96. From Plan A to Purpose: The Real Doula Story Behind The NICU Translator with Mary Farrelly

96. From Plan A to Purpose: The Real Doula Story Behind The NICU Translator with Mary Farrelly

May 5, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

Mary Farrelly shares her journey from a planned career to becoming a NICU nurse and doula, emphasizing the importance of support for families in the NICU.

This conversation is about what happens when your life doesn’t go the way you planned, and who you become because of it. Mary Farrelly is a Level IV NICU nurse, doula, and nurse educator, and the founder of The NICU Translator and NICU Doula Academy. Through her work, she helps bridge the gap between the NICU and home by equipping families and support professionals with evidence-based education and compassionate, trauma-informed support. Mary is passionate about redefining the NICU experience...

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