Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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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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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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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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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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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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This podcast creates a space for genuine conversations about adoption, where emotions are acknowledged, journeys are reconciled, and a healthy acceptance of truths is fostered. Delve into the impact of adoption on all parties involved, gaining insights from adoptees, adoptive parents, biological parents, as well as professional psychologists and social workers. Explore the realities, reconciliation processes, and ongoing dynamics of adoption.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Host Stacy LeBaron, a leader in the feline rescue and TNR community, interviews professionals working in all aspects of animal welfare, the non-profit sector, and related industries. These lively, timely and honest conversations provide education, information and dialogue that will empower you to help cats in your community and foster a supportive environment so that together we can work toward creating safe, caring communities for cats and kittens.
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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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Mac Watson Talks voted BEST PODCAST by Phoenix Magazine's 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll. We explore current events through emotional connections, real-life experiences, and humor.
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Are you ready for the greatest adventure of your life? In my weekly podcast, we explore the adventures, challenges, triumphs, sorrows, and the fun of being a dad. I am the father of 6 kids. My wife and I had four and then God blessed us with 2 more through adoption. I think I have a unique perspective and experience to help fathers become the best dad possible. I also love to interview other men trying to be great dads, step-dads, adopted dads, granddads, and foster dads. Let's help each oth ...
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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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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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What is it like to go through the foster-to-adopt process? The Foster Adoption Podcast is a resource for people who are interested in growing their family by adopting children from foster care. Follow along the journey of one couple adopting children from foster care.
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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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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a social scientist and educator. Her podcast integrates research and personal narratives to shed light on urban and social work topics affecting marginalized communities. Season 1 features topics related to foster care, youth homelessness, and adoption.
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Weekly interview show with special guests talking about all things adoption and foster care.
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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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Nonpartisan podcast for independent-minded Americans exploring the perils of partisanship in U.S. politics, society and daily life. Join & Support us with an Apple Podcast Subscription for bonus content.
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"Leadership and Personal Mindset: Harnessing Common Sense for Growth and Success" Effective leadership and personal growth are deeply intertwined with a mindset rooted in common sense. It delves into practical strategies that leaders in life or any field can adopt to foster both personal and professional development. By focusing on clear thinking, logical decision-making, and a grounded approach to challenges, with actionable insights on how to cultivate a mindset that drives growth and help ...
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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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Bonjour et bienvenue! Join me weekly on a captivating journey into French-inspired wellness. Whether you're intrigued by the allure of French culture, or simply seeking sustainable lifestyle changes for healthy weight loss and maintenance, "The French Weigh" podcast is for you. I’m Karen Gombault, a Certified Coach who helps women lose weight mid-life, keep it off, and more importantly, adopt lifestyle changes that foster healthy ageing. I am passionate about helping other women thrive & all ...
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Welcome to the Riverside Project podcast! We are mobilizing Houston to empower families and transform generations. We hope these conversations give you a greater understanding of the issues facing our community and inspire you to find your place along the River. Learn more about our work by visiting riversideproject.org or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.
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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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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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Listen each week as the podcast discusses motherhood, foster care, adoption, special needs and whatever else is bugging them.
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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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The most important factor to a healthy well-being is feeling connected. From There, To Here is a podcast that will infuse strength, positivity and a sense of community into your life. We discuss significant topics that explore our personal journeys From There, To Here, as well as feature insightful guests’ stories. Meet Shannon Shannon is an anxiety driven, overthinking, perfectionist who stresses over not b eing perfect. She is blessed to be a mom of three miracles. Her oldest is adopted ou ...
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A Podcast for Biological, Adoptive, & Foster Moms. No experts. No topics. Just real talk from real moms about real life.
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On each episode of our show, hosts Joyce Koo Dalrymple and Sasha Parker invite a guest to share their stories related to adoptive, foster, and spiritual care of children. These stories reveal much about who we are, who God is, and how we’re transformed through the process of sacrificially loving others.
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Welcome to the Rugged Haitian Podcast, here we talk about being Haitian and how it was and is growing up in America. We will be Honest with you. You WILL laugh and sometimes you will cry from the laughter. We are just gonna keep it real with you. We will talk about everything. From weird Haitian remedies (like my mom putting sugar in my eye to cure pink eye. ps it works) to relationship problems and growing up black and being Haitian at the same time. PS. Don’t worry all content is clean, bu ...
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The first and only podcast about the pet foster community! Featuring inspiring stories from foster parents all over the country as they discuss the emotional rollercoaster of the foster experience, the revolving door of pets, and the rapidly-changing role of fostering and animal rescue within human society. Hosted by Stacey Axelrod (NYC Pet Photographer) and presented by Foster Dogs Inc., a New York-based nonprofit focused on creating positive, inclusive foster communities by providing suppo ...
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Rediscover the confident and connected parent you long to be. We’ll show you how.
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Honest, Engaging, and Meaningful discussions on the journey of fostering and adopting.
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Think parenting is hard? So do we! Think parenting is the best thing ever? So do we! We are all in this together. In the Everyday Parent Podcast, we share our not-so-expert opinion on all things good, bad, and ugly. Join us as we all grow as parents together.
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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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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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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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Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice in Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care and Personal Growth
Sindee Gozansky
Welcome to "The Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice in Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care, and Personal Growth," the essential podcast for both new and experienced therapists, and for individuals passionate about enhancing their wellbeing, mental health education and awareness. In addition to solo episodes and guest experts, I offer targeted mentoring for therapists, leveraging my extensive background as a supervisor and couples therapist. We cover a vast array of topics crucia ...
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Fan Favorite: Finding the “Perfect” Time to Foster or Adopt (w/ Jason Johnson)
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Have you wanted to foster or adopt but just don’t know if it’s the “right time?” My guest for this episode can relate! Jason Johnson and his wife knew they wanted to become foster parents, but were unsure when they should pursue it or how it might affect their biological children. Jason is a speaker, writer, former pastor, and church planter who en…
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Episode 173 - Historic Adoption Policy with Dr Michael Lambert
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Scott and Al are having a week off! both taking a pause after a busy year and before a busy autumn. So, rather than do nothing we're re releasing a cracking episode from last year that is well worth a revisit. In this episode we speak to NHS historian Dr Michael Lambert. He has looked at the historic evidence of Government policy to promote and fac…
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86 - We've adopted a second pair of siblings this week!
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Adam and Brian adopted a pair of siblings seven years ago and another pair this week. Their children are now 13, 10, 6 and 3. Just days into their life as a family of six, they talk about their hopes and fears and how they're drawing on their experience as parents to support their new children.By New Family Social
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Episode 8 | Foster Care and Adoption: Invisible Oppression
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This episode sheds light on the invisible oppression that individuals face with experience of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness. It is a call to action to for my listeners to take action to begin dismantling their oppression.By zayda sorrell-medina
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A Critical Need for Fostering and Adopting Siblings with Former Foster Youth Tina Bauer
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Tina gives her testimony of being in the foster care system then being adopted. She is able to discuss what she had to go through during her time in foster care and her experience of recovering from the effects of being in foster care after being adopted. Tina elaborates on the issues of reciprocal adoption of siblings and the role she played as a …
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Understanding God's Heart for Adoption and Foster Care with Tim Wolkiewicz
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Joining me on this episode is animator, author, and father of four adopted children: Tim Wolkiewicz. Tim is a very talented animator who has worked on Veggietales, Hasbro’s “Transformers Rescue Bots,” Warner Brother’s “Green Eggs and Ham,” and Disney’s “Monsters At Work." He is also passionate about adoption and foster care. Him and his wife both f…
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Hey guys, Today I’m speaking with Denna. Denna is an intercountry adopted person, born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia in 1979. She grew up in Mclaren Vale, South Australia, and an organisation, formerly known as ASIAC organised her adoption from Yayasan Ibu Sayap. At 4 months of age, Denna took her first international plane trip, and since then has trave…
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Couple Shares Their Journey of Fostering Kids With Special Needs with the Housers
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In this heartwarming episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Brian and Travis interview Woody and Mindy Houser, an inspiring couple from South Dakota who specialize in caring for children with high-level medical needs. The Housers share their journey into foster care, which began after the stillbirth of their daughter and led them to adopt tw…
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Typical Behaviors of Children Adopted From Foster Care or Internationally
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What should you expect when adopting internationally or bringing a child into your home from foster care? Check out our discussion with Dr. Robin Gurwitch a licensed clinical psychologist with close to 30 years of experience in evidence-based treatments and the impact of trauma/disa…
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S7, Ep 1: Why Educated Women Are Turning to Egg Freezing With Marcia Inhorn, Author of ‘Motherhood on Ice’
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In this episode on the mating gap and egg freezing, we discuss: The challenges created by the shortage of eligible, educated men. How the education gap between men and women affects dating dynamics. How societal expectations and outdated gender norms are contributing to this issue. Why considering partners from diverse educational backgrounds can b…
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In this episode of "The French Way" podcast, host Karen Gombault, a certified weight loss coach, dives deep into her personal experience with intermittent fasting. She discusses how she began her fasting journey in 2018, exploring the 16:8 fasting method and its numerous benefits, including weight loss, reduced inflammation, increased energy, and i…
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Living Out Your Faith in Foster Care and Adoption
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Send us a text Living out your faith means that you are going to live differently. It means that our main purpose is to love God and love others well. So what does that look like in foster care and adoption? What are the ways that we can share hope and grace to people that are hurting? Today we discuss just that...we talk about practical ways that …
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Are Cats the Underdogs in Municipal Politics with Stuart Kroll, Animal Rights Advocate, Port Washington, Long Island
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"Our goal is to put as much public pressure on the town representatives as possible and to spread as much awareness as we can, because the more people that are aware of the problem, the more people are going to ask the town to do something about it." This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and Tomahawk Traps. Are you ready to be inspired…
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"Going to College" - S5E6 - Everyday Parent Podcast
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Join us this week as we go through the highs and lows of Shane dropping his daughter off to college and what you can do to get ready!Text "Parent" to 98173 to join the conversation!Find resources and more at longhollow.com/Parent Speaker:
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An Adoption Story Featuring Jep & Jessica Robertson
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Jep and Jessica Robertson, most well-known for being part of the Duck Dynasty Robertson Family, have joined me on this episode to share their adoption journey. Like many beginnings to the adoption process, it was the wife's idea. Jessica wanted to adopt but Jep was hesitant, and Jessica thought it made sense. They already have four biological child…
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Almost every time I teach, especially if there are folks in the audience not already familiar with my work or the concept of co-regulation, someone asks the very valid question of- “Isn’t this (co-regulation) just coddling?” Fair question! There are a lot of underlying assumptions and fears in this question that we will deconstruct in today’s episo…
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You may have heard of the term Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) or trauma-informed care before, but you may not know what it is or how it can help transform how we care for children in foster care. To help us dive deeper into this topic is Mitzi McBride. Mitzi is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker…
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Episode 443 - FASD Change Maker, Maggie Mae
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"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6 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. September is…
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What Is the Best Country to Adopt From in 2024? - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Resources: Adoption Comparison Charts Adoption Agencies (Resource page) International Agencies (Creating a Family partners) Types of Adoption (Resource page) Support the Show. Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national …
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New Oregon Trail for Ranked Choice Voting? From Farmer’s Market to Legislature & Citizen Ballot
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“I've sat in rooms where we as Democrats have high-fived when a Libertarian party candidate gets into a competitive race,” recalls former Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield. “That's not democracy.” “And Republicans high five when a Green Party candidate gets into the race,” says Rayfield, currently running for Attorney General in Oregon. “That's not…
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Virginia Wells: Addressing Grief and Loss in Adoption
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Send us a text In this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice fo…
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Leading Foster Care Expert Shares Powerful Stories and Insights with Dr. John DeGarmo
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In this latest episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney and Travis are joined by Dr. John DeGarmo, a renowned foster care expert who has fostered over 60 children and is the director of the Foster Care Institute. Dr. DeGarmo is a global keynote speaker and foster care consultant, best selling author, and trauma informed presenter and …
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Have you ever wondered what adult adoptees really think about adoption? Join us to hear about the Profiles in Adoption: Adult Adoptee Experiences report, based on research by the National Council for Adoption. In this episode, we cover: Who did you interview for the Profiles in Adop…
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#46: Coffee Chat With Kim Severson, Weight Loss Doesn’t Have To Suck
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In this insightful episode of "The French Way" podcast, host Karen Gombault interviews Kim Severson, a weight loss coach who helps clients achieve their goals without the misery of restrictive dieting. Kim, who worked in food, wine & hospitality for years, shares her personal journey from struggling with traditional diets to discovering a more sust…
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268 - Best Friends, Lovers, Partners, and Parents
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This week, I’m excited to sit down with my good friend Giancarlo Rengifo for a heartfelt conversation about fatherhood. We dive deep into the joys and challenges of being a dad, but also explore the often-overlooked importance of being best friends with your spouse or partner. We discuss how this deep connection can be a cornerstone of a strong, re…
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"Sleepovers" - S5E5 - Everyday Parent Podcast
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This week we are jumping into the conversation about sleepovers! How do you handle it? Can you trust the other parents? Join us this week!Text "Parent" to 98173 to join the conversation!Find resources and more at longhollow.com/Parent Speaker:
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Building Healthy Relationships with Birth Families in Foster Care and Adoption
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Send us a text This episode uncovers the profound importance of fostering healthy relationships with birth families in foster and adoptive care. Through stories of my own struggles and experiences, we highlight the need for trust, genuine intentions, and respect in building positive dynamics. Inspired by Jonah's story, we explore how offering hope …
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Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck, Part 2, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats
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"Collaboration between animal welfare groups and local governments is the key to creating sustainable, humane community cat programs that work for everyone.” This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Keeping People and Pets Together Pet Food Pantry, and Tomahawk Traps. In the second half of this enlightening two-part webinar series, S…
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Radically Changed by a Call to Love with Bethany Adkins Part 2
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Joining me on this episode is author, podcaster, and foster-mom: Bethany Adkins. In this two-part series, Bethany shares part of her story with foster care and the heartache that comes with it... but also the incredible God-filled joy. They also discuss the need for not just people who "love you" but people who "get you" and what the difference is.…
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Episode 189: Learning & Growing Together - On Location @ FC Training Day
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Summary: Join us on location at Central Christian Church in Glendale, Arizona, for Foster Arizona’s semi-annual Foster Cooperative Training. This episode is packed with insightful talks from experts dedicated to empowering caregivers and community champions. Discover valuable knowledge and practical tools to better support the children who need us …
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REPLAY: When Your Child Won't Talk About Their Watchdog and Possum Brain
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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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Episode 442 - Back to School with Sandra Flach
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"For the LORD gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, Guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints.Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; For wisdom will come into your he…
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Episode 248: Learning the Language of a Child’s Brain (w/ Cherilyn Orr)
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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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60. Guest Interview with Brittany - Response to Ep 13 - Rejection
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In episode 13, we interviewed Jacob, a young man who recently came out as being gay. Now, in a much-anticipated follow-up, Shannon's sister Brittany takes the spotlight. Reflecting on Jacob's episode, Brittany opens up about her own journey as a lesbian in the early 2000s when she was just 19. She shares the emotions and thoughts she grappled with …
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How Long Will a Foster Child Stay In My Home? - Weekend Wisdom
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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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Conversations - Bethan Pell, Child to Parent Violence
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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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89: Transforming Couples Therapy: Techniques and Strategies with Dr. Ray Doktor
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In this episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist podcast, Dr. Ray Doktor discusses the nuances of his couples coaching work. Dr. Ray emphasizes the importance of authenticity and transparency in relationships, offering practical advice and exercises for therapists to help their clients connect on a deeper level. He shares insights from his book, 'Al…
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Foster Care Will Change You: A Journey of Restoration
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Send us a text What if the very challenges you face in foster care and adoption could transform you into a stronger, more compassionate person? This week, join me, Nicole T. Barlow, on the Foster Parent Well podcast. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how upheavals in our routines can open up new paths for self-care and growth. Drawing on i…
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Healing Hearts: Family, Forgiveness, and Faith
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What shapes a person's path more profoundly: the family they’re born into or the family that steps in during times of need? This episode unearths the stories of famous adoptees like Ice-T and Simone Biles, whose lives were irrevocably molded by non-traditional family dynamics. Hear how Ice-T's aunts provided a sanctuary after he lost his parents, a…
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Send us a text We had the incredible honour of welcoming gold Paralympic medalist, Ellie Simmonds, onto our podcast! 🎙️ In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into Ellie’s inspiring journey. From her early years in foster care to being adopted by her amazing parents who are foster carers, Ellie shares how these experiences shaped her extraordi…
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"Working with Teachers" - S5E4 - Everyday Parent Podcast
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Back to school season is here! New year, new teachers!! We dive into the conversation about working with your children's teachers throughout the school year!Text "Parent" to 98173 to join the conversation!Find resources and more at longhollow.com/Parent Speaker:
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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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