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An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom with Ed Hajim
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - August 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAt the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. He presses his face against the car window, watches the miles pass and wonders where life will take him. Where you’d least expect. In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and ...
Releasing Adoption Trauma with Ann Hince
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - August 02, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsI am just like many other people. Just like you perhaps? I had a childhood with plenty of trauma and dysfunction. I had PTSD into my 30s, the result of two alcoholic parents. I became a software engineer because it was so comforting to know that logic could work in part of my life, even though i...
How To Do Adoption Well with Spring Gray
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - July 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsFoster care is truly an unparalleled experience. This is our journey as a foster and adoptive family that has seen and experienced a lot! We want to share our joy and heartbreak with the world to inspire others to join in our mission of providing strength to the weakest among us. We are sharing...
Trauma and Ramen with Aubren
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - July 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsOriginal source of the story: https://www.barrentoblessed.com Facebook Page Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 ...
L.I.F.E. Adventures in Adoption with Anna Maria DiDio
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - July 12, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAnna Maria DiDio, MSW is an adoptive mother and was inspired to write her memoir, Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure after her own family journey to Mexico. Now her L.I.F.E.* Adventures children’s books feature stories about adoption, foster care, stepchildren, and all blended families f...
Adoptee and Adoptive Stories with ReGina Smithwick
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - July 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsReGina Smithwick was born in Harlem, NY, raised in Mount Vernon, NY, and Teaneck, NJ. She now resides in Winterville, NC with her three children. She is the founder of ReGina Smithwick Enterprises LLC, providing Certified Life Coaching. She is also the creator and producer of Let's Talk 1943. ...
Foster Parents Need Community Too with Marcy Pusey
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - June 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsMarcy is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner, speaker, Story Coach, and the best-selling author of books for adults and for children. She does her best writing on retreats with a nearby hot tub, in any castle, or within view of the sea. Over t...
Neurodiversity in Foster Care with The Mcleod Fam
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - June 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsEeka McLeod’s journey to building her family began when she made the decision to pursue her dream of adopting a child. After becoming a licensed foster parent while in graduate school, she started welcoming children into her home. Throughout her time fostering, Eeka cared for 18 children and ev...
Daily Struggles inside Foster Care and Adoption with Jilanna Goble
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - June 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsJillana Goble is a speaker, author, and advocate. She holds a master’s degree in teaching. Together with her husband, Luke, she parents five children ranging in age from preteen to young adult. Jillana is the founder of an unprecedented initiative that has turned into a statewide movement called...
Therapist, Foster and Bio-Mom Carrie Bock LCP-MSHP
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - June 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsCarrie Bock, LPC-MHSP of By The Well Counseling is a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping clients with anxiety and OCD overcome wounding childhood experiences via online counseling across Tennessee. Carrie is the host of the Hope for Anxiety and OCD podcast which ...
Trauma and Faith in Foster Care and Adoption with Kim Peacock
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - May 31, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsKim Peacock is the author of Victorious Heart, which details her handling of grief over the loss of her 17-year-old daughter. It also provides insightful advice for those seeking to support and help those who grieve. She has raised six children, residing with her second husband in a log house...
Foster to Adopt with John and Shannon Sorenson
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - May 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsJohn and Shannon Sorenson faced infertility and became foster parents. After a long journey, they became adoptive parents to a sibling group of brothers and ended up having a biological son. Then the real test came when they faced down the teen years while dealing with a childhood cancer diagnos...
Foster Care in Texas with Drs. Megan and Hailey Arnold
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - May 17, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsDr. Hailey Arnold is a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner; however, she is best described as an entrepreneur. Constantly finding solutions to problems, Dr. Arnold spends her days formulating nutritional products and genetic tests for children of all ages. She is married to Dr. Meg...
Understanding Grief and Trauma with Veronica Bratcher
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - May 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsVeronica earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling She is an independently licensed therapist in three states, including Utah, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. She has been an active member in the adoption and counseling field, working with adults and youth with a specialty in grief...
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption with Rita Sorenon
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - May 03, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsRita Soronen is the President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has just commissioned a Harris poll to survey Americans about their attitude towards adoption. While more than half of adults in the U.S. (67%) agree that every child is adoptable, many remain wary of adopti...
Miss Oklahoma's Journey Through Foster Care and Adoption With Morgan Wolf
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - April 26, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings“Morgan Wolf is Miss Oklahoma for America Strong. Morgan works in veterinary medicine specializing in animal rehab. Going through foster care herself, her mission is to be an advocate for all adoptees and those going through foster care. She was blessed to compete on a national stage in Miss for...
This Is Me I Am Adopted with Fiona Myles
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - April 19, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThis is me Fiona Myles, born in the mid 60s. I'm married to the amazing Brian a gorgeous red head. We have one daughter Georgie and a son Connor. Manchester has been our home for the past 18 years, a fabulous metropolis full of energy and history. I started writing and telling stories from ...
Over 100 Foster Kids in 6 Years with Mr Jay
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - April 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsMr. Jay is a M.A.T. & Ministry Certified, Professional Relationship Coach, Certified Betrayal Trauma Practitioner, Certified Special Education Teacher, Author, Air Force/Army Veteran, Inspirational/Public Speaker, Activist, Wedding Officiant, Adoptive Parent. He is also a certified Betrayal Tr...
They Took My Baby! with Tina Fumo
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - April 05, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsTina is the first-born child of Italian immigrants. Her home growing up was busy, loud, and had the best meals known to mankind. Though Italian was her first language, Tina became an A+ student all through grammar, high school and eventually continued her education at Ryerson in Toronto. She mov...
Finding Bio Family After Adoption with Navy Commander Theresa Carpenter
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - March 29, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsTheresa Carpenter is an active-duty Navy Commander where she has served for the past 25 years. Her passions include helping military women succeed and the professional development of the craft of public relations. As an introspective writer, she muses about the human experience for her blog, Ther...
Foster Youth Advocate Justin Black
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - March 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsFind them on the web Justin's Podcast: Rose from Concrete Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 F...
A Seed of Hope for Foster Youth with Chaney Fletcher
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - March 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsChaney Fletcher's Bio: Hey there I'm Chaney Fletcher I'm 28 years old, married and I have five biological and two bonus children, one who is an angel. I have lost both of my parents, my father at 12 from brain cancer and my mother at 24 from her alcoholism. I entered foster care at 16 and aged...
Empathy and Angst Through Group Homes with Shannon Weatherly
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - March 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsShannon is a former therapist turned COO, as well as an amateur podcaster. Her career started in child welfare and made a series of twists and turns leading her to where she is today running clinical trials. Growing up, Shannon always wanted to “help other kids”. As a five year old, she ...
Adopted Twice to Post Traumatic Faith with Jill Riley
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - March 01, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsJill has over 30 years of experience as a minister. She has served as both lead pastor and staff pastor over the years as well as been a part of planting three churches. She now works with the Evangelical Covenant Church. As a business consultant and leadership coach, Jill has worked extens...
College Money for Foster and Adoptive Families with Brad Baldridge
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - February 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsEver wonder about college money for kids who have been in care, are currently in care, or your adopted kids? Brad Baldridge specializes in just this sort of thing!! You can find all about him on his website tamingthehighcostofcollege.com Brad's podcast blog and email can also be found there. ...
Adoption and Trauma with Anastasia Lee
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - February 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAnastasia Lee volunteers with FundFC. Check out their website to see how you can help! Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 ...
Foster Care as a Calling with Lindsey
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - February 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsLindsey and her husband decided at a young age that they felt called to serve as foster parents. She tells of their journey working with older youth in the foster care system. Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http...
Foster Care from Every Angle with Lily Cory
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - January 31, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsLily's story has foster care and adoption at the beginning, middle, and in her future. She is on the board for The Mockingbird Society. Check them out if you are interested in youth advocacy. Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Mer...
9 Pillars for Success for Foster Parents with Sandi Kwessel
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - January 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsSandra’s life journey is the result of her brother’s mental health issues that ended in his suicide at the age of eighteen. Sandra was determined to find solutions for other families that her family could not find, and she succeeded! She moves forward with determination and focuses to bring her ...
9 Pillars for Success for Foster Parents with Sandi Kwesell
Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey - January 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsSandra’s life journey is the result of her brother’s mental health issues that ended in his suicide at the age of eighteen. Sandra was determined to find solutions for other families that her family could not find, and she succeeded! She moves forward with determination and focuses to bring her ...
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