Empowered Parenting: Morgan Kowalski's Story of Advocacy and Impact

In this heartfelt episode, Mary welcomes Morgan Kowalski, whose path to becoming a passionate advocate for Family Centered Care (FCC) was deeply influenced by the premature birth of her son, Thomas. Morgan shares her journey from navigating the NICU as a parent to assuming a pivotal role in the FCC Task Force. Their conversation delves into the impact of personal experiences on patient care, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the transformative power of compassionate, human-to-human interactions in the medical field. Morgan's story is a testament to the significant contributions parents can make in healthcare settings and underscores the profound connections and community that arise from shared experiences.   00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest: Morgan Kowalski 00:42 Morgan's Journey: From Premature Birth to Advocacy 02:14 The Impact of Family Centered Care 03:54 Moments of Compassion in the NICU 07:09 Finding Purpose Through NICU Experiences 11:37 Transition to Family Centered Care Task Force 21:02 Global Outreach and Growth 28:52 The Importance of Trauma Informed Care 39:55 Final Reflections and Wisdom LINKS: FCC Taskforce Mailing List FCC Taskforce Website FCC Taskforce Twitter FCC Taskforce LinkedIn FCC Taskforce YouTube Channel