The Missouri Department of Social Services is proud to present The Call to Foster, a heartwarming new podcast series that features inspiring stories from foster parents across the state. Each episode will highlight their unique experiences and perspectives, how they overcame hesitations, and provide helpful advice for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. Prepare your heart as you hear first-hand from the compassionate families and individuals working together to make a difference for ...
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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...
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As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that’s what I’m here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) wit ...
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The Hackney Foster Carers' Council Podcast explores the way the Care System treats foster carers and what this means for the national crisis in recruitment and retention.
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Voices of Fostering brought to you by National Fostering Group. Everyone’s life takes a different path. As children and young people decisions can be made for us that shape our lives forever – whether for good or bad. As adults, we have the opportunity to make our own choices. And what we choose can have a positive impact on us and the world around us. Particularly if one of those choices is fostering. When you listen to the stories of children and young people whose lives have been touched ...
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What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting | Adoption, Foster parent, Foster care, Adopting
Christine Marie
The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home or like you took on more than you should have? What if there was a way that you cou ...
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Welcome to The Foster Friendly Podcast. We’re bringing foster care closer to home by sharing stories from the front lines. We're talking with former foster youth, foster parents and others who are finding unique and powerful ways to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. The Foster Friendly podcast is brought to you by America’s Kids Belong, a nonprofit that helps kids in foster care find belonging in both family and community.
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Adoption and fostering chat with people who’ve done it, from the UK’s LGBTQ+ adoption and fostering charity, New Family Social.
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The journey of becoming a foster parent from one man's perspective.
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The Parental Compass was launched by Family Education & Support Services to provide all parents with access to the evidence-based parenting information, ideas and on-the-ground resources. It is our goal to help parents build the skills, tools and confidence they need to be the best parents they can be. Family Education & Support Services: familyess.org
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Jump into "Foster Parent Well with Nicole T Barlow," where the adventure of Christian foster and adoptive parenting gets a little easier, a lot more joyful, and deeply fulfilling. Nicole's here with a mission: to guide you in parenting with a heart full of steadfast faith, unshakable endurance, and infectious joy. This podcast is your cozy nook in the vast world of parenting, blending laughs, learning, and lots of love. It’s where self-care meets faith-filled encouragement, and mindset shift ...
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We make foster care fascinating by telling the stories of excellent local foster parents, and the village supporting the kids they love.
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do you feel like being a foster parent maybe this will help, there is 2000 kids in foster care in Maine
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DCS Foster Parent Talks is a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents.
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Hey sweet friends! My name is Christy Young, and I’m a wife, homeschool mom of six, foster/adoptive parent, former lawyer, Christ-follower and LOVE encouraging other women in Christ! My aim is to encourage women to lead Gospel-saturated lives with courage and tenacity, willing to sacrifice and step into challenging circumstances and situations - empowered by God’s grace and equipped by His Spirit!
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This discussion focuses on healing modalities for trauma as well as personal stories of parenting kids with early childhood trauma: foster care, adoption, divorce, domestic violence in the home, and more. Our nonprofit, Trauma Drama University, provides education, resources, and support to parents raising kids exhibiting trauma behaviors. Hosted by our founder, Gina Heumann.
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Awkward conversations change the word, and while this isn't awkward, it is more taboo. So, this is our story, our experience, and our view on foster care. So many people let questions hold them back from stepping into their purpose; we refuse to allow that to happen. Join us as we set out to answer questions and share our story about Foster Care!
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From Families' Anchor, join us as we navigate through the Child Welfare system. Hear stories from parents, Parent Navigators, service providers, attorneys, judges, the Department, family & friends, foster parents, and more. Come be part of the positive conversation and change of Child Welfare to a family well-being system.
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Talking to our teens about their sexual health journey and reproductive rights is a multi-faceted conversation and can be intimidating, but with Fostering Parenthood, you're not alone. Together, we will talk about these important conversations through lived experience and provide helpful ideas, best practices, and resources. The end goal? Helping our children and youth in foster care become informed, strong, and confident individuals. Watch our episodes at https://rhep.info/fosteringparentho ...
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Interested in fostering or adoption? Not sure where to start? Meet Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption here in NI. Your guide is Ness who looks after recruitment and is not a social worker. Let Ness introduce you to the wider team, to foster carers and adopters who are willing to share their experiences and give you (and Ness) insights into the world of fostering and adoption. What is it really like? What is 'Panel'? What kind of training can you expect? What sort of support will you get? Will y ...
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The Story of My Pet: Inspiring Stories of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption
Julie Marty-Pearson, PsyD
Are you an Animal Lover? Then The Story of My Pet Podcast is for you! Come along as Pet Parents from around the world tell the stories of their believed pets, from rescue dogs to foster kittens, street cats to wild horses, and everywhere in between. This show shares heart-to-heart conversations about animals collected from amazing pet parents, animal supporters and rescue advocates. Learn about animal adoption, fostering, rescue, and volunteerism. Along with powerful discussions about animal ...
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Find happiness and health, inside and out, from a (w)holistic view. Stacy Toth welcomes guest experts weekly, to discuss applying modern wellness to be our best selves. With a focus on mental and physical health through self love and body positivity, expect myth busting of health and wellness fads and innovative topics that challenge our conception of health. From prioritizing mental health to hidden toxins in personal care products, Stacy draws from her experiences with a 20-year career in ...
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Parents are trying to navigate children through a world they themselves don’t often understand. America’s Mom, Dr. Meg Meeker, the country's trusted authority on parenting, teens, & children's health, offers practical insights to help parents simplify. The pediatrician, mother, & best selling author engages with experts & parents to take on relevant issues, answer real questions, & provide simple hope & encouragement to every parent.
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This is no ordinary foster care podcast! I’ll feature Foster care discussions about REAL issues that foster parents have. And…. Learn how to be the most professional foster parent and affect the system, the bio parents, and the children in your home. This podcast is for anyone interested in fostering too! Listen before you take your training or during the training so you will be prepared! I’m excited to meet you so we can change foster care and the little people it serves!
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Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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This podcast is being brought to you by the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma and we are committed to providing people living and working with child trauma with proven strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for families.
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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!
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This podcast is from a foster, adoptive, and biological mother who shares her experiences, as well as the experiences of others, to correct misconceptions and provide information about what it means to be a foster or adoptive parent. Some themes will be controversial and include Christian content. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maisha-murray/support
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The Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens Podcast is a place for inspiration, education and entertainment. You are not alone, the terrain of adolescence is messy... I am your host, Casey O'Roarty, and I am honored to get to share conversations with leading parenting experts about challenges that show up while we raise our kids. We don't hold back here - all topics are on the table. You will hear interviews and solo shows centering risky behavior such as substance use and sexual development, as ...
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Let It Be Us: A Foster Care and Adoption Podcast was launched in 2022 by the Illinois nonprofit organization Let It Be Us. Foster Care professionals and parents speak on issues important to the journey of foster care and adoption. If you live in the State of Illinois and want to become a foster parent or learn about waiting children, go to www.letitbeus.org
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What kind of stories come to mind when you think of foster care? Many stories are filled with heartbreak, pain, and sorrow. But what if we could step in and see them turned into stories of hope? Hope Bridge is on a gospel-led mission to transform the foster care landscape in Ohio. We're here to raise awareness and empower churches and communities to step into action by supporting vulnerable children and families in their local communities. We’re certainly not the Author of these stories, and ...
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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools ...
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Practical support and tips for foster parents, kinship providers, and child welfare professionals, as told by those with lived experiences, nonprofits, and professionals on the ground, helping kids and families impacted by foster care.
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San Diego Magazine presents Not a Parenting Podcast. Hosts Claire Johnson and Alex Ott speak with San Diego community leaders and industry experts to discuss the challenges and triumphs of balancing big careers and raising tiny humans.
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A Foster Arizona podcast featuring Authentic Conversations with Real People talking all things Foster Care and beyond. Hosted by Kim and Brian Vehon.
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Rosie has some stuff to talk about! Families come in all forms. What was your idea of family growing up? Is it different from what you envisioned? Fostering, adopting...saving one child at a time...that's this season's theme. Rosie had the honor and pleasure to be introduced to Marci...one amazing woman who witnessed her grandmother foster children and decided to do the same. It's her passion, her gift to the world. She takes us on her emotional journey, eloquently detailing the ins and outs ...
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Welcome to Hard Pressed Hope! Katherine and Kate are relentlessly bent toward hope, purpose and humor while walking the road of life. Offering encouragement in the mess, light in the darkness, and reminding us of promises in the midst of problems. We are moms experienced with adoption, foster care, and parenting children with disabilities and special needs. Hard Pressed Hope is for everyone, especially moms walking these roads too. We're glad you’re here!
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Welcome to 7 Figure Impact™️ - A podcast for men and women, who have the desire to make an IMPACT in their local community and Build Wealth through Licensed Assisted Living, Group Homes, or Community Hab Businesses. Your host, Ariana Jay runs a 7 figure Home and Community Based Agency serving a wide variety of individuals and was a prior Professional Foster Parent. Ariana also helps current and aspiring providers start, grow, and scale their businesses so they can make IMPACT and Build Wealt ...
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Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! The Adoption & Foster Care Journey is a podcast ...
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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.
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Married couple discussing all topics from faith, family and parenting to a vegan(ish) lifestyle. They focus on inspiring and fostering healthy relationships.
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This podcast is about my journey as an LGBTQ person on the road to becoming a parent through a ‘Foster to Adopt’ program. I live with my wife, cat and dog in Southern California where our home and hearts are waiting for a child to fill the empty spaces!
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Rediscover the confident and connected parent you long to be. We’ll show you how.
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Neighborhood Villages and Lemonada Media are taking their drive for access to quality, affordable early childcare on the road for Season 3 of the hit podcast, No One is Coming to Save Us! Join host and veteran reporter Gloria Riviera as she sets out across America to find out who is working on fixing the country’s broken childcare system. Gloria hears from local leaders, policy makers, parents, providers, and more about the childcare crisis in their communities. Whether in front of a live cr ...
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This is a makeshift podcast, by a stay at home mom just spreading the frustrations and praises of staying at home. Just know it’s okay to not be okay! Blessings & enjoy...
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Whether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship. As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging to navigate loss, trauma and how to best love and guide our adopted children. One thing is for sure, adoption is more than a process, it is an in ...
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Welcome to Storytelling at Scale, where we talk with leaders, innovators, and freethinkers of all kinds to uncover the journey that made them who they are today.
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Lessons learned as a Foster and Adoptive Parent: The Journey from Judgment to Grace
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On today’s episode, we will talk about the emotional highs and lows, the moments of judgment, and the lessons of grace. It wasn’t until I had fully exited the world of foster care that I truly looked back and analyzed my heart’s posture. Knowing the intimate stories of the 77 children that entered our home and the hundreds more that I helped mentor…
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How Do Teachers Understand Adoption (and What Can Parents Do About It?)
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What do teachers understand about adoption? What are the misperceptions? We talk with two researchers on this topic: Dr. Hal Grotevant, the Rudd Family Foundation Chair in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Dr. Abbie Goldberg, a Professor of Psychology and cu…
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Episode 436 - Lessons from FASD Parent & Consultant, Barb Clark
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"But He knows the way that I take; When He has tried me, I shall come out as gold." -Job 23:10 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Barb Clark. Barb is the Director of t…
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Episode 242: Defining Success in the Hard Moments of Foster Parenting (w/ Nate and Kristen Crew)
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When foster care feels overwhelming, how do we hold on to hope? How do we define success? How do we find light when so much feels dark? Nate and Kristen Crew are my guests on the podcast today. They have been married for almost 15 years and have 7 children – four adopted through foster care and three by birth. Rather than a specific “calling” to fo…
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Eps 501: Growing a family through foster care with Mark Daley
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My guest today is Mark Daley, and he’s here today to talk about all-things foster care. Mark shares the path that led to him writing his new book, “Safe,” gives us ideas on ways that people can help support foster kids, and explains what foster kids need. I bring up how scary it can be thinking about opening your home to a stranger and ask what ups…
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BFANI ON TOUR! A Conversation With A Birth Mum
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How would you navigate life if your childhood was marked by neglect and abuse? In this very special episode from our BFANI on Tour! series, we meet an English birth mum who experienced two of her three children being taken into foster care but then later, with her third child, found support from a Barnardo's in the shape of a Parent and Child foste…
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Foster Friendly Communities Providing Huge Support to Foster Families with Nanette Kirsch
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Nanette Kirsch, as the executive director of marketing and communications for America's Kids Belong (AKB), details her experience in tech marketing that contributed to spearheading AKB's marketing strategy. She delves into the idea of foster-friendly communities— underscoring that community support is vital to foster families. The discussion doesn'…
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Raising Capable Kids (Regardless of Their Label)
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Does your child have a disability or have some label? If so, you need to listen to this interview with Dr. Deborah Winking, an educational psychologist and a special education teacher. She is the author of Capable: A Story of Triumph for Children the World Has Judges as “Different” …
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Tom and Arjay return to the podcast, just a year after adopting twin girls, to tell us they have a new baby. Their previous podcast was "Tenacious little monsters!" https://newfamilysocial.podbean.com/e/tenacious-little-monsters/ . Just two weeks after their baby arrived, they're tired but delighted.…
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The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Finding Out I Was Adopted As A Baby: Q&A With Larry
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"God used this imperfect family to give me a glimmer of His perfect love." - Larry Young Jr. This is a follow-up Q&A on Larry's adoptive story: "Finding Out I Was Adopted As A Baby" on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/V72aaIYpn2s. Larry made the comment above as he reflected on his adoptive parents. While they had very little materially-speaking, they sa…
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Refresher: Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 4
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Summer is a busy season for all families, including my own! That's why I thought this would be a great opportunity to refresh our memories with this incredible series, "Mindful Parenting" featuring my special guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of "The Connected Life." She helps people build healthy connections to God…
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Episode 187: Behavior Interventions that Work for Us
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EP 188: Grief as the Sibling of a Child with Special Needs
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Grief is hard to acknowledge and talk about. The truth is, there is grief involved with being the sibling of a child with a special need. In today’s episode, we’re exploring how to support the siblings of kids with a nervous system disability with behavior-based symptoms with all their feelings, especially grief. In this episode, you’ll learn How t…
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Episode 437 - Hope for Children & Families with Dr. Kimberly Offutt
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this episode, host Sa…
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The Impact of Colonization on an Inuit Greenlander Adoptee in Denmark with Kâlánguak Absalonsen - Ep 155
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"We have only ourselves. And when I'm thinking about that, I'm thinking how strong we are. Because we have survived and still live and still create and still talk about our history." -- Kâlánguak Absalonsen 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book Adoption and Suicidality by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘…
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Episode 243: Uncovering Your Story as a Former Foster Child (w/ Dr. Mary Ann McMillan)
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This week, I have a powerful story to share with you from a former foster child, adoptee, and advocate for human rights. I am honored to introduce you to my guest, Dr. Mary Ann McMillan. She is a passionate advocate for foster youth and adoptees, whose advocacy is deeply personal because it’s inspired by her own experience as an adoptee who spent m…
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41. Part Two - Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot and How it Emboldens Us Locally with Corey Adkins
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In part two of our mini-series debriefing the movie The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, I sit down with Corey Adkins, a current foster parent and board member at Hope Bridge, to gain his perspective on what Possum Trot means for us locally. Corey shares his feelings about the church's complacency in America, questioning whether we're truly…
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Eps 505: Parenting with Empathy vs Codependency with Susie Pettit
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My guest today is Susie Pettit. Grab some popcorn for this one! Susie helps people with boundaries, codependency, emotional intelligence, and people-pleasing using a lifetime of experience, and today she’s here to talk about her awesome parenting tool. You know one of my favorite mantras is “Fiercely committed, lovingly detached.” We’re good at the…
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Should I Take in a Spanish-Speaking Foster Teen With a Baby? - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I was just asked to take on a Spanish-speaking teen with a baby. Do you have any resources to address fostering a teenager with a language barrier, as well as supporting her in developing adult skills and independence? She comes with a complicated history involving immigra…
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Episode 192 - CEO of the Fostering Network Sarah Thomas
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Hello and welcome to the A&F Podcast. In this episode we speak to the CEO of The Fostering Network. It feels like we only scratched the surface of the issues facing fostering at the moment but Sarah speak with experience and insight that is really thoughtful but also hopeful. We unpick a little around the State of the Nation report as well as consi…
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The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Finding Out I Was Adopted As A Baby
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Larry discovered at age 22 that he was adopted! He was told by his life-long close friend, who he later discovered was his brother, that he had been adopted as a baby. At the time he was told by his brother, he was just coming to know Christ and it changed everything. Listen in as Larry tells the story of God's faithfulness in his adoption. #adopti…
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Episode 122: Psychosomatic vs. Psychophysiologic Disorder w/ Dr. David Clarke
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Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA) president Dr. David Clarke, MD, talks to Stacy about why your pain may really be “all in your head” and causing very real symptoms. Dr. Clarke has worked with thousands of chronically ill patients who did not find answers through diagnostic testing. They dive into pain-relief psychology, the physical d…
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Why We Need to Find the Middle Ground in Parenting with Gary Vee
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In today’s episode entrepreneur and father Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) sits down with us for a conversation on the intersection of parenting and balance. We deep dive into the importance of finding the middle ground in parenting, the challenges of raising resilient children in today's world, and the significance of boundaries and empathy in nurturin…
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"They deserve help just as much as anyone else."
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This month we had a wonderful call with the Kueblers! Alexus Kuebler, a former foster child, is passionate about being a safe home for Missouri's foster children. She knew she wanted to be a foster and adoptive parent since she was taken into care. The Kueblers are excited to work with families to achieve reunification. Listen along and soak up the…
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Summer throwback - Eps 329: Being with what's coming up for your teen
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This week's throwback is a reminder that we get to show up for our teens in a way that is helpful, not hurtful. They are navigating all the things and they need to know that we see them, they need to be believed and to experience validation around what is real for them. For more show notes go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-329-being-…
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Trusting God while you're waiting: Adopting through the foster care system
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Whether you are a foster parent hoping to adopt, already adopted or a long-term foster parent, this episode is for you if you struggle with anxiety, overwhelm and desire to keep Jesus at the center. I will share vulnerably several ways that I tried to maintain control and perfection while battling anxiety and worry. I had found myself fully shifted…
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#26 - The role of therapy in men's mental health - Ethan Getchell
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Ethan Getchell is a passionate advocate for men's mental health and a therapist in training. In this episode, Ethan shares the story of his brother’s suicide, and how that tragic event inspired him to shift the direction of his career and focus on mental health. During the conversation we discuss the silent nature of men's depression, the importanc…
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BFANI is on tour! In a series of episodes we shall be meeting families and fellow team members from across the UK fostering and adoption services as we explore, in depth, some of the specific experiences, highs, lows and challenges facing families who foster and adopt. This time, we're in Scotland where we meet Carole, a foster carer who specialise…
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Advocating for Older Children in Foster Care with Barry Farmer
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The latest episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast is spent with Barry Farmer. He is not only an adoptive father but a strong voice for foster care and adoption advocacy. Barry walks us through his personal narrative — a tale of being raised under kinship care and later becoming a foster parent at quite a young age. Barry and hosts, Travis and Court…
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Leanne talks about building attachment with her two young children who were adopted together when they were one and two.By New Family Social
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Matt - My dad grow up in care in the 50s and now I foster!
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of the Voices of Fostering Podcast, we introduce Matt, whose passion for fostering is deeply rooted in his family history. Inspired by his father's experiences growing up in the care system during the 1950s, Matt pursued a career in the military before he and his wife embarked on their journey as foster…
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Refresher: Mindful Parenting with Kelly Hamilton Part 3
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Summer is a busy season for all families, including my own! That's why I thought this would be a great opportunity to refresh our memories with this incredible series, "Mindful Parenting" featuring my special guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of "The Connected Life." She helps people build healthy connections to God…
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Listen Now: The High Life with Ricki Lake
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Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki as she continues her lifelong journey of self-reinvention by talking to friends and experts in the realm …
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EP 187: Teach Siblings about Owls, Watchdogs, and Possums... Without Excusing!
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One way we can support the siblings of kids with big, baffling behaviors is to teach them about owls, watchdogs, and possums (or some way to understand the brain and behaviors) as well as to teach them about nervous system vulnerabilities and ‘overactive’ watchdog and possum brains! In this episode, you’ll learn Steps to take when teaching siblings…
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Ep. 242: Gain the Dad Edge: Empowering Fatherhood with Larry Hagner
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In this episode of 'Parenting Great Kids,' Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes back Larry Hagner, the creative force behind the Dad Edge podcast and author of 'The Spirit of Fatherhood.' Larry shares his journey of overcoming a tumultuous childhood with absentee and toxic father figures to becoming a devoted father himself. They discuss the complexities of fat…
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Finding Meaning in Adversity with Stephen Rowley - Ep 154
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"The experience of being stuck is a pretty good place to be, I think, a lot of times in therapy and life." - Stephen Rowley 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book Adoption and Suicidality by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘📘📘 Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the plea…
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40. Part One - Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot and How it Emboldens Us Locally with Pastor Jared Priset
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In this episode of the ReStoried podcast, we begin a special mini-series on conversations about the movie "A Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot." Our guest is Jared Priset, pastor at Church of the Lakes. Pastor Jared and his wife have been dedicated foster parents for the past three years, living out their faith by leaning into the brokenness …
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Eps 504: Teaching teens self-regulation with screens with Devorah Heitner
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Devorah Heitner is a new friend from The Zen Parenting Conference. I really appreciated what she had to say about doing more mentoring and less monitoring with our kids and their screens. This feels like a really hard time to be raising teens and dealing with all the tech. Cutting off access to technology isn’t reasonable, so how can we engage with…
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I Really Don't Want an Open Adoption! - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We have applied to adopt a baby. We’re more or less being told that if we don’t agree to an open adoption, we’ll never get chosen by a birth mom. But, I really don’t want an open adoption. I think kids need just one mom and dad and opening up our family to others will just…
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Conversations -Adopter Cousins Wendy and Azumah
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Hello and welcome to Conversations from the the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to cousins Wendy and Azumah, they are both adoptive parents. Even through they live in different countries they have provided mutual support to each other in their individual and contrasting experiences of adoption. It’s an interesting listen and I’m sure you’ll fi…
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The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Hope Heavenward
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My sister, Shaylen Dixon, and I discuss God's faithfulness amidst our Mom's terminal cancer diagnosis. Come LAUGH and CRY with us as PRAISE God's FAITHFULNESS! Our Mom battled cancer for fourteen years. On every front, she aimed to bring God glory with her life as long as the Lord gave her life here on earth. She was so feisty, and used to say: "I …
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Episode 121: Men’s HAES and Body Trust w/ Aaron Flores, RDN
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Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified Body Trust provider Aaron Flores shares with Stacy his Health at Every Size approach to helping individuals, especially men and boys, unlearn society’s obsession with weight and the influence of diet culture. Aaron tells us how he creates and fosters a healing environment for his clients by making spa…
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How to Foster Friendship Among Siblings & Resolve Sibling Rivalry
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This week we sit down renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Sparrow to explore effective strategies for fostering harmony among siblings. We discuss how to navigate sibling rivalry, ensure fairness, and introduce new siblings without chaos. Dr. Sparrow shares expert advice on creating a supportive and balanced family environment where every child …
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#25 - Nadene Cherry - Meditation as a path to productivity and calm
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Nadine Cherry is a corporate speaker and meditation teacher who also spent nearly 20 years as a business leader. When family illness and corporate burnout hit hard, Nadene was looking for a way to reclaim her authenticity, focus, and peace of mind. Meditation became her path forward and today her mission is to share it with others. In this episode,…
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