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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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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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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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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 ...
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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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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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The journey of becoming a foster parent from one man's perspective.
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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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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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Donna Janel Williams, a Chester native is on a mission to bring back the responsibility, nobility, and beauty back to parenting. Parenting With A Purpose show aims to reach, teach and propel single mom, single dads, married, divorced, adopted, and foster parents all over the world with engaging conversations to help parents raise up successful leaders. Donna Janel believes parents are the bows and children are the arrows and they will land in the direction we aim them.
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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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The SENDcast is a weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs, it is an amazing way to keep up to date with all the different areas within SEN, best practices and to improve your knowledge around SEND.
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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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Rediscover the confident and connected parent you long to be. We’ll show you how.
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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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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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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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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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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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Stories from Foster Care is a podcast brought to you by The Irish Foster Care Association. Join host Niamh Barrett as she meets people from all walks of life who have different experiences of foster care in Ireland. Listen to Stories from Foster Care on Spotify, Apple, Nearcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe for all the latest episodes. Stories from Foster Care is produced with the Nearcast podcast network, and is made in association with the Department of Children E ...
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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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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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😍 Parents, it’s time to celebrate! The On Purpose Parents, a Saddleback Parents Podcast has arrived, and we’re here to help you win at parenting! As parents ourselves, we know that parenting is the toughest, most important job on the planet! You can’t possibly do it alone. And now you don’t have to, because we’re your people! Tune in for helpful and insightful tips and advice, creative ideas, and loads of encouragement to help you raise happy and healthy kids and win at being an On Purpose P ...
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Jeff Noble thought he knew all about FASD... until he became a full time FASD Foster Parent. Fast forward to now. Jeff has been coast to coast and from one side of the earth to the other talking, teaching and learning about FASD with other Caregivers, Front Line Staff and anyone who might sit and listen to him. In The FASD SUCCESS SHOW, Jeff and his gang of FASD Insiders will talk about FASD in a real way so that you can learn how to deal and cope with FASD in REAL life, to be a better advoc ...
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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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The Heartful Parent podcast digs into how to bring more love, joy, and connection to your parenting, partnering, and professional life. Hosted by Christy Keating, a criminal prosecutor turned certified parent coach, positive discipline educator, Fair Play facilitator, and child sexual abuse prevention expert, episodes will bring thought provoking informative and perspective shifting conversations to you each and every week.
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There are many ways to build your family. Fostering-to-adopt is not the easiest, but it's a beautiful and profoundly impactful thing to do. Join Rachel Fulginiti, a voice actor and two-time foster to adopt mom, as she shares her own story and the stories of others who have successfully navigated the foster care system and landed at adoption. In Season One we'll explore the complex journey, touching on subjects like welcoming newborns or older children into your home, resiliency through loss ...
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When you’re on the foster and adoption journey, marriage can get super challenging. This show is meant to help you rebuild or strengthen your marriage so you can be the parents your foster or adopted children need you to be.
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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 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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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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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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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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Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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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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Welcome to the "Foster Fathers Podcast," a heartfelt journey into the world of foster care and adoption, specially crafted for dads navigating this remarkable path. Join us as we explore the triumphs, challenges, and joyous moments that come with being a foster or adoptive father. In each episode, we dive deep into the experiences of fathers who have embarked on the transformative journey of fostering or adopting children. From sharing personal stories to expert interviews, we cover a range ...
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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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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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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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"Remarkable" - Psychology Today "A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society." - Esquire "A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods." - NY Times "Gilmartin makes a conscious effort to explore stories that aren’t black and white" - Slate Magazine "Praised by listeners all over the world" - Atlantic Monthly Named To Top Health Podcast List by: NY Times, Esquire, Slate, Oprah Magaz ...
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Strong, Single and Human is a uniquely real podcast dedicated to all the single parents navigating through the challenges of raising children alone. No matter how you became a single parent, it is the hardest thing you will ever do. We talk about the real side of single parenting with all its impacts, worries and issues,. Listen to interviews with single parents who have dealt with many challenging situations and come through the other side.
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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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Real stories about the joys and challenges of the adoption journey. You'll hear from parents and families who've been through infant and international adoption, foster-to-adopt, and even embryo adoption. These inspiring stories are told from the perspective of the adoptee, birth parent or adoptive parent.
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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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Welcome to 'Un-Parented,' where the untold stories of the foster care system come to light. I'm your host, Mona Rene, with over two decades of experience in the Child welfare. I've seen the inner workings, the successes, but more often, the hidden struggles of a system that may do more harm than good. Each week, we'll dive deep into the raw and uncensored stories from my personal experiences, as well as candid conversations with former foster care children and fellow workers. These are the v ...
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Attachment Disorders in Foster and Adoptive Children Part 2 of 2: Parenting Children with Attachment Disorders
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On today's episode, we will conclude this 2 part series and talk about parenting children with attachment disorders. We will cover 6 key points to helping foster children feel safe and secure, comforted and supported, connected, experience consistency, feel encouraged and help you as the foster parent maintain boundaries in the foster home. All of …
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In this insightful episode of Foster Fathers, Kyle and Chris delve into the delicate dance of interacting with biological parents as foster parents. Join them as they share their experiences, challenges, and invaluable lessons learned from fostering meaningful connections in the midst of complex family dynamics. Kyle and Chris open up about the imp…
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Parenting foster/adopted children with Alison Knowles
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Let's begin by acknowledging a fundamental truth: there are no bad children. Each child exhibits behaviours as a means of survival within their unique environment. In the case of foster or adopted children, many have endured profoundly traumatic pasts, resulting in complex behavioural issues. However, at their core, they are children who, like any …
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Have you ever considered being a foster parent but thought that it was just too hard? You need to listen to this podcast with a group of experienced foster parents sharing the joys of being a foster parent. In this episode, we discuss: Why did you become a foster parent? We talk a lot about the challenges of fostering because we want people to go i…
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Letting Go of Control: Finding Strength and Security in Foster Care and Adoption
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Struggling to steer through the unpredictable journey of foster care and adoption, I've often grappled with the need to keep a tight grip on every turn and decision. It's a road marked by both yearning and anxiety, where the desire for control often feels like the only seatbelt we have. Throughout our deeply personal conversation, I open up about h…
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#692 Foster Parenting - Michael Laurie
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Michael Laurie is an actor, a small group facilitator, and a parent. He talks with Paul about his road to recovery and shares his unusual story of becoming a foster parent, with all the love and pain that entails. More about Michael Laurie: www.MichaelLaurie.com IG @MichaelLaurieus WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a revi…
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Fostering Connections & Breaking Stereotypes with Bunmi Emenanjo | Ep 62
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Hey Parents, When was the last time you read to your kids? You’re going to want to drop everything and listen to today’s episode all about fostering connections and breaking stereotypes through storytelling. I’m sitting down with the wonderful Bunmi Emenanjo and attorney, an entrepreneur, an author and my friend. And you may remember her from last …
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Red Flags When Choosing an International Adoption Agency - Weekend Wisdom
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What are the red flags that may alert that a potential agency may not have the child’s or your best interest in mind? Your adoption agency will guide your international adoption, so choose wisely. Dawn highlights some of the red flags to be aware of and Creating a Family has a 3-step process for finding an adoption agency, and we include a list of …
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Conversations - Michelle Hall Contact and Kinship Care
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Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network. In this episode I catch up with Kinship carer and researcher Michelle Hall, she is looking at the issue of contact between kinship carers and birth parents for her PhD. Michelle highlights the ongoing and complex challenges that can be present and shares the experiences of tho…
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RODS Heroes: Brady and Andrea Murray's Adoption Story [S7E19]
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Brady and Andrea Murray are the proud parents of eleven children, seven of which are adopted. After having a biological child diagnosed with Down Syndrome, the couple started RODS Heroes, which was founded in 2013. RODS Heroes inspires families to answer the call to adopt a child with Down Syndrome or other unique circumstances. As they were helpin…
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Episode 111: Invisible Labor and Reducing Mental Load w/ Lori Sugarman-Li
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Children’s book author and coach Lori Sugarman-Li and Stacy discuss the invisible labor and mental and emotional load of running a household and family that often falls on women and mothers. Lori’s strategy relies on making the division of labor a family affair, determining priorities together, and ensuring everyone also has an equal amount of rest…
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How to stop minimizing your spouse's needs, thoughts and feelings
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We’re discussing the hurtful practice of minimizing your spouse’s needs, thoughts and feelings, and how to do a better job of prioritizing them. Understanding Your Spouse's Perspective The importance of empathy in marriage, especially under the strains of fostering. The Impact of Minimizing and Undervaluing Negative consequences of not fully acknow…
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#694 Accident & Deformity Trauma - Marcy Langlois
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Marcy Langlois was born with a physical deformity, which required 23 surgical procedures before the age of 18, and was involved in a devastating, life-changing accident at the age of 17. She shares her story and opens up about the ways in which she has been able to heal and to focus on life’s infinite possibility. Look for her podcast Living Beyond…
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REPLAY: Self-Compassion Keeps you Regulated
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This episode originally aired on December 22, 2020, episode 8 ::: I love love love talking about self-compassion for two main reasons. #1- Self-Compassion is solidly anchored in the relational neurosciences- and you know how much I love...and need...for things to be anchored in science. #2- Self-compassion has tenacity. There's no way out. Self-com…
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Celebrating Two Years of Tails and Tales: The Story of My Pet Podcast Anniversary
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Send us a Text Message. Join me, Julie Marty Pearson, as I cozy up with a heart full of gratitude and a treasure trove of tales to celebrate the second anniversary of The Story of My Pet podcast. I take you behind the scenes of my own adventures in animal rescue, revealing the joys and challenges of volunteering, fostering, and spreading the word o…
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Dealing with Cyber Bullying (guest: Marc Groman) Episode 136
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Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying. Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy.…
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Video- Dealing with Cyber Bullying (Guest: Marc Groman) Episode 136
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Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying. Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy.…
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Navigating Reactive Attachment In Parenthood | Part 1 of 3
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In this enlightening episode, we explore the intricate aspects of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and offer practical guidance for parents. Learn how to recognize early signs, build strong emotional bonds, and discover effective intervention strategies. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on fostering connections and navigating the unique chall…
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Bite-Size Apologetics | The Bible Underscores Fulfilled Prophecy
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There are over 2,500 prophecies in the Bible! Over 2,000 have been fulfilled with remarkable precision and we wait anxiously for the final 500 to be fulfilled! It is so imperative that we understand that so much prophecy was spoken 500 to 1200 years before the birth of Christ, and then so many of those prophecies were fulfilled by the birth, life, …
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Using Music in Parenting with Samantha Foote | Ep 64
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Hey Heartful Parents, As we wrap up April, I wanted to share a fun topic: Using Music in Parenting. Today’s guest, Samantha Foote is a board-certified music therapist that explores the transformative role of music in parenting. During our conversation we talk about: Crafting emotion-based songs using GarageBand Creating playlists for different emot…
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Bonus: Global Education Justice w/ Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor
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Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor join Stacy to discuss their new book, Defiant Dreams, which shares Sola’s journey from Afghan refugee to quantum information researcher at a highly regarded education institution in the US. They share how education can be used as a weapon of resistance and liberation and the great power of stories and awareness for u…
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#243: The Power of Community when Reclaiming Compassion with Kayla North
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We believe that overcoming blocked care is best in community. In this episode, we explore the power of community and compassion in the journey of foster care and adoption. Kayla North generously shares her experiences of blocked care and how support, self-care, and practical strategies can lead to resilience and healing. They also talk about how mo…
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EP: 176 Feel Better, Even If Nothing Changes
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Is it possible to feel better even if your child’s behavior doesn’t change? Even if the stress doesn’t change? Theoretically, yes. Your chronic watchdog or possum state means you are in chronic protection mode. Is it possible to shift out of protection mode before the chaos in your life changes? That’s exactly what we address in today’s episode! In…
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EP151 Veronica Williams - Empowering Women, Igniting Leadership – Alliance Seminars Coaching
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Veronica Williams is the Co-Founder of Alliance Seminars Coaching, a veteran-owned, faith-based organization dedicated to providing coaching services, motivational speaking, and certified workshops. With a profound mission to enhance personal and professional relationships, Veronica and her team collaborate with individuals and organizations, focus…
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Codependency in the Adoption Constellation with Jonathan Newbern - Ep 143
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"...when you're walking around with a sense of loss, or you feel like your first mother or first family don't want you, there's two ways you go about this. Either A, you're going to get really enmeshed and get real clingy because you don't want to lose. Or B, you get this detachment, and as adoptees and groups sometimes say, ‘I'm going to leave you…
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Securing a Future for Our Fur Families: Planning for Our Pet's Care
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Send us a Text Message. Taking care of our pets is something most pet parents take great pride in; however, we don’t always plan for the “what if’s”. Thinking about what would happen to our pets if we were no longer able to care for them is SO important. Yet, no one wants to think about death and dying, but if something happened to you and you were…
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HOPE SHREDS: Strumming Through the FASD Struggles with Demi!
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Do you need some HOPE? Wondering if all this effort is worth it in the end? Well, I'm here to say it is, and in this episode, I'm bringing you Exhibit (A) in the case for hope: Demi Forsyth – a young woman who embodies resilience. With heartfelt candor, Demi shares her day-to-day triumphs and trials, offering a dose of reality mixed with a surge of…
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Traveling with a Newborn When Adopting Out of State - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: My husband and I have been matched with a mom expecting twins any day now. One topic that was a particular stress point for us that we found difficult finding resources on was the logistics of flying/traveling with a true newborn, let alone two, and handling the waiting period for ICPC (Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children). W…
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Episode 186 - CVAA Strategy Launch and DfE updates
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We're back in the same room after a year online. Consequently, we're a little giddy but get ourselves on track and discuss the CVAA strategy update that we were attending in that London. We ask the question that many prospective adopters ask, RAA or VAA? Then we unpick adopter sufficiency, PP+, the three year rule and more. Here's a link to the new…
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2 of Our Biggest Parenting Fails - Part 4 of 4
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Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and in this candid episode, we share two of our biggest parenting fails along with the invaluable lessons we've learned. Tune in as we discuss practical strategies for turning failures into valuable learning experiences, fostering a more compassionate and resilient approach to parenting. For a deepe…
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Episode 110: The Cave, How a Pediatrician Helped Save Syrians and Herself w/ Dr. Amani Ballour
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Pediatrician and advocate Dr. Amani Ballour joins Stacy to share about her life growing up in Syria, fighting her own revolution, and the lessons of overcoming the odds in a war-torn country. Her story has been shared in both the award-winning documentary and newest memoir, The Cave, where she became the first and only woman to manage a hospital in…
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Erin Williams is an author, illustrator, and healthcare researcher who joins Paul to discuss chronic pain and how her own struggles with it have served her art. Look for her new book What's Wrong?: Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine More about Erin: website: https://www.erinrwilliams.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/er…
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This episode originally aired on September 20th, 2022 Another important piece of understanding what is underneath your child's big, baffling behaviors is the Stress Response System. Our Stress Response System plays a huge role in our children's behaviors and also how we perceive those behaviors. In this episode, you’ll learn: What stress is and how…
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A Profound Separation with Joanna Grace
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Recently a new term has emerged 'profound autism', which refers to autistic individuals who have intellectual disabilities and require round-the-clock support. While this term has been well received in some circles, it has sparked controversy in others. We delve into this topic with Joanna Grace and explore the new term and its implications within …
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Join us to talk about the very important topic of youth suicide. Our guest will be Dr. Angela Tunno, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at Duke University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. One of her areas of specialty is trauma-informed suicide prevention. In this episode, we cover: Suicide is o…
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Fight the New Drug with Parker Hymas | Ep 63
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Hey Heartful Parents, Today, I've got a guest on the show who's tackling a topic that's not always easy to talk about—pornography. Yep, I said it. It's a subject that often gets swept under the rug, especially when it comes to conversations with our kids or within our own relationships. Let's face it, discussing porn can be uncomfortable, even cont…
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Braving the Parenting Journey with Grace and Grit
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Have you ever witnessed a teenager's unexpected leap into maturity or grappled with the delicate equilibrium of single parenting? Today, on Parenting with a Purpose, Pam and I, Donna Janel, share heartfelt tales and insights that strike a chord with every caregiver. From the surprising growth of adolescents to the gritty reality of a mother's absen…
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The Art of Attachment with Trauma-Impacted Foster and Adopted Children
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Every heart has the capacity for deep connections, but what happens when a child's early experiences have tarnished their ability to bond? Join me, Nicole T Barlow, as we navigate the tender journey of building bridges to attachment with foster children. In an exploration, we delve into the attachment cycle and how it paves the way for trust, safet…
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Episode 181: It's OK to Say, "I'm Not OK."
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Summary: Today, it’s just the two of us, engaging in a candid conversation about mental health. Ironically, we find ourselves easing into a month dedicated to both mental health and foster care awareness. For those who have experienced life within the foster care system, the intricate connection between these two realms becomes evident. So, let’s d…
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EP: 175 Secure Relating with Guests Sue and Ann from Therapist Uncensored
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Settle in for a fun and inspiring chat with hosts from Therapist Uncensored and authors of the new release Secure Relating, Sue Marriott & Ann Kelley. In this episode, you’ll learn How responding to our children’s (and partner’s) needs in the present moment, instead of from a place of anxious or avoidant states, can improve our relationships About …
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EP150 Tracey Taris - Therapist, Speaker, Author - Transforming Lives with Empowerment
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This weeks guest, Tracy Taris overcame a childhood of fear, anxiety and self-doubt to become a Licensed Marriage and Relationship Therapist, Speaker and Author of "Many Voices ONE TRUTH". She works extensively with families in crisis including coaching parents with parenting issues. Tracy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten ye…
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Sexuality in Adoption: Insights from a Transracial Adoptee and Sex Therapist with Anna Linde - Ep 142
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Sexuality and Adoption: Insights from a Transracial Adoptee and Sex Therapist "For me, sexual and reproductive health or our sexuality is so connected with attraction, with attachment style, with self-esteem, with the wish for connecting and creating long-term bonds." -- Anna Linde Read the transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HVN38Q94D5ZXH9G…
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Engaging Reluctant Dads: Strategies for Shared Success
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Join us on a compelling journey in Episode 153 of The FASD Success Show as we delve into the often-overlooked struggles that fathers face in the world of FASD caregiving. Host Jeff Noble sits down with Dr. Mike Howlett, who not only navigates the complexities of FASD at home with his family but also balances a demanding career as a veterinarian. In…
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