital with a midwife, and the NICU. This is part 2 of Donna's story as she shares the long road to getting pregnant with her daughter. Donna went on to have a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) in hospital with midwives. Her daughter then spent some time in the NICU. Find us on Instagram: @moonybirthstoriespodcast @alivitrihShop 15% off Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALIShop Pregnancy Must Haves: https://shopmy.us/collections/2744988Support the show

Radu Naum și Cătălin Striblea dezbat dacă președintele Nicușor Dan (mai) seamănă cu omul pe care românii l-au vrut la Cotroceni. Ne ajută orice like și vă așteptăm opiniile despre subiectul episodului de azi - este Nicușor ce-am votat?  00:01:30 "Pișcotăreala" din anii 1990-2000 00:07:30 Ce spune Radu Naum despre președintele Dan 00:08:40 Întâmplare cu Nicușor Dan 00:14:50 Teza de doctorat - "Curenți de spleen și prelungiri ortodoxe" 00:20:29 Prezența președintelui la slujba de sfințire a picturii Catedralei Naționale 00:26:44 Vrea președintele să cucerească și electoratul care nu l-a votat? 00:33:20 Cel mai mare anticomunist din istorie  00:39:55 Relația Nicușor Dan - Ilie Bolojan 00:49:04 Așteptări de la președinte 00:58:00 Este Nicușor control freak? 01:00:10 Rezolvarea problemei din ediția trecută și enunț nou

Send us a textThe Incubator Podcast welcomes Dr. Henry Lee, Associate Editor of the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, to discuss the ninth edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). They review major updates released October 22, 2025, including the extended 60 second delayed cord clamping, new guidance on cord milking, refined oxygen targets, ventilation parameters, and updates to airway management and corrective steps. They also highlight three new educational modules, NRP Cardiac, Resuscitation in the NICU, and Neonatal Education for Prehospital Professionals, emphasizing how these changes support evidence based and effective neonatal care worldwide.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Evermore Adoption Consultants, Kristin Van Hoff, a birth mother whose own adoption story inspired her to build something extraordinary. Out of her personal experience came a mission rooted in love, integrity, and the belief that every family deserves clarity and compassion on their journey to adoption. We explore what makes adoption such a complex and emotional process, why domestic adoption can feel so overwhelming, and how Evermore provides families with the tools, education, and support they need to move forward with confidence. You'll learn how Evermore stands apart from traditional referral-based services—serving families across all 50 states, partnering only with licensed agencies and attorneys, and maintaining the highest ethical standards every step of the way. Whether you're beginning your adoption journey or searching for trusted guidance, this conversation is a reminder that with knowledge and compassion, family is always possible. WEBSITE: https://evermoreadoptionconsultants.com/ FIND YOUR LOSS POSSE ON LOSSLINK.COM!*************************************NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. This podcast is not in place of therapy. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions! For more REAL TALK about baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops! Support the podcast and shop the store!  At a Total Loss ShopInstagram @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazarEmail: thekatherinelazar@gmail.comWebsite: www.katherinelazar.com Some helpful resources:https://countthekicks.org/https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/https://www.pushpregnancy.org/https://www.tommys.org/ Local to Atlanta:https://www.northsidepnl.com/

Today, Ali talks to Ashtin, who opens up about her long road through infertility, including doing IVF treatment in both Greece and Australia. Ashtin talks about trying to get pregnant for two years, navigating four failed cycles, and then, how she ultimately conceived using the PherDal at-home insemination kit — a non-invasive, science-backed option that helped her finally become pregnant with a healthy baby. Ashtin opens up about all of it, from the countless injections to the travel to being both emotionally and financially drained. She also shares how, after listening to the Infertile AF podcast and hearing an ad for PherDal (and hearing founder Jenn on another episode), she decided to try it -- and crazily enough, it worked!For more on PherDal, go to pherdal.com IG: @pherdal_science EPISODE SPONSORS: THERALOGIXIG: @theralogixTheralogix offers evidence-based, physician-founded supplements designed to support reproductive health, from egg and sperm quality to prenatal wellness and beyond. Trusted by fertility specialists and patients alike, Theralogix products are independently tested for purity and potency—so you know you're getting only the best. Learn more at theralogix.comSave 15% right now at Theralogix.com with code INFERTILEAF.BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hudson Jones, Psy.D., is a San Diego-based psychologist and the founder of Origin Psychology, a psychotherapy practice dedicated to supporting the mental health of men and fathers. His academic, research, and clinical work center on men's mental health, with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology. As a trainer for Postpartum Support International, Dr. Jones educates professionals on best practices for supporting fathers during the perinatal period, highlighting the unique challenges men face as they transition to parenthood. His research explores the impact of mental health stigma on fathers of NICU infants, with a focus on improving access to care for NICU dads. Dr. Jones completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Men's Excellence and his pre-doctoral internship at SHARP Mesa Vista Hospital in San Diego, CA. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, specializing in child-caregiver relationships. Outside of work, Hudson enjoys surfing, playing guitar, and exploring the outdoors with his spouse and their dog.   CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast  

Care este miza lui Grindeanu prin atacurile la adresa lui Bolojan și de ce nu îl apără liberalii pe premier – INTERVIU (HotNews) - Grindeanu are un plan - să-l distrugă pe Bolojan (SpotMedia) - Ministra de Externe, Oana Țoiu: O să vedem o prezență întărită a NATO în România până la sfârșitul acestui an și anul viitor (Europa Liberă) Exces de zel. Un jandarm l-a amendat pe organizatorul marșului de comemorare a victimelor Colectiv. „Durerea are oră de închidere?” (Adevărul) Marian Rădună, reprezentant al Asociației MEA și unul dintre organizatorii marșului dedicat victimelor incendiului din clubul Colectiv, a fost amendat joi seară de Jandarmeria Română cu 3.000 de lei pentru „depășirea orei de comemorare”. „Legea 60, articolul 3, spune foarte clar că nici măcar nu se notifică comemorările, noi putem să stăm foarte bine toată noaptea pe acolo. Domnul agent constatator nu a ascultat nicio explicație”, a spus Rădună.  El consideră sancțiunea nelegală și a anunțat că o va contesta în instanță: „Vom contesta amenda. E frustrant, pentru că este o pierdere de timp. Din păcate, necunoașterea legii e încă la ordinea zilei.” Adevărul mai notează că jurnalistul Marco Badea a criticat decizia Jandarmeriei într-o postare pe Facebook, subliniind că amenda reflectă „o lipsă profundă de empatie și discernământ instituțional” . „Cineva a decis că memoria are program fix și că durerea are oră de închidere. Este un moment care adună în același loc tot ce merge strâmb în felul în care statul își tratează cetățenii: cu suspiciune, aroganță și cruzime birocratică deghizată în regulament”, a mai transmis jurnalistul. Marșul de joi a marcat un deceniu de la tragedia care a schimbat România, iar organizatorii au atras atenția că, după zece ani, „nimeni nu a plătit” pentru cele 65 de victime, iar corupția și infecțiile nosocomiale continuă să facă victime. Care este miza lui Grindeanu prin atacurile la adresa lui Bolojan și de ce nu îl apără liberalii pe premier – INTERVIU (HotNews) Strategia PSD este de a face opoziție din interiorul Guvernului, iar miza lui Sorin Grindeanu este șubrezirea reputației lui Ilie Bolojan, spune analistul politic Adi Zăbavă, într-un dialog cu HotNews. Concluzia expertului vine după ce PSD l-a chemat joi pe premierul Ilie Bolojan în Parlament, pentru explicații cu privire la reacția Executivului după ce SUA a decis să retragă aproape jumătate dintre soldații americani din România.  Despre tăcerea venită dinspre liderii PNL, care nu au nicio reacție în favoarea președintelui de partid Ilie Bolojan, Adi Zăbavă spune că pe de o parte, Bolojan face compromisuri pentru a menține stabilitatea în coaliție, iar pe altă parte, amintește că în PNL există și tabăra, destul de numeroasă, care așteaptă să preia conducerea partidului și deci, căderea lui Bolojan.  În toată ecuația coaliției, președintele și-a asumat rolul de mediator – a chemat liderii la discuții la Palatul Cotroceni atunci când nu reușeau să iasă din blocaje – fie că era vorba despre reforma administrației publice sau despre reforma pensiilor speciale. Analistul spune că pentru Nicușor Dan primează stabilitatea guvernării, dar că intențiile lui politice nu sunt încă clare.  Grindeanu are un plan - să-l distrugă pe Bolojan (SpotMedia) Strategia social-democraților nu este să plece de la guvernare și să facă o nouă majoritate cu AUR. Ar fi o operațiune politică riscantă din cauza luptelor interne din formațiunea extremistă și a reacției de respingere a opiniei publice. Strategia e crearea unui nou USL, care să-l lase în ofsaid pe actualul prim-ministru, iar de sub drapelul pro-europenismului să fie oprite reformele, corupția să meargă înainte, iar privilegiile conservate, consideră jurnalistul Emilian Isăilă. Integral, pe pagina SpotMedia. Ministra de Externe, Oana Țoiu: O să vedem o prezență întărită a NATO în România până la sfârșitul acestui an și anul viitor (Europa Liberă) Ministra de Externe a României, Oana Țoiu, anunță la Interviurile one2one că aliați din NATO, alții decât Statele Unite, vor trimite în lunile următoare noi trupe și echipamente în România.  Parteneriatul strategic dintre Statele Unite și România nu va fi afectat de decizia de retragere parțială a unor trupe americane și reconfirmă vizita președintelui Nicușor Dan la Casa Albă, anul viitor. Șefa diplomației române susține la one2one că relația dintre cele două țări este una de încredere care încă se dezvoltă. Oana Țoiu explică că România își dorește ca firme americane din domeniul apărării să investească pe teritoriul național prin programul SAFE al Uniunii Europene. România poate accesa peste 16 miliarde de euro prin acest program, care permite și participarea unor entități terțe.  

In this week's podcast episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with their husbands, Ryan and Andy, for an intentional conversation about their experiences as NICU dads!Ryan and Andy share vulnerably about the moments that shaped their journeys, from emergency deliveries and hospital stays to navigating grief, helplessness, and healing years later. They reflect on what it was like to support their partners through trauma, learn to surrender control, and find small ways to show up when so much felt out of their hands.Together, they remind us that the NICU journey isn't only lived by moms, and that every dad, partner, and support person plays an irreplaceable role in this story. This episode is a beautiful reminder that even when it feels like you can't fix or control what's happening, your presence matters more than you know.Pre-order Right On Time, our very first children's board book, here!To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show

Analyze That 42. Cătălin Striblea a fost live cu principalele subiecte politice și sociale ale zilei. Vorbim despre reducerea numărului de militari americani. Cum vede Trump estul Europei? Numirea Oanei Gheorgiu. Cu cine va juca Nicușor. Bolojan, izolat este PNL alături de el? Așteptăm întrebările și opiniile voastre

Pleacă 1000 de militari SUA: Cum joacă România cu Rusia (DW) - Ce înseamnă retragerea militarilor americani: o decizie previzibilă în cel mai prost moment posibil. Și un avertisment că România nu mai poate mima la nesfârșit investițiile militare (G4Media) - Majorarea salariului minim, risc politic pentru Guvern: pierde dacă acceptă, pierde dacă refuză (Adevărul) - La 10 ani de la Colectiv, supraviețuitorul care și-a pierdut sora în incendiu susține că „Măcar am devenit conștienți de țara în care trăim. Ceea ce înainte nu prea era valabil” (HotNews) Pleacă 1000 de militari SUA: Cum joacă România cu Rusia (DW) Analiză: Americanii își retrag jumătate dintre efectivele militare din România, e vorba despre soldații de elită din brigada mobilă staționată la baza Mihail Kogălniceanu. Ungaria, Slovacia, Bulgaria, România sunt statele de unde americanii își recheamă trupele de elită ale brigăzii rotative. Rămân încă în țară circa 900 de soldați.  Informația retragerii celor circa 1000 de militari americani din România a fost publicată prima dată în presa de la Kiev ieri dimineață. Ministrul Apărării, Ionuț Moșteanu, susține că știa de luni informația. Totuși nu a făcut nimic chiar dacă știa, nu a spus-o nimănui, nu a cerut o discuție în Consiliul Suprem de Apărare a Țării, nu a rugat-o pe ministra de Externe să mai negocieze cu Washingtonul. Nici măcar de fațadă nu fost făcut vreun efort din care să rezulte că României îi pare rău că pierde o mie de militari americani foarte bine pregătiți. Dimpotrivă, românii sunt asigurați că totul va rămâne ca înainte. Nicio declarație care să arate că România ar vrea să-i păstreze pe acești militari, că se simte mai sigură avându-i aici, scrie jurnalista Sabina Fati, corespondenta DW în România. Ce înseamnă retragerea militarilor americani: o decizie previzibilă în cel mai prost moment posibil. Și un avertisment că România nu mai poate mima la nesfârșit investițiile militare (G4Media) Oricât ar încerca președintele și ministrul Apărării să diminueze efectele, retragerea parțială a trupelor americane înseamnă un deficit de securitate și, mai ales, un semnal simbolic pe care Rusia îl va juca la maximum. Aici merita subliniat că retragerea are loc în cel mai prost moment posibil, când Rusia își flexează mușchii în regiune, defilează cu arme nucleare noi, agresează tot mai des spațiul aerian al țărilor UE, avansează încet dar constant în Ucraina și desfășoară tot mai agresiv războaie hibride interferând cu alegerile din toate țările. Tocmai acum și-au găsit americanii să se retragă?, se întreabă jurnalistul Cristian Pantazi, redactor șef G4Media. În opinia sa, România trebuie să urmeze lecția Poloniei și să-și asigure singură cât mai mult din apărare. Dacă avem pretenții să ne protejeze alții, mai întâi să demonstrăm că facem noi tot ce putem. Cu o industrie militară făcută praf de 35 de ani de management public catastrofal, cu contracte amânate din cauza unor agende profund corupte (achiziția de corvete militare), cu avioane F16 second-hand, cu un buget răvășit de deficitul-record provocat de tripleta Ciolacu – Ciucă – Iohannis, România e una dintre verigile slabe ale securității din zona Mării Negre. În noile condiții, vizita anunțată a președintelui Nicușor Dan la Washington capătă o importanță capitală. El va avea o singură misiune: să întărească parteneriatul și să se asigure că nu va exista o nouă retragere de trupe și echipament american. Majorarea salariului minim, risc politic pentru Guvern: pierde dacă acceptă, pierde dacă refuză (Adevărul) Guvernul nu este de acord cu creșterea salariului minim pe economie din 2026, măsură solicitată imperios de sindicate, iar coaliția pare dispusă să-și asume riscuri politice și sociale semnificative odată cu această decizie. Analistul Adrian Negrescu a explicat pentru „Adevărul” că toți oamenii de afaceri își doresc să poată majora salariile angajaților, pentru că astfel i-ar și fideliza, însă acest lucru nu este mereu posibil. „Marea problemă este legată de taxele prea mari pe muncă – să dai un salariu de 5000 de lei net înseamnă să mai plătești statului cel puțin 4200 de lei. Şi asta în condiţiile în care economia stagnează, vânzările au scăzut peste tot, planurile financiare ale multor firme au fost date peste cap de inflaţie, de creşterea taxelor, de efectele acestei crize a puterii de cumpărare cu care ne confruntăm în prezent. Crescând din pix salariul minim, fără un studiu de impact, ne vom trezi cu disponibilizări de personal și cu încă un val de inflație, pentru că firmele vor duce costurile salariale mai mari în prețuri produselor și serviciilor pe care le oferă. Altfel spus, vom pune gaz pe focul inflației”, a declarat Negrescu pentru „Adevărul”. Unul dintre cele mai mari riscuri pe care și l-ar asuma România în cazul în care va îngheța salariul minim anul viitor este declanșarea unei proceduri de infringement. Altfel spus, statul își asumă „amenda”, pentru că e mai mică decât ceea ce ar avea de plătit dacă și-ar respecta angajamentul. Pe de altă parte, în cazul în care majorează salariul minim pe economie din 2026, chiar dacă dispune înghețarea salariilor demnitarilor și ale primarilor și viceprimarilor la nivelul actual, onorând măsurile de austeritate asumate prin pachetul 2, Guvernul riscă să crească din nou deficitul bugetar, încălcând obligațiile asumate în fața Comisiei Europene. La 10 ani de la Colectiv, supraviețuitorul care și-a pierdut sora în incendiu susține că „Măcar am devenit conștienți de țara în care trăim. Ceea ce înainte nu prea era valabil” (HotNews) Astăzi se împlinesc 10 ani de la incendiul din Clubul Colectiv.   65 de tineri și-au pierdut viața, iar alți 162 au fost răniți. Mulți dintre ei au rămas cu răni pe viață.  După ani de recuperare, o parte dintre ei și-au schimbat profesiile. Alții au ales să se implice civic sau politic. Supraviețuitorii de la Colectiv au fost nu sus, ci jos, foarte jos, în subteranele unei dureri incomparabile. Au adunat, fiecare, 20-30 de operații în perioada de convalescență, care a durat ani de zile. Și, întorși de acolo, de foarte jos, ei spun că văd alfel lumea. HotNews a vorbit cu Bogdan Moșneag, Adina Apostol și Adrian Albu, trei dintre supraviețuitorii cărora incendiul din Colectiv le-a schimbat viața.  La 10 ani de la tragedie, Clubul Colectiv nu ar mai avea nevoie de autorizație de securitate la incendiu (Libertatea) Înaintea incendiului produs în seara de 30 octombrie 2015, clubul Colectiv, aflat în centrul Capitalei, a funcționat timp de un an ca o capcană a morții: pe tavan şi pe stâlpi era lipit burete inflamabil, ferestrele erau zidite cu blocuri de BCA, extinctoarele erau expirate, iar singură cale de evacuare era o uşă, într-un container. Clubul nu avea autorizație de securitate la incendiu. Azi, la 10 ani de la tragedie, nici n-ar mai avea nevoie de ea, căci Guvernul, la propunerea DSU, a relaxat regulile. Legea punea „piedici în dezvoltarea unor proiecte” şi a fost schimbată. Iar alte zeci de cluburi precum Colectiv funcționează acum în legalitate.  Pe larg, în Libertatea.

Anunțul Washingtonului privind o retragere parțială a militarilor staționați pe flancul estic al NATO a produs multă emoție la București. Este România mai vulnerabilă acum în fața amenințării rusești? Anunțul a fost primit cu bucurie în extrema dreaptă din România. Aceasta vede în decizia de la Washington, care afectează direct România, o pedeapsă binemeritată pentru faptul că autoritățile de la București au anulat alegerile din noiembrie-decembrie 2024. De asemenea, retragerea parțială a americanilor este pentru ei urmarea alegerii președintelui Nicușor Dan, în scrutinul din mai, al cărui rezultat, extrema dreaptă nu-l recunoaște nici acum. Întocmai ca și propaganda Kremlinului. În cealaltă parte a societății, retragerea este privită cu îngrijorare. Este un semn al reducerii angajamentului american pentru Europa, într-un moment al creșterii intensității războiului hibrid al Rusiei. Polonia și România au fost recent survolate de drone rusești. Avioane ale Rusiei au încălcat spațiul aerian al Estoniei. Activitatea de pe aeroporturi din Germania și Danemarca a fost perturbată de drone bănuite a fi fost manevrate de Rusia. România a dejucat un act de sabotaj rusesc asupra unei firme ucrainene de distribuție de colete. Lituania a închis granița cu Belarus după ce sute de baloane cu heliu au afectat zborurile pe aeroportul din Vilnius. Iar miercuri, Polonia a interceptat un avion de recunoaștere rusesc deasupra spațiului său aerian. Cum să privim, așadar, decizia americană? Din punct de vedere tactic, decizia nu schimbă situația de pe teren. După cum a comunicat și Departamentul de Război de la Washington, ”aceasta nu reprezintă o retragere a Statelor Unite din Europa şi nici un semnal al unei diminuări a angajamentului faţă de NATO şi faţă de Articolul 5”. Dimpotrivă, este un semnal pozitiv al creşterii capacităţii şi responsabilităţii europene. Cu alte cuvinte, europenii pot acum să compenseze ajustarea posturii militare a Statelor Unite. Și să nu ne imaginăm că militarii staționați acum pe flancul estic ar fi singurii chemați să intervină în cazul unei crize adevărate generate de Rusia. În această situație, de nedorit și încă puțin probabilă, ar fi vorba despre un număr cu mult mai mare de militari și de cu totul alte cantități de echipamente militare. Totuși, așa cum a atras atenția și expertul în securitate George Scutaru, într-un interviu pentru AFP, semnalul politic ar putea fi unul prost pentru Rusia, care ar putea înțelege că acum, Marea Neagră este mai puțin importantă pentru America. Ne-am putea aștepta, așadar, la creșterea provocărilor, după dronele care au traversat spațiul aerian al României, în septembrie? Posibil. Dar, în acest stadiu al războiului hibrid, nu plecarea a 800 de militari americani vulnerabilizează România. România este vulnerabilă în interiorul ei, prin gradul înalt de penetrare a propagandei ruse. Prin lipsa de coeziune și prin contestarea tot mai fățișă a apartenenței la Occident. De asemenea, România este vulnerabilă din cauza unei coaliții de guvernare care trosnește din toate încheieturile.   Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România

"God has called us to be the light of the world... to live our lives unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ."In this special solo episode, Matthew West shares a message that will challenge and inspire you: God has you exactly where you are for a reason. Forget "spiritually playing dead." This is a rallying cry to live boldly for Jesus in your everyday life.Instead of a typical interview, Matthew shares incredible and inspiring stories from you, the listeners, highlighting the real-world ways people are living "Unashamed." From a NICU nurse singing Jesus over babies to a student who "fought and won" to start a Christian club at her school, this episode is a powerful reminder that your platform is right where you are.Get Your "Unashamed" Merch: https://shop.matthewwest.com/

“I want to be the light I wish I'd had in my darkest moments.” As we close out Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we are sharing Abbie's two birth stories and honoring the memory of her firstborn, Rowan. Rowan was born prematurely via emergency Cesarean at 29 weeks during the height of COVID and passed several weeks later in the NICU. Abbie shares what it was like to come home from the hospital without a baby, the weight of overwhelming grief, and how self-care has helped her find healing. Her second pregnancy was labeled advanced maternal age and considered high risk. With the support of her care team, Abbie went on to have a healthy and empowering VBAC birth at 41 weeks that was filled with joy and deep healing.Professionally, Abbie is a massage therapist. She shares her tips around things like herbal support, massage therapy, and acupuncture. Abbie wants Women of Strength to know that acknowledging fear doesn't mean we have to act on it. “Be afraid when you're afraid, but do it anyway— whatever it is. Different baby, different birth.” Needed Website: Code VBAC for 20% OffThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Send us a textIn this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah interviews Jennifer Bernardo, a passionate advocate and author of 'Week 26', who shares her journey through the NICU with her twins, Luke and Layla. Jennifer discusses the challenges of having premature babies, the healing power of writing, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the role of presence in NICU care, the significance of involving siblings, and her advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the NICU experience. The conversation highlights the resilience of NICU parents and the hope that guides them through difficult times.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

In this solo episode, Mike Skaggs — co-founder of Postpartum Together — speaks directly to the men stepping into fatherhood, partnership, and purpose in a changing world.He shares a vision for a new kind of manhood—one built not on control or performance, but on presence, steadiness, and love. Drawing from his own experience in the NICU with his daughter, Mike reflects on what it means to protect through presence, to lead through calm, and to anchor your family through the chaos of postpartum life.This episode explores nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and how men can practice the strength that steadies everything else. Because your family doesn't need a perfect man—they need a present one.Learn about working with Mike + Chelsea:Postpartum Together OfferingsBook a free connection call with us modern fatherhoodpostpartum dad supportnervous system regulation for menemotional safety in relationshipsfatherhood mindsetredefining masculinitymen's mental health postpartumcoregulation in relationshipssteady partner after babynew kind of manhoodhow to be a present dadmindful fatherhood

Author and screenwriter Sai Marie Johnson flatlined during a high-risk C-section complicated by placenta percreta. While doctors fought to stop catastrophic hemorrhaging, Sai experienced a profound “void, tunnel and light." During her NDE (Near Death Experience) she met and saw her deceased grandmother and great-grandmother. They told her that she had to go back. Above all else, she felt "Every good emotion we can feel on earth, times 5,000!" Goodness and Pure Love. Following her NDE, she woke to a premature son in the NICU, a partial hysterectomy, and 25 transfusions—but also a new clarity that reshaped her confidence, career, and view of death. In this conversation, she unpacks the medical rollercoaster, the otherworldly peace she felt, how she parents two sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and the hard-won faith that guides her now. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/nGlyLx3LDVwChapters (Timestamps)00:00 — Cold Open: “They pronounced me dead…”00:40 — Welcome & Guest Intro: Meet author/screenwriter Cy Marie Johnson01:19 — About Cy: Mother of four; two sons with Duchenne03:23 — High-Risk Pregnancy: Early warnings and specialist care04:40 — From Previa to Percreta: What went medically wrong06:08 — Hospital Prep: Steroids, IVs, arterial balloons, central line10:41 — Countdown to Two: Going under anesthesia11:01 — The Experience: Darkness, distant ember, irresistible light12:04 — The Guardians: Grandmother & great-grandmother say “not yet”13:52 — Void or Tunnel? How it felt, and what drew her forward15:11 — Who They Were: Portraits of Elizabeth and Bernice19:31 — Back in the Body: “Where's my baby?” — NICU update22:15 — Recovery Begins: Hysterectomy, pain, and walking laps24:51 — What Happened on the Table: Hemorrhage and 25 transfusions26:13 — Life After NDE: Confidence, creativity, a second chance28:49 — Writing Career: From romance to nonfiction craft29:57 — Duchenne Awareness: Strength for her sons30:44 — On Death: Why she isn't afraid32:14 — Closing & Call to ActionRoundTripDeath.comDonate to this podcast: https://www.roundtripdeath.com/support/

Send us a textInfant Renal Replacement Therapy Using Carpediem™: A Multicenter Observational Cohort Study from the ICONIIC Learning Network.Slagle CL, Vuong KT, Krallman KA, Casey L, Gist KM, Jetton JG, Joseph C, Luckritz K, Martin SD, Morgan J, Merrill KA, Plomaritas K, Ramirez D, Tran CL, Shin HS, Snyder AN, Van Wyk B, Yalon L, Goldstein SL, Menon S.J Pediatr. 2025 Sep 26:114838. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114838. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41016463 Free article.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Send us a textWhat's new in neonatal innovation and research this week?Join Ben and Daphna for a lively Journal Club episode of The Incubator Podcast, recorded after a long NICU day but packed with energy and insight. They begin with an update on the newly released NRP 9th Edition, preview their excitement for the upcoming Delphi Neonatal Innovation Conference, and then dive into five remarkable studies shaping neonatal care.From the use of CARPEDIEM for renal replacement therapy in the tiniest infants to a meta-analysis on high-dose vitamin D supplementation, the hosts explore how evolving evidence can transform bedside care. They examine a novel trial of nebulized nitroglycerin for PPHN, the role of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in optimizing PEEP for infants with severe BPD, and new insights into NEC risk factors even among exclusively human-milk-fed babies.With their trademark mix of curiosity, humor, and critical reflection, Ben and Daphna make complex studies both understandable and relevant for everyday NICU practice.Stay informed and inspired—listen now, and explore more neonatal research and conference updates at www.the-incubator.org. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

A calm first journey, a terrifying second, and a life-changing pivot into nursing—Lauren's story reveals what surrogacy really asks of the body, the mind, and the heart. We welcome Lauren back to share how she chose agencies, navigated a Canada-to-U.S. match during COVID, and moved through a natural-cycle transfer that led to a smooth full-term birth. Then everything changed: a double embryo transfer, surging symptoms, a gut feeling something was wrong, and a hospital visit that exposed early dilation and bulging membranes. When monitors missed contractions, her voice did not. The emergency C-section that followed was chaotic and partially anesthetized, the twins headed straight to the NICU, and the aftermath raised hard questions about support, recognition, and care.We talk candidly about the parts people don't see: reduced compensation after a preterm birth, the emotional shock of limited updates from intended parents, and the mental health gap that too many contracts overlook. Lauren's experience also spotlights bias in healthcare—how Black women are often dismissed, and why listening can be the difference between safety and harm. Out of that crucible, she found purpose. She's starting nursing school with her eyes set on labor and delivery, determined to make sure no patient under her watch has to perform to be believed.You'll learn practical takeaways for surrogates and intended parents: how natural-cycle transfers work, what to include in contracts (postpartum therapy, communication expectations, emergency planning), and why clear, compassionate agency support matters long after delivery. It's a story of grit, grace, and the power of advocacy—proof that intuition is data and that gratitude should never arrive late.If this conversation moved you, follow and share the show with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find us, and tell us: what would you add to a surrogacy contract to better protect everyone involved?Send us a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com

Analyze That 41.  Cătălin Striblea a fost în direct cu principalele subiecte politice și sociale ale zilei. Ce s-a întâmplat în culisele CCR? Va reveni legea cu varianta lui Nicușor? Primul indiciu pentru un partid prezidențial. Lista exploziilor la gaze din ultimii ani. Am intrat în recesiune?

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Manjari Pophale discusses her innovative global health project focused on implementing surfactant administration techniques in resource-limited NICUs across Africa. She shares insights into the project's development, the importance of mentorship, and the positive impact of the SALSA method on neonatal outcomes. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes of global health initiatives, emphasizing the need for effective training and community engagement. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Cheer your friends on for hanging out with each other … even if it's without you!It might sound like counterintuitive friendship advice. But the truth is, when my friends have rich, full social lives, I actually benefit more than anyone. In this episode, I'm going to share some stories where I have either encouraged my friends to make other friends or actually cheered them on for hanging out without me. My friend who's moved away and whose baby was in the NICU? I want her to have other mom friends! I want her to have friends who live CLOSE to her! Mostly, I want this for my friend's well-being, but there are many benefits for me, too. When my friends have rich social lives, it also enriches my social capital and puts less pressure on me to be EVERYTHING for them – which honestly is a healthier situation for all of us.In this episode you'll hear about:The friendship trio dynamic: why I'm not offended when the others hang out without me and the importance of one-on-one time even in a groupThe value of friends having diverse social networks, including activity-specific friends, life stage friends, and work friendsSocial capital and why having friends with a robust web of connections makes me feel more supported and connected, tooBenefits of encouraging friends to make other friends, including reducing pressure and providing more niche supportResources & LinksListen to Episode 12 about my roots framework.Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

Gabriela Rosa, DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), is a Harvard-awarded fertility specialist, founder of The Rosa Institute, and author of Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage When Other Treatments Have Failed. She pioneered telehealth-based integrative fertility care, making evidence-based solutions accessible worldwide. She is also the creator and host of The Fertility Challenge, a free online program that reaches tens of thousands of people globally each year. Through her F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method®, Gabriela has supported more than 204,000 people across 111 countries. Published research demonstrates a 78.8% live birth rate among patients in her signature program—even after years of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed treatments. In this episode we discuss mamas who have experienced YEARS of infertility as well as helping mamas after loss with conceive again. If you'd like to participate in her study regarding the effects of trauma and grief on fertility, please go to https://inspirestudy.online/ Find Gabriela on Instagram: @gabrielarosafertilityWebsite:https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/ Find your loss posse on LOSSLINK.COM! Head to KatherineLazar.com to book a time with Katherine to discuss all things grief and loss*************************************NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. This podcast is not in place of therapy. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions! For more REAL TALK about baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops! Support the podcast and shop the store!  At a Total Loss ShopInstagram @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazarEmail: thekatherinelazar@gmail.comWebsite: www.katherinelazar.com Some helpful resources:https://countthekicks.org/https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/https://www.pushpregnancy.org/https://www.tommys.org/ Local to Atlanta:https://www.northsidepnl.com/

Send us a textIn this episode of At the Bench, Betsy Crouch and David McCulley engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Eleanor Molloy, a neonatologist and physician scientist. They explore Eleanor's journey in neonatology, the importance of inflammation in neonatal health, and the challenges and rewards of conducting research in this field. The discussion also highlights the significance of collaboration, both within research teams and with parents, to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for neonates. Eleanor shares insights on the role of biomarkers, the impact of sex differences in research, and the necessity of international collaboration in pediatric research. The episode concludes with reflections on the balance between clinical work and research, the importance of community in academia, and the need for a rallying call to inspire the next generation of clinician scientists.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

In this week's podcast episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with NICU mamas Vilma and Sam for a vulnerable roundtable conversation about feeding journeys after the NICU, and what it's like when a G-tube becomes part of your story.They share vulnerably about the emotions that come with this transition, from the relief of finally going home, to the surrender that often follows. Together, they share about the realities of adjusting expectations, redefining milestones, and learning that every feeding journey looks different–and that's okay.This conversation is a reminder that whether your child eats by mouth, by tube, or both, you are doing an incredible job. Your baby's journey is unique, and no matter what that timeline looks like, it's is always right on time.Pre-order Right On Time, our very first children's board book, here!This podcast episode is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide medical advice. All information, content, and material on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment.To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show

Sarah Marie Bilger shares practical guidance for late-pregnancy preparation, covering birth bags, comfort items, birth plans (including cesarean and NICU contingencies), and the differences between home, birth center, and hospital births. She offers actionable tips—using a doula, prenatal check-ins, chiropractic care, red raspberry leaf and dates, and a birth vision planner—to help you feel informed, empowered, and ready for birth and the early postpartum period. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course Learn more about the Build Your Village Summit 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use hypnosis when preparing for childbirth. Use the code MOTHERHOOD20 to receive 20% off today! Truly fuel your body with FOND Bone Broth a verified regenerative by land to market company dedicated to serving you rich and handcrafted items. Use code ENTERINGMOTHERHOOD for 10% off. Looking to become a doula yourself and get into birthwork? Check out the Online Doula Training Program to get started on your path today. Become certified through Postpartum University and help clients learn more about how to nourish their bodies in the postpartum period. Want a baby carrier you can snuggle your baby tight in? Check out LoveHeld for their handwoven ring sling carrier you'll be sure to love. In need of nursing tops and postpartum items? Kindred Bravely is the place to shop for all of your attire needs and more.  Connect with Entering Motherhood: The Entering Motherhood Website @entering.motherhood (IG) Entering Motherhood (FB) Contact us Directly

“Another sign is not the answer—it dilutes the message.” - Corinn Soro Today on the pod, Cheryl sits down—virtually—with Senior Planner and Interior Designer Corinn Soro of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY for a deep dive into wayfinding that actually works: why “visual pollution” erodes attention, how de-crapification clarifies intent, and where evidence-based choices can transform the patient journey from disorientation to ease.  Expect real examples—subway-style maps that set expectations at a glance, pictograms that land when words won't, and donor walls designed to evolve rather than date out—plus the small, cumulative tweaks that lower stress for visitors and staff alike.  Today's conversation is about design as reassurance, translating research into decisions that cut through noise and hand back control the moment someone walks through the door. What We Cover A 17-year-old's spark: geriatric care, neuroplasticity, and the built environment London roots: learning research methods alongside OTs and PTs; universal design for all bodies Evidence-Based Design in action: NICU decisions (sound, circadian light, infection control) backed by research “Visual pollution” vs. visual cues: the case for ruthless editing (“de-crapification”) before adding signs Wayfinding that works under stress: step-by-step instructions, few decision points, and reassurance cues Designing for low literacy: a color-and-letter “subway” system, line-of-travel markers, and proximity intuition Pictograms that actually communicate: testing, swapping out abstractions, and kid-friendly icons Measuring ROI: missed appointments, staff disruptions, and the real cost of poor wayfinding In-house rhythm at a research hospital: tight feedback loops, quick iterations, and process fixes Donor walls that age well: digital storytelling, magnetic plaques, and durable substrates Advocacy and pipeline: AMFP Upstate NY, craft labor realities, and manufacturing shifts ahead Big wish list: self-cleaning floors (for hospitals…and home) Why post-occupancy evaluations could prevent future design disasters (and why they rarely happen) Key Takeaways Edit before you add. Wayfinding succeeds when clutter is removed and destinations are made legible through architecture, lighting, and contrast—not just more signs. Design for the stressed brain. Fewer decision points + stepwise reassurance beat complex directions every time. Evidence accelerates approvals. EBD turns subjective taste debates into science-backed decisions leadership can green-light. Symbols > sentences. Tested pictograms improve comprehension across languages, ages, and literacy levels. Iterate in the wild. Being embedded with clinicians and patients surfaces quick wins you'll never catch from afar. Memorable Quotes from Corinn Soro “Another sign isn't the answer—it dilutes the message.” “Wayfinding is about giving choice back to patients when so much else is out of their control.” “If a space is ‘too quiet' for the engineer, it's probably just right for the neonates.” “Healthcare design is a team sport.” Resources & Links Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — https://www.roswellpark.org/ AMFP Upstate New York Chapter — https://amfp.org/upstate-new-york Fiona Finer, the Interior Designer (ages 3–8) — https://www.amazon.com/Fiona-Finer-Interior-Designer-Corinn/dp/1720664889 EDAC Certification (Evidence-Based Design) — https://www.healthdesign.org/certification-outreach/edac Hablamos Juntos pictograms — https://www.theicod.org/resources/news-archive/segd-and-hablamos-juntos-introduce-new-universal-symbols-in-health-care Sisters of Charity Hospital (Buffalo, NY) — NICU project mentioned — https://www.chsbuffalo.org/sisters-of-charity-hospital/ Past HID2.0 episode featuring Tama Duffy Day — Episode 20 https://healthcareidpodcast.libsyn.com/2019/09 Connect with Corinn Soro Email: corinn.soro@roswellpark.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinn-soro-14859ab/ Our Industry Partners The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ ------------ The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT Porcelanosa are at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing – clients not only expect this of their suppliers but are increasingly asking to see the receipts. Let's unpack this, did you know that hundreds of preeminent members of The American Institute of Architects –  The AIA – have signed the AIA Materials Pledge? The Pledge is aligned with the Mindful Materials Common Materials Framework – the CMF. This is just one, very impressive example of how the movement to support decision making for building product selection has reached new highs. We can see these explained as 5 pillars of sustainability: (The first) - Human Health: Focusing on avoiding hazardous substances and promoting well-being. (Then) - Social Health & Equity: Addressing human rights and fair labor practices throughout the supply chain. (The third) is Ecosystem Health: Supporting the regeneration of natural resources and habitats. (This is followed by) Climate Health: Reducing and sequestering carbon emissions. (And the fifth pillar) is The Circular Economy: Promoting a zero-waste future through design for resilience, adaptability, and reuse. I mentioned the receipts -How do we track the progress of these principles and values? Without measurement, there's no clear path to improvement or accountability. The Mindful Materials CMF maps a framework of over 650 sustainability factors across those five key areas. A cornerstone of material health transparency is an Environmental Product Declaration EPD report. The best are independently verified for accuracy by third party certification bodies – a company cannot mark their own report cards. EPDs are highly technical documents containing scientific information on the embodied carbon used to manufacture products. I have just read and included here an EPD for a Porcelanosa Tile – there are upwards of 1000 data inputs to quantify its climate impact. Porcelanosa offer the confidence and certainty of knowing that every tile, every slab of XTONE porcelain or KRION solid surface  has a Product Specific EPD – when architects and designers work with these materials they are making a robust decision to meet their sustainable design goals. To learn more about how Porcelanosa help their customers design for resiliency, here is a link to their comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility Report: https://www.porcelanosa.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, hosts Hilary Erickson and Dr. Janene Fuerch, a neonatologist at Stanford, dive into what every pregnant family should know about the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). They discuss why it's important to understand NICU basics—even if you're planning a smooth delivery—and share practical tips on how to cope if your baby needs extra care, including ways to stay connected, manage stress, and support bonding. The episode also highlights exciting innovations aimed at making NICU stays safer and more comfortable for babies and families, plus insights on hospital levels and advocacy for neonatal advancements.   Big thanks to our sponsor Laborie -- LifeBubble® Umbilical Catheter Securement System LifeBubble is made of a Soft Medical Grade Silicone to minimize skin irritation, Reduces the Risk of Catheter Migration and Early Discontinuation, and Protects the Insertion Site of our most vulnerable patients. Find them on Instagram @laborie_ob Today's guest is Janene Fuerch, MD. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Associate Director of the Biodesign Innovation Fellowship Program at Stanford University, and Co-Director of Impact1 where she mentors and advises entrepreneurs in the pediatric and maternal space through all aspects of medical device development, from identifying clinical needs to commercialization. Her specific areas of investigational interest include the development and commercialization process of neonatal, pediatric and maternal health medical devices. She is a national leader in neonatal resuscitation, ECMO, device development and has been an AHRQ, FDA and NSF funded investigator. But her work extends outside of the academic realm to industry having co-founded EMME (acquired by Simple Health 2022) an award-winning reproductive health company, medical director for Novonate (acquired by Laborie 2023) a neonatal umbilical catheter securement company and notable consultant for Vitara (EXTEND - artificial environment to decrease complications of prematurity), Laborie, Ceribell, Novocuff and Avanos™. Janene is passionate about improving the health of children and newborns through medical device innovation and research. Links for you: Previous Laborie Episode on Forceps (260) Timestamps: 00:00 NICU Challenges: Bonding & Separation 06:55 Choosing the Right Hospital Level 09:47 Bonding with Baby After Separation 14:06 NICU Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities 15:14 Umbilical Catheter Infection Solution 18:17 NICU Bonding and Communication Tips 21:59 Premature Baby Care Innovations 25:04 Prioritizing Investment in Children's Future Keypoints: Many families are surprised when their baby needs to go to the NICU, so it's important for all pregnant families to know some basics about what to expect. The NICU can range from having just a couple of extra staff in the delivery room to having 15 people if a baby needs help, making the birth experience much more intense and involved. Planning ahead with your partner about who will go with the baby in case of separation can help make a stressful situation a little easier. About 10% of babies need some help breathing at birth, but most recover quickly; only a small percentage require NICU care beyond the basic interventions. NICUs are graded by levels (I-IV), and knowing what level your hospital offers can help families prepare—higher-level NICUs can treat more complex issues but aren't always necessary for uncomplicated births. If your hospital isn't a level III or IV, babies needing higher-level care may need to be transferred, which could mean temporary separation from parents; hospitals always work to reunite families as quickly as possible. NICU nurses are passionate, skilled, and deeply care about the babies and their families, creating a loving and safe environment even during stressful times. Parents can support their recovery and milk production by getting rest and using NICU technologies (like webcams) to stay connected—it's okay to take breaks and trust the NICU staff. Emerging technologies like Labry's Life Bubble are making NICU stays safer and more comfortable, allowing parents to hold their babies even when special catheters are in place. Skin-to-skin contact in the NICU is highly beneficial for both babies and parents, helping with bonding, milk production, and even neurodevelopment; parents are encouraged to ask staff about timing and any concerns about wires or tubes. Producer: Drew Erickson Keywords: NICU, neonatal intensive care unit, premature babies, neonatologist, types of NICU levels, level 1 NICU, level 2 NICU, level 3 NICU, level 4 NICU, hospital delivery, separation from baby, bonding with baby, skin-to-skin contact, umbilical catheters, infection prevention, NICU innovations, Labry, Life Bubble, technology in NICU, neonatal health, maternal health, NICU nurses, milk production, pumping breast milk, trauma of NICU stays, baby monitoring, necrotizing enterocolitis, artificial womb therapy, premature birth complications, hospital transfer, parental tips for NICU, emotional impact of NICU  

Imagine flying across the world for a few nursing shifts, then heading home to Sweden for family time. That's real life for Courtney, a NICU nurse who's figured out how to work per diem in California while living abroad. She shares how she built a life filled with freedom, travel, and flexibility all while keeping her nursing career intact.   Follow Courtney:  IG @courtneyelrefai TikTok @courtneyelrefai YouTube @courtneyelrefai Minimal Nurse IG @minimal.nurse   Join our monthly newsletter for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - https://astounding-writer-222.ck.page/9de8c9fcc0  Follow us on Instagram @life_beyond_the_bedside & @passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpreemies Check out our nurses only group trips on Instagram at @beyondthebedside Check out the website www.passportsandpreemies.com  

“I absolutely think we're in that tightening, hardening market... the days of the employers who were average risk seeing single digit rate increases, that's gone. It's going to be a double digit rate increase market going forward." - Jay RitchieThe president of one of the largest stop-loss carriers is here to deliver the State of the Union for our market. My guest this week is Jay Ritchie, President of Tokio Marine HCC, and he shares the current state of the market and what to expect for 2025-2026 renewals.Jay breaks down the trends his team is seeing, including the explosion of multi-million dollar claims driven by NICU stays and new gene therapies. We discuss why industry-wide loss ratios have jumped, how the post-COVID "rebound" is impacting rates, and why the core stop-loss product has remained unchanged while the innovation now centers on risk measurement.But the conversation isn't all negative; we also discuss the path forward. We explore why data is the future of underwriting, how active risk management through captives creates stability in a volatile market, and why treating your stop-loss carrier as a partner, not a commodity, is more critical than ever.Tune in for the State of the Union for our industry as we head into 2026.Chapters:(00:00:00) The 2025-2026 Stop-Loss State Of The Union (00:06:18) A 40-Year Career in Stop-Loss (00:21:33) The Explosion of Million-Dollar Claims Post-ACA (00:40:26) Why Loss Ratios Are Climbing Across the Industry (00:55:40) How Captives Create Stability in a Hard Market (01:07:07) Partner vs. Commodity: The Future of Stop-Loss (01:29:02) Why Data is the Future of UnderwritingKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

In this episode, Johnny Mac covers five uplifting stories: 1) Chewy's list of the top 400 dog names for 2025, highlighting the top 10 names; 2) Kim's initiative to knit goods for a NICU during the pandemic, aiding families in a meaningful way; 3) A remarkable coincidence where two cousins from opposite sides of the ocean met at their ancestor's grave without planning; 4) An unusual incident where a truck spilled hot dogs across a Pennsylvania road, creating a slippery mess; and 5) The creation of a new portrait called the 'Algorithm King' by a robot artist named Ada, who is pioneering AI's role in art.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Guest: Dr. Ashley Lerman Pediatric Dentist Founder, Firstgrin   CEU objectives for this episode: Discuss the difference between a general dentist and a pediatric dentist and why they might be a better choice for NICU graduates Outline a simple oral care routine that parents can follow with their NICU baby, from birth and until their first tooth erupts List at least one topic related to long-term oral/dental health that you could include in your NICU discharge education plan This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is valid and eligible for use in your State and/or for your discipline for licensure or certification renewal.

The best week EVER, our sweet Dawson is finally HOME!!!!! We're sharing all about our final week in the NICU & life at home so far! Tune in to Ketchup with the Freys!

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For this week's episode and in honour of Infant Loss Week, I interview Annabel Bower who takes us through her experience of stillbirth and the immense, layered grief that followed. Two weeks after her fourth child – a boy named Miles – was born still, she started writing about her experience so she could record all the little details that she knew would eventually fade. As she journeyed through a grief that stripped all colour from her world, she documented the days and weeks of life after loss and went on to interview women who had experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. The finished project is her book, Miles Apart, a heartfelt offering of support for those who have lost a baby and are enduring the incomprehensible grief. Annabel hopes that her words break the stigma and the silence of miscarriage and stillbirth and open a vital conversation for us all to have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.