The Real Mamas of the NICU Podcast
Welcome to The Real Messy Mace Podcast—where we have real conversations for life’s messy moments.
I’m Mace—mom of three, medical mama, and a Type 1 Diabetic—sharing what life actually looks like behind the scenes. From motherhood and marriage to health, identity, and everything in between, this is a space for the real, unfiltered parts of life we don’t always say out loud.
After years of sharing my journey through the NICU and raising a medically complex child, I realized my story—and yours—doesn’t fit into just one box anymore.
Each month, we’ll dive into different themes through:
- real life updates
- powerful interviews
- deep, honest conversations
- and reflections that tie it all together
Whether you’re a medical mom, feeling stuck, navigating change, or just trying to keep up with the chaos of everyday life—you’re not alone here.
Because let’s be honest… the real stuff is usually messy.
The Real Mamas of the NICU Podcast
Latest Episodes
Hi! I'm Medical Mama Mace
Hello! I'd like to introduce myself as Medical Mama Mace! In this episode I recap Noah Girl's story, share some current Noah updates and give a few hints to future episodes! I'm really excited to be back on the POD! Come hang out with us! ...
BIG ANNOUCEMENT
Hello! It's been a while (almost an entire year)Please listen in to our BIG ANNOUCEMENT!!
AEA Explained with Representative Molly Buck
Explore the transformative AEA reform with Representative Molly Buck, an Iowa Legislator with over two decades of experience in education. Representing District 41 as a Democratic State Representative, Molly provides a wealth of knowledge as sh...
Interview with Dannie Fego
This week Masse sits down with Dannie Fego (@nursedanniee) to talk about the fight to be able to care for her daughter (Luna) as a nurse and be paid. We chat about selfcare and the importance of taking care of yourself when taking care of a med...