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Foster Parent Well

Nicole T Barlow

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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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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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Reactive Attachments

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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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RAD Talk with Tracey

Tracey Poffenroth

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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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Your host, Angela Myer, takes you on a journey toward shifting your perspective from self-doubt, fear, hate, and anger into wisdom, understanding, compassion, and eventually forgiveness, so you can truly heal. Angela wants to support you in discovering and awakening your authentic self. The Undetected Narcissist Podcast is here to educate, support your recovery, and encourage your empowered transformation following narcissistic abuse. She will shine the light on various topics from attachmen ...
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FASD Elephant™ Podcast & Blog

Michael L. Harris, MA, LP, SEP

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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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We Heart Therapy

wehearttherapy

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We Heart Therapy is a channel about Therapy, Wellness and life from a therapist, coach and relationship Expert, Dr. Anabelle Bugatti. This channel features podcast on how to live a better life, have successful relationships, and discusses different types of therapy available so that you know which is the best fit for you. Make sure to check us out on YouTube at We Heart Therapy.
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School of Self-Worth is a purposeful podcast and community for the ambitious woman who knows she is worthy of an astoundingly great life. Join us weekly as we redefine success, set and sustain boundaries, and reclaim your self-worth. Hosted by Nicole Tsong, bestselling author, former journalist, and work/life balance coach, who helps professional women live an aligned life. We will have diverse and meaningful conversations with successful women from all walks of life who share insight about ...
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Parenting 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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Have you ever wondered if being Asian is a reason you’re being overlooked for leadership? In this week’s episode, I sit down with John Wang, author of “Big Asian Energy,” TEDx speaker, and podcast host. As a kid, John also struggled with pressure from his Asian parents, and how those early experiences impacted his ability to see his own potential. …
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Send us a text Betrayal cuts deep, leaving wounds that can shape how we view ourselves and future relationships. This guided meditation offers a gentle yet powerful journey through the complex terrain of heartbreak and healing. We begin by creating safety - grounding our bodies and acknowledging that while the past contained pain, we are safe now t…
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Send us a text Betrayal cuts deep, leaving wounds that can take years to heal. In this powerful exploration of why people cheat, we pull back the curtain on the psychology of infidelity to reveal that cheating is never a mistake—it's a choice rooted in emotional disconnection, fear of vulnerability, and unhealed trauma. We dive into six revealing p…
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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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Ever 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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Do you feel unappreciated, undervalued and — worst of all — invisible at work? In this week’s episode of the School of Self-Worth, I dig into the reasons this might be happening. And understanding (and reversing) cultural conditioning is essential. For so many Asian-American women, you learned early on to base your self-worth on what others thought…
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Send us a text What happens when forgiveness becomes the most radical act of self-healing? Angela Meyer returns with Season 4 of The Undetected Narcissist podcast, offering a revolutionary approach to recovering from narcissistic abuse through compassion rather than continued anger. After nearly concluding the series, Angela was profoundly moved by…
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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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We 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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Send 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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Do you want a life of purpose, but have no idea how to get started, let alone make it a reality? This week in the YCC Alumni series, I sit down with my inspiring client, Sydni Powell, who not only rebounded from a layoff, she is now creating the business of her dreams and also is in a loving partnership. Sydni shares how she went from feeling lost …
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🎙️ Working with View of Self in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti-Duarte, PhD, LMFT) & Robin Williams Blake, EFT Trainer & Director of the Toronto Centre for EFT Welcome to another transformative episode of the We Heart Therapy podcast & YouTube series for EFT therapists! In this episode, Dr. Belle sits down with re…
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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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Send 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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Have you ever asked yourself what your purpose is….and came up empty-handed? And then wondered how on earth you ever were going to figure out what your purpose really is? I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count. So in this episode, I reveal the biggest mistake most Asian-American women are making about purpose. And then I also sha…
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Confession: 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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Are you an Asian-American woman dreaming of feeling worthy and successful no matter what setbacks crop up? Have you ever wondered how some women manage to pivot from challenges by making fast, powerful decisions that make them happy? In this YCC Alumni Series, I sit down with the remarkable Cecilia Lei, who not only bounced back from burnout, a lay…
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Confession: 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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In this powerful episode of the We Heart Therapy Youtube Channel and podcast, on our series EFT Talk, host Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti aka Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT) is joined by certified AZ EFT Trainer Rachel Thomas, LMFT, to explore Attachment-Based Suicide Assessment within the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). 🎙️ Together we delve int…
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What 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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Do you struggle with emotional reactivity, even though you know you want to do better? Then this episode is exactly what you need. I go deeper into the impact of emotional reactivity and why it’s so essential for ambitious Asian-American corporate leaders to rein it in for good. In this episode, you’ll learn the cultural conditioning that started y…
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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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This week’s episode is truly special. I interviewed Anna Radulovski, the founder of Women Tech Network, Coding Girls, and Executive Women in Tech. Inside, Anna drops incredible wisdom of how she stepped into her own self-worth to create the Women Tech Network, impacting 150,000 members across 179 countries. What does it take to affect the lives of …
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Send 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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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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Stepping 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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Wanna know a secret I usually only share with clients? Every time you start moving toward a dream goal built into the purposeful life you want to have, four blocks show up. Every. Single. Time. But if you can make friends with these blocks and understand them, you will have a much easier time navigating them when they come up, just like when you lo…
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Confession: 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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What if I told you you don’t need to have it all perfect to be the authority? One of my clients had been vying for a promotion for a year when she started using my framework. 🔥 She took 10 days off, and when she got back, her boss put her up for promotion. 🔥 Five months later, she accepted a new job as a VP. 🔥 She did this while everyone was saying…
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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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What 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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One of the biggest myths about being visible at work and hitting your goals is you have to go for your goals at all costs. That’s not how the top 1% do it. The secret? Getting recognized isn’t about volume — it’s about strategy. ✅ The right decision, made at the right time. ✅ Intuitive insights that creates demand for your expertise ✅ A simple stru…
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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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Have you ever had an experience that cracked you wide open? In Clover Lam’s case, it was going through divorce. In the aftermath of her divorce, she blamed herself and felt deeply inadequate. She didn’t understand what had happened to her. But after many years of personal work and introspection, Lam stepped back into and reclaimed her self-worth. A…
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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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Do you always show up for others? Like, you’re the person you can always count on to be there when you say you will? But when it comes to getting more sleep or going to the gym, you often let yourself off the hook? If this is you, then you’re in the perfect place, because this episode is all about how to build a stronger relationship with yourself.…
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Confession: 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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The 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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Are you in a job that you picked because you thought you were supposed to make money and make your family proud? That’s what this week’s guest Pooja Mottl did when she chose investment banking. But then Pooja had a moment when everything changed. And she left investment banking to go to culinary school. Since then, she has written the book, “The 3-…
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In this episode of *We Heart Therapy*, join host Dr. Belle, aka Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT (Certified EFT Supervisor/Therapist), as she welcomes special guest Dr. Simona Herb, EFT Trainer from Romania. Together, they explore how to think systemically in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) —a crucial perspective for therapists working with couples, f…
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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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Welcome to today’s episode of the School of Self-Worth! This one is for you if you’ve ever wondered, “What does a coach actually do?” and how I can support you in your journey. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with me, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk about why I hire coaches, the 2 key things that coaching is NOT, and…
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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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We explore the critical importance of healing for foster and adoptive parents, emphasizing how past experiences shape our parenting. Understanding ourselves allows us to nurture our children effectively while providing the love they need. • Exploring the concept of healing and being a steady presence • The impact of past traumas on parenting styles…
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Two years ago, I imagined I would one day reach 100 episodes. But I didn’t really think it would look anything like this! Creating and launching the School of Self-Worth was a massive dream come true, and I had the best time coming up with the appropriate way to honor this milestone. Which is to CELEBRATE. But wait! This isn’t celebrating the way y…
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Confession: I didn’t learn how to process my emotions until my mental health crisis when Lane was in 7th grade. To those of you who are emotionally healthy, that may sound crazy. But it’s true. I share how music therapy helped me process emotions, as well as a helpful analogy to understand why processing your feelings is so important. You'll also h…
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