IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN:
In this episode, host Jason Davis sits down with Alena Smith to discuss the inspiration behind Trust Your Strength, the emotional and spiritual challenges that parents face when a newborn enters the NICU, and how community, faith, and intentional support can make a lasting difference. They explore:
Alena’s personal journey into advocacy and support work, including why she started Trust Your Strength and how her own experiences shaped her mission.
The importance of mental health and emotional resilience for NICU parents, whose strength is tested by medical complexities, fear, and uncertainty.
How Trust Your Strength operates as a nonprofit, including awareness efforts, support mechanisms, and community connections designed to help families feel seen, supported, and encouraged.
Faith and resilience as anchors, with reflections on how belief and spiritual grounding help individuals and families navigate hardship with hope and purpose.
Practical encouragement for listeners who may be walking through difficult diagnoses, transition periods, or caregiving seasons, inviting them to trust in strength beyond their own.