LET'S TALK ABOUT ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -We discuss some of the issues that come with being in the foster care system and also the adoption system. We also chat about finding the birth family. There are so many emotions from an adoptee's perspective that are overlooked too many times.
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Episodes
Oh Sh*t Part 3: 0-15
June 05, 2021 21:39 - 38 minutes - 34.6 MBPatrica is on again, this time she and her new brother Bo chats about meeting each other for the first time and how all the joy took over. Patrica also about the surprise in finding her father. There is a lot of emotions in this episode so you better have your tissue ready. Oh and 15 siblings? If you want to see the video, copy and paste this YouTube link in your browser: https://youtu.be/T5L1Q4gIe-Y
“Keys To A Foster Kid’s Success: Dream Big Aim Higher”
May 22, 2021 21:10 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBRob Mooney entered the foster care system at age six, changing homes twenty times before aging out eighteen. Notwithstanding his traumatic and unstable childhood, he chose to be successful – earning degrees in finance and law before receiving international recognition for his expertise in his field of practice. Rob left the practice of law to spend time with his wife and five children, and to share his story with youth in foster care with the hope to inspire them to choose a better life. Hi...
Episode 25: “Being Thankful”
March 26, 2021 16:16 - 10 minutes - 802 MB VideoThis the last episode of the series. We will continue with the podcast channel and will be taking special requests when the opportunity presents itself. If you want to be on the podcast and share your story, we will always be here and will give you that opportunity. I want to thank everyone for their support, we really appreciate you. Stay Safe!
Episode: 23 "218 Amherst"
February 24, 2021 19:01 - 11 minutes - 1.05 GB VideoKevin B. talks a little bit about his foster care experiences and how he turned some negativities into positivities.
Episode 22: Why Me!
January 29, 2021 18:30 - 7 minutes - 748 MB VideoKevin chats about why was he the one that had to be adopted etc.
Episode 21: "Interview with Ginger Baerg: Author of my Patchwork Family"
January 02, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 1.11 GB VideoGinger Baerg is a wife, mother, and high school math teacher. God called Ginger and her husband, Dustin, to grow their family by fostering and adopting. Over the past seven years, the Baerg family has fostered six kids, and have adopted two, becoming a family of seven! Book Summary: Nick loves his quilt because each patch represents a member of his family. Their love stitches them together like patchwork. My Patchwork Family is a beautiful story of a family sewn together through foster care ...
Reunion: My first connection with bio family through DNA
December 13, 2020 20:57 - 28 minutes - 1.83 GB VideoKevin B. gets together with his cousins who he met on AncestryDNA. Cousin Bobbi and Cousin Sandra were very instrumental in helping Kevin find his biological family.
Episode 19 "Oh Sh*t Part 2
November 22, 2020 20:52 - 42 minutes - 120 MB VideoPatricia Spencer will be joining us again for part 2 of her adoption story. Last time we heard what she found out about her biological family. It was a cliff hanger! This week we're going to pick up where she left off and follow her journey to where she is now.
Episode 18 "Oh Sh*t Part 1"
November 14, 2020 02:40 - 28 minutes - 1.92 GB VideoPatricia Spencer is an adoptee who only recently began her journey to find her biological family. She never planned to look for her bio-family until a friend revealed some shocking information about bio-parents. But, she also always said that if her biological family ever found her she would welcome them into her life. She currently lives on the other side of the country from where she was raised. An Army veteran who currently works for the federal government, she has two biological children...
Episode 17 "#NAAM"
November 08, 2020 01:12 - 9 minutes - 870 MB VideoKevin does a quick chat on "National Adoption Awareness Month." He gives a little insight into how he feels and some of his memories.
Episode 16 “Family Tree”
October 24, 2020 21:40 - 22 minutes - 1.33 GB VideoSandra Scott A family researcher who is passionate about bringing families together. Sandra the only child of her parents and raised in a blended family home. As a child, Sandra was always curious to know more about her family. She would contact her aunt from to time and take notes. Fast forward to adulthood Sandra married, had three children, and her desire to know more about her family grew stronger. She wanted to share her lineage with her sons so that they would pass it down to their chi...
Episode 15 "What I wish I had known"
October 17, 2020 00:24 - 25 minutes - 1.31 GB VideoThis episode is with Co-host Michelle Batten, founder of Hopeful Connections Parenting. Michelle is a trauma-responsive parenting coach who helps exhausted adoptive and foster parents define needs behind behaviors, explore creative parenting solutions, & walk alongside parents to restore hope back to their homes. “Michelle as a sibling of foster children and an adoptive sister, she brings a unique perspective to our podcast. You can view her information @ http://www.hopeparenting.com/press-...
Ep14 "My Scars Tell A Story: They are a reminder of when life tried to break me but failed!"
October 01, 2020 20:47 - 11 minutes - 828 MB VideoI talk about the scars that I have physically and mentally, and how the folks in the program tried to break me and failed.
Episode 13 “The (What If) & Depression”
September 16, 2020 20:39 - 9 minutes - 926 MB VideoKevin chats about the "What If" & his experience with depression that occurs with adoptees/foster care children. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgpG6dJtJ-SVQlY8LUks1Sw… We also are on PodBean: https://letstalkaboutfosteradoption.podbean.com/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/LivingMyShadows IG:https://www.instagram.com/livingmyshadows/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Lets-Talk-About-Adoption-Foster-Care-531611900958499
Episode 11 “Tip Of The Iceberg”
August 29, 2020 01:16 - 43 minutes - 107 MB VideoCorey Quinn is sharing his story. Corey is discussing his story of ups and downs, living in many foster homes, meeting his younger brother, dealing with depression and negativities in his life. You can check out Corey's music on IG @coreywinz Corey is also on Twitter @BubblesRainbow2
Episode 10 "Building Your House"
August 20, 2020 21:44 - 10 minutes - 1.54 GB VideoI will be discussing the ways I dealt with Negativities in my life.
Episode 9 "Simple Complications"
August 14, 2020 19:46 - 23 minutes - 2.13 GB VideoShania from the UK shares her story about being an adoptee in a bi-racial family. Shania has a blog and can be reached at the following Social Media outlets: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEN3dfilC1DgW1aem2oN2gw Blog: https://shaniasophiaadoptee.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shania_sophia_adoptee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sha_niaaaaaaashania_sophia_adoptee
Episode 8 "Emotions & Trauma”
August 06, 2020 21:27 - 10 minutes - 1000 MB VideoThis episode I touch on the Trauma and Emotions that I've experienced and shared my thoughts about them
Episode 7 “ROOTS”
July 31, 2020 22:30 - 14 minutes - 1.34 GB VideoI will be talking about finding my roots and how it made me complete.
Episode 6 “This Adoptee Life w/ Amanda”
July 25, 2020 11:57 - 27 minutes - 260 MB VideoAmanda tells her story about being a Transnational Adoptee born in Colombia and raised in Sweden. She's also the creator of "This Adoptee Life" which is a blog that she uses to let adoptees tell their story. You can contact Amanda @ https://thisadopteelife.com/ She is also on social media outlets: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEj9OJIrZ65y8nC4NeKDQKA https://www.facebook.com/thisadopteelife https://www.instagram.com/thisadopteelife/ https://twitter.com/thisadopteelife
Episode 5 "Angry & Grateful @ The Same Time"
July 18, 2020 18:25 - 11 minutes - 115 MB VideoWe adoptees can be angry while being grateful to have someone care for us, however, there is a lot of anger we have to deal with which causes all different types of emotions.
Episode 4 “Dream”
July 12, 2020 18:02 - 8 minutes - 342 MB VideoDetermination, Responsibility, Embrace, Attitude, Motivation
Episode 3 “Who AM I (Identity)”
July 12, 2020 18:01 - 13 minutes - 220 MB VideoKevin B. (Skeeter) talks about his problems with identity while growing up as an adoptee/foster kid.
Episode 2 "Medical Records/Birth Certificate"
July 12, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 207 MB VideoA short discussion on what adoptees go through when they don't know their medical history or never saw their birth certificate.
Let’s Talk About Adoption & Foster Care (Intro)
July 12, 2020 17:59 - 11 minutes - 237 MB VideoEpisode #1 Kevin gives a brief summary of his journey through both adoption/foster care systems. He also touches on what the podcast will be about