Where is my Energy Going? The Power of Intention

 

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:

Click here to find out more about Sue Ludwig Read her book: Tiny Humans, Big Lessons Read more about the National Association of Neonatal Therapists Find out more about Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy here Check out the National Perinatal Association

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