The NICU Space by Miracle Moon

By Miracle Moon

If you are a NICU parent, past, present or future, this podcast is here to support you through it all. Hosted by Dr Frankie Harrison a Clinical Psychologist and NICU mum who runs Miracle Moon and The ... more

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The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.

The NICU Space by Miracle Moon episodes:

July 29, 2026EMDR Therapy Explained: Healing Birth Trauma, NICU Trauma and PTSD
In this episode, I’m joined by Carly Costello, licensed therapist, EMDR-certified therapist and consultant, to answer one of the most common questions I hear from parents after birth trauma and neonatal care: What is EMDR, and how does it actually work? Together, we break down the science behind Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in a simple, accessible way and explore how it can help people process traumatic experiences without reliving them.

We talk about common fears surrounding EMDR, including worries about "opening Pandora's box", whether EMDR is safe during pregnancy, and how trauma can remain "stuck" in the nervous system long after birth or NICU. Carly explains why EMDR isn't just for PTSD or major trauma, how it can help parents, partners and families affected by birth trauma and neonatal care, and what to expect if you're considering starting therapy.

In this episode, we talk about:
What EMDR therapy is and how it helps process birth trauma and NICU experiences
Why trauma can stay "stuck" in the nervous system and how EMDR supports healing
Common myths about EMDR, including pregnancy and "opening Pandora's box"
How EMDR can help parents, partners and families after traumatic birth and neonatal care
What to expect in an EMDR session and how to find the right EMDR therapist

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
The NICU Space Community
An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you'll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.
EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
A directory to help you find trained and certified EMDR therapists.

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The NICU Space

Connect with our guest, Carly Costello
Instagram: @emdrwithcarly
Website: www.emdrwithcarly.com

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53min
July 15, 2026Understanding Birth Trauma: Medical Neglect, PTSD and Healing with Teela
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Teela Tomassetti, who shares her deeply personal experience of birth trauma, medical neglect and obstetric violence. Teela opens up about the traumatic birth of her daughter, the lasting physical and emotional impact of feeling unheard during labour, and how these experiences shaped both her personal life and professional work supporting survivors of reproductive trauma.

We explore what birth trauma really is, how trauma affects the nervous system long after birth, and why partners can experience trauma too. Teela also introduces the principles of narrative therapy, sharing practical ways parents can begin to separate themselves from their trauma and move towards healing after difficult birth experiences.

In this episode, we talk about:
Birth trauma, medical neglect and obstetric violence
How birth trauma can affect the nervous system, relationships and intimacy
Why partners can experience trauma and PTSD after witnessing a traumatic birth
The long-term emotional impact of traumatic birth experiences
How narrative therapy can support healing and help parents reclaim their story

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
⁠⁠The NICU Space Community⁠⁠
An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you'll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠⁠⁠The NICU Space

Connect with our guest, Teela
Instagram: @theteaonbirthtrauma
Website: Reproductive & Perinatal Trauma Center

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1h 4min
July 01, 2026Helping Children Process Medical Trauma Through Play with Mary Jenner
In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Jenner, paediatric nurse, founder of The Butterfly Pig, and advocate for reducing medical trauma in children. After experiencing her own daughter’s NICU stay following a traumatic birth, Mary saw first-hand how play can help children understand, process and cope with complex medical experiences.

We talk about supporting NICU siblings, preparing children for hospital visits and medical procedures, and how play can reduce fear, anxiety and trauma. Mary shares practical strategies parents can use to help children make sense of medical experiences, advocate for their needs, and feel more involved in their care.

How play helps children process NICU experiences and medical trauma
Supporting siblings when a baby is in neonatal care
Preparing children for hospital visits, blood tests and medical procedures
Recognising signs of medical anxiety and trauma in children
Practical ways parents can help children feel safer, more informed and empowered in healthcare settings

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
⁠⁠The NICU Space Community⁠⁠
An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

The Butterfly Pig
Medical play resources, realistic medical toys and educational tools designed to help children understand, prepare for and process healthcare experiences.

Playful Prescriptions
A free app that provides age-appropriate play ideas to help children understand medical conditions, diagnoses and healthcare experiences.

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠⁠The NICU Space

Connect with our guest, Mary Jenner
Instagram: @thebutterflypig
Website: The Butterfly Pig

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45min
June 17, 2026Supporting Siblings Through the NICU Journey with Emily Rosen
In this episode, I’m joined by Emily, mum to Max, who was born six weeks early and spent 16 days in neonatal care. Emily shares her experience of premature birth, navigating the uncertainty of NICU, and the overwhelming feeling of waiting for her baby to come home.

We talk about the emotional impact of neonatal care, life after NICU, and how Emily turned her experience into a children's book, Waiting for Max. Together, we explore how to support siblings during a NICU stay, why honesty and connection matter when talking to children about neonatal care, and how creativity can help families process difficult experiences.

In this episode, we talk about:
Premature birth at 34 weeks and the emotional impact of NICU
The experience of waiting for your baby to come home from neonatal care
Life after NICU, including postpartum anxiety and processing trauma
How to support siblings when a baby is in neonatal care
Using books, creativity and storytelling to help children understand NICU

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
The NICU Space Community⁠⁠
An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

Waiting for Max
Emily's children's book designed to help siblings and families understand the NICU experience through creativity, imagination and connection.

UK
SuperDinky
Amazon
Waterstones
(People can also request it at their favourite local bookstore in the UK)

US
Amazon

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠⁠@miraclemoonuk
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠The NICU Space

Connect with our guest, Emily Rosen
Instagram: @emilyrosencreative
TikTok @emily.rosen.creative
Website: emilyrosencreative.com

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42min
June 03, 2026Baby Loss at 36 Weeks: Helena’s Story of Grief, Stillbirth & Healing
In this episode, I’m joined by Helena Morais, bereaved mother, writer, speaker and founder of Maila’s Present. Helena shares the story of her daughter Maila, who died just before birth at 36 weeks and 5 days following undiagnosed pre-eclampsia and stillbirth.

We talk about the trauma and shock of baby loss, navigating grief after stillbirth, and the importance of helping parents feel connected to their baby after death. Helena also shares how her experience led her to create Maila’s Present, alongside her work advocating for better bereavement care, greater awareness around Black maternal health, and more compassionate support for grieving families.

In this episode, we talk about:
Stillbirth at 36 weeks and the trauma of losing a baby before birth
Pre-eclampsia, maternity care and Black maternal health disparities
Grief, detachment and bonding after baby loss
The importance of memory making and bereavement support after stillbirth
Parenting after loss, spirituality, and keeping a connection with your baby

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
The NICU Space Community⁠⁠
An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

Maila’s Present
Personalised storybooks and resources created to help families honour and remember their babies after loss.

Legacy of Leo
Support for LGBTQ+ families experiencing baby loss.

Ebony Bonds Bereavement Support
Support for Black families experiencing baby loss and bereavement.

Muslim Bereavement Support Service
Bereavement support for Muslim families.

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠The NICU Space⁠⁠⁠

Connect with our guest, Helena Morais
Instagram: ⁠@mailaspresent⁠
LinkedIn: Helena Morais

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55min
May 20, 2026Pregnancy Loss, Premature Birth & NICU: Naomi’s Journey to Triplets S4E69
In this episode, I’m joined by Naomi, who shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss, losing twins, and later giving birth to triplets who required neonatal care. We talk about the emotional complexity of grieving while still being pregnant, and what it’s like stepping into the NICU after such a layered experience.

Naomi opens up about navigating fear, hope, and survival mode all at once, and how her journey has shaped her as a mother. We also explore the lasting impact of loss alongside neonatal care, and why so many parents feel caught between grief and gratitude.

In this episode, we talk about:
Pregnancy loss and the experience of losing twins
Navigating pregnancy after loss and the emotional toll it brings
Giving birth to triplets and entering the NICU
The complex mix of grief, gratitude, and survival mode
How loss and neonatal care can shape identity and motherhood

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:

The NICU Space Community⁠⁠
An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

Tommy’s Research on C-section scars & premature births
https://www.tommys.org/about-us/news-views/new-research-reveals-clues-about-link-between-some-c-section-scars-and

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠The NICU Space community: ⁠The NICU Space⁠⁠⁠

Connect with our guest, Naomi
Instagram: @fenfamfitnessandtriplets

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1h 17min
May 06, 2026What IVF, Pregnancy Loss & NICU Really Do to Your Mental Health S4E68
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Julianne Boutaleb, a perinatal psychologist specialising in fertility, reproductive trauma, and perinatal mental health. We explore the often-overlooked emotional impact of fertility struggles, IVF, pregnancy loss, and how these experiences can intersect with neonatal care (NICU).

We talk about reproductive trauma, disenfranchised grief, and the concept of the “reproductive story” and why so many parents feel stuck in survival mode long after their baby is here. This conversation explores identity, shame, and the layered impact of fertility and NICU experiences on mental health and parenthood.

In this episode, we talk about:
What reproductive trauma is and how fertility, IVF and NICU experiences build over time
Pregnancy loss, miscarriage and disenfranchised grief
The “reproductive story” and disrupted expectations of parenthood
Why many parents feel stuck in survival mode after NICU
Identity, shame and the long-term mental health impact of fertility journeys

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:

⁠⁠The NICU Space Community⁠⁠
An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

Make Birth Better Article- Is My Baby Affected by Birth Trauma and What Can I Do to Help? https://www.makebirthbetter.org/blog/is-my-baby-affected-by-birth-trauma

Rescripted Article: Parenting After Infertility: Do We Ever Truly Move on from Fertility Trauma?https://rescripted.com/posts/parenting-after-infertility-do-we-ever-truly-move-on-from-fertility-trauma

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠The NICU Space

Connect with our guest, Dr. Julianne Boutaleb
Instagram: @parenthoodinmind

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53min
April 22, 2026NICU Twins, Single Motherhood & Survival Mode: Danielle’s Story of Trauma, Resilience and Healing S4E67
In this episode, Danielle joins me to share her journey through infertility, pregnancy with triplets, vanishing twin syndrome, and the premature birth of her twin girls during COVID.

We talk about the trauma of unexpected early labour, being separated from her babies after birth, and the emotional reality of navigating NICU life with twins. Danielle also opens up about how the experience impacted her relationship, led to single motherhood, and how she now manages the ongoing stress of raising three children while navigating a recent Type 1 diabetes diagnosis for one of her daughters.

In this episode, we talk about:
Infertility, pregnancy with triplets, and vanishing twin syndrome
The premature birth of twins during COVID and NICU separation trauma
How NICU experiences can impact relationships and identity
The realities of single motherhood after neonatal care
Living in survival mode while parenting three young children
Navigating a new Type 1 diabetes diagnosis after NICU trauma

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
The NICU Space Community: An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

Stay connected
Instagram:⁠ ⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠The NICU Space community: ⁠The NICU Space⁠⁠⁠

Connect with our guest, Danielle
Instagram: @Surthrivalmode

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55min
April 08, 2026Why NICU Parents Stay in Survival Mode: Trauma, Hypervigilance & Healing S4E66
In this episode, I’m joined by Lottie from Leo’s Neonatal and NICU Neuroscience to explore what happens in the brain and body during and after neonatal care.

We talk about the NICU nervous system response, what survival mode actually means, and why hyper vigilance, snapping, overthinking, and the inability to switch off make so much sense after trauma. We also explore matrescence, the neuroscience of becoming a parent, and how neonatal care can shape identity, stress responses, and long-term wellbeing.

Lottie and I discuss why so many NICU parents feel stuck in survival mode long after discharge, how trauma can show up physically in the body, and the powerful role of validation, community, and nervous system support in healing.

In this episode, we talk about:

⁠The NICU Space Community⁠An online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.
The NICU Parent Handbook A new resource I’ve created to help parents make sense of the thoughts and feelings that often follow neonatal care. It explores common experiences like guilt, grief, hypervigilance and anxiety, alongside practical tools to help parents cope. Coming soon.

Stay connected
Instagram: ⁠@miraclemoonuk⁠
Website: ⁠⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠⁠⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠The NICU Space⁠⁠

@nicu_neuroscience

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47min
March 25, 2026Premature Birth, Autism & ADHD: A NICU Mum’s Journey into Neurodivergence S4E65
In this episode, I’m joined by Hayley, NICU mum and creator behind The SEN and Prem Mum, who shares her experience of premature birth during COVID, her daughter’s neonatal journey, and the path to discovering autism and ADHD within her family.

We talk about Hayley’s experience of severe preeclampsia and delivering at 29 weeks, alongside her daughter’s autism diagnosis and her own late diagnosis of ADHD and autism. We explore the complex overlap between prematurity, trauma, and neurodivergence, as well as the realities of parenting neurodivergent children while navigating sensory overwhelm and finding support.

In this episode, we talk about:
Premature birth at 29 weeks due to severe preeclampsia
NICU experiences, separation after birth, and early emotional impact
Recognising early signs of autism and navigating diagnosis
The overlap between prematurity, trauma, autism, and ADHD
Receiving a late diagnosis of autism and ADHD as a parent
Parenting neurodivergent children and managing sensory overwhelm

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:

The NICU Space CommunityAn online support space for NICU parents at all stages of their journey. Inside you’ll find specialist resources, coping tools and connection with parents who understand what this experience can feel like.

The NICU Parent Handbook
A new resource I’ve created to help parents make sense of the thoughts and feelings that often follow neonatal care. It explores common experiences like guilt, grief, hypervigilance and anxiety, alongside practical tools to help parents cope. Coming soon.

Stay connected
Instagram: @miraclemoonuk
Website: ⁠miraclemoon.co.uk⁠
The NICU Space community: ⁠The NICU Space⁠

Connect with our guest, Hayley
Instagram: @the_sen_and_prem_mum

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40min

FAQs about The NICU Space by Miracle Moon:

How many episodes does The NICU Space by Miracle Moon have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.