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NICU Babies Parent Support

The NICU is hard. We"re here to help. Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resources and community before, during and after their baby"s NICU stay. NICU support is available at no cost to NICU parents in English & Spanish. Learn more or get support at handtohold.org Follow Hand to Hold: Facebook.com/HANDtoHOLD Instagram: @handtohold Twitter: @NICUHandtoHold YouTube: @handtohold

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49:34

S10 E139: What I Wish I Knew About…My Pediatrician...

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2025/12/10

In this episode, pediatrician and creator Dr. Mona Amin (@PedsDocTalk) shares her path into medicine, why patient connection is important to her and how she built a meaningful presence on social media. Dr. Amin opens up about her own emotional NICU journey, sharing what she wishes she had known as a new parent and how that experience transformed the way she supports families today. Together, we explore everything from NICU guilt, milestones, and medical overwhelm to what truly empowers parents as

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39:44

S10 E137: What I Wish I Knew About…Parenting Special...

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2025/11/19

Special needs mom, Kelly Mantoan, a mother of five and advocate for families raising children with disabilities, gives some solid advice to parents. Two of her children have spinal muscular atrophy and she candidly shares the challenges, surprises, and moments of grace from her early NICU and diagnosis days, offering wisdom on friendship, confidence, faith, and what she wishes she'd known at the start. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with

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43:33

S10 E136: What I Wish I Knew About…Medical Billing...

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2025/11/05

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a medical bill, this episode is for you. Jules Nowak—NICU parent and founder of The Medical Bill Academy—talks about the often-overlooked financial side of a NICU stay. From surprise bills to navigating insurance denials, Jules shares her personal journey through a 73-day NICU experience and the lessons that inspired her to help other families protect their financial health. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚

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28:17

S10 E135: What I Wish I Knew About…Child Loss & Grief...

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2025/10/29

In this deeply moving episode, Amber Smith, wife to Granger Smith, shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the passing of her son River and how she found light in the midst of profound grief. We talk about honoring River's memory, navigating marriage and parenting through sorrow, and what healing really looks like—beyond clichés and expectations. Amber's honesty offers comfort, perspective, and hope to anyone walking through grief or supporting someone who is. 💚 Connect with the host,

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39:38

S10 E134: What I Wish I Knew About…NICU Nurses ft....

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2025/10/15

NICU nurse and content creator Tori Meskin (aka Nurse Tori) sheds light on the unique role of NICU nurses and what families should really know during their baby's NICU journey. We talk about building trust in high-stress moments, common parent fears, and how nurses support both tiny patients and their loved ones through it all. Whether you're a current NICU parent or just want to understand more, this conversation offers honesty, insight, and hope. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker

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39:44

S10 E131: What I Wish I Knew About…Organizing &...

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2025/09/03

Professional photo organizer Miss Freddy addresses the emotional and logistical challenges of capturing and storing photos during a NICU stay. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we had known earlier—from organizing photos of hard days, how albums can minimize the trauma and magnify the good days so it feels manageable, not overwhelming. Miss Freddy shares how photos can be both a healing tool and a powerful way to honor a NICU journey. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram

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06:16

S10 E130: Season 10: What I Wish I Knew ft. Kathryn...

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2025/08/27

Season 10 is here! What I Wish I Knew dives deep into the wisdom and hard-won life lessons parents and experts learned and now want to pass along to you. Our guest lineup includes a diverse group including a NICU nurse, pediatrician, special needs mom, bereaved mom, billing expert, birth trauma expert, twin mom, military NICU mom, and a professional photo organizer. Each episode highlights practical tips, emotional wisdom, and critical support for navigating life during and after a NICU stay. From

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31:54

S9 E129: How Art Helped me Heal ft. Savannah O’Malley

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2025/05/28

As NICU parents, we’re all healing from a trauma. So when today’s guest, Savannah O’Malley, sought her own healing she found it in a beautiful place, her art. And that healing didn’t just benefit her own stories but the stories of thousands more NICU families. Listen in as Savannah shared how her gift is helping other families feel seen, and loved. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Savannah O’Malley: Instagram | Facebook

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40:14

S9 E128: Giving NICU Babies a Voice ft. Candace Cronin

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2025/05/14

In this episode, we sit down with Candace Blair Cronin, Ph.D.—a full-time working mom of four and a passionate advocate for children in the foster care system. From fostering and adopting to mentoring families and serving as a CASA, Candace shares her deeply personal journey and the many ways she’s working to support vulnerable children and the families who care for them. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Candace Cronin:

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34:37

S9 E125: Is This Normal, or Not? ft. Dr. Meghan...

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2025/04/02

“Is this normal?” is something almost every NICU parent asks about their baby at some point. In this episode, popular social media ER doctor, Dr. Meghan Martin aka drbeachgem.10, shares her own NICU story, how to be a good advocate for your child and encourages parents to always listen to their parental instincts. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Meghan Martin: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Links to

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33:11

S9 E123: A Slow Exhale: Finding Purpose Through...

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2025/03/05

Valerie Rodriguez wasn’t planning on a lot of things: another pregnancy, multiples, a NICU stay or even having to say goodbye to one of her boys. In this episode she shares how she found her new normal, navigating grief, special needs and her evolving role as a mom and wife. Trigger warning: in this episode we talk about death and suicide. If you need to talk to someone, please call 988 or visit Lifeline 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect

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35:49

S9 E122: What it Feels Like to Lose Control ft. Britt...

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2025/02/19

Her daughter was diagnosed with spina bifida during a tenuous spinal surgery and then she was diagnosed with breast cancer. As the mom of eight, Britt Fisk knows a thing or two about surrendering control. Her perspective was hard won and in this interview, Britt shares how laying down hard things helped her pick herself back up, and live again. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Britt Fisk: Instagram | Facebook 📺Socials

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42:18

S9 E121: Supporting Families in Crisis ft. Katrina...

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2025/02/05

Everyday, 3,000 parents find out their child may have a NICU stay. They may start by logging on to the Hand to Hold website, but Founder and CEO of Hand to Hold, Kelli Kelley, and Executive Director, Katrina Moline, hope that NICU parents receive a plethora of support before, during and after their child’s hospital stay. Whether you listen to the podcast, ask for a peer mentor, receive free counseling, find loss and bereavement support, read our blog or find a support group, Hand to Hold offers it

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37:46

S8 E113: Supporting Your Grandbaby in the NICU ft....

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2024/09/18

Did your grandchild just earn a first-class ticket to the NICU? Listen as grandparent (Jammie as she's called) and pediatrician, Dr. Judith Enders, share her best suggestions for loving your grandchild well and supporting your child without being overbearing. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Judith Enders: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

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S8 E112: Season 8 Opener ft. Kathryn Whitaker

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2024/09/11

Need some hope? Season 8 delivers. Whether you’re needing hope because your grandchild is in the NICU, you’ve suffered a loss, a difficult medical diagnosis, learning challenges or sibling discord - this season has something for you. Set fear aside and open wide the door to hope. We’re ending our year with a powerful set of inspirational voices. Hope lives here! 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter |

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42:05

S7 E111: The Impact of Social Media on Kids ft. KC Davis

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2024/09/04

Many caregivers and parents have a desire to invite others into their NICU story. But when does sharing become an invasion of a child’s privacy? How do parents share the suffering, but honor the child’s story? Licensed counselor and social media influencer, KC Davis shares healthy boundary touchpoints and examples of how to honor the story and the child. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, KC Davis: Instagram | Facebook |

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45:27

S7 E110: Simplify, Organize & Share Medical...

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2024/08/21

Necessity is the mother, or in this case, the father of invention. Former exec turned entrepreneur and NICU dad, Ryan Sheedy helped co-found My Mejo, an online medical journal designed to help parents alleviate the stress of keeping track of medications, procedures, allergies, specialists and more. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Ryan Sheedy: Instagram | Facebook | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook |

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50:19

S7 E109: Riding the NICU Rollercoaster ft. Dr. Jess...

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2024/08/07

The NICU rollercoaster of emotions is real. NICU mom, pediatrician, hospitalist and postpartum expert Dr. Jess Daigle speaks from experience when she shares how to put in better boundaries, understand your baby and take care of yourself while helping both you, and your baby, thrive. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Jess Daigle: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Website 🔗Links to resources: Early

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43:59

S7 E108: Twin Birth & Death in the NICU, One Mom’s...

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2024/07/31

Mom and author Laura Kelly Fanucci shares how her twin pregnancy was a surprise, as was their diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion. She shares how surgery was initially thought to aid in their development, but when it didn’t. Laura tenderly explains how her family walked through grief and found joy and purpose again, amidst deep suffering. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Laura Kelly Fanucci: Instagram | Facebook |

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S7 E104: Season 7, Tending the Heart, Body & Home ft....

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2024/06/05

In season 7 - tending the heart, body and home - we tackle making your home work for you, digital medical journaling, loss and bereavement, helping kids understand grief, stillbirth, managing the NICU rollercoaster and finding good boundaries on social media. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Music: Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download:

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