Trauma Mamas: Beyond the Bedside
Trauma Mamas is a podcast dedicated to the incredible families who navigate the ICU and raise children with medical complexities. These parents have faced the unimaginable—from premature births and life-saving surgeries to chronic illnesses, long ICU stays, and child loss. Each episode shares their stories of unwavering love and tireless advocacy, even when all hope seems lost. These powerful, inspiring stories deserve to be heard and celebrated. Trauma Mamas also provides resources, hope, and a sense of community for those who need it most. Through shared experiences and meaningful conversations, we aim to support parents who are fighting for their children’s health and well-being.
Trauma Mamas: Beyond the Bedside
Latest Episodes
The Homecoming (Pt. 2): The Big Day
We finally made it to the day we had been dreaming about for years… homecoming day. 🏡🤍In this episode, we’re sharing what our homecoming days actually looked like.. the emotions, the people who showed up for us, the help we received, an...
The Homecoming (Pt. 1): Preparing for Home
One of the hardest and most overwhelming moments in having a critically ill child is also the most hoped-for… bringing your baby home for the first time.This first part of our 3-part series is for the parents in that in-between space… s...
#1: Introducing Beyond The Bedside!
This week on Trauma Mamas: Beyond the Bedside, Alison and new cohost Danielle Sullivan introduce this new chapter of the podcast and share what “beyond the bedside” truly means in their everyday lives as moms raising medically complex children....
Q+A-Getting to Know the Hosts: Meet Danielle
Danielle and I sit down for a fun Q+A so you can get to know us a little better. We asked each other questions about motherhood, life outside the hospital, and the experiences that shaped us and this podcast — things like, “What’s the most medi...
#26: You Weren't Expecting to Learn How to Survive in the NICU- with Danielle Sullivan
In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Sullivan to talk about what it really looks like to survive the NICU — not just physically being there, but mentally and emotionally enduring the unknown.After a long and difficult fe...
Fan Mail
Thank you for your podcast. I think it's encouraging to hear from other Mom's that have gone through similar experiences with their children. My son is 18 years old and was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and 7 heart catheterizations. I remember feeling isolated going through his surgeries. Not knowing or be able to talk to anyone with a similar diagnosis. We've fought so hard to keep our son alive and healthy. Being an advocate for your child is extremely difficult and the most rewarding thing you can go through. Praying for your children that they continue to be healthy.
Portland, Oregon