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A holistic approach to health. Health is about the whole body, not just how we look or our lab values. If you want to change your health, you have to also change your brain. We only have one life to live and you deserve to be living that life. Sharing tips, information and motivation to help you take action, overcome your mindset and become the version of yourself you want to be. You deserve it.
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The NICU Heroes podcast was created exclusively for NICU professionals, helping them to better understand, support, and nurture the entire NICU family. NICU parents are often as fragile as their baby, requiring patience, guidance, and encouragement to ensure they are mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to endure the pressure of a NICU stay and meet the on-going needs of their medically fragile child, post-discharge. Select episodes have been approved for one contact hour of nursin ...
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Guest: Dr. Elvira Parravicini Neonatologist, Neonatal Comfort Care Program Director, Columbia University In this episode: Explain how neonatal palliative care differs from adult or pediatric palliative care. List three things to refrain from saying to a family with a child that has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. Name three things a …
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There are so many "rules" out there when it comes to our health, drink this much water, eat this kind of protein, exercises this much, but have you ever thought that maybe these "rules" are just a guideline that you dont even need to follow or that you can just modify to make it work for you instead of beating yourself up for not being perfect? Lis…
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What is your eating habit? Or maybe you dont even know you have one? Either way we all have eating habits, some good, bad or neutral. What about those habits that are affecting your health negatively. Dive in as I talk about 5 common eating habits and how they ae affecting your health. IG handle coachsteph_m music credit Alexiaction @ pixabay…
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Guest: Dr. Tiffany Gladdis Licensed Clinical Psychologist In this episode: Explain what trauma-informed care is. List three signs or symptoms of anxiety/PTSD that might warrant a consultation with a mental health professional. Share how NICU professionals can identify triggers in their patient's family members and how they can acknowledge them. Thi…
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Do you ever find it so hard to do good when you just dont feel good? Ive been there, and its so easy for people to tell you, well just do this, but the reality is, our brains have another idea, it doesnt like change and will keep you in the same routine because its familiar. So instead of trying to drastically change and take away or add all the th…
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Do you also struggle with an eating disorder, for most my life I have struggled with one which has impacted my health in a very negative way. Chronic dieting, weight gain and loss, poor self image, no self love, the list goes on. And if this is you, you know how frustrating it is trying to figure out your health without trying to sacrifice your hea…
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Guest: Dr. Kristine Tolentino-Plata Senior Child Development Specialist In this episode: Describe the purpose of the Bayley developmental assessment and at what age(s) it is typically performed after discharge from the NICU. List three ways a NICU follow-up clinic can reduce barriers to care and social needs for families after a NICU stay. Share on…
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How do you talk about food? What words are you using and are they triggering you? Our words matter, but more importantly how they work for you, because none of us are the same. How are you treating food, do you restrict it, put it on a pedestal or do the yoyo dieting thing. Treating food like its never off limits and allowing yourself to enjoy it. …
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Did you know your thoughts could be what's getting in the way of you reaching your goal weight? You thoughts can literally be attracting you to gain weight, stay stuck and be caught up in the vicious cycle. Today I dive into the law of attraction and how it could be affecting your health. IG handle coachsteph_m Music Credit Alexiaction @pixabay…
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Guest: JS Park Chaplain & Author In this episode: Explain how a hospital chaplain's role differs from a pastor or worship leader. List three ways a patient may react to grief or difficult news from a medical professional. Name three things a NICU professional can do to make a family feel seen on a difficult day. This episode is eligible for CEUs. V…
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After being in the hospital with my daughter, I just realized you truly important it is to advocate for yourself when it comes to your health, it can be life saving. Not that doctors dont know their stuff, cuz they do, but they also can bully, manipulate and make you feel bad for not listening and following their direction since they are the "profe…
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Guest: Dr. Stephanie Waggel Perinatal Psychiatrist In this episode: List two things that make a patient susceptible to PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders). Describe two treatment options for PMADS. Explain what makes the drug, Zuranolone, so effective for treating postpartum depression. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://hand…
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Counting calories or macros is such a popular thing now days, and not that there is anything wrong with it, but if youve been down that road than you know how much you dont like it. And for so long I thought that was the only way, count and be fit or dont count and dont be fit. But what if you could get back into intuitive eating with out all the c…
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The most common goals I hear are, I want to be skinny, I want to lose x amount of pounds, I want to wear a size x ( insert small number), I want to look good for bikini season. But why is no one ever talking about their goal being to improve their health, yes losing wt can help with your health, but that only goes so far if you are still talking do…
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Holistic Health often is associated with alternative medicine, which is true, however holistic health is about encompassing the entire person as a whole, mind, body, soul. Its easy to take to alternative options but if we aren't taking our whole body into consideration, are you really practicing holistic health? You can look healthy on the outside,…
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We all have been there, our self sabotage creeps in trying to wreck our plans of living a healthier life, only to give into it and get caught in the vicious cycle. It can be so frustrating, but did you know that this is your brains way of keeping you safe, even if the situation is less than ideal... I give three simple tips to help get you past sel…
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Guest: Dr. Daniel Penny Chief, Pediatric Cardiology Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine Co-Director, Texas Children’s Heart Center Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine In this episode: List at least one reason why neonates are more susceptible to congenital heart defects. Name t…
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Do you constantly say you are " trying" to do something, like lose weight, eat healthy, start a business... Did you know this word could be hurting you? Trying can trick your brain into giving up, our words are so important, have you checked your vocabulary lately? IG handle coachsteph_m Music Credit Alexiaction @ pixabay…
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So often its easy to take tylenol, Ibuprofen, tums etc because we dont feel well, but thats not what your body is missing? The symptoms you are covering up is your bodies way of trying to tell you something is wrong. We have got so far away from learning and listening to our bodies that we dont even know what it is asking for a lot of the time. Nex…
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So often we talk about diet and exercise when it comes to our health, but rarely do I hear people talk about emotional health. Without out emotional health in check we can't truly be healthy. What is emotional health exactly, its how we think and feel. You can be eating the cleanest diet and working out daily, but if you aren't working on your emot…
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It can be so easy to compare your journey to someone else's that we forget about ours, we forget that we are only running the race against ourselves. It's easy to get caught up in comparison, but that doesn't mean you need to sabotage yourself because of it. Hopefully these tips will help you navigate your own journey and embrace it. You are doing …
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There are so many things and advice out there that are "good" for your health but they ignore the basics of health. Do i think supplements are great sure, do I think they are your missing link, probably not. Before diving into the expensive and not always necessary things, look at your basics, start there. IG handle Coachsteph_m Music Credit Alexia…
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Its the new year and your excited about your goals, an then you get a couple weeks in and the excuses start to roll in, im too tired, it was a long day, its too busy at the gym... it happens everytime, thats why you are still here, STUCK in the same situation because you are letting you excuses win, and validating them, every step of the way. What …
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Your health isnt something you can put on the back burner until youre ready to make a change, nor do you want to wait until you are diagnosed with something that impacts your future. The Further you let yourself go that harder it is to get back out? You will never ready, you will never be motivated to start, so what are you waiting for?…
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Dr. David Berry Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician In this episode: Name three signs of preeclampsia Explain what "new sire" syndrome means in relation to preeclampsia List two common clinical signs/symptoms of a baby in the NICU if his/her mom had preeclampsia This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-h…
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We all have been there, where we wanted to change our beliefs, thoughts about something but were afraid how other people may think of us or treat us because we changed our minds to the opposite of what we use to think, say or do. If you are struggling with change then this episode is for you! This episode will give you the permission you need to ch…
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How often is our body yelling at us but we never listen to it, Its begging for help but all we do is put a bandaid on it. Healing starts with listening to what our bodies are communicating to us through symptoms. Our health doesnt have to be complex but we have to allow our bodies to heal and communicate its needs. IG handle coachsteph_m music cred…
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Do you take 5 Minutes to yourself everyday? Could you take 5 minutes everyday to start something new, that will help build a new habit. We often get wrapped up that when we start something new it has to be for x amount of time, but why not just 5 minutes. What can you do in 5 minutes that could change you life? IG handle Coachsteph_m Music Credit b…
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Starting can be SO overwhelming because we want to do it all at first because we feel like we HAVE to. Good new we dont, because when you start to do to much at the beginning that is when you are more likely to quit. Its ok to start slow, its ok that its going to take time. There is NOTHING that will make it happen over night. So instead of this on…
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I think we have all been guilty of it atleast once, preach that something is the only thing you need for your health because it worked for you at the moment, but also we are so quick to jump on the next health trend because well we are sick and tired of being stuck and not seeing the results we want and we just want that quick fix because we are so…
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Dr. Susan Landers Neonatologist and Author Disclosure: The speaker in this interview is the author of a book. This affiliation does not influence the presentation's educational content value or impact its CEU eligibility. In this episode: List three characteristics of burned out NICU nurses. Describe two solutions to combating burnout. This episode…
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Are you ready to let go of the stories or beliefs that are holding you back? We can have many different things that can hold us back and hinder our progress and prevent us from reaching our goals. You dont have to change everything at once, but what is one thing you can let go of start now that will get you closer to reaching your goals? Intetested…
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We have to stop relying on doctors to help our health and in turn take control of our own health. We are the only one who gets to make our health decisions and its time we started taking control and get in the drivers seat. That pill your doctor loves to give you isnt helping, its hurting you and its only masking symptoms. If you want real health t…
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Parijat Deshpande Somatic Trauma Therapist Disclaimer: The speaker in this interview discusses various therapy options to treat and heal trauma. These views and recommendations are the speaker's own and should not be considered professional medical advice or endorsement. In this episode: List two things a woman can do to minimize the trauma she mig…
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The diet and health industry has been selling fake health for years, last year alone the industry sold about 76 billions dollars in products, they dont care about your health. Today I talk about 5 things that are free but also truly impacted my HEALTH not my outer body image. Health doesn't have to be complicating and we need to start making it tha…
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What are you doing that brings joy to your life? If you are feeling stuck in your life, same ish different day, are you doing anything that brings joy to your life, a smile on your face? Because the truth of the matter is, we need joy, more than what you are probably currently experiencing. Maybe this is the permission you need to start doing more …
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Balance looks different for everyone because our priorities are different. Balance is achievable thats the good thing, but we also have to stop comparing our lives to others, especially ones on the internet. This was such a relief for me when I realized that my balance is possible regardless of what anyone else tells me to do, because my priorities…
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Dr. Olachi Mezu-Ndubuisi, MD, OD, Neonatologist & Licensed Optometrist McPherson Eye Research Institute’s Retina Research Foundation Edwin and Dorothy Gamewell Professor; Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics; Flaum Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester Disclaimer: The speaker in this i…
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Do you really love yourself? Are you doing the things necessary for your health? Or is it superficial? If we want to truly love ourselves then we must do things that love us back. This isnt just about taking a shower, or accepting yourself as you are. Its about doing the things that are good for all aspects of your health. IG handle coachsteph_m Mu…
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Have you fallen victim to the billion dollar diet industry. You arent alone, I was there for a long time, most of my adult life actually. But even as a younger teenager I was already falling for it. Here I dive into why "going on a diet" is not the answer and what you should be eating. IG handle coachsteph_m Music Credit ALexiaction on pixabay…
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Katie Taylor, Co-founder and CEO, Child Life On Call Disclosure: The speaker in this interview is the owner and CEO of a company providing services to NICUs and families. This affiliation does not influence the presentation's educational content value or impact its CEU eligibility. In this episode: Explain at least three ways that the role of a chi…
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If you are constantly living in a negative headspace, how do you ever expect to feel good? Our thoughts are what make us happy, sad, angry etc. If you are catching yourself in a constant negative thought space, I encourage you to start being more aware of your thoughts and changing them to something that is more empowering. Only you get to control …
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