Trauma Mamas
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.
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Hi! My name is Kim, I am a friend of Leslie and Nick Brittell and listened to the podcast you and Leslie did together. I LOVED it! I was going to listen to a different podcast this morning but the Trauma Mamas podcast popped up in my view and it was the episode about the Ronald McDonald House. I teared up instantly. In November of 1999 we stayed at the RMDH of San Francisco for 12 weeks. A million memories flooded back into my brain and heart. I had fetal surgery to repair my son’s diaphragmatic hernia. Even though he was unborn, he was still considered a patient and we were allowed to live there while I was on bedrest. It was a transformative experience in our lives. The staff and families became a part of us and we stay in touch until this day. My amazing mama was caring for me during my stay while my husband remained at our home in Oregon. She became the "house mom" and provided loving support for the parents when they came home after a long day in the NICU. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the unexpected gift of this podcast.
I love this podcast, I literally told people I trauma bonded with women in our pre-partum ward before having our micropreemie daughter, trauma bonded with people in the nicu, and still connect with people with trach babies and medically complex kids. Literally went through two nicu experiences for both my daughters, back to back in the past four years. And love hearing episodes to just feel like I'm not alone in this experience. My name is Jessica and I live in Chicago. And the nicu experience for me entailed for over 13 month journey that finally got to take my recent daughter home on Feb 18th.
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.