The Incubator: Beyond The Beeps
The Incubator Podcast & ICU Baby
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Hosted by Leah Jayanetti from parent support organization ICU Baby, Beyond the Beeps pulls back the curtain on the NICU experience, helping parents navigate this new world, understand their baby's journey, and learn about healthcare approaches and medical decision making. Through storytelling and education, we foster hope and empower parents to actively engage with their healthcare team, ultimately improving understanding and communication between families and medical staff.
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S1E23 #023 - How Did Faith and Advocacy Carry the Vassells Through the NICU Twice?
Amber and Andrew Vassell navigated two NICU stays with faith, advocacy, and what they call bubbling. From Austin, born at 25 weeks and one pound one ounce, to Aaliyah at 26 weeks, the Vassells built…
S1E22 #022 - What Happens When Nobody Tells You What to Expect in the NICU?
Victoria Varela-Hefty, director of programs at ICU Baby and mother of James, a 28-weeker born in 2024, shares her NICU journey with honesty and grace. From a high-risk pregnancy complicated by…
S1E21 #021 - Fighting for Sight: ROP Awareness Week Special
In this special double episode of Beyond the Beeps, we're marking ROP Awareness Week with a full look at Retinopathy of Prematurity — from the medical side to the deeply human side. First, Dr. Faizah…
S1E20 #020 - Belonging in the NICU during the Holidays
In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah MG Jayanetti discusses the unique challenges faced by families in the NICU during the holiday season. Joined by Alena Costume, a two-time NICU mother, they…
S1E19 #019 - Keira’s journey from the NICU to the NICU Parent Network
In this episode, Leah Jayanetti speaks with Keira Sorrells, founder of the NICU Parent Network, about her personal journey through the NICU experience with her triplets and the advocacy work she has…
S1E12 #012 - Tracheostomy in the NICU | Shakeema’s Journey as a “Trach Mama”
Leah and Shakeema Smiley discuss the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with a child in the NICU, particularly focusing on the experience of having a tracheostomy. Shakeema shares her…
S1E18 #018 - A Memoir of Hope: A Conversation with Jennifer Bernardo
In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah interviews Jennifer Bernardo, a passionate advocate and author of 'Week 26', who shares her journey through the NICU with her twins, Luke and Layla. Jennifer…
S1E14 #014 - How Ashley navigated being a medical provider, NICU Mama, Loss Mama and Widow
In this episode, Leah and Ashley O'Neil discuss the profound experiences of navigating the NICU as both a parent and a medical professional. Ashley shares her journey with her son Colin, who was born…
S1E13 #013 - From Diagnosis to Discharge: A Mother’s Journey Through Gastroschisis
In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah discusses the journey of NICU families, focusing on gastroschisis, a condition where a baby's intestines are outside the body at birth. Ruby Bacardi shares…
S1E8 #008 - Nothing's wrong with you, what you're feeling makes perfect sense
In this conversation, Leah and Parijat Deshpande explore the profound impact of high-risk pregnancies and NICU experiences on parents. Parijat shares her personal journey through a traumatic…
S1E17 #017 - Christina’s Journey to Discharge Day
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah and Christina discuss the emotional journey of navigating the NICU as a parent. Christina shares her experiences from the moment she went into…
S1E16 #016 - Parenting in the NICU: Lina’s Transformative Experience
In this week’s episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah and Lina explore the often-overlooked but critical role of communication in neonatal intensive care.The discussion focuses on how clinicians can…
S1E15 #015 - Siblings Are Also In the NICU
In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, siblings of NICU babies share their personal experiences and insights on navigating life with a sibling in the NICU. They discuss the challenges, emotions, and…
S1E11 #011 - Skin to skin: How parents can buffer pain, improve sleep, and decrease stress of their NICU babies
In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah discusses the importance of understanding a baby's senses in the NICU with occupational therapists Emily Hills and Lindsay Hardy. They explore the concept of…
S1E10 #010 - Communicating in the NICU : Insights from Valerie Hernandez
Being a NICU parent comes with many challenges, but communicating with your baby’s healthcare team and loved ones doesn’t have to be one of them. In this video, NICU parent Valerie shares her…
S1E9 #009 - NICU Parent Power | How Morgan found hers, saved her son’s life, and uses it to continue to improve the lives of countless others.
In this conversation, Leah and Morgan discuss the complexities of being a parent in the NICU, emphasizing the importance of finding one's voice and advocating for their child. Morgan shares her…
S1E7 #007 - The NICU is not just for preemies | Adriane's journey with her daughter born with CCAM/CPAM
In this episode of Beyond The Beeps, host Leah Jayanetti speaks with Adriane Rodriguez, a mother whose daughter, Viviana, was born with Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM), a rare lung…
S1E6 #006 - The Art Of Breastfeeding
Annick Duvivier shares her experience in the NICU with her preemie daughter, Thalia, and her journey with pumping and breastfeeding. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the emotional…
S1E2 #002 - You are your baby’s Voice
In this intimate chat with Leah, Isabella shares her experience of her baby Lily being born prematurely at 27 weeks and being admitted to the NICU. She talks about the initial shock and the…
S1E5 #005 - Balancing Multiples (ft Pascal van Kipnis)
In this conversation, Pascal van Kipnis shares her experience of having triplets in the NICU. She discusses her struggles with infertility and pregnancy, the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy, and…
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The Incubator: Beyond The Beeps has published 23 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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