If you’re struggling to handle the divide between NICU and your other children at home – know that you are definitely not alone.Today’s guest Enya had her toddler Saoirse at home while she was in NICU with her 28 weeker, Roisin, and she shares in today’s episode about how she handled feeling split between the two. Additionally, her health anxiety began to worsen after NICU as well, and we talk about how she manages that with all the medical follow ups that come after a stay in NICU.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- Enya’s belief that you should always listen to your gut and why that meant baby Roisin survived- The divide between a baby in NICU and a toddler at home and how Enya managed it- What having health anxiety is like and things that have helped Enya- Documenting the NICU experience, especially now that it’s “over” (though it never is!)- What support after NICU should look like though sadly doesn’t💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Dr. Mara Tesler Stein is a fellow Clinical Psychologist with experience of being in NICU and a wealth of knowledge gained through research – so we knew that a conversation with her would be incredibly valuable. Not only does she have the personal experience of having twins at 30 weeks and spending 10 weeks in NICU, but she also offers EMDR training for perinatal specialists through her work as founder of The Touchstone Institute for Psychotherapy and Training. This episode is a must listen for any NICU parent who wants to understand how the experience has changed them, or who is worried about the impact of NICU on your attachment with your child. In this episode, we’re chatting about:- Mara’s story of having premature twins and how that led to her building on her experience as a Clinical Psychologist by training in EMDR- Common trauma and identity themes that come up for NICU parents- Why things that are labelled as problems bonding with your child probably aren’t, and what could actually be happening instead- How you can heal from trauma and overcome guilt and grief of lost experiences as a NICU parentFor any parent who’s been through NICU or is there now, this episode is sure to help you see a way forward, and know that you’re not alone.💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Ashley and Aisha from Dear NICU Mama join us in today’s episode, and share all about the impact of NICU on mental health, finding meaning again after trauma, and the “letters of hope” that Dear NICU Mama asks NICU mums to write.Each month, the non-profit provides a different prompt for NICU mums to write to others about their experience, and share a hopeful message with them. Of course, these messages make sure to help other NICU mums feel less alone and so many people say how therapeutic they found writing these letters.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- What brought Ashley and Aisha together and their roles in Dear NICU Mama- The impact of being in NICU during the COVID lockdowns- The Dear NICU Mama letters, why writing can be therapeutic and common struggles that come up- What it looks like to go back to “real life” after staying in NICU or the loss of a child and how you can find meaning againWhether it’s from recounting your time in NICU, or from providing empathy to another person, the letter prompts from Dear NICU Mama can be a really helpful way to begin to process the trauma that you went through.💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Last year, we were joined by Catriona Ogilvy, founder of The Smallest Things charity, who talked all about why her NICU experiences and background as a children’s Occupational Therapist led to her creating the charity. Since that conversation, lots of campaigns the charity has been involved with have come to fruition – so it was time to sit down with Catriona again and catch up on what’s been going on. From the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, to their Employer with Heart Charter, schools becoming prem aware, there’s lots to talk about!In this episode, we’re chatting about:- How The Smallest Things charity came about after Catriona’s NICU experiences- Why over 300,000 people signed the charity’s petition to extend parental leave (and the changes that were made because of it and how they benefit parents in NICU now!)- How the charity are encouraging employers to support NICU parents more effectively- The charity’s campaigns to improve mental health in NICU parents including health visitor and GP support- What the charity are doing to bring about changes for NICU children in schools and what you need to know if your NICU child is starting school💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Rachael and her husband, Andy, were thrown into the world of neonatal care 17 years ago when Rachael unexpectedly went into labour and their son, Charlie, was born at 28 weeks. This experience impacted the whole family immensely, and their determination to give back led to them starting Ickle Pickles children’s charity – a charity that raises funds for life-saving equipment that neonatal units desperately need.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- The fear that surrounds premature birth- How her NICU experience led to her and her husband, Andy, starting a charity to give back- The work that The Ickle Pickles do- Why giving back can help with healing from your experience- How finding meaning can help with post traumatic growth - Her son Charlie’s life today and how he has been impacted by NICUIf you’ve been thinking that you’d like to give back after your NICU stay, in whatever form that looks like, today’s episode will certainly inspire you to do just that.💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
When you feel that you’re functioning highly despite experiencing anxiety, depression and PTSD, it can often be hard to reach out for help and support or even to realise that anything’s wrong.After Bethan and her family experienced trauma on top of trauma, including losing her little girl aged only four-years-old, she reached a point where she realised she couldn’t carry on with the way she was feeling – both mentally and physically. At this point, she reached out to me for EMDR therapy where we worked together to help her through these feelings.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- Birth trauma and how it can be the root of other difficulties- High-functioning anxiety, depression & PTSD- The trigger that caused Bethan to reach out for therapy and EMDR- Mental and physical manifestations of trauma- Bethan’s work with Advocates and Angels and why she created the charity to help other parents💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Therapy around the NICU experience is obviously something that can be really powerful to help you process and manage the trauma… but what if there was something you could do in tiny moments, by yourself while in the hospital, at home, out on a walk or even at your desk?Today’s guest, Victoria Craig, is a PhD student helping to research techniques that can help NICU parents process their trauma – namely the Butterfly Hug and Tetris.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- Why the trauma often hits NICU parents months or even years down the line- Bilateral stimulation and how it can help trauma- All the information you need to start using both the Butterfly Hug and Tetris techniques- Why feeling validated and surrounded by a community can help you after your neonatal stay💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
This episode is for the dads. The “rocks”. The ones who feel they have to hold it together and support everyone else – to the point that they maybe don’t even realise they’re struggling.Luke and Tom from Dad Matters join us to share all about their own NICU experiences, how being “the rock” can be a harmful expectation for a dad, and how Dad Matters have created a service solely designed to support dads through the perinatal period.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- What dads really go through in NICU- Why “I’m fine” probably isn’t true, even if dad don’t realise it yet- The burden that comes with being “the rock”- The Dad Matters services that can help dads through the NICU experience💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Leila Green experienced mum guilt hard – after her triplets were born at 33 weeks, and split between NICU and home, she constantly felt like she was letting at least one of them down at any given moment.She soon realised mum guilt doesn’t help anyone – and it certainly isn’t the indicator that you care about your children. Now a writer, speaker and the founder of F*** Mum Guilt, Leila shares her story with us, how she broke out of the self-doubt spiral and the four steps you can follow to move on from mum guilt, too.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- Her story of having triplets naturally following two miscarriages- When the mum guilt started and why it caused a self-doubt spiral- How she handled being split between having two babies at home and one in NICU- The “F*** Mum Guilt” movement and why Leila now offers the support she didn’t receive- Four powerful steps to letting go of mum guiltJoin us for a conversation every NICU parent needs to hear!💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
It’s like the worst food poisoning of your life… Every. Single. Day. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is not just morning sickness, and unfortunately, it’s often misunderstood – even by medical professionals.Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Pregnancy Psychologist, Dr. Rosie Gilderthorp joins the NICU Space podcast to share her personal experience of HG, what it’s really like to live through it and most importantly, how you can get support if you’re going through it too.We’re discussing:- High levels of sickness in pregnancy- Losing your ability to work, your identity and your joy- The mental toll of being dismissed by doctors- Guilt, trauma and grieving the pregnancy you expected- The link between HG and NICU – and why it desperately needs talking aboutIf you’re experiencing HG or have been through it before, we want you to know you’re not alone, and support is out there for you. Tune into today’s episode to learn where to find it.💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
“Is it just me?”If you’ve ever asked yourself that after NICU – you’re not alone. Struggling with your mental health after time in neonatal care is sadly incredibly common for so many of us. There’s lots of different ways you can find your mental health suffering, and in today’s episode, Dr. Frankie is diving into many different conditions, where you can find the support you need and also her own story of anxiety after neonatal care.In this episode, Frankie shares:- Feeling frozen and disconnected after her baby’s early arrival- The sneaky ways postnatal anxiety showed up- Why emotions after NICU can feel so messy – and why that’s normal- How to know when it’s time to reach out for support- What healing actually looks like (hint: it’s not about “getting over it”)If you’re carrying heavy feelings after NICU, this episode is for you. You’re not broken, you’re not a bad parent, and you don’t have to do this alone.💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
“I still believe our second earth-side baby is coming.”In this powerful episode, Rachel shares her story – one filled with heartbreak, resilience and unwavering hope.From pregnancy loss to NICU, IVF and everything in between, she speaks with raw honesty about what it means to hold grief and hope at the same time.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- Multiple pregnancy losses, including a missed miscarriage and stillbirth- Living with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)- Her daughter’s premature birth and NICU stay- The emotional toll of IVF – and choosing to take a break- Coping tools that help- Learning to tune into her cycle- Finding hope after trauma💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
When Bex struggled with her infertility, she didn’t imagine she’d end up with four children – let alone going through the journey of having triplets!Now with her three little ones being 16 weeks old (though technically 5 weeks old corrected), she’s right in the thick of adjusting to life at home after NICU. We feel so lucky she agreed to join us on the podcast, as we get to hear her real unfiltered thoughts about NICU and how she’s coping now. In this episode, we’re chatting about:- Her pregnancy with triplets- Giving birth at 29 weeks, with 25 people in the room!- Handling tough emotions whilst being in NICU- What life is like now with four kids under five-years-old- Why community has played such an important role for her💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
It’s been five years since the first COVID lockdown – it’s gone so fast and feels so long ago all at once. In that time, our guest Tori, from season one, has watched her little girl Phoenix grow into a happy, healthy five-year-old – after she was born at just 25 weeks. Tori herself has processed her trauma after NICU using EMDR, and is now 25 weeks pregnant again.Tori talks about the fact that she isn’t afraid of what the future holds for this baby, NICU or not. She’s massively worked on her OCD and health anxiety and felt ready to have another baby – this time with all the excitement and joy she didn’t feel she could have after the first time. But how? Tori opens up in today’s episode, and Georgie also reflects on how incredibly similar her own mental health challenges have been too.🔥 In this episode, we’re chatting about:⭐ Our guest Tori’s experience of giving birth to baby Phoenix at just 25 weeks at the start of the first COVID lockdown⭐ What impact the lockdowns had on Tori’s pre-existing OCD and health anxiety⭐️ Tori’s fears of how NICU and lockdowns might affect Phoenix, and being unable to see family for such a long time⭐️ How Tori has processed her trauma after NICU using different types of therapy⭐️ How Tori decided she wanted to have another baby⭐️ How Tori feels now that she’s reached 25 weeks pregnant again and why she’s not fearful of another NICU experienceIf you would love to have another baby, but are worried about going through NICU again, this episode will help you see there may be a way forward.💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
“Is this ADHD? Is this autism? Or is this just trauma?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question since NICU or birth trauma, you’re NOT alone.Maybe NICU and parenting have made your neurodivergence feel louder than ever. Maybe the sensory overload, emotional dysregulation, or executive dysfunction has hit a whole new level. Or maybe you’re just starting to piece things together, realising that what you thought was “just anxiety” or “just trauma” might actually be something more.Either way, you’re not imagining it. And you’re not the only one.We hear this all the time in The NICU Space, so we brought in the experts. Dr. Jo Mueller and Dr. Lauren Breese from The Neurodiversity Practice help untangle it all.Whether you’ve always known you’re neurodivergent or you’re only just putting the pieces together, this conversation will help you feel a little less alone in it all.In this episode, we’re diving into:- Why NICU & birth trauma can make neurodivergence feel louder, harder to manage, or more obvious- The overlap between ADHD, autism & trauma and how to make sense of it- How neurodivergence may show up in NICU and in life after- How masking can make diagnosis tricky and what to do if you’re worried about misdiagnosis- The reality of neurodivergence (beyond the “it’s a superpower” narrative)- How to set boundaries that actually work for you as a neurodivergent parent- Supporting a neurodivergent partner while still holding space for your own needs- Handling family and friends who just don’t get the way you parent💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
In recognition of February being Full-Term Awareness Month, Kate and Joanne are joining us to share the unique experience of having a full-term baby in neonatal care, why it can provide different challenges to having a pre-term baby there, and advice on how they handled invalidation and minimisation from others.We hope this episode helps you to realise that whatever has led you and your baby to NICU, you’re not alone and are always welcome in The NICU Space.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- The HIE events that led to Kate & Joanne’s full-term babies needing NICU stays- Developmental milestone worries- Challenges that come with having a full-term baby in NICU- How to handle people minimising your experience- Kate & Joanne’s advice for other full-term NICU parents💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Talking about sex and intimacy after NICU isn’t really a done thing – but it’s a topic we really want to start normalising. So many people have experienced that loss of connection with their partner after a NICU stay and so if you’re going through it too, you really aren’t alone. You might have already discussed this with your friends or with your partner, but if you haven’t discussed with with anyone at all – that’s okay too. It’s such a difficult thing to talk about, but the key here is really to start small and we hope that this episode helps you to take the first step. We’re also doing a deep-dive webinar into this topic on 28th February 2025, so if it’s something you’d like further support with, you can find the link in the show notes.In this episode, we’re chatting about:- How a NICU stay or birth trauma can impact intimacy in your relationship- The reasons that trauma with often lead to disconnection in your relationships- Why it’s normal for NICU parents to experience exhaustion and feeling “touched out”- What “tokophobia” is and why past birth trauma can cause it- How you can rebuild your relationship with your partner beyond just sex and why it’s important to start small💌 Check out the full show notes forthis episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us onInstagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk.🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in.⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode.🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Danielle Madden, and her daughter Aleigha spent nine months in NICU, followed by rehab and PICU, too, and sadly, Aleigha’s twin, Madelyn, passed away after one month in NICU. Danielle wanted to join me on the podcast to share all about their experience, how they adapted to life at home with a child with hearing loss and other disabilities, what life after NICU looks like years down the line and how you can look after yourself during your child’s NICU stay. In this episode, we’re chatting about: - Danielle’s NICU & PICU experiences and delivering her twins at 23 weeks and 5 days - The loss of Madelyn - How Danielle and her family adjusted to having a child with medical complexities at home - Looking after yourself during your child’s NICU stay - What going back to work looked like for Danielle - What Aleigha’s life looks like now, years after NICU 💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk. 🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in. ⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode. 🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Going through burnout after a NICU stay is incredibly common, and when you feel like you can’t just have a break from life, how are you supposed to recover? Joining us to discuss all things burnout is Dr. Claire Plumbly, the Director of Good Therapy Ltd and also an experienced HCPC-Registered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR consultant supervisor. As well as 1-1 therapy, she runs regular workshops on burnout; boundaries; anxiety and overthinking and is the author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You. You’ll be sure to find some nuggets in this episode that you can try straight away that will hopefully help with your levels of stress. In this episode, we’re chatting about: What burnout actually is The role the nervous system plays in your body and how to recognise when you’re in the “amber” fight or flight response and the “red” shutdown response How to transition between different activities like your to-do list and putting your child to bed without stress Finding a person you feel safe to open up to and how to ask for (and accept!) help The three types of compassion and especially how you can improve your compassion with yourself 💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk. 🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in. ⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode. 🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk
Going through NICU and all the uncertainty it brings can change you as a person. Whether that’s your values or your whole identity, you’ll probably find afterwards you almost feel like a different person entirely. In this episode, I’m giving you some practical advice to handle this, especially during this weird, foggy period between Christmas and New Year. In this episode, we’re chatting about: The hard part of the year between Christmas and New Year Practical tips for how to handle uncertainty when in NICU Reflecting on your experience and praising yourself for getting through it Considering how your values might have changed when creating your New Year’s goals 💌 Check out the full show notes for this episode here, where you can find timestamps, a transcript and any links or resources we think are relevant to this episode. If this episode resonates with you or if you have questions, reach out to us on Instagram or shoot us an email at hello@miraclemoon.co.uk. 🎧 We love engaging with our listeners! Share a screenshot of this episode and don't forget to tag us on Instagram @miraclemoonuk when you're tuning in. ⭐️ Help us spread the word by leaving a review and subscribing...that way, you won't miss a single episode. 🙏 A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk