Best Courageous Parents Network Podcasts (2024)

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First Foster Placements & NICU Babies | DJ's Story 46:32

1h ago46:32

46:32

In this special episode of the Foster Fathers Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome our first in-person guest, DJ, who shares his poignant and inspiring journey through foster care in California. Join us as we delve into the profound experiences of first foster placements and the unique challenges and rewards of caring for NICU babies. In this episod…

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David Dodson: ...leadership is about being a teacher 34:22

1h ago34:22

34:22

Learn how to become an effective leader in virtually any kind of organization! Our guest is David Dodson, who is a veteran entrepreneur, board member, and investor. He teaches one of the most sought-after courses at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and he’s the author of the book, "THE MANAGER’S HANDBOOK: Five Simple Steps to Build…

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Tanya Menon: ...to think about the kind of connections you'd like to have at the end of your life 35:43

5m ago35:43

35:43

You may need to break out of your social comfort zone in order to find new opportunities in life! Hear more about that from Tanya Menon, an organizational researcher who studies how people think about relationships, and how this affects the way they make decisions, collaborate, and lead at work. She is Professor of Management and Human Resources at…

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Molly Fletcher: ...you can have it all, but can't have it all at once 31:42

11m ago31:42

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Our guest, Molly Fletcher, was one of the first female sports agents who represented hundreds of the biggest names in sports. She’s now a full-time speaker and author who focuses her work on helping leaders, teams, and organizations re-imagine their potential and up their game every day. She’s written several books including, "The Energy Clock" and…

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Amy Chan: ...that the right relationship won't feel like a struggle 33:44

3h ago33:44

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When a romantic relationship ends, we can find ourselves devastated. How can we pick up the pieces of a broken heart and move forward with our lives, when even getting up in the morning feels like an overwhelming challenge? Our guest, Amy Chan, found herself jobless, homeless and single, all at once when a relationship with her boyfriend ended. Sin…

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Dr. Jennifer Guttman: ...that you don't need to be happy all the time 32:08

3h ago32:08

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How can you achieve lifetime satisfaction? We talk about that with clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Guttman, who contends that happiness is not sustainable, but satisfaction is. Dr. Guttman has helped thousands of clients struggling with anxiety and depression, and she’s the author of the new book, "BEYOND HAPPINESS: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Sat…

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Michael Easter: ...that I wasn't that important 34:16

35m ago34:16

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Joining us on this episode is award-winning journalist Michael Easter who’s become a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom to achieve improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. Michael is the author of, "The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self." …

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Dr. Michele Harper: ...that treating patients would help me heal myself 31:46

23h ago31:46

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This is another one of our favorite interviews! Dr. Michele Harper is an emergency room doctor and a New York Times bestselling author. She has worked as an emergency room physician for many years in the South Bronx and in Philadelphia. Michele’s book, "The Beauty in Breaking", weaves together the story of her life, and her interactions with her pa…

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Dr. Traci Baxley: ...that parenting is activism 31:43

21m ago31:43

31:43

As a mother-daughter duo, we’re always interested in issues related to parents and raising children. On this episode, our guest is education professor Dr. Traci Baxley, who is a cultural and race identity coach for parents. Dr. Baxley is the mother of five biracial children and she feels parenting is a form of activism. She’s the author of the book…

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S6. Ep6. 'Love from Dad': A bereaved father's journey through birth trauma, grief and advocacy 59:40

6h ago59:40

59:40

When his partner Maddy went into labour with their second child, Matt was excited to meet the new addition to their family, but a cord prolapse leading to emergency surgery, saw him instead, alone in a waiting room looking at the seemingly motionless hands of a clock. When Baby Wren was born, she required intensive breathing support, and soon after…

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Lacy Crawford: ...the importance of finding the courage to tell your story 38:08

13h ago38:08

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Our guest on this episode is Lacy Crawford, author of the book, "Notes On A Silencing: A Memoir", which is the story of Lacy’s sexual assault as a teenager by two fellow students at the one of the top boarding schools in the country. The Washington Post calls the book, “A haunting exploration of the systemic ways assault victims are ignored.” Her w…

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Dr. Jack Schafer: ...how to instantly read people 40:13

14d ago40:13

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Our guest is Dr. Jack Schafer, a retired FBI special agent who specialized in behavior analysis and trying to get people to confess to their crimes. In his book, "The Like Switch", he shares his proven strategies on how to instantly read people and influence how they perceive you so that you can turn strangers into friends in any aspect of your lif…

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G. Richard Shell: ...you find yourself through trial and error 35:01

3d ago35:01

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Would you like to be more successful? Can you define what success really means to you? Do you have a plan to achieve it? For some help with those questions, we talk with our guest, Wharton Professor G. Richard Shell, who’s an award-winning author and the creator of a very popular Wharton School course on the meaning of success. He’s also developed …

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Dr. Guy Winch...How To Cope With The Loss Of A Pet 36:44

1d ago36:44

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How can we best cope with the loss of a pet? What can we do to heal and move forward from it? Joining us on this episode is Dr. Guy Winch, licensed psychologist and expert on the topic of healing from the loss of a pet. Dr. Winch was with us previously to discuss his book "How to Fix a Broken Heart", which aims to help people cope with a breakup or…

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The State of Foster Care & Adoption In Idaho: A Conversation with Idaho Health and Welfare Leaders Alex Adams & Monty Prow 27:02

1d ago27:02

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In this special episode of the Foster Fathers Podcast, we sit down with Alex Adams, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare, and Monty Prow, Deputy Director of Child, Youth, & Family Services. They discuss the state's initiatives to improve foster care, the challenges faced by foster families, and their vision for a more supportive system. Tune in to …

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Our Biggest Failures as Fathers 28:07

17d ago28:07

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In this brutally honest episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris open up about a topic that's often difficult but incredibly important: "Our Biggest Failures as Fathers." Join them as they share their most challenging moments and the lessons they've learned from their missteps along the way. Kyle and Chris reflect on their personal experiences, di…

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Thomas Moore: ...quietness can give you the opportunity to be who you're meant to become 30:40

27d ago30:40

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Learn an easier, lighter way of moving through life by embracing the peace, calm, and spaciousness that emptiness and silence offer. Joining us is psychotherapist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Thomas Moore, author of, "The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness". His website is thomasmooresoul.com.…

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S6. Ep5. When a nagging feeling becomes a confirmed diagnosis - Breast Cancer in Pregnancy. 45:50

15d ago45:50

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After a complex fertility journey and a birth and post-partum overshadowed by Covid, Isla was hopeful that she was through the complexity and her journey to her next baby would be more straightforward. At first, this seemed to be the case - as Isla naturally fell pregnant with second baby Freddie. Everything seemed to be going well when Isla discov…

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Robin Dreeke: ...that the key to success is to treat others like you want to be treated 32:53

14d ago32:53

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We get some great insight and advice from Robin Dreeke, the former head of the FBI's Behavior Analysis Program and a recognized expert in the field of interpersonal communication. In this episode, Robin tells us how to create an instant connection, why some communication styles work better than others, and why it's important to follow what he's dee…

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Dr. Ellen Hendriksen: ...we don't have to wait for anxiety to go away before we live our best life 32:52

14d ago32:52

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Do you feel uncomfortable in some social situations? Do you feel self-conscious and insecure and wish you could do something about that? If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen has to say. Ellen is a clinical psychologist who has helped millions of people overcome social anxiety. She’s the author of book, "How To Be Yourself…

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Prioritizing Mental Health in Foster Care + Adoption 35:22

15d ago35:22

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In this important episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris turn their focus to a crucial topic: "Prioritizing Mental Health in Foster Care + Adoption" Join them as they explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by both parents and children in the foster care and adoption journey. Kyle and Chris share their personal experiences and insights…

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Hal Gregerson: ...that questions are the answer 35:15

26d ago35:15

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Looking for a new way to solve problems? Join us as we talk with Hal Gregersen, author of the book, "Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life". It's based on interviews with leaders like Pixar founder Ed Catmull and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Hal is well-known as an innovation and leadersh…

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Why is Foster Care + Adoption So Hard? 25:31

19d ago25:31

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In this honest episode of the Foster Fathers Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most pressing questions faced by many prospective and current foster parents: "Why is Foster Care + Adoption So Hard?" Join us as we unpack the emotional, logistical, and systemic challenges that make the journey of fostering and adoption both uniquely rewarding and …

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Clive Wynne: ...how and why dogs love us 34:03

23d ago34:03

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Dog lovers, this episode is for you! We’re excited to talk with our guest, canine behaviorist Clive Wynne who explores the incredible relationship between people and dogs in his book, "Dog is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You". His website is https://www.clivewynne.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone …

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Dr: Ellyn Bader: ...how to work together successfully as a couple 25:25

21d ago25:25

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It takes a lot of work to make a relationship work! For more than 30 years, our guest, psychologist Dr. Ellyn Bader has specialized in helping couples transform their relationships. Ellyn and her husband, Dr. Peter Pearson, co-founded The Couples Institute in Silicon Valley, where they work with entrepreneurial couples including CEOs, startup found…

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Deborah Tannen: ...about women's friendships 34:36

28d ago34:36

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Friendship is the topic as we talk with Deborah Tannen, who has spent her career studying the language of everyday conversation. She is a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University and the author of many books, including, "You’re the Only One I Can Tell: Inside the Language of Women’s Friendships". Her website is http://www.deborahtannen.com…

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Lilia Tarawa: ...I Could Be Happy If I Followed My Heart 25:20

30d ago25:20

25:20

Our guest on this episode, Lilia Tarawa, is an extraordinary woman who has lived a remarkable life. Born into the secretive cult, the Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand, she fled with her family when she was 18 years old. Since then, she's made it her life's mission to help others break free and see what's possible. She's the author of "…

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Happy FOSTER Father's Day! 15:07

1M ago15:07

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In this heartwarming episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris celebrate a special twist on a beloved holiday with "Happy FOSTER Fathers Day." This episode is a tribute to all the amazing foster and adoptive dads who dedicate their lives to providing love, stability, and support to children in need. Join Kyle and Chris as they share stories of joy,…

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Ronn Owens: ...what really counts is family 31:34

2M ago31:34

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On this special Father’s Day edition of Nobody Told Me, we repeat our conversation with Laura’s father, and Jan's husband, Ronn Owens, a legendary radio talk show host who is a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame. In addition to many other honors, Ronn received two Marconi Awards for being named Large Market Personality of the Year in 2003 an…

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