Beyond Beeps & Hums

Beyond Beeps & Hums is a podcast created to support and empower families on their NICU journey — and in the life that follows.Hosted by Anandé Ferreira, a two-time preemie NICU mama and pediatric occupational therapist from @playmoreot.Each episode explores the complexities of life in and beyond NICU doors. You’ll hear conversations that validate, inform, and connect — helping parents and professionals find understanding, hope, and healing.Launching 2026. No NICU journey should be faced alone.

Beyond Beeps & Hums is a kids podcast hosted by Anandé Ferreira, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Anandé Ferreira hosts Beyond Beeps & Hums, a kids show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  When the Cues Are Missing: Finding Connection in the NICU

  Aug 18, 202627 minS1

  What happens when the sensory cues a mother’s brain expects from her baby are delayed, limited or replaced by NICU? Following last week’s conversation with Lottie King about matrescence and the maternal brain in NICU, this reflective episode asks a practical question: When some of those cues are missing, what can we actually do? We explore different ways parents can create bridges of connection within the realities of intensive care, through scent, touch, voice, looking, holding and everyday caregiving. From bonding hearts and blankets carrying your baby’s scent, to containment touch, skin-to-skin, photographs, videos, talking and reading to your baby, this isn’t about trying to recreate the newborn experience you imagined, and it certainly isn’t another NICU checklist. Instead, this episode is an invitation to become curious about the cues and moments of connection that are available today. Other episodes mentioned: - Kangaroo Care, Advocacy and Support with Tasmin Bota -Why are We Coping So Differently? Understanding NICU Trauma Responses with Dr Frankie Harrison -If Someone You Love Has a Baby in the NICU- Start Here Substack piece -I wish I had met you in calm

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  Episode #15

  When Matrescence Meets the NICU The maternal brain, trauma and becoming a mother in intensive care

  Aug 4, 202629 minS1

  We spend a great deal of time discussing the vulnerability of babies born prematurely or admitted to the NICU and rightly so. But far less is said about the mother whose brain, body, identity and relationships are also undergoing an enormous transition. In this episode, Anandé is joined by Lottie King, a NICU and baby-loss mother, nervous-system educator, charity founder and CEO, and master’s student at King’s College London studying the neuroscience and psychology of mental health. Together, they explore what happens when matrescence, the developmental transition into motherhood, unfolds in the context of trauma, uncertainty and intensive care. In this episode, we explore What matrescence means and why mothers deserve to know about it How the maternal brain changes during pregnancy and early motherhood Why “mum brain” is an inadequate description of profound neurobiological reorganisation How the maternal brain may adapt differently across first and subsequent pregnancies What happens when early motherhood unfolds alongside NICU, medical complexity, trauma or loss How separation and altered sensory cues can affect the caregiving experience Why NICU parents may rely heavily on monitors, charts and medical information Why NICU parents should not be expected to seek out all their own support while operating in survival mode What more compassionate, preventative and family-centred NICU care could look like About Lottie King Lottie King is a NICU and baby-loss mother, nervous-system educator, charity founder and CEO, and a master’s student at King’s College London studying the neuroscience and psychology of mental health. Her work brings together neuroscience, nervous-system education, professional learning and lived experience to deepen understanding of what NICU families endure. You can follow Lottie’s educational work on Instagram at @nicu_neuroscience. Families and professionals in the northeast of England can also find Leo’s Neonatal on Instagram and Facebook . Closing note This episode offers a different lens on NICU care: one that recognises that while a baby’s development requires careful protection, the mother is also moving through a vulnerable and transformative developmental period. When we understand both, we can begin to care for the whole family differently.

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  Episode #15

  Hospital Corridors and Missed Playdates

  Jul 21, 20269 minS1

  In this short reflective episode, we explore the invisible emotional load of medical parenting and why repeated hospital visits, uncertainty and constant decision-making ask so much of a parent’s nervous system. And while there can be enormous gratitude for the care our children receive, there can also be grief for an experience that unfolded differently than we imagined. In this episode we explore: Why medical parenting carries an invisible cognitive and emotional load How hospital appointments can reactivate stress and uncertainty The hidden impact of ongoing medical care on a parent’s nervous system Holding gratitude and grief at the same time Why struggling to access play or presence doesn’t mean you’re failing Whether your child spent time in NICU, has ongoing medical needs, or you’ve found yourself carrying more than most people can see, this episode is a gentle reminder that invisible work is still work. @beyondbeepsandhums with Anandé Ferreira

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  Episode #14

  Survival Mode Was Never Meant to Be Permanent

  Jul 7, 20267 minS1

  What if the exhaustion, overwhelm and constant feeling of falling behind aren’t signs that you’re failing? What if they’re signs of a nervous system that has simply been carrying too much for too long? In this episode we explore: Why survival mode is designed to protect us during difficult seasons The hidden load many parents continue to carry Why compassion is often more helpful than criticism How understanding your nervous system can become the first step toward healing @beyondbeepsandhums

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  Episode #13

  When Play Feels Hard

  Jun 23, 20269 minS1

  “I thought I’d be more playful.” “I thought I’d enjoy this more.” “I thought I’d be more patient.” These are some of the most common reflections I hear from parents. In this short reflective episode, I explore an often-overlooked piece of the parenting conversation: Play requires capacity. While social media often focuses on play ideas, activities and developmental support, many parents are carrying mental overload, sleep deprivation, sensory overwhelm, emotional labour, stress and trauma. When the nervous system is operating in survival mode, creativity, flexibility, patience and play can become harder to access. In this episode we explore: • Why play is more than a parenting strategy • The relationship between nervous system regulation and playfulness • How stress, overwhelm and sensory overload affect parenting capacity • Why many parents feel they are not parenting in the way they imagined • The hidden impact of trauma and survival mode on connection • Why supporting the nervous system often comes before supporting play Whether you’re a NICU parent, a new parent, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern parenting, this episode offers a compassionate reminder: Struggling to access play does not mean you’re failing. It may simply mean your nervous system needs support too. @beyondbeepsandhums

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