Surviving the #1 Maternal Killer with Nicole Delaney | What's Your Story with Jaime and Stan EP #85

What happens when a high-flying tech career and a six-figure salary still leave you feeling empty? Nicole Delaney walked away from it all to reinvent herself, only to face the ultimate test: a life-threatening pregnancy diagnosis known as the "number one maternal killer". This episode reveals how Nicole navigated 40 days of hospital isolation, a five-hour emergency surgery, and the traumatic fallout that reshaped her marriage and her mindset forever.  If you’re interested in: The Corporate Burnout: Traveling 100,000 miles a year in a high-stakes tech role and the decision to quit from a beach chair. Placenta Accreta Awareness: The harrowing reality of a diagnosis where the placenta attaches to scar tissue, leading to extreme hemorrhage risks. The "Positive Sanctuary": How Nicole transformed her hospital room with affirmations to maintain a resilient mindset during a 40-day stay. The Hybrid OR Experience: A behind-the-scenes look at a complex, 5-hour C-section and hysterectomy involving nearly 40 medical professionals. Trauma and Relationships: An honest conversation about why 90% of her marriage's end was rooted in the aftermath of medical trauma. The "I Am the Storm" Mantra: The origin of Nicole’s powerful tattoo and how she uses it to anchor her daily life. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Normalizing struggle, asking for help, and teaching the "Let Them" philosophy to the next generation. You’ll want to watch this episode.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-story/id1768048076 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aFWnedfyylxVs5vJrD8tY Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c4c493e-e2f2-4b4b-bfd3-52174caeaf7c/whats-your-story-with-jaime-stan YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZGS7OualsbU   CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JaimeSpeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeMarcoSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeamarco Website: https://www.jaimemarco.com Got feedback or a guest recommendation? Email: [email protected]