Jan 6, 2023
Sue Ludwig is a licensed occupational therapist and certified neonatal therapist. She is the president and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT), which aims to advance neonatal support and by increasing the resources available. Sue is also the media expert for neonatal therapy for the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is on the medical advisory board for Hope for HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy). Sue received awards from UMass Memorial Medical Center, National Perinatal Association, Ramsey Solutions, and Eastern Kentucky University. In her most recent book from March 2022, Tiny Humans, Big Lessons, she describes some of the lessons she has learned in the NICU and how she translated those lessons to her personal life.
In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Sue Ludwig to discuss how working in the NICU allowed her to look at her own life and her energy. She talks about the importance of setting intention in a practical way and how this translates in neonatal care. By understanding the subtle stress cues of babies and understanding the autonomic nervous system, providers can help babies shift from survival to thriving. Sue shares how in her line of work she began to pay attention to where she was placing her energy, and where she wanted to place intention. Sue explains that by doing this, we can begin to co-regulate our emotions to be able to respond calmly to the stresses of life.
Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing
Show Notes:
This podcast was created by
Integrative Touch, which is working to change the way people
experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric
integrative medicine, the organization supports families whose
children have any type of special health or medical need. This
includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral
palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The
founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative
Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and
serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each
year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth
programs to families and healthcare providers during this
challenging time. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers
and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness
education and integrative medical services at little or no
cost