Consider this your official invitation to the best group chat you need to be in! A Little Bit Bothered is the weekly podcast where your new best friends—Nicole, Kelsie, Ashley, and Monica—share the hilarious, honest, and totally unfiltered conversations every woman in her thirties is having. Forget the sugarcoating. We’re diving headfirst into relatable rants about the endless chaos of life, the struggles of motherhood, trying to be social as adults, and the petty grievances that only your c ...
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The Anthem Award winning BONUS BABIES podcast is the only one of its kind that features the compelling true-life hard-hitting stories of those with a lived foster care experience and the people who care for them––all via the unique 360* lens of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Through raw first-hand accounts, BONUS BABIES reveals the daunting complexity of the foster care world while documenting the challenges, failures and successes of the system as well as the people an ...
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FW Version: Here’s the deal, babydoll. It’s a podcast, right? And all deez nuts… Of authenticity, rhythm, comedic timing, humour, AND PERHAPS PASSION RATHER THAN OFFENCE: READ A PORN FOR ONCE, YOU PHILISTINE. Or, listen to this. Arty/M*ntal version: cERTI mENTAL sINCE i BROKE mE pHONE sCREEN Much like a Dating Profile of mine, I am doubtful of the true costs of being part of some people's Community. What Agenda. Why must we engage...? Alas, most problems are caused, escalated, exaggerated an ...
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41 | Christmas Movies We Love… and Ruin: Holiday Hot Takes
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58:08t’s a holiday episode… but make it chaotic, feral, and aggressively honest. This week on A Little Bit Bothered, Monica and Nicole are holding it down while Kelsie and Ashley tackle real-life schedules, and the mom energy is PEAK: potty-training cameos, Tuesday-morning delirium, stockings up, patience low, and still absolutely no Elf on the Shelf in…
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Dana Hargus: And Nobody Is Bothered By This But Me?
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1:07:29Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with therapist and founder of Restore Of Ada, Dana Hargus, M.Ed., LPC. Dana is a foster mom and adoptive mom, and now a grandmother of many children. Dana was raised in the Ada area and has a bachelor's in education and special education and a master's degree in school counseling. After successfully working with s…
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40 | Congrats Moms, You’re the Holiday Magic Now (Sorry.)
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42:56The holidays are here, which means emotions are high, family is… family-ing, and Monica shares the biggest white elephant gift fail. In this episode, the girls unpack Thanksgiving—everything from the tender, nostalgic moments to the “why did we do hamburgers?” level chaos. We dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the holiday season …
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Jenny Serrano - My Family Needed Intervention
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1:12:34Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Jenny Serrano, a former foster youth and now administrator at DCFS. Exiting foster care in the 1990s after spending six years in the child welfare system left an indelible mark on Jenny Serrano. Ill-prepared for the responsibilities that came with living on her own, she struggled. “After I left care, I was ho…
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39| Mom Life Gets Weird: Vag!na Bathwater Problems, Mud Runs, & Internet Rabbit Holes
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49:57This week on A Little Bit Bothered, the bothered b!tches are back and fully in their “vaginas are the main character” era. We kick things off with a giveaway, slide straight into mud runs and perfect nipple bra prints (shoutout Dr. Bellybutton), and then Kelsie confesses that her vagina… takes on bath water. Yes. You read that correctly. No, we do …
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38 | The Mine Lady, Period Rage, & Main Character Energy
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43:21Your weekly group chat: crying over nothing, laughing over everything, and somehow making it all make sense. The group is back from spooky season and instantly returns to chaos. We daydream about starting an adult book club summer camp, spiral over the mysterious “Mine Lady,” and debate the most unhinged uses of free will. Then we dive into a Would…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) So... Fuck, me. Much creativity and humour has been lost to a breakdown... Well... After 3 phone repairs, 3 new phones, a court date, and much negative D.I.Y. to my abode... I'm significantly less-drunk. (don't get your naïve hopes up, Máith) This podcast is actually my main foc…
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37| Ghostly Whispers and Creepy Footsteps: Stories from Glore Asylum
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38:50Haunted museums, mimic spirits, and spooky “Would You Rathers” — the girls close out spooky season with chaos, laughter, and just the right amount of curse words. : : We’re wrapping up spooky season the only way we know how — unhinged, over-caffeinated, and a little bit cursed. Kelsie brings the chills with real-life stories from the Glore Psychiat…
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36| Copy That: When Your Spouse is an Evil Twin - A Halloween Special | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:09:57It’s spooky season on A Little Bit Bothered! 👻 The girls share ghost stories, explore the haunted Sally House, debate cursed “Would You Rather”s, and spiral into cults, creepy 911 calls, and friendship chaos. Equal parts eerie, hilarious, and unhinged. ********************************** 🧡 Stay Connected Follow the chaos on social media Instagram: @…
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35| Spooky Shenanigans: Ghosts, Ghouls, and Group Chats
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55:59It’s spooky season on A Little Bit Bothered! 👻 The girls share ghost stories, explore the haunted Sally House, debate cursed “Would You Rather”s, and spiral into cults, creepy 911 calls, and friendship chaos. Equal parts eerie, hilarious, and unhinged. ********************************** 🧡 Stay Connected Follow the chaos on social media Instagram: @…
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34 | When Life Gives You Lice… and Internet Drama: TikTok Freakouts, Mom Struggles & Real-Life Chaos
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48:55In true A Little Bit Bothered fashion, the girls are spiraling — this time over the chaos of real life and the internet’s ability to lose its mind over everything. From a head lice epidemic to a broken appliance curse and a full-blown TikTok meltdown about using AI, it’s equal parts disaster and comedy. They get real about parenting struggles, soci…
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Lucretia Taylor: You Don't Have To Change The World In One Day
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46:10Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Dr. Lucretia “Cre” Taylor, a seasoned strategist and consultant with over two decades of experience leading and supporting organizations across the nonprofit and public sectors. Her expertise spans strategic planning, program design, evaluation, organizational development, and capacity building—particularly f…
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33| Mom Vent Energy Only: ADHD Kids, Anxiety & Chaos | A Little Bothered Podcast
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55:28Monica and Nicole are back with another round of mom chaos: think roller rink disasters, school pickup anxiety, and kids having emotional meltdowns in public while we pretend not to care (but definitely care). Between health struggles, ADHD moments, and the internet’s wild reactions, we’re breaking down the messy, hilarious, and very real side of p…
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32|Bestie Banter, Baby Love & A Side of Lasagna Drama | A Little Bit Bothered Podcast
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58:50The Bothered fam just got bigger—welcome Baby Bennie! 🎉 Between unhinged bestie banter, Spencer Pratt’s surprising hero moment, and a lasagna feud straight out of “Am I the Asshole?”, this episode has it all. Plus, we spill the tea on our upcoming giveaway—you don’t want to miss it. ************************************************************ Welco…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) You could call me comp’s mentis, if you’re aware of me telling jokes. I’ll honestly be insulted if you don’t get them. Especially if you expect I don’t get them. Like I DON’T FUCKING KNOW WHAT I’M DOING?!?!?! FUUUUUCK YOUUUUU!??!??? -oh. What? …No…? Forget all the harsh words th…
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Send us a text Jayne Amelia Larson talks with performer and former foster youth, Renée Santos. Renée is a fierce multi-hyphenate performer — actor, writer, comedian — whose work lives at the intersection of raw truth and bold humor. In 2025, she’s been touring nationally with her critically-acclaimed one-woman dramatic solo show, CROSSROADS — a gri…
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31 | Labubus & Sh!t | A Little Bit Bothered Podcast
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59:33In this lively episode, join Nicole, Monica, Ashley, and Kelsie as they navigate through a series of hilarious anecdotes, parenting fibs, and the curious case of Labubus. From unexpected hotel meet-ups to the trials of homeschooling, this episode is a rollercoaster of humor and relatable stories. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to help u…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) So sooooooooo meeeeeeee ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to lose myself in a Social-Vacuum-Esque Hellscape. Purely if you think I have some…
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30| Mediocre Podcast & A Year of Yapping!| 1 Year Giveaway, ChatGPT Boundaries,& All The Jagged Edges
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1:05:07A year of being a mediocre podcast? Yup, that’s right! Join Kelsie, Monica, and Nicole as they celebrate a milestone. One year of the A Little Bit Bothered Podcast!!! This episode is a blend of humor and exciting news. The hosts reflect on their podcasting journey, share personal health and parenting experiences, and introduce the Bothered Bitch Ki…
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Mark Daley: How Do We Address The Smoke Rising From Families
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43:31Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with social activist, entrepreneur, and foster turned adoptive father, Mark Daley. Mark has over two decades of experience in message development, communication strategy, and public policy, including as a communications director and spokesperson for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. He has…
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29| Not Your Other Bestie!| summer 2025, coldplay broke the internet, Disney & Love Island?
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52:23Ashley’s off being a Corporate Queen, so it’s just Kelsie, Nicole, and Monica talking book-to-movie drama, influencer chaos, and friendship randomness. Lets dive into the highlights of summer 2025. From hilarious personal anecdotes to pop culture moments that had everyone talking, this episode is packed with laughter and insights. The hosts also di…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) I’m gonna start just uploading snippets because iff’in y’all all PIGGING KNOW, I’m no fucking good at editing. Thanks, ‘yeah’. Just joking, cheers. (Or fu king not haha.) /‘Olly Woods is a Joke’ ____________________________________________________________________________________…
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Greg Brake: Foster Warriors 24-Hour Challenge
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53:21Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Greg Brake, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Foster Warriors. Greg has built companies including a 200+ person legal & technology team that have handled some of the nation's most critical matters such as the World Trade Center disaster. He created the initial model to determine the value of a life los…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Not bad. PREEEEEEEEEETTYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOOD. Hey there everybody. I love you all like a Father loves his Raymond. Not like Chris isn’t welcome and all. Same as ever. Just like Nigel Farage… is a Liar. Byesiiiiiies! Fucking losers. Don’t have a car for you to get in. WHY NOT SCOWL …
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Come on, all are welcome: BBC Big Cock Radio [ar a laghad]
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14:58Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) bIT OF A boners eppes like MIKE bint Just joking like, but it's a weird awful recording.... get ready C ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to…
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Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with attorney, child advocate, and bestselling author Andrew Bridge. Andrew spent 11 years in Los Angeles County foster care, before earning a scholarship to Wesleyan University and graduating from Harvard Law School. He is a Fulbright Fellow and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Writing Resident. His work has gar…
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Alexis Longmire: I Made Me, Who I Am Today, I Did This
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51:05Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster youth Alexis Longmire who is an entrepreneur and fashionista. Lex is a fashion journalist, stylist, traveling wardrobe consultant and a proud Los Angeles native. When she was 10, she discovered her passion for styling and has never looked back! As she gained experience, Lex immersed herself in r…
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28 | Existential Crisis | Audiobook Letdowns, Flight Drama & Gen Z vs. Millennial Joy
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48:29This week on A Little Bit Bothered, we’re kicking off our brand new WTF segment—where we spill our weekly Wins, what Triggered us, and anything that was Funny or a full-on Fail. Nicole shares a cautionary tale about looking up your favorite audiobook narrator (spoiler: just don’t), and we collectively cringe at how imagination-ruining that turned o…
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#4: Steam-Retracted-Titular-Moment-.....UMMMMM...
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2:05:58Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Hello. JUST FUCKING JOKING!! Don't pay too much attention to italics. Engoy, ye joyful little fuckwits - and, hey- Why's nobody listening, you-ask? I've literally no idea. (!) This one is ‘X’L’, and that stands literally for: Extra Long Enjoy it loike ye fehckin eidjit _________…
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27 | The Audacity | Viral Cringe, Tattoo Drama & Why the Internet Has No Empathy
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1:06:57Ashley, Kelsie, Monica, and Nicole are back at it again, diving into the wild world of being a little bit bothered! Kicking things off, they spill the tea on some seriously unhinged stories from the latest social media trend that’ll have you rolling. It’s a whirlwind of giggles and relatable cringe. They discuss the cold, heartless comments people …
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Not as good as the other one (#3), but... Still fun. I've been making some brilliant jokes as of late, due to long-term and on-going Mental Illness. GP says I have Low-mood disorder. Which means: "Yes, it's free, but, I'm not getting sued over a misdiagnosis, so... that's that."…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) I really need to learn how to bank. AH MEAN GOODY-GUMDROPS, A'VE WOTCHED ENERFF WEAKEST LINK BY NOW. Still. I imagine it's going to take a while before any of this snowball affects anybody except mine and my neighbours' mental health. Could you please, start telling other people…
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26 | Going In Bald | Parenting Blind, Haunted Annabelle's PR Tour & the Great Mom Car Hunt
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1:11:24This week on A Little Bit Bothered, we spiral (as per usual) into all the things making us collectively unwell—starting with Monica’s recent staycation chaos at Great Wolf Lodge, where she forgot her contacts and had to mom her way through a full-blown indoor water park feeling like a legally blind mermaid. From there, we dive headfirst into the ab…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) "That is pretty good, isn't-'t? - Haha. French." Welcome. Extravagence has bin shared but no expenses are incorrectly filed where they need not be in THE BIN. bUT, STILL: I don't think you're up for my brand of cult-behaviour. We do it with a hot poker, and you've gotta get MERE…
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#1: A've just bin watchern tut tellehgh// Hiatus BustER
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1:15:48Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Ello, there. A bellow from the origin of slavery. Not to bring up any bad memories... It's 2025, thanks. However, like the commercial need to rise to keeping up with the appearances of those who are in reciept of shedloads of, "FACKIN' MANEY", and, yet, blood-lined Adidas... As …
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25 | SQUONK! | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:04:23The Bothered Bitches are back again!By A Little Bit Bothered Podcast
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Shimeka Lott: The People Coming In For The Rescue Don't Need to Be Perfect But Need To Operate With A Perfect Heart
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1:06:27Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster mom, Shimeka D. Lott. Shimeka is the visionary Founder and CEO of the Ashlynn B. Jackson Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of young people and underserved communities. With over 25 years of experience volunteering and leading community-driven initiatives, Shim…
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24 | Feliz Dia De Las Madres | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:11:35In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the girls chit chat about some "interesting" baby names, motherhood and how we all need to take a deep breath (although it's so valid IYKYK), and the chaos that comes with it. Kelsie shares some birthing stories that involve a man with hands like Shrek - You read that right...They share laughs about the mos…
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23 | From Duck Feet to Book Feats | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:09:48A Little Bit Bothered serves up a juicy episode filled with the kind of discussions only friends can have, mixing humor with heartfelt moments. This girls get into it by chatting about how trends recycle faster than a hamster on a wheel, especially for millennials who can’t help but reminisce about their childhood outfits. The conversation shifts t…
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Greg Rosenmerkel: I Am Glad That I Can Try To Help A Little Bit
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39:31Send us a text Part II - Jayne Amelia talks with Colonel (Retired) Gregory J. Rosenmerkel who is a CASA in Colorado and was recently assigned a sibling set of three boys. Rosie grew up in Waukesha, WI and earned his commission and degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988. He spent over 25 years as an Air Force of…
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Nicole Goswami : Your Daughter Will Always Know You
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55:49Send us a text Jayne Amelia talks with foster mom, Nicole Goswami, hoping to adopt a baby who she has raised since weeks old. Nicole does many things but most importantly a foster mom. This is her first time fostering and Jasmyn has filled her heart with so much love and joy. Nicole works in many different fields including marketing and advertising…
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22 | There's only one Steve | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:14:39This week on A Little Bit Bothered, we kick things off with a spicy group chat fail—Ashley was ragey, and we missed it... sort of. We talk about how important it is in friendship to call out those misfires and show up for each other. Next up, a viral story about a dad who allegedly kept leaving h is 6-year-old alone at the airport. Moms everywhere …
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Greg Rosenmerkel: Based On Our Life Experience We Tend To Think What The Necessary Elements Are For A Child's Physical and Emotional Safety, And They're Not The Same
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31:03Send us a text Jayne Amelia talks with Colonel (Retired) Gregory J. Rosenmerkel who is a new CASA in Colorado and about to start his CASA training. Rosie grew up in Waukesha, WI and earned his commission and degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988. He spent over 25 years as an Air Force officer/engineer with ass…
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21 | We're Back! | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:00:33The hosts are back in action for Season Two, and they’re diving into some seriously wild topics! Kelsie's got baby names on the brain, while Monica shares the juicy deets about her recent surgery. The crew swaps stories that range from the hilarious to the downright shocking, including a listener's tale about transporting a deceased person in an SU…
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Christine Goddard: I Now Realize Why You Were There Always In My Life
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47:29Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with CASA Christine Goddard shortly after the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles took the foster home of her CASA kiddo as well as her bio family's home. Christine Goddard, has been a Court Appointment Special Advocate (CASA) for ten years, working on vital tasks like appropriate placements, health care and educational rig…
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Danisha Keating: What Purpose Do You Have, What Passions Do You Have That We Can Encourage
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1:02:31Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster youth and now child advocate Dr. Danisha Keating. In this conversation, Danisha shares her challenging journey from being a child in the foster care system to earning her PhD. She discusses the significant obstacles she faced, including experiencing homelessness from ages 18 to 24, moving freque…
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#11: Fucking forgot to put the dinner on and raised next door's baby (burned it)
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1:03:52Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) As you'll all probably be expecting (unknowing strangers), this, 'Headline'-kind-of-titles signifies another, "Have one Rest", reading, as we delve into the shallow waters of mishaps people are willing to fabricate and/or sacrifice to the U.K., for all to enjoy. Especially those…
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Jeanette Yoffe: You Need To Go Into The Grief, Into The Loss, Into The Trauma To Heal
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1:06:35Send us a text Jayne Amelia speaks with Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T., who is a therapist specializing in adoption and foster care and the Director and Founder of Celia Center, the non-profit she named after her first mother, Celia. *In this episode we talk about: Treating the Whole Family - Emphasis on the importance of treating the entire family u…
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#10: I's har' work. Buhsuhmboddy godder do id
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1:03:23Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) That's not necessarily a joke there... But somebody could fill in the gaps of where my wordplay falls down, and make a joke about how overzealous or underzealous my ID is. (In terms of psychology, set about by a man who ideally wants close family members to admit they'd like to …
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#9: Perfectly-Levelled-Reflections (I feel guilty calling it comedy with how definitively serious I'm being.)
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1:08:39Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) However: You get what you've paid for. As long as you don't remind yourself that Time is Money. I've been really struggling to come up with any weird bollocks or musings, and that's merely because I've had a lovely Christmas break (and not one Little Sausage has contacted me in …
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