Maria & Her Miracle Micro Preemie, George
Born at just 22 weeks, George’s story is one of pure resilience and his mom Maria shares it with beautiful honesty.

What does it mean to raise a miracle? In this first episode of our Brave Mom Series, I sit down with fellow medical mama Maria Panayiotou , whose little boy George, born at just 22 weeks and 5 days, weighing only 1 pound, 4 ounces — has defied every odd in the book.

Maria and I instantly connect through our shared experiences as moms who’ve lived inside hospital walls, fought through fear, and celebrated the smallest victories that mean everything.

Maria shares George’s incredible fight for life, the strength it takes to parent through uncertainty, and the joy that comes from seeing your child thrive after so much pain. Together, we laugh, reflect, and honor the community of brave moms who carry both the heartbreak and the hope that comes with medically complex motherhood.

Tune in for a heartfelt, honest, and uplifting conversation that reminds us: our kids are the bravest teachers we’ll ever have.

Follow along:
🎙️ Beyond Brave Host: @kylact on Instagram & TikTok | Facebook: Bella Brave
💛 Guest: @maria_panayiotou & @george__10c