Episodes
21 Kids Later: The Truth About Foster Care, Loss, and Adoption
Foster care can bring a whirlwind of emotions, and today we're diving deep into the complexities that come with it. We’re chatting with Emily McDaniel, a seasoned foster care provider who's opened her heart and home to 21 kid...
Dyslexia Isn’t a Reading Problem: What Every Parent Should Know with …
Dyslexia isn’t just a reading problem—it’s a whole brain vibe! In our chat today, we dive into some eye-opening insights with Russell Van Broecklin, a dyslexia researcher who's got the lowdown on how dyslexia works and why it...
Healing, Hope, and Holistic Care: Supporting Adopted Children with Dr…
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Rachel sits down with functional medicine physician and adoptive father Dr. Aaron Hartman to explore how early trauma, environmental factors, and holistic healthcare can shape the...
EMDR and Play Therapy with Trauma Expert Jenny Hornby
Recognizing our superpower as parents is the name of the game today, and it’s not about having all the answers. Our presence alone can be a game-changer for our kids, especially those who come from foster care and carry their...
Adoption Adventures: Finding Our Family through Fostering
Today, we hear the heartfelt journey of David and Jill, who took the leap from being childless to adopting two beautiful siblings through the Foster to Adopt process. They share openly about how infertility led them to this p...
Foster Care Reality: Trauma, Love & Burnout with Emily Ellet
This episode is a deep dive into the world of foster care - specifically, fostering a teen as a single woman. Our guest, Emily Ellett, shares her personal journey as a foster parent with candor and insight, shedding light on ...
Embracing the Unexpected in Foster Care with Nikki Zakocs
Flexibility and openness are the name of the game when it comes to fostering and adopting, and our guest, Nikki, really drives that point home today. She’s got a heartwarming story about her journey through foster care, navig...
The Cosmic Library: Akashic Records for Family and Personal Guidance
Kanika Vasudeva joins us today to dive into the mystical realm of the Akashic Records and the art of energy expansion. We kick things off by exploring what the Akashic Records really are—think of them as a cosmic library fill...
From Heartbreak to Hope: Martha's Foster and Adoption Stories
Martha Chaput drops some real talk with us today about the rollercoaster of fostering and adopting children. She shares her heart-wrenching experiences of loving and letting go, highlighting how important it is to make decisi...
Adopting Six Kids: Buckle Up with Bonnie Johnston Butler
This week, we’re diving deep into the whirlwind journey of foster care and adoption with our guest, Bonnie Butler. She shares her story of going from contemplating stepping back from the foster system to unexpectedly adopting...
Growing Up in Foster Care, Trauma Recovery, and Finding Hope with Mar…
Mary Fields shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and healing on the podcast, emphasizing that kindness can be a powerful tool for change. Growing up in the foster care system, she faced immense challenges that cou...
Adopting an Older Child with TEDx Speaker Hilary Crowley
In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, I sit down with Hilary Crowley — foster-to-adopt mom, holistic health practitioner, energy healer, TEDx speaker, and author of The Power of Energy Medicine . Hilary shares the ...