Jeff Noble thought he knew all about FASD... until he became a full time FASD Foster Parent. Fast forward to now. Jeff has been coast to coast and from one side of the earth to the other talking, teaching and learning about FASD with other Caregivers, Front Line Staff and anyone who might sit and listen to him. In The FASD SUCCESS SHOW, Jeff and his gang of FASD Insiders will talk about FASD in a real way so that you can learn how to deal and cope with FASD in REAL life, to be a better advoc ...
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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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Produced for Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia (FANS), this podcast series will get the listener savvy with all things related to the FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) world. With interviews with experts on FASD as well as folks living with FASD, whether on the spectrum or supporting someone living on the spectrum, as well as informational presentations to highlight particular challenges and wins from the FASD world, the "Understanding and Living With FASD" podcast series hopes to give hope whe ...
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Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! The Adoption & Foster Care Journey is a podcast ...
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How much do you know about pregnancy and alcohol? The reality may surprise you. Alcohol exposure while in the womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, in the unborn child. It is more common than many people realise. It may lead to lifelong physical and developmental impairments. For such an impactful disorder, it is rarely spoken about in the popular media. This podcast will take the listener behind the scenes to chat with the people who understand FASD the most and to find o ...
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FASD Family Life podcast is where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am Robbie Seale, the host and producer of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I'm so glad that you found this podcast. I am not a social worker or a psychologist. I am a mom who snuck into conferences, scoured the internet, read books, attended for webinars and workshops because I was desperate to learn everything I could about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and trauma. Why? Beca ...
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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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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) are the number one cause of intellectual disability in the world. Join Nate Sheets, a behavior consultant, and Jill Snell, a parent, as we explore the joys and challenges of supporting children and adults with FASDs.
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We're here to inform, educate and advocate for all things related to early childhood. From nurturing healthy development to overcoming behavioral challenges and recognizing mental health needs, welcome to Centering Kids: Advice from the experts at The Florida Center for Early Childhood. Our podcast publishes on the first of every month!
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Join Julie Beem & Ginger Healy as we explore the trauma-informed, attachment-focused concepts of Regulation (self-regulation/co-regulation) and Relationship (building connection) and how we can help children build resilience and emotional health through the ways in which we parent, teach and care for children. This podcast is produced by the Attachment & Trauma Network, or ATN, a leading national non-profit supporting children impacted by trauma through their families, schools and communities.
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS is a weekly interview show hosted by neurodiversity advocate Harold "Hackie" Reitman, MD., and presented by DifferentBrains.com. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people involved in autism, Asperger's, dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, down syndrome, and any condition that can be considered "neurodiverse." From doctors to judges, teachers to caregivers, scientists to advocates, parents to kids, neurodiverse to neurotypical, we want to tell any story that can ...
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People have learned from other people’s stories since the beginning of time. Stories stir the soul. Stories reveal. Stories heal. Why? Because hearing someone’s story allows the listener to see how that person overcame their challenge. Everyone loves to see the victorious outcome from an underdog position and how one elevated to their “next level” in life. In this podcast...Wendie and Todd will give you an inside look at someone who has had a personal or professional breakthrough that change ...
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Tina and Ann met as journalists covering a capital murder trial, 15 years ago. Tina has been a tv and radio personality and has three children. Ann has a master's in counseling and has worked in the jail system, was a director of a battered woman's shelter/rape crisis center, worked as an assistant director at a school for children with autism, worked with abused kids and is currently raising her three children who have autism. She also is autistic and was told would not graduate high school ...
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A podcast dedicated to late-diagnosed and self-diagnosed individuals on the autism spectrum, including those with AuDHD and other neurodivergent traits. Each episode will explore various topics that examine the experiences of individuals who have navigated life without prior awareness of their neurodivergence. Our host, Dan, offers a personal and experiential perspective, with the intention of sharing stories that may provide assistance and support to others on similar journeys.
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The Empowered Parent Podcast with Kayla and Ryan North is a trust-based, trauma-informed, connected parenting resource. Hosted by Chris Turner.
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A Podcast for Biological, Adoptive, & Foster Moms. No experts. No topics. Just real talk from real moms about real life.
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Congratulations to A Fostered Life Podcast on being named among FEEDSPOT'S TOP 10 FOSTER CARE PODCASTS YOU MUST FOLLOW in 2020! Host Christy Tennant Krispin explores the various facets of foster care through the voices of people who participate in the system.
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A Resilience Project is a podcast inspired by the complex, raw, and sometimes messy experience of what it means to be human. It is impossible to navigate this world without adversity. Through our guests' stories we will discover key elements that can move us from surviving to thriving. Together we can build a story of resilience.
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Is my medication still ok to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding? What about marijuana? Is it ok? These are questions Chris Stallman, a mom just like you, hears every day through her work as a genetic counselor and teratogen information specialist, which is a fancy way of saying she's an expert in anything a woman might come in contact with and its known risks during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. She's part of a non-profit service called MotherToBaby and in The MotherToBaby Podcast, sh ...
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Join Rebekah Jane and guests as we explore what it means to make connections through creativity. We dive deep into personal growth, creativity, inclusion, education, mental health, entrepreneurship, connection, community and how we can make a positive impact. Your host, Rebekah Jane, is the founder of Rebekah Jane Art, a community director, creating and helping others create radical change in their community, with a love of living a creative life, through joy, growth and making a positive im ...
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Ep. 181 | Dr. Debbie Michaud: Healing Old Wounds & The Journey from Lived FASD Experience to Doctor
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What if healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken but finally seeing it clearly? In this episode of The FASD Success Show, Jeff sits down with Dr. Debbie Michaud, a researcher, advocate, and storyteller whose groundbreaking dissertation Hitchhiking With Mama: Living With FASD, A Collection of Truths explores what happens when we stop trying to fix t…
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Episode 511 - Advent—Love Arrives, Shines & Saves with Sandra Flach
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"In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." -1 John 4:9-10 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foste…
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Stand-Up Comedy & ADHD: a conversation with James Mullinger | EDB 346
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Comedian James Mullinger discusses ADHD’s effect on his life and performances. James Mullinger was one of the UK’s top comedians and Comedy Editor for GQ magazine when he moved to Canada in February 2014. Since his arrival, he has taken the country by storm. Sold out shows across the country, appearances on CBC’s The Debaters, CTV’s The Social and …
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Hope on the Border part 2: I Love the Me I See in You with Gil Gillenwater
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Send us a text We follow a wrong turn that became a mission and explore how dignity-based service transforms both givers and receivers. Gil shows how housing, education, and reciprocity can turn charity into equity, and why true joy is found when we serve. • enlightened self-interest and why service elevates the giver • rent-to-own housing tied to …
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Ep 110: Discussing Relational Health and Resilience with Dr. Sonu
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Stan Sonu, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and Medical Director for Child Advocacy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Sonu shares his insights on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), relational health, and trauma-informed care, focusing on how c…
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Episode 176: Raising Jacob Grein: A 37-Year Journey of Faith, Disability, and Unshakable Hope
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What does it really look like to raise a child when doctors say he won’t survive? In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, Ken and Mary Sue Grein share the deeply personal story of raising their son, Jacob Grein, over the course of 37 years. Born six weeks premature, Jacob faced severe medical complications, physical disabilities, deafness, an…
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Episode 510 - Advent—The Arrival of Joy with Sandra Flach
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” -Romans 15:13 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this episode, host Sandra …
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Episode 180: Sophie Harrington The CEO Birth Mom: From FASD Diagnosis to National Leadership
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In this episode of The FASD Success Show, Jeff Noble sits down with Sophie Harrington, CEO of NOFASD Australia, to talk about what happens when caregivers stop chasing perfection and start building holidays and lives that actually fit their families’ nervous systems. Sophie is a mom, advocate, and birth parent who’s turned her personal story into n…
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This episode originally aired as Episode 95 on December 5, 2024. The most wonderful time of the year for some… yet not for others. In this episode, Angela talks about ways to reduce both the impact of and the incidents of prenatal alcohol/substance exposed pregnancies. She encourages consideration for more broad and informal prevention efforts rega…
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Border of Hope: I love the Me I See in You with Gil Gillenwater
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Send us a text We bring the border into focus as a lived place, not a line, and confront how wealth disparity, US demand, and policy choices shape human lives. Gil Gillenwater shows why enlightened self interest, housing with dignity, and education beat walls and fear. • wealth disparity between $18 an hour and $14 a day • the border as community, …
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Episode 509 - Advent—Peace at Home with Sandra Flach
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“Jesus said, I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On th…
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Drawing Strength: Navigating Maternal Mental Health Through Art, with Chari Pere | EDB 345
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CONTENT WARNING: discussion of pregnancy lossCartoonist Chari Pere discusses how she used art to share her experiences with pregnancy loss. Cartoonist Chari Pere is on a mission to create art that is heartfelt, funny, and relatable–and has most recently done so with her award-winning "Unspoken" Cartoonmentary series, shedding light on miscarriage, …
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Episode 179: Melissa Dobson — Turning Sh*t Into Rocket Fuel
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The holidays are here, and for a lot of caregivers raising individuals with FASD, this isn’t the season of calm and cozy. It’s the season where routines explode, nerves fray, school schedules flip, people show up unannounced, and you’re trying to keep everyone safe while the world tells you to “make memories.” That’s why all month long, The FASD Su…
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ÉPISODE #115: Plongée en profondeur — Ceci n’est pas votre guide de la pédagogique typique
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Soutenir les élèves ayant un TSAF ou des différences neurocognitives : Pourquoi une mise à jour des connaissances est essentielle Cet épisode explore le travail crucial — et souvent invisible — que les éducateur·trices accomplissent pour soutenir des élèves ayant des « cerveaux compliqués et merveilleux ». En Ontario, de nombreux·euses enseignant·e…
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EPISODE #115: Deep Dive — Not Your Typical Teaching Guide
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Supporting Students with FASD and Neurocognitive Differences: Why Updated Knowledge Matters This episode explores the essential, often invisible work educators do to support students with “complicated and beautiful brains.” Many Ontario teachers are navigating complex learning profiles with outdated or incorrect information—especially regarding Fet…
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Life in Tandem: Love, Loss, and Identity After Stroke with Stroke Onward's Deb Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman
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Send us a text A single weekend can reroute a life. When Deborah Meyerson, a tenured Stanford professor, suffered a stroke that stole her speech and altered her body, she and her husband, Steve Zuckerman, had to reimagine everything—career, communication, purpose, and the very shape of partnership. What began as an “it’ll pass” blip became a bluepr…
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Episode 175: The Lost Healer: Inside Wilson Hickman’s Christian Fantasy Film Project
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Step inside the world of The Lost Healer with filmmaker and storyteller Wilson Hickman, a rising Christian creative who is using fantasy to bring biblical truth to life in fresh, compelling ways. In this conversation, Wilson shares how his personal encounter with Jesus shaped his calling, why fantasy can powerfully reveal spiritual realities, and h…
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Ep 109: The Power of Play for Healing and Connection
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Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential. In this episode, Ginger and Julie unpack the science, healing power, and everyday possibilities of play. From brain development to emotional regulation, play shapes resilience, fosters connection, and repairs the impact of trauma. You’ll hear how movement amplifies the benefits, how barriers like technology and b…
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Episode 508 - Advent—A Mountain of Hope with Sandra Flach
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"Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and throwninto the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." -Mark 11:22-23 Welcome to The Adoption & Fo…
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Still Growing: Why Slower Doesn’t Mean Stuck in the FASD Brain
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The scans are in, and they tell a different story. Dr. Catherine Lebel, Canada’s leading FASD brain imaging researcher, joins Jeff Noble to share what MRI research reveals about how the brain develops after prenatal alcohol exposure and why the story is far more hopeful than most people think. Through years of ground breaking studies, Dr. Lebel and…
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Pour certains, c’est la période la plus merveilleuse de l’année… mais pas pour tout le monde. Dans cet épisode, Angela parle de façons de réduire à la fois l’impact et l’incidence des grossesses exposées à l’alcool ou à d’autres substances. Elle encourage à envisager des efforts de prévention plus larges et informels pour soutenir des grossesses en…
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November 25, 1975: 50 years after the loss of my Dad
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Send us a text The Tuesday before Thanksgiving can feel ordinary—until it isn’t. Fifty years ago, a dad kissed his child goodbye and didn’t come home, and that single day rewrote every holiday that followed. We open the door to that memory and walk through its rooms: the neighbor who showed up at swim practice, the crowded living room where silence…
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Send us a text A glossy holiday is easy to post, but the real story of Thanksgiving often lives in the places that ache. This year, our table looks different—empty chairs, fading memories, and traditions that no longer fit who we are now. Still, gratitude finds a seat beside grief. We talk about the tenderness of a rare moment of clarity with a lov…
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Episode 507 - Gratitude and Grief with Sandra Flach
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"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this Thanksgiving week episod…
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What Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Really Does to the Brain(even low levels)
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What if your loved one with FASD’s brain wasn’t misfiring — it was miss-messaging? In this powerful episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Long from the University of Calgary’s Developmental Neuroimaging Lab, one of the key researchers on Dr. Catherine Lebel’s team, to uncover what really happens inside the brain after prenatal alcohol exposure. Dr. Long…
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ÉPISODE #114: Plongée en profondeur — Ceci n’est pas votre guide de la parentalité typique
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Comprendre les troubles neurodéveloppementaux complexes avec compassion Dans cet épisode spécial de Plongée en profondeur, Angela Geddes explore les concepts clés de la version mise à jour de son guide Ceci n’est pas votre guide de la parentalité typique, 2e édition. Plutôt qu’un livre audio traditionnel, Angela propose une conversation chaleureuse…
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EPISODE #114: Deep Dive — Not Your Typical Parenting Guide
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Understanding Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Compassion In this special Deep Dive episode, Angela Geddes explores the key concepts from her updated Not Your Typical Parenting Guide, 2nd Edition. Instead of a traditional audiobook, this conversation-style episode offers a warm, accessible walkthrough of the book’s main ideas for caregiver…
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The Hope of the Gospel In Foster Care with Jamie Finn
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When foster care gets messy and the case plan keeps shifting, what holds you steady? We sit down with author, ministry leader, and foster mom Jamie Finn to dig into the gritty, hope-filled heart of caregiving: how to carry sorrow and joy together, how to parent from grace when strategies fail, and how to keep the gospel at the center for kids, bio …
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Beyond Shame: The Freedom of Hearing “It’s Not Your Fault with RJ Formanek on Living with FASD part 2
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Send us a text We dig into life with FASD beyond labels: how shame warps identity, how routines protect mornings, and why late-blooming brains change everything. RJ shares the red shoes origin, practical language for kids, and a hopeful path from rage to self‑acceptance. • removing shame and naming “it’s not your fault” • morning reboot, windows, s…
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Episode 174: From Hidden Shame to God’s Transforming Love: Powerful Redemption Story of Charles Wagner
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Have you ever grown up in church, done “all the right things,” and still battled with a deep ache inside, the kind you just can’t explain to anyone? In this episode, we sit down with our friend Charles Wagner, and wow… his story is going to speak to so many of you who have carried silent pain, hidden shame, or unanswered questions about God’s love.…
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What would it look like if we built a society that prevents child abuse and neglect—before it ever begins? In this episode, Ginger and Julie sit down with Dr. Melissa T. Merrick, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, to explore the evolving landscape of child well-being and what it takes to move from awareness to true prevention. Dr. Me…
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ÉPISODE #113: Plongée en profondeur — Un cerveau compliqué et merveilleux
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Joignez-vous à nous pour une nouvelle édition de Plongée en profondeur de Kitchen Table Conversations, où, grâce à la technologie et à notre incroyable équipe, nous pouvons offrir un survol audio et un examen approfondi des principaux points d’apprentissage du premier livre d'Angela, Un cerveau compliqué et merveilleux. Cette conversation explore à…
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Episode 506 - Observing National Adoption Month with Justin Myers
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"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." -1 Peter 2:9 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through ad…
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Author, attorney, and self-advocate Haley Moss explains autistic joy, and how to be supportive of it. Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2018, and graduated from the University of Florida in 2015 with Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminology. She is…
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The hardest part of foster and adoptive parenting isn’t always the paperwork or the appointments- it’s trying to care for everyone while running on fumes. We open up about a season of nonstop schedules, takeout dinners, and too much caffeine, and then step back to ask a bigger question: what if wellness isn’t found in doing more, but in returning t…
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What Happens When We Finally Hear It’s Not Your Fault: Rj Formanek's story
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Send us a text We share real, lived experiences from someone navigating life with FASD: the diagnosis, the data, and the dignity that often get lost in the conversation. Together, we unpack the daily struggles and the deep relief that comes from hearing the words, “It’s not your fault.” What follows is a powerful journey from shame to self-forgiven…
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EPISODE #113: Deep Dive — A Complicated and Beautiful Brain
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Join us for a new Deep Dive edition of Kitchen Table Conversations, where with the help of technology and our amazing team, we are able to provide an audio overview and a close look at the key learning points within her first book, A Complicated and Beautiful Brain. This conversation explores what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and prenatal…
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Episode 505 - Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction with Dr. Jerrod Brown
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"Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies." -Corinthians 6:19-20 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in c…
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Adoption, Identity, and Belonging with Adoptee, Isaac Etter
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What if the most loving thing we can do for our kids isn’t to fix their pain, but to guide them through it? We sit down with Isaac Etter—transracial adoptee, educator, and founder of Identity and Parenting Different—to unpack what adoptees actually need: honest stories, practical preparation, and communities that make belonging real. Isaac shares h…
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From Grief to Justice on Death Row: Sophia Laurenzi’s Journey
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Send us a text We share Sophia Lorenzi’s path from losing her father to suicide to investigating death row cases, tracing how grief, stigma, trauma, and systems shape lives. The heart of the talk: seeing people fully, not as problems to fix, and building care long before crisis. • how invisible crisis can exist alongside visible treatment • rising …
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Episode 67 - Kay Kerr: Writing, Memory, and our Urge to Belong
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Send us a text On this episode of Late to the Party, I speak with acclaimed author Kay Kerr to explore the intricate connections between writing, memory, and identity. Kay shares her journey as an autistic writer, from her celebrated young adult novels Please Don’t Hug Me and Social Queue to her latest works, including Might Cry Later and contribut…
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Episode 504 - Educating Children and Teens with Trauma & FASD with Shannon Iacobacci
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"And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." -Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you…
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Episode 173: Adoption, FASD, & Faith: How Joel Sheagren Turned Family Struggles into a God-Given Mission
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We’ve got an episode today that’s going to stop you in your tracks. You’re going to meet Joel Sheagren, an award-winning filmmaker whose story feels like a movie itself, only this one’s real, raw, and full of God’s fingerprints. Joel grew up in a funeral home, had demonic encounters as a kid, found himself guiding canoes in the wilderness as an agn…
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Ep 107: What Does RAD Look Like at School?
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This is a follow-up to Episode 101, where we discussed the two recognized attachment disorder diagnoses and their impact on families. In this episode, we focus on how RAD shows up at school—and what teachers, counselors, and administrators need to know to respond with understanding and effectiveness. Educator Takeaways • Stay curious, not reactive.…
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The College Transition: Advice for Neurodivergent Students, with Eric Endlich | EDB 343
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Clinical psychologist, autism self-advocate, and educational consultant Dr. Eric Endlich shares tips for students transition from high school to college. About our guest: Eric Endlich, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants®, manages a diverse, nationwide team of college admissions professionals helping neurodivergent s…
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Fear loves to whisper what if, especially to foster and adoptive parents who carry heavy stories and real responsibilities. We open up about the moments when panic tries to take over- late-night spirals, hard court dates, and those small behaviors that feel like previews of a grim future- and we share the better way: a posture rooted in grace, curi…
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EPISODE #112: Beyond Trauma: A Brain-Informed Perspective from CanFASD 2025
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This year’s CanFASD International Research Conference reinforced what many of us have known for years: To truly support individuals and families, we must acknowledge prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) when discussing trauma and attachment. Researchers Dr. Alan Price and Dr. Raja Mukherjee presented groundbreaking findings confirming that when PAE is i…
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Hot Flashes, Cold Takes, And Why Trucker Hats Are Ageless: Aging OutLOUD with Angela Burk
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Send us a text Midlife isn’t a slow fade; it’s a volume knob. We sit down with Angela, the force behind Real Girls Guide and RGG55, to rewrite the script on aging and claim midlife as a comeback. From the lost folder that sparked her book to the candid truths she shares about hormones, identity, and self-trust, this conversation is a bright, unflin…
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Episode 503 - Supporting Everyone in the Adoption and Foster Care Constellation with Jeanette Yoffe
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For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow. For when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything." -James 1:3-4 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster …
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A Design for Inclusive Living, with Alex Norman | EDB 342
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Host Bea Moise continues her chat with author and accessibility expert Alex Norman.Alex Norman is the founder and CEO of Access Built, a leading agency helping organizations reimagine environments to be more inclusive. As the author of Boundless: Real Stories and Practical Strategies for Inclusive Living, Alex blends powerful life stories with acti…
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