Hey Fam! Quick Catch Up on the show!
Life's a wild ride, isn't it? Kind of like fostering and adopting, which is the heart and soul of our podcast, From Foster to Forever. We dive into the ups and downs of non-traditional families, sharing heartfelt stories that are anything but ordinary. In this latest episode, I pop in to give a shout-out after a little break from the mic. I know, I know, it’s been a minute, but hey, life (and surgery!) happens. Whether you’re a new listener or a seasoned vet, I’m stoked to have you here with me.
I also take a moment to thank all you lovely folks who’ve been tuning in and leaving those golden five-star reviews. Seriously, they help get our stories out there for others who might need a little hope or support. Plus, I’m super excited to announce that I’ve joined the ranks of columnists at Fostering Families Today, a sweet publication all about foster care. My first piece drops online soon, where I discuss how my CrossFit journey helped me tackle the tough times during fostering. It’s all about that mental toughness, and trust me, it’s a game changer. So, stay tuned, because I’m gearing up for season three and I want to hear from you! Got a story to share or know someone who does? Hit me up. Let’s keep this conversation rolling and make some magic happen!
Takeaways:
- This episode welcomes newcomers and reminds longtime listeners about the journey so far.
- Rachel expresses gratitude for every review, emphasizing their importance in spreading awareness.
- The podcast announces a new column by Rachel in Fostering Families Today Magazine, a must-read for foster care enthusiasts.
- Rachel discusses her first article, which ties her personal story of fostering-to-adopt, with her passion for CrossFit and mental toughness.
- Listeners are encouraged to share their own foster to adopt stories for potential podcast features.
- The episode wraps up with Rachel's summer wishes for health, safety, and joy for all listeners.
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Speaker BIt'S the Foster to Forever podcast.
Speaker BHappy stories of non traditional families born through Foster to adopt.
Speaker BI'm your host, Rachel Fulgenetti.
Speaker AHey everybody, it's Rachel.
Speaker AI just wanted to pop on for a minute and say hello because I know it's been a second since I've had episodes up.
Speaker AFirst of all, I wanted to say if you are new here, welcome.
Speaker AI'm so glad you're here.
Speaker AAnd there's gonna be new episodes soon, but in the meantime, you can go back to season one and you can listen through season one and all of season two.
Speaker ASeason one, the first and second episodes, I kind of go into my story.
Speaker AFirst episode is me by myself.
Speaker ASecond episode is me with my husband and we tell our story and basically like how I got to be doing this podc.
Speaker AI also wanted to say if you are not new here, if you've been listening along since the beginning or if you jumped in at some point, I also want to thank you so much.
Speaker AI really, really appreciate every single, like I get every single review.
Speaker AI get the five star thing, all of that stuff, you know, it seems really trivial and I hate to even ask, but if you've been listening for a while and you haven't done that yet, it really, really helps.
Speaker AThe algorithm and all that kind of nonse that people can listen to this, people can find this information.
Speaker AI think there's so much experience, strength and hope within these episodes and my wish is that anyone who is seeking this information or needs support or help or is curious would be able to find it.
Speaker ASo every review, every five star rating, every, like, every joining my Instagram following, it all helps.
Speaker ASo thank you so much.
Speaker AI also wanted to make a special announcement.
Speaker AI'm thrilled to announce that I am now a columnist for a publication called Fostering Families Today.
Speaker AIt's a print and online publication and it's dedicated to all things foster care.
Speaker ASo if you are in the process, if you're curious, if you already did foster care and you're not doing it anymore, but you still have a passion for it, I really recommend you subscribe to this publication.
Speaker AI think it's only about $20 a year for the subscription.
Speaker AIt comes out bimonthly and my first issue will be coming out online on July 1st.
Speaker AI think the print edition may already have hit the stands, but online it'll be coming out July 1st.
Speaker ASo next Tuesday.
Speaker AAnd I will certainly post a link to my article.
Speaker AMy family is actually on the COVID as well, which is really awesome.
Speaker AA beautiful shot of the four of from my son's adoption day.
Speaker AAnd the article itself is about how CrossFit helped me to foster.
Speaker ATo adopt, help me through that process of fostering to adopt.
Speaker AThere's something in CrossFit called mental toughness.
Speaker AI had to develop that and I started doing CrossFit while I was going through the process early on in the process of fostering and it became like this mirror for my life and I could really see how I dealt with challenges.
Speaker AAs an old yoga teacher used to say, how you do anything is how you do everything.
Speaker AAnd that became really apparent to me and it really helped me through.
Speaker ASo anyway, I'm thrilled.
Speaker AI had this idea to write this piece for years and it's finally out there in the world.
Speaker ASo check it out.
Speaker AYou can follow me on Instagram, I'll post it there.
Speaker AI am also going to posted on Facebook, but I would recommend if you're interested in fostering or if you are fostering, sign up for the magazine.
Speaker AAll right guys, I think that's it for right now.
Speaker AStay tuned.
Speaker AWe are working on season three.
Speaker AWe meaning I am working on season three and it is summer and there's like kids galore, kids in and kids out and kids going to camp and kids coming home and kids all the time.
Speaker ASo I can't exactly say when it's going to launch, but I will say that we're working on it.
Speaker AAnd as always, if you know anyone who has a wonderful Foster to Adopt story, I would love to know about it and potentially have them on the show.
Speaker ASo you can reach out to me through the website from fostertoforever.com that's the the number two, not the spelled out way.
Speaker AAnd I'm just wishing you a happy summer, an awesome time of it.
Speaker AWe all deserve some joy.
Speaker ALet's get out there and like have some fun experiences, right?
Speaker ALike there's a lot of life is a little bit intense, continues to be very, very intense.
Speaker AAnd I'm just wishing the best for all of you of health and safety and fun.
Speaker AAnd that's it until next time.
Speaker AThank you.
Speaker BThis has been the Foster to Forever podcast.
Speaker BHappy stories of non traditional families born through Foster to Adopt.
Speaker BProduced by Aquarius Rising edited by Jason Sarubi at Split Rock Studios.
Speaker BOriginal music composed by Joe Fulginetti for more information or to stay in touch, visit from foster to forever.com that's from foster the number2forever.com and stay connected with us on Instagram at foster2forever podcast.
Speaker BThat's foster the number two forever podcast.
Speaker BWe'll see you next time.
