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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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We are Children's Division

The Missouri Department of Social Services

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This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri! Learn about Children's Division's mission, involvement in big issues facing child welfare today, and how the division is working hard to better support the children and families in the Show Me State.
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Where is Cleo? Taken by child welfare workers in the 1970’s and adopted in the U.S., the young Cree girl’s family believes she was raped and murdered while hitchhiking back home to Saskatchewan. CBC news investigative reporter Connie Walker joins the search to find out what really happened to Cleo. For the best in true crime from CBC, ad-free, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
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Anxiety Relief & Peace of Mind for Adoptive Parents Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Do you wish more than anything that your child would know Christ and just turn out ”OK”? Have you neglected yourself to the point that it’s taken a personal toll on you? Hi Neighbor! Welcome to Anchors ...
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Biblically aligned support for the Christian adoptive mom experiencing the stress of post-adoption turmoil. You willingly stepped into this non-traditional mom role for a child/children who needed you, knowing there would be difficulties. You trusted God to get you through. Now you’re in the thick of it. Know this: You can trust that God is able to redeem even the most difficult challenges facing you and your family, and bring something amazingly good from them! I hope this podcast is a help ...
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Mind Your Own Karma–The Adoption Chronicles Podcast educates listeners on the realities of adoption through the stories of adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. We delve into their journeys, exploring identity, the emotional impacts of adoption, and the complexities that are involved when a child is removed from their biology. We also tackle tough topics like transracial adoption and adoption ethics, featuring experts and advocates. By sharing these diverse perspectives we hope to n ...
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Sharing stories and experiences of Australians who have been through Adoption and Foster Care. The stories are sometimes complex and tackle difficult issues which span over 50 plus years. From children that have been in an under resourced system to Australia's traumatic history of forced adoptions and the stolen generations. But through this darkness comes light - there are also stories of hope, courage resilience and love. My Unknown Truth is hosted by Nadia Levett, born and raised in Austr ...
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Formula One talk with ex professional racing driver, with the raw truth of behind the scenes of F1 and motor racing, also talks about adoption as an adopted child, and gives a man’s point of view on dating and relationships. Join Peter on his journey figuring it all out!
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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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The Forgotten Podcast

The Forgotten Initiative

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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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Our Families Ourselves

Ann-Sophie Morrissette & Maria Pasquarelli

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Each week, "elder" millennial moms Ann-Sophie and Maria meet people who challenge the traditional notion of family-forming and parenting. We explore the joy, the pain, and - let’s face it - dysfunction of creating a family. Adoption, IVF, surrogacy, child-free by choice, and more … these are our families, told through our voices.
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Open Adoption Project

Lanette & Shaun Nelson

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This podcast is about connecting. It's about growing. It's about stretching. In society nowadays, it's easy to fall into echo chambers. This is not an echo chamber. Open Adoption Project is a community dedicated to listening and learning, and building relationships based on healthy respect and communication. The Open Adoption Project focuses on improving adoptee experiences by encouraging open communication between all members of the adoption constellation, nurturing ongoing open adoption re ...
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Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption NI

Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption NI

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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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Sometimes the very strategies meant to help children have the opposite effect. Join AEI’s Naomi Schaefer Riley and Ian Rowe as they look behind the headlines at the public policies and cultural agendas driving child welfare and education. Rowe and Riley bring to light practices that will make you ask, “Are you kidding me?”
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In this podcast I deconstruct the romanticism holding up the family policing industry and expose the lies, abuse, and pain that gets silenced. I'm here to unwrap the shiny bow around adoption and speak my truths as an adoptee. In doing so, I explain what it means and what it feels like to “come out of the fog”. This isn't your feel good podcast, I am an angry, healing and honest adoptee.
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The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest cho ...
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Adoptive parents are more than aware that their child has suffered great loss in relinquishment, and they long to create a haven of love for their child. However, many times, the adopted child pushes love away. This can be because of RAD and the trauma that keeps hijacking the child’s brain. Some children don’t exhibit pushback behavior until their teen years or when they are searching for their biological roots. Adoptive parents must prepare themselves for this possibility by hearing the st ...
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Momsday Bunker

Keri Henson aka Momsday Prepper

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It’s something to hang your hat on! Momsday moments are those times when it feels like an atomic bomb has landed smack dab in the middle of your motherhood. Join host Keri Henson aka The Momsday Prepper as she invites moms into the Momsday Bunker as they share their stories of tragedy, survival, and hope. You will laugh, cry, and leave feeling prepared if and when the unthinkable happens to your child. So put on your sitting britches and pull up a chair, y’all.
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Learn about the souls incarnating now and what you can do to welcome them and help them. Explore fertility and parenting from a perspective of sovereignty, soul purpose, soul embodiment and co-creation. Hosted by Alaya. More info: Vibrationalchild.com and AlayaOshira.com.
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Welcome to the Adopt Well Podcast! We are an educational community for anyone touched by adoption. Each episode exists to educate and encourage. We know that adopting well is a lifelong mission. It means learning from those around us - adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. We’re never going to be perfect and that’s ok. But, anything worth doing is worth doing well. No matter how you’re touched by adoption, we are glad you're here.
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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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"Hard-hitting and heart-warming" the imPERFECTly emPOWERed® podcast (rated in the top 2% of health and fitness podcasts worldwide) equips you to revitalize body and soul with expert health, home, family, and fitness advice. An avid lover of coffee and Jesus (not in that order), join Ahna Fulmer every Tuesday as she flips the script on health podcasts for women with faith-based, science-backed holistic solutions. A dual-certified nurse practitioner with 10 years of emergency medicine experien ...
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Smart Justice covers the pursuit of better outcomes in incarceration, foster care, and community collaboration on justice system issues. Website: http://smartjustice.org Support: https://smartjustice.supercast.com
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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Sony Music Entertainment

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The new home of Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. They’re back, and it’s bigger, and better and larger-er and more-er. Film reviews, TV reviews, and all your conversation around movie and non-movie related stuff. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media. As well as the film and TV reviews, Mark and Simon will be talking about anything and everything. Punctuation, Thunderbirds, obscure German pop music, fax machines, subtitles, MRI ...
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Welcome to the "Wait, I'm adopted?" Podcast. In this Podcast we explore some of the commonly asked questions, stigmas, biggest fears and other unexpected parts of adoption through the lens of an internationally adopted child.
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The Essentials for Adoption Attuned Parenting

Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC

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The Essentials for Adoption Attuned Parenting explores how parents can best relate and connect to their adopted child. Join Growing Intentional Families Together Coaches to discover tips and tools using Adoption Attuned Parenting and build a strong foundation for your adoptive family.
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If Vangelis and Yanni had adopted a child in the mid-'80s and named that child after that most magical of famine-fighting superheroes, this would be that child in adult configuration. Groove box guru Bono's Mullet makes background music for the day-glo dreamerz and free-wheeling freakz of Planet Rock who still haven't found what they're looking for because the damn streets don't have any names.
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Are you a parent of a child with Autism? Are you ready to rise above the diagnosis? Each week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we are going to share how you can rise up and become the parent you need to be. Learn more at --> www.Autismparentingsecrets.com
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Self-Helpless

Crossover Media Group

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Described by fans as "an unfiltered thera-brunch with your best friends," and "light conversations about heavy sh*t," The Self-Helpless Podcast candidly explores the highs, lows, and gray areas of all things personal growth, including how we can integrate everyday activism into our lives. Enjoy special guests — including authors, health professionals, a variety of public figures, and subscribers who courageously share their stories. Hosted by comedy writer, activist, vegan lady, and someone ...
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The Black, Orphaned, Adopted, Foster Child podcast. Being adopted was never a "thing" until other people made it a thing. I don't remember being an orphan. Adoption was never a real issue growing up. Like, I knew I was adopted but it wasn't like I had a bright, pink, florescent sign with an arrow pointing down over my head everywhere I went saying, "ADOPTED". Foster care, I remember. Yes...that whole experience had a major impact on who I am today. On this podcast, we're going to expose ALL ...
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Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories

National Adoption Service

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In this adoption podcast, a group of adopters talk to each other about their experiences - from the first steps to post-adoption support. No one knew each other before the recording but within moments it will be like listening to old friends talk. They laugh together, they cry together. To find out more about adopting with the National Adoption Service, you can: Follow us @nas_cymru and @nationaladoptionservice Contact us adoptcymru.com
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My name is Andres, and as an adoptee, I created The Adoption Door to help people understand the experience a little bit more. I am building a community around this concept because people have a lot of questions and answers regarding this topic, and I hope to share other people's stories with anyone who wants to hear what they have to say. Because this topic has so many facets, there is a lot to learn. It's all about helping each other. Hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Are your kids staging a rebellion against the sanity in your home? Is your child a living puzzle you can’t understand? Are you craving insight into the minds of your adopted or step-children? There is a powerful way to learn how God designed them and how to guide them to their full potential while also learning about yourself so you can overcome negative patterns that are stealing your joy. Welcome to Not So Normal Parenting’ where we unravel the mysteries of family dynamics, from toddlers t ...
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There is something temptingly tidy about the idea of adoption: a family with extra love and resources meets a child in need of both. The Adoptee Next Door takes the listener beyond the sparkly fairy tale of adoption. angieadoptee.substack.com
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Curtieecool's Podcasts Dealing with A Narcissistic Adopted Grandmother Patricia Robinson out in Moreno Valley, CA. TELLING MY LIFETIME TRUE STORY, all about an adopted grandmother, how she abused the baby's mother, my daughter, me as the father, and how this narcissist adopted Grandmother Patricia Robinson out in Moreno Valley, CA abused the system and how she run and hide out all over California scamming the system, I talk about the true meaning of a real true father who wanted to be a fath ...
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We have two boys, ages 10 and 12. We’ve been told that if we become a foster family, the foster children will have to have a room to themselves. Our boys can share a room for another year, but then we want to separate them. Can we just foster for one year? How long do fost…
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Hello and welcome to this episode of the Adoption and Fostering Podcast. This episode is halfway between a conversation and a normal episode. I had the opportunity to speak to Bethan Pell Doctoral Researcher at Cardiff University. She’s looking Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA) in the context of Wales. It’s a fascinating stu…
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Stress is a big issue for many adoptive families, not only for the adoptive child but the entire family. This episode lists three steps to support an adoptive mom in helping lower the overall stress level by modeling effective ways to address her own stress. Adoptive moms are invited to join the *Circle of Second Moms* here: http://dawnbaggett.com/…
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Adoption Attorney, Lucrece Bundy, is sharing the 3 biggest misconceptions about adopting a child — including finances, trauma, and how long adoption takes. Whether you're curious about adopting, or you're amidst the process, this episode provides awesome tips for saving time and money, avoiding scams, and ensuring you've selected the right kind of …
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If people need people, then moms need people (grown-up ones). Learn the importance of finding a support system & be encouraged by fellow mom and author, Maggie Combs. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join …
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Tim Perdion was born Thomas Griffin Demchak on March 1,1969. Placed in the care of an adoption agency shortly after birth, he was adopted by his loving parents on April 28, 1969. Despite growing up in a seemingly perfect adoptive family, Tim wrestled with deep-seated feelings of anger, depression, and anxiety—a struggle that persisted into adulthoo…
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This episode originally aired on November 7th, 2023 Does your child yell, scream, or otherwise refuse to talk about their owl, watchdog, or possum brain? They tell you it’s stupid or tell you to stop talking or get extra silly or just don’t talk? I hear this from a LOT of parents (and I experienced it a lot in the play therapy room). This doesn’t m…
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I just dodged another bullet in the dating world, as many of ye know I got stood up 2 times in a week recently, and it didn't happen a third time but it was looking like it, what the hell is happening out there!!?? There is a good side to this though, with my podcast episode a few weeks explaining of my horrendous dating experiences, one lady has c…
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Do you ever feel like a failure as an adoptive parent? If you answered yes, I know how you feel because I’ve been there. Grab a pen and paper, and I’ll share 3 affirmations to restore your confidence as a parent. Hi Neighbor, In this journaling episode, I want to help you navigate your adoption journey for those times when you feel like a failure a…
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In this thought-provoking episode of "The Ex Files—The Divorce and Separation Podcast," hosts Alex and Liza explore how gender plays a role in family law disputes. From issues of gender identity to legal challenges faced by transgender individuals, this episode addresses the complexities that arise when gender becomes a central factor in family law…
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Delanie Fischer is joined by Renee Ash, TV personality from Peacock's Love Undercover, to discuss her experience as a cast member and all that comes with it including visibility, online criticism, public heartbreak, watching yourself on TV, what it's taught her about herself, and more. Plus, the inside scoop on how a production like this operates! …
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Does this sound familiar to you? The child in your care comes home from school and after having a snack and telling you about their day, you sit down to help them with their homework. In an instant, it’s like you have an entirely different child. They throw themselves on the floor in rage or even check out entirely at the mere mention of homework. …
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If you're a mom, you know the struggle is real. But so is the joy. Learn what to do about motherhood guilt and all the pressure on moms with Maggie Combs. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Co…
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The purpose of this research is to understand the context and the decisions women made when deciding to place a child for adoption. To Participate, need to: Be age 18 or older Identify as a woman Speak & Understand English Have placed a child for adoption in the US after ‘94 Currently reside in the US Participants will complete: (1) approx. 90 min.…
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Curious what marriage myths might be sucking your relationship under? Allen and Jennifer Parr expose the ways you're being fed a line. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Allen at …
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We are back, and the steaks have never been higher for Max Verstappen and Lando Norris! This is the last chance for Verstappen to win a championship, when Adrian Newey leaves at the end of the year, it's over. For Norris, if h doesn't take a stand this will haunt him for the rest of his days, even when he packs up the bags and leaves F1, he will ne…
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This episode takes a look at the reality of PTSD among many mothers who have experienced their own trauma within the context of post-adoption family dynamics. Adoptive moms are also invited to join the *Circle of Second Moms* here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group or visit dawnbaggett.com to learn more about post adoption coaching …
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This week Mark is joined by another Take fave Ben Bailey Smith to talk all things cinema. Mark also gives his take on a swathe of new releases, including ‘Kneecap’, a comedy-drama based on true events that sees fate bring together a Belfast teacher and two self-confessed down-and-outs – the real musicians playing themselves – to form a hip-hop trio…
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Welcome to Episode 218 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Zen Honeycutt, Founder and Director of Moms Across America, returns to the show. Moms Across America is a powerful coalition of unstoppable moms dedicated to creating healthy communities through education and empowerment. Their motto, 'Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids,' reflects their mission. In our …
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Just how important is chemistry in a relationship? Author and YouTube influencer Allen Parr and his wife Jennifer shared what mattered--and didn't--as their relationship developed over time and distance. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Bran…
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Hi Neighbor, Is it possible to experience hope and healing after a tragic decision? Today’s episode features an incredible story of faith, healing, and advocacy for life. Joining me is my neighbor from North Texas, Jeff Bradford. Jeff serves as president of Human Coalition, one of the largest Pro-Life organizations in America. He and his wife, Tric…
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Let's talk about preparing our motherhood financially today! One of the six preps, finances, can make or break you during a momsday moment. Keri gets personal recalling her journey to financial freedom and the understanding of the importance of financial preps. This episode contains talk about WIC, welfare, food stamps, broke as a joke, rags to ric…
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ICYMI - this is our online conversation with our therapeutic parenting trainer, Stella. Stella brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about fostering and adoption, and she shares how therapeutic parenting can be a game-changer for children who have endured trauma. You'll learn how recognizing children's behavior as a form of communication rath…
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Ex porn star, Jessie Rogers, shares what she wishes she knew before she got into the adult entertainment industry, misconceptions people have about adult film actors, and what new entertainers should consider before getting involved. Full episode with Jessie: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/ex-porn-star-jessie-rogers/id1251196416?i=1000513934…
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Policymakers, researchers, and activists in the child welfare field frequently point to racial disparities within the system, as evidence of the systemic bias. But what are the true causes of these disparities? And how should governmental bodies tasked with protecting civil rights understand this issue? This week, Naomi and Ian are joined by Rafael…
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How could your lack of a strong father figure affect your parenting journey? Daniel Nayeri left his father in Iran when he, his mother, and sister fled from religious persecution. Now a dad himself, he reflects on the impact of the relationship of father and son. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources…
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. There is a huge need for foster and adoptive homes for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. We interview Holly Harridan and Dr. Shelly Ronen. Holly is a Senior User Experience Researcher at Bloom Works and an applied Anthropologist with a background in queer and feminist studies. Dr. Shelly…
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Today’s episode tackles the critical issue of smartphone use and excessive screen time among children, specifically focusing on Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012. As a parent to two "Zoomers," the host shares personal insights and expert research to confront the rising mental health challenges faced by today's youth. This discussion will cov…
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Ever wondered how a simple change in your morning routine could transform your life? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with my mom, a registered nurse, who faced her skepticism about early mornings head-on. Listen as she shares her journey from being a natural late riser to discovering the profound impact of starting her day …
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The Great Commission and making disciples is for all Christians, but do we really live that way? We've had a classic understanding of what missionaries ought to be doing, but is that exclusionary? In episode 263, we have Luke Perkins from Crossworld to help us sort it out. Luke served as a missionary professor in Haiti for several years and today i…
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What's life like as a refugee? Author Daniel Nayeri fled Iran due to persecution when his mom became a Christian. You won't want to miss his story of faith, resilience, and the kindness of others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hanse…
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Candace Cahill is a first mother, late discovery step-adoptee, and the author of Goodbye Again, a memoir detailing her experience of losing her son twice.Candace is a modern-day Renaissance Woman and works seasonally as an Interpretive Park Ranger in Denali National Park & Preserve. Connect with Candace: Website: ⁠https://candacecahill.com/⁠ Book “…
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This episode originally aired February 17th, 2023 I’ve been listening for a while and the watchdog and possum brain ideas have really helped me. Is it OK to teach this to my kids too? I’m worried they’ll start using it as excuses. I get this question all the time! If we teach our kids about the watchdog and possum brain are they going to start sayi…
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Ben and Nemone put Moira Rose on the couch and take a deep dive into her narcissistic tendencies, and what effect that has on the rest of the Schitts. Nemone explains how narcissism is not as easy to spot as its widespread use would have you believe. We also discuss the collection of wigs that Moira keeps in her closet and why they are transitional…
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Yes, you read that right! A girl who literally uses hum sh*t as a face wash, and the worst part of it...she has millions of followers. Plus, we are going through when you should get out of a toxic relationship. We are delving into me and an ex girlfriend, I've spoken about it before but we are going into more detail. https://www.thepeterwalshshow.c…
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In this episode of "The Ex Files - The Divorce and Separation Podcast," hosts Alex and Liza tackle the often-complex issue of property settlements in family law disputes. Property division is one of the most contentious parts of a separation, and understanding the process and key legal principles can make a world of difference. Join Alex and Liza a…
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Delanie Fischer is joined by Jessica Gemme, who shares a variety of her personal experience as a former educator including being a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, running her own classroom, assisting kids with special needs, teaching history to research and technology, and working in inner city and rural schools. She opens up about the pressu…
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Stephen Rowley, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist practicing in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Dr. Rowley's book, The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny, was published by Chiron Publications, Sept. 2023. With his background as a psychotherapist and educator, his interest in Jungian psychology and Zen Buddhism, Dr. Rowley discusses what fundament…
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What happens when a child ages out of foster care? In addition to processing the grief of what they’ve lost, children in this circumstance have to navigate the world as an adult sometimes completely on their own. This is the story of my guest today. Jessica Cawthorn and her siblings were cared for by extended family after the death of her parents. …
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Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is Untrue, tells his (true life) tale of fleeing Iran as a boy when his mother converted to Christianity. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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Hi Neighbor, Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you had at your fingertips the ability to heal yourself? Well, you do. It’s something I like to call the self-help jackpot. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore the self-help jackpot with journaling. This is the seventh and final episode in our 7-part series on journaling. Journaling can act as a filter a…
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I want to adopt a baby. We are working with an adoption attorney, and we have to make a book about us and our lives to be shown to women and girls who are considering adoption for their baby. My husband has full-sleeve tattoos on both arms and on his neck. I…
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