When Hospice Doesn’t Come: A Love Story and a Failure
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 24/06/2025A searing true story of hospice failure, love, and loss — and a call to reclaim dignity and care in our broken end-of-life systems.
It’s All an Inside Job: Leadership, Authenticity, and the Power of Alignment
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 23/03/2025True leadership isn’t about titles or approval—it’s about alignment with your essence. Inspired by the film Conclave, this post explores the power of authenticity, the ‘inside job’ of leadership, and the courage to stand fully in who you are. Your essence is your revolution. #CaringIsEssential
Staying Awake to What Matters: How “Wokeness” Aligns with Trauma-Informed Care
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 02/02/2025Explore how awareness, compassion, and action align in trauma-informed care, reclaiming the essence of being 'woke' to create healing, equity, and connection in the NICU and beyond.
Fierce Compassion in Action: Advocating for Babies, Families, and Ourselves
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 19/01/2025Discover how Kristen Neff's concept of Fierce Compassion aligns with Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC). This thought-provoking post explores the balance of tender and fierce compassion in neonatal care, offering practical applications, reflective prompts, and inspiring case studies for clinicians advocating for babies, families, and themselves.
