Episodes 194
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

The DNM Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by NICU mamas and team members of Dear NICU Mama, Ashley + Aisha! By hosting interviews with trauma-informed medical and maternal mental health experts and sharing vulnerable interviews with NICU mamas around the world, our hope is that you feel like you’re sitting across the table from another NICU sister and feel seen and validated in your experience. No matter where you are on your healing journey, this podcast is here to remind you that you are not alone. Welcome to the sisterhood!

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Recent Episodes

S12E5 A Full-Circle Diagnosis: Oakley’s NICU Story | Part 1

Mar 04, 2026 40m

In this week’s podcast episode, Emily shares Part 1 of her son Oakley’s unexpected NICU journey, a story marked by emergency decisions, a rare genetic diagnosis, and a powerful full-circle moment…

S12E4 February Mama's Call In Episode

Feb 25, 2026 14m

It’s time for another Mamas Call In episode! Our call-in episodes are some of our favorites because it gives us the chance to hear from this remarkable sisterhood.This month’s prompt was: “If you…

S12E3 Jessica | A Heart Diagnosis and 84 Days in the NICU

Feb 18, 2026 1h 13m

In this week’s podcast episode, Jessica shares the remarkable story of becoming a NICU mom through adoption. She opens up about her and her husband’s journey through foster care, infertility, and the…

S12E2 Sex & Healing after NICU with Jill Ehrmantraut

Feb 11, 2026 58m

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re sharing a 2026 refresh of one of our most requested and revisited conversations, originally recorded in 2021. We’re joined by pelvic floor physical therapist…

S12E1 Sex & Intimacy After the NICU with Natalie Reiter

Feb 04, 2026 50m

We are back!!! In this week’s podcast episode, we’re sharing a 2026 update and re-release of a conversation originally recorded in 2020, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. We’re joined by maternal…

S11E13 Our Final Episode of 2025 & Introducing the Holiday Book Drive!

Dec 10, 2025 21m

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down for a cozy end-of-year conversation to close out the 2025 podcast season. Together, they reflect on the stories, experts, and full-circle moments…

S11E12 Meet the Illustrator of Right On Time + Exciting Book Update!

Dec 03, 2025 41m

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with two very special guests: Allie, a PA who cared for Ashley’s son during his NICU stay, and her husband, Troy—the illustrator of Right On Time,…

S11E11 Right On Time: Navigating Milestones with KC from Milestones & Motherhood

Nov 19, 2025 47m

On this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. KC from Milestones & Motherhood — a pediatric physical therapist, early intervention specialist, and trusted guide for parents navigating developmental…

S11E10 The OGs Reunite: A Conversation with Co-Founder Martha!

Nov 05, 2025 59m

In this week’s podcast episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with Dear NICU Mama co-founder Martha for a vulnerable and joy-filled conversation about the early days of the sisterhood and how it all…

S11E9 Encouragement from NICU Dads Ryan & Andy

Oct 30, 2025 52m

In this week’s podcast episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with their husbands, Ryan and Andy, for an intentional conversation about their experiences as NICU dads!Ryan and Andy share vulnerably about…

S11E8 Right On Time | G-Tube Roundtable: Redefining Milestones After the NICU

Oct 22, 2025 1h 14m

In this week’s podcast episode, Ashley and Aisha sit down with NICU mamas Vilma and Sam for a vulnerable roundtable conversation about feeding journeys after the NICU, and what it’s like when a…

S11E7 Healing After Birth and NICU Trauma with The Birth Trauma Mama

Oct 15, 2025 45m

In this week’s podcast episode, we share the audio from our recent Walking Letter of Hope Day virtual event featuring licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor Kayleigh Summers, known as The Birth…

S11E6 Right On Time | Understanding IEPs with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed.

Oct 08, 2025 52m

In this week’s podcast episode, Ashley and former and beloved podcast co-host Martha revisit an important conversation for our NICU sisterhood: understanding IEPs and how to advocate for your child…

S11E5 Kristen | Right On Time: Healing, Hope, and “Inchstones”

Oct 01, 2025 34m

In Part 2 of Kristen’s story, Ashley and Aisha dive deeper into the unique “right on time” milestones that marked her and Amelia’s 11-month NICU journey!Kristen shares about the courage it took to…

S11E4 Kristen | When Time Stood Still: Amelia’s 11-Month NICU Journey

Sep 24, 2025 44m

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined by Kristen, a NICU mom whose journey spans 11 months in the NICU, hospital transfers, heart surgery, and eventually a trach for her daughter,…

S11E3 Carrie Part 2 | When the Hard but Right Thing Looks Like Heart Surgery

Sep 17, 2025 36m

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined once again by their dear friend Carrie for the long-awaited part two of her family’s story. In part one, Carrie shared about her daughter Hattie’s…

S11E2 When Our COVID NICU Babies Start School

Sep 10, 2025 44m

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined by their dear friend and DNM team member, Kamille, for a heartfelt conversation about kindergarten milestones and what it means to parent COVID…

S11E1 Welcome Back + A Big Announcement!

Sep 03, 2025 25m

WE'RE BACK! In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha return after a summer break to reflect on Walking Letter of Hope Day, share big back-to-school milestones, and give exciting Dear NICU Mama…

S10E20 S10 E20 | Carey | Three Surgeries, 113 Days, and Finding Her NICU Sisters

Jul 16, 2025 51m

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Carey, a remarkable NICU mom and cherished member of our Dear NICU Mama community and team. Carey vulnerably shares her story of an unexpected diagnosis of…

S10E19 Walking Letter of Hope Day 2025 – Everything You Need to Know!

Jul 09, 2025 22m

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha share all about one of our favorite events of the year: Walking Letter of Hope Day!Happening on Thursday, July 31st, Walking Letter of Hope Day is a special…

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Dear NICU Mama is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.

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