I’m currently on the roller-coaster ride of single parenting an adopted teenage son. Join me each week as I share my lived experience by starting with a confession, in the hopes of normalizing the complex issues that often come with parenting an adopted child.
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Foster Parent Well is the go-to podcast for foster and adoptive parents who are navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma while trying to stay sane in the process. Hosted by Nicole T Barlow, a foster and adoptive mom of six, parent trainer, and wellness coach, this podcast is where faith, resilience, and practical strategies come together. If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from the daily realities of foster care and adoption—you're not alon ...
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Join Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Supervisor) Tracey Turner as she shares insights, tips and strategies for families. Her specialty is working with RAD (reactive attachment disorder) and complex trauma along with PTSD.
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#ReactiveAttachmentsPodcast I started this podcast as a companion to the #RAD caregiver support group. Caregivers struggling to be believed, wrestling with regret and the many complexities of attachment. Putting the truth, pain and remorse in context, with the goal of expanding the conversations about our strained lives, marriages, careers, reputations, and sanity. Let’s dive in to these topics together! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/support
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A true story about adopting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Listen to the unabridged award-winning audiobook here.
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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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Raising a child or children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (“RAD”) is scary, exhausting, and life altering. Join Tracey Poffenroth Prato, an adoptive mom of two children with RAD, as she interviews other RAD parents and experts in the field including adoption. Listen to the very real and raw experiences of these families and access the best resources and support. If you’re a parent or adoptive parent raising a child or children with RAD, a friend or family member of someone who is, an exp ...
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Join Michael Harris, a Licensed Psychologist and FASD Speaker, as he discusses Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a complicated, special needs disability that results from prenatal alcohol exposure. With insight from Michael being a psychologist (since 1997) and a foster parent (since 2012), you can learn FASD basics as well as advanced concepts without the jargon or the judging, plus plenty of practical FASD tips & tools, news, and interviews with other FASD experts. It's FASD support wheneve ...
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Many adoptive, foster, stepmoms, and grandmothers are suffering in silence. No one in the world of adoption is giving them the tools for recovery. No one is teaching them how to handle adoptee pushback and rejection. No one is wrapping arms around them and praying when all they can do is cry. When moms realize the unknown depth of their child’s trauma, a common reaction is self-doubt. If she doesn’t know what happened, how can she find words to help her child process it? It’s terrifying, lik ...
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Medicine is often portrayed in entertainment with questionable accuracy. These women in medicine break it down for you; from the rare diagnosis, to the downright weird, they cover it all. With some drinks and laughs sprinkled in, they take you on a lively tour of medicine in media. If you have ever questioned how healthcare is portrayed in your favorite television show, Tik tok reel, song or movie, or just need a few laughs, tune in to “Medical Media Mixer”, The Perfect Cocktail.
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Ep 27 The Seabreeze (Cruise Ship Medical Care)
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42:23In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: The TV series “Dr. Odyssey” 📺 We discuss: ✅Cruise Ship Medical Facilities ⚓️ ✅What happens if you need to be transported off the ship 🛳️ 🎙️We chat about Joshua Jackson…. Were you a Dawson 🧒 girl or a Pacey 👦🏻 girl? 🎧 Listen on: | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music | iHea…
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REWIND: Supporting Biological Kids in the Foster Care and Adoption Journey
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39:27What happens to the children who were already in the home when foster kids arrive? Daniela Coats offers a perspective rarely heard in foster care conversations- that of the birth child. Growing up as the oldest of three biological siblings in a family that began fostering when she was seven, Daniela experienced firsthand the complex emotions that c…
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Ep 26 Sip Happens: Let the Games Be-Gin (But With Wine)
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1:05:11*** This episode is filmed live from a winery, so pardon the sound quality*** Episode 26 released June 30 Title Sip Happens: Let the Games Be-Gin (But With Wine) 🎙️We have officially launched our Patreon! If you want the full uncut video antics from our first Pod field trip and more perks, sign up to support the show! 💳 Patreon https://patreon.com/…
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REWIND: Lessons in Resilience with Raquel McCloud
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1:02:50Raquel McLeod shares her powerful journey as a birth mother, child of kinship care, and kinship adoptive mom, illustrating how resilience can be cultivated through intentional practices and consistent support. • The nine elements that build resilience include having one stable adult, cultivating self-worth, and prioritizing physical wellness • Phys…
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Ep 25 Sleeping Beauty (Resignation Syndrome)
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47:21In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: 📺 The 2019 documentary “Life Overtakes Me” We discuss: ✅ Resignation syndrome 💤 🛌 🎙️What do you think? Is this a trauma response? Are genetics involved? 🎧 Listen on: | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music | iHeart | Podbean | Player FM | Listen Notes | Podchaser | Boomplay…
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Praying for the Wounded Child: A Conversation with Virginia Wells
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26:54Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Virginia Wells—author, licensed social worker, and adoptive mom—to explore the intersection of faith, adoption, and healing. Virginia shares wisdom from her powerful book Praying for a Wounded Child, offering real-life encouragement and deeply spiritual insights for parents navigating trauma, loss, a…
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E28: Sagging, and earrings, and belts, oh my!
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21:34Confession: It is sometimes hard for me to allow Lane to express himself through his appearance, whether it’s coloring his hair, wearing goofy earrings, or sagging his pants. However, I realize if I stifle this important teen outlet of creativity, the risk of rebelling increases exponentially. I have no research or data to back this up. It’s just m…
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REWIND: Being a Learner as a Foster or Adoptive Parent
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37:18Ever felt like the gap between what you know about trauma and how you respond to it is impossibly wide? In this soul-nourishing conversation with Katrina Campbell, Director of Training at FaithBridgeU, we explore how continuous learning transforms not just our parenting but our spiritual lives. "Suffering moved in with me," Katrina shares, capturin…
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Ep 24 The Snowflake (Starvation, Hypothermia, Frostbite, Cannibalism)
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49:15Episode 24 released June 16 The Snowflake In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: 🎬The Netflix movie Society of the Snow 🗣️Morbid Episode 638 We discuss: ✅Starvation 🤤 ✅Hypothermia and Frostbite ❄️ ✅Cannibalism 🦴 🎙️We chat about whether we could survive in those conditions, and would we eat a friend? Nicole chimes in regardi…
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REWIND: The Marriage Behind the Mission- Navigating Foster Care as a Couple
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30:56Parenting children from hard places requires an extraordinary partnership between spouses. In this candid conversation, Nicole interviews her husband Bruce about how they've navigated the challenges and joys of foster parenting as a team. When Nicole first felt called to foster care, Bruce's immediate response was a firm "no." His journey from relu…
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Ep 23 Sensory Overload (Sensory and Auditory Processing Disorders)
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1:01:34Episode 23 Released June 9 Sensory Overload In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: 🎬The Documentary : Sensory Overload We discuss: ✅ Sensory Processing Disorder ✅ Auditory Processing Disorder 🎙️We also discuss supporting sensory needs. 🎧 Listen on: | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music | iHeart | Podbean | Pla…
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Confession: I secretly judge parents and caregivers who do not expect their child or teen to help out around the house with regular chores. I don’t know how many of them are out there, but I certainly know a few personally. I don’t typically judge others, however, I’m gonna get on my soapbox about this one. Also included in this episode: *my shift …
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REWIND: Staying Calm in Chaos: Tools for Foster & Adoptive Parents
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23:48Ever found yourself triggered by your child's meltdown, wondering how to break the cycle of dysregulation? This summer rewind episode tackles one of the most challenging aspects of foster and adoptive parenting: staying calm when everything around you is chaos. Drawing from personal experience as both a certified parent trainer and adoptive mom to …
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Ep 22 The BDSM and The Slippery Nipple (BDSM, Breast Cancer)
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50:34In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: The Hulu miniseries “Dying for Sex” starring Michelle Williams We explain: ✔️ BDSM ✔️ Breast Cancer ✔️ Mammograms and screening guidelines 🎙️We also dive into the world of dominance, submission and kink and remind you to get your boobies checked! ⛓️ 🙈 🩻 🎧 Listen now! 🍸 Cocktail recipes…
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Confession: I recently learned in a family therapy session that one cannot be angry and twerk at the same time. Fun fact! Also included in this episode: *more valuable content from Daniel Siegel's book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain *the handy model of the brain *why the ages of 12-24 are the most dangerous of our lives *the…
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Finding Justice in a Broken Foster Care System
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25:18We confront the reality of injustice in foster care and explore how to effectively advocate for change without burning out or losing sight of our purpose. From recognizing that not every battle is ours to fight, to making strategic relationships within the system, these seven practical tips help foster parents navigate the broken parts of the syste…
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Speaking the Heart Language of Adopted and Foster Children
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18:17Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, adoption author Sherrie Eldridge shares deeply personal insights and practical advice for adoptive and foster parents seeking to connect with their children truly. Drawing from her book 20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed, Sherrie explores how well-intentioned words can be misinterpreted by adopted c…
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Ep 21 The Huntington Special and The Hard Knock Life (Huntington's disease, Skeletal Dysplasias, Precocious Puberty, Dental Age, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Bone Age)
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1:33:52In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: -Episode 2 of Something’s Killing Me - The Strange Case of Dr. Gilmer -2023–2025 series “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” and -the Hulu dramatization “Good American Family”. We explain: ✔️ Huntington’s disease ✔️ skeletal dysplasias ✔️ precocious puberty ✔️ bone age ✔️ dental age ✔️ …
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Confession: I have started referring to myself as Lane’s bumpers on a bowling lane. I can guide and provide for him, keeping him out of the gutters in adolescence, while at the same time understanding he has free will. I need to trust in his ability to make good choices in the teen years. Lane needs to trust that I will be there for him, even when …
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Becoming Yourself in the Middle of Motherhood with Emma Fulenwider
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32:02Send us a text On this episode, we sit down with Emma Fulenwider—author, literary agent, TEDx speaker, and mother navigating the complexities of modern parenting—to explore what it truly means to belong in a world full of pressure, perfectionism, and plastic toys. Emma shares her personal journey from being an "odd kid" who learned to mimic others …
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Ep 20 The Jessie and The Psychedelic Frog (Caffeine, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy)
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1:10:45In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: -Saved by the Bell: Season 2, Episode 9 “Jessie’s Song” And -Family Guy, Season 2, Episode 14 “Let’s go to the hop” We explain: ✔️ caffeine use: risks and benefits ✔️ frog/toad licking ✔️ psychedelic assisted psychotherapy 🎙️We have some fun with this landmark episode! Singing may be i…
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E24: I used to think the teen years had to be survived
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24:48Confession: I used to think that the teenage years were something I had to suffer through before Lane grew up to be an adult. But I just found a book that changed all that. I now understand the massive changes the teen brain is undergoing and I look forward to helping Lane harness the power of his powerful new brain so he can thrive in his adolesce…
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The foundations you build before welcoming foster children into your home will determine whether you merely survive or truly thrive in this challenging calling. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, this episode walks you through four essential preparations every prospective foster parent needs to prioritize. How are you…
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Ep 19 The Munchausen and The Apple Cider Vinegar (Factitious disorder, diet and cancer, brain tumors)
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1:15:16The Munchausen and The Apple Cider Vinegar In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover: -The Documentary Scamanda -The Series Apple Cider Vinegar -The Search For Instagram's Worst Con Artist. -Unmasking Belle Gibson: The real story of the infamous wellness scammer | 60 Minutes Australia We explain: ✔️ Factitious disorder (Munchau…
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E23: High school- I have to let go and accept what is
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17:06Confession: I have to let go of what I thought high school would be like for Lane and accept the fact that he needs more specialized and individualized attention that simply is not available in a traditional high school. Luckily, there are lots of options out there for kids like mine. The trick is figuring out which one will be the best for Lane. S…
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Seeing and Filling Gaps in Foster Care with Amanda Preston
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48:16What happens when your foster care journey leads you to places you never imagined? Amanda Preston knows this path intimately - from young newlyweds dreaming of "opening an orphanage" to becoming adoptive parents of eight children, veteran foster parents of 16 years, and eventually establishing a mental health clinic supporting neurodivergent famili…
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Ep 18 Le Fatigue and Deep Sleep (Encephalitis Lethargica, Sleepwalking)
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1:26:35In this episode we cover: -Sandman Season 1, Episode 1 and -The documentary Dead Asleep We explain: ✔️ Encephalitis Lethargica ✔️ Sleepwalking ✔️ Violence while asleep 🎙️We explore the strange sleeping epidemic of World War I and ponder whether murder while sleepwalking deserves a guilty verdict 💤🚶⚖️ 🍸 Cocktail recipes drop on socials the weekend b…
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Confession: My best friend of over 30 years ghosted me two years ago. Believe it or not, she shut me out of her life not once, not twice, but a total of three times over the course of our friendship. Also included: *how and when we met *how we stayed close, despite the 1000s of miles between us *our roadtrip to attend the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta *…
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When Love Isn’t Enough: Amy VanTine on Parenting Through RAD
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38:41Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, Sherrie Eldridge welcomes Amy Vantine, a mother, educator, and co-founder of RAD Advocates, to share her harrowing and inspiring journey of parenting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). From her early dreams of motherhood to the trauma, confusion, and eventual heartbreak of dissolving an ad…
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Ep 17 Half life and Madame Curie (Workplace safety, Radium Sickness)
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56:36In this episode we cover both the book and movie “Radium Girls” And The movie “Radioactive Half Life cocktail - https://www.historiamag.com/how-to-radium-party/ Radium girls movie/book - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radium_Girls https://radiumgirlsmovie.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Radium-Girls-Story-Americas-Shining/dp/149264935X Note: the movie c…
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Confession: I am constantly reminded that the more I learn, the less I know. This week that lesson came in the form of videos on vestibular and proprioceptive systems. What I learned in these videos was super informative and I wish I had learned about it when Lane was young. I also reflect on the the joys and frustrations of my motherhood journey. …
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Trauma Knowledge Transforms Parenting with Melissa Pemberton
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43:06Stepping into foster care or adoption without understanding trauma is like trying to navigate unfamiliar terrain without a map. That's why this conversation with Melissa Pemberton, a trauma-aware licensed therapist and parent coach with over 20 years of experience in child welfare, is absolutely essential listening for anyone caring for children fr…
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Ep 16 Nonbinary Basil and Teenage Dream (Intersex and MRKH)
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1:05:55In this episode we cover: The book: As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as A Girl And The movie: Fitting In Nonbinary basil - https://www.sgn.org/story.php?316578 Medical Gender assignment at birth/in infancy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Reimer https://books.google.com/books?id=lQjxX3Hj7HIC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC128…
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E20: The embarrassing shoe throwing incident
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24:25Confession: Before I was introduced to TBRI, I once had an epic meltdown, which included throwing all of my shoes on the floor of my bedroom in a rage. I threw every single pair of my shoes as hard as I could onto the hardwood floor while screaming at the top of my lungs. Not my finest moment, but I did apologize to Lane about it afterwards and we …
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Ep 15 The Skinny Bitch and The Faker Face (GLP-1 agonists, prosopagnosia)
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1:06:37In this episode we cover: The documentaries: CNCBC Big Shot : The Ozempic Revolution And Impact X Nightline Season 2, Episode 20, The Skinny Confessions: After Ozempic The movie, “Faces in the Crowd” And The book, “Hello Stranger” by Katherine Center Sources: Obesity https://obesitymedicine.org/blog/why-is-obesity-a-disease/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.ni…
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Confession: I wish I had found TBRI Trust Based Relational Interventions when Lane was in Kindergarten instead of 8th grade. In my humble opinion, it is THE SINGLE MOST POWERFUL intervention program foster and adoptive families need to be trained in. Included in this episode: *more on my high-functioning depression *powerful activities from my IOP …
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Breaking the Cycle: Parenting with Trauma Awareness with April Ficklin
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58:05What happens when the romanticized dream of adoption crashes into the complex realities of parenting children from trauma? April Ficklin knows this collision intimately. From a teenage mission trip where she first felt called to adoption, to the Good Friday when her family doubled overnight with the addition of two siblings from foster care, April'…
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Ep 14 The Welcome Home and Eclipse of the Heart (Agoraphobia, Heart Disease)
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1:15:50In this episode we cover: The TV Show Grace and Frankie Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2 The TV show Found Season 1 Episode 2 Sources: Grace and Frankie: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Grace_and_Frankie_episodes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_and_Frankie https://graceandfrankie.fandom.com/wiki/Season_One Coronary Artery disease: https://emed…
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Confession: Reliving Lane’s Kindergarten year has been much more difficult than I imagined it would be. Luckily, it didn’t seem to have any lasting impact on Lane. In fact, he doesn’t remember any of it! Included in this episode: *another funny story from my childhood *blog entry written on 8/23/15: Lane is making great gains *disastrous meeting wi…
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Ep 13 Brain on Fire and The MMR (anti-NMDA encephalopathy, Measles)
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1:18:06In this episode we cover: Brain on Fire- both the book and the movie Outlander episodes 405 and 406 Sources: Brain on Fire - book and movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_on_Fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_on_Fire_(film) https://www.med.upenn.edu/autoimmuneneurology/nmdar-encephalitis.html#:~:text=Anti%2DNMDA%20receptor%20encephalitis…
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Confession: Rereading my blog entries about Lane’s adoption day makes me a bit sad. I was so optimistic and naive. I never would have imagined ending up where we are now. I share two blog entries written right before and immediately after Lane's adoption day in addition to more horror stories of Lane's Kindergarten teacher. Included in this episode…
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God shows up in extraordinary ways for foster parents when we embrace the truth that we're participating in His holy work of restoration and redemption. • His grace is sufficient for our weakness, covering our doubts, fears, and mistakes • New mercies arrive each morning—only when we need them, not a moment sooner • Hard things are exactly what Jes…
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Ep 12 The Rabies Shot and The Mind Eraser (Rabies, erasing mind to improve function)
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1:04:09In this episode we cover: Scrubs Season 5 Episode 20 “My Lunch” The TV show Severance The movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Scrubs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrubs_(TV_series) https://scrubs.fandom.com/wiki/My_Lunch Organ Donation https://www.organdonor.gov/learn/process https://www.organdonor.gov/sign-up/how Rabies: https://www.nejm…
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E16: I used to be proud to be a teacher...
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31:10Confession: I used to be proud of my career in elementary education…until I had a child who didn’t fit the mold and only then realized how the kids on the ends of the bell curve were not thriving. And in many cases, kids like mine are made to feel like a bad kid or stupid because they do not get the attention and supports they need to experience su…
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Beyond Behavior Management: The Parent's Journey to Felt Safety
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35:26The tension between fostering deep relationships and managing difficult behaviors sits at the heart of every foster and adoptive parent's journey. In this deeply personal exploration, we uncover why our focus often shifts from connection to control—and the surprising neurological reasons behind it. When behaviors are under control and there's order…
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Ep 11 The Imposter and Appendicitis de Luxe (Capgras, Appendicitis)
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47:52In this Episode We cover: The NPR Podcast Episode and article “Seeing Imposters: When Loved Ones Suddenly Aren’t And Doogie Howser Season 1 Episode 3 “A Stitch Called Wanda” Sources: Capgras The Imposter - https://www.nerdfriday.com/post/51820442120/the-imposter-recipe-by-sabrina-eldredge-of-nerd https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570557/#:~:tex…
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Confession: I used to be my own worst enemy with negative self-talk that I wasn’t even aware I was engaging in. Now that I know, I’m working to becoming my own best friend with self-compassion, self-love, and positive self-talk. I'll share how gratitude is my superpower (when I practice it consistently), my new favorite gratitude journal, and a tri…
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What happens in that critical moment when your child's behavior pushes your buttons? That split second before you respond determines whether your correction will actually work or simply bounce off ineffectively. Foster and adoptive parents know the struggle all too well—the same behaviors repeating despite countless corrections. But what if the key…
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Ep 10 The Code Blue and IQ (Healthcare worker happiness, Intelligence Quotient)
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1:07:53In this episode we cover: The new sitcom St. Denis And The TV show High Potential Sources: St. Denis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Denis_Medical https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/st-denis-medical/ Studies on Happiness in Healthcare Workers: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-020-00592-x https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7537441/#…
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Confession: I swear a lot. Well, maybe not a lot, but I definitely swear. Some believe that it’s healthy for you to get it out, but, like all things, only in moderation. Also included: stories from my childhood, more about the How We Feel app, the 5 lies depression tells you, and funny stories about swearing! Oh, and how the Let Them Theory is help…
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