# foster care (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover foster care. Page: Feed: --- ## [Connecting With Your Child Through Stories (w/Sarah Mackenzie) Ep. 298](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/connecting-with-your-child-through-stories-wsarah-mackenzie-ep-298) _2026-08-17 · The Forgotten Podcast_ In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, host Jami Kaeb welcomes back Sarah Mackenzie, author, podcast host, and founder of Read-Aloud Revival. Sarah brings her deep passion for storytelling and family connection to address a challenge that foster and adoptive parents often face: how to build safety, trust, and meaningful attachment with children who have experienced trauma, disruption, or loss.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/TFP_ep298_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Ep 74: Comfort and Care](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/comfort-and-care/) _2026-08-13 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ “Every single child deserves a foundation. Every child deserves to know there’s someone there rooting them on, and every child deserves to know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally.” — Rob Scheer Episode 74: Comfort and Care What happens when a child enters foster care carrying everything they own in a trash bag? For Rob Scheer , it is more than a heartbreaking image. It is a reality he… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/29186/comfort-and-care.mp3) ## [Back-To-School Support for Foster and Adoptive Children](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/back-to-school-support-for-foster-and-adoptive-children/) _2026-08-12 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ The transition from summer break to school in the fall can be challenging for any child. It can be even more difficult for children who have a hard time with change given trauma and attachment issues and their placement in foster care or being adopted. In this episode, we are joined by Emily Johnson, who has years of experience supporting kids in going back to school. Emily is a foster caregiver,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BackToSchool-Support-for-Foster-and-Adoptive-Children.mp3) ## [Episode 16: Interview with Tamalani Barnett, CEO of RaisingHOPE (Thousand Oaks, CA)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-16-interview-with-tamalani-barnett-ceo-of-raisinghope-thousand-oaks-ca/) _2026-08-11 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this August 2026 episode, MSSP intern Taryn Painter interviews Tamalani (Tami) Barnett, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RaisingHOPE. Tami shares her journey to becoming a nonprofit leader after years of legal advocacy for children and youth in California’s foster care system. She details how RaisingHOPE supports emerging adults’ own stated needs through innovative and complementary… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mdia6jwswjpkm5zd/Ep_16_AO_Podcast_-_Tamalani_Barnett_-_Raising_Hopeb2y9w.mp3) ## [Navigating Tech & Pornography Issues (w/ Trent Taylor) Ep. 297](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/navigating-tech-pornography-issues-w-trent-taylor-ep-297) _2026-08-03 · The Forgotten Podcast_ In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami Kaeb sits down with trauma consultant Trent Taylor from Watch Me Rise to tackle a critical and pervasive issue facing youth today: navigating tech and pornography. Rejoining the show after previously sharing his redemptive foster care story on Episode 132, Trent brings his expertise as a TBRI practitioner, life coach, and mental health coach to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/The_Forgotten_Podcast_-_Navigating_Tech_and_Pornography_Issues_with_Trent_Taylor_-_Audio.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## Advocating for Families Impacted by Parental Incarceration with Melissa Carter _2026-07-30 · CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers_ When a parent is incarcerated, children often experience separation, uncertainty and disruption that can have lasting effects on their well-being. In this episode, we're joined by Melissa Carter, Clinical Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Barton Child Law and Policy Center at Emory University School of Law, to explore how parental incarceration impacts children and families involved… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/568618/episodes/19577554-advocating-for-families-impacted-by-parental-incarceration-with-melissa-carter.mp3) ## [Reunification is a Process, Not an Event: Part 2 with Aimee and Madilyne](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/reunification-is-a-process-not-an-event-part-2-with-aimee-and-madilyne/) _2026-07-29 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Please listen to Part 1, You Don’t Always Have the Words , before listening to this episode. In Part 1, Madilyne and her birth mother Aimee describe from their unique perspectives their experiences of Madilyne and her siblings being removed from Aimee ‘s care and living with their grandparents, then a foster family, and eventually an adoptive family. In this episode, Aimee and Madilyne share what… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep152_Reunification-is-a-Process-Not-an-Event.mp3) ## [You Don’t Always Have the Words: Part 1 with Aimee and Madilyn](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/you-dont-always-have-the-words-part-1-with-aimee-and-madilyn/) _2026-07-15 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ In this episode, we are joined by Madilyne and her birth mother Aimee . Because of Aimee ‘s untreated mental health concerns that led to addiction, Madilyne and her brother and sister were removed from Aimee ‘s care and placed with their grandparents. Later, they were placed into foster care with a non-relative and then adopted by members of their church. Madilyne and Aimee share their unique… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep_152-Ep_151-You-Dont-Always-Have-the-Words-Part-1.mp3) ## [Episode 15: Interview with Romi Lassally and Julia Reitsma of Ready to Succeed (Los Angeles, CA)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-15-interview-with-romi-lassally-and-julia-reitsma-of-ready-to-succeed-los-angeles-ca/) _2026-07-13 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this July 2026 episode, MSW intern Jasleen Virk interviews Romi Lassally, Co-Founder and CEO, and Julia Reitsma, Grants & Partnerships Manager, of Ready to Succeed. Together, they work to support young people who have aged out of foster care by providing mentorship, skill building, professional development and financial support. Julia opens the conversation by sharing her lived experience in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/39hnuvcf7s7q87hu/Ep_15_AO_Podcast_-_Romi_Lassally_-_Ready_to_Succeedb69y4.mp3) ## [Ep 73: Fostering in Small Towns](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/fostering-in-small-towns/) _2026-07-07 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this heartfelt episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith sits down with Ellie Barlow, a dedicated foster parent from a rural Utah community. Ellie shares her family’s remarkable journey fostering 22 children, adopting five, and navigating the unique challenges of raising high-needs youth far from urban resources. From building a thriving support system in a small town to parenting… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/29080/fostering-in-small-towns.mp3) ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8tLHwVdSG0DH) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Stories Have the Power to Connect Us](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/stories-have-the-power-to-connect-us/) _2026-06-30 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ The Immigrant Experiences Reading & Resource Guide was created by Kelly Hooker, an avid book reviewer @kellyhook.readsbooks, alongside Rawand Amedi, mental health therapist and refugee from Kurdistan. Hear how they created this guide to foster understanding, build empathy, and open meaningful conversations across ages. Kelly and Rawand carefully selected stories for both children and adults that… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ep151_Stories-Have-the-Power-to-Connect-Us.mp3) ## Countering Adversity Through Connection with Frances Lofley _2026-06-22 · CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers_ Connection can be a powerful antidote to adversity. In this episode, Collaborative Family Engagement Coach Frances Lofley reflects on ten years of family engagement work in Texas and shares how CASA volunteers can help children build and strengthen the lifelong relationships that support healing, belonging and resilience. Tune in to learn how meaningful family connections can transform outcomes… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/568618/episodes/19370312-countering-adversity-through-connection-with-frances-lofley.mp3) ## [Coping With A Dangerous Child (w/Vania Ferreira) Ep.296](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/coping-with-a-dangerous-child-wvania-ferreira-ep296) _2026-06-22 · The Forgotten Podcast_ In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Vania Ferreira to address a sensitive and profoundly challenging topic that foster and adoptive families occasionally face but rarely discuss: what to do when your child hurts another child. Vania opens up about her family's lived experiences with severe behavioral challenges, trauma-induced chaos, and navigating the heartbreaking… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/The_Forgotten_Podcast_-_Episode_296_-_Coping_With_A_Dangerous_Child_with_Vania_Ferreira_-_Mix.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Our 150th Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/our-150th-episode-looking-back-looking-forward/) _2026-06-16 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ In this episode, your co-hosts Bridget and Kris interview each other about what they love (and don’t love) about hosting the podcast, favorite episodes, what’s they’ve learned along the way, and what they are looking forward to for the future of the Let’s Talk podcast. (27 mins) June 17, 2026 The post Our 150th Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/150_150th-Episode.mp3) ## [Episode 14: Interview with Tera Hilliard, CEO of Forgotten Children, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-14-interview-with-tera-hilliard-ceo-of-forgotten-children-inc-los-angeles-ca/) _2026-06-09 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this June 2026 episode, MSS intern Cheri Mitchell interviews Tera Hilliard, President and CEO of Forgotten Children, Inc. Tera recounts her journey from foster care to advocacy, shedding light on pressing challenges for youth who age out of foster care such as trafficking, homelessness, and trauma. Forgotten Children, Inc. responds to these needs by providing emergency housing, food,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pkevq9q922sxwzf5/Ep_16_AO_Podcast_-_Tera_Hilliard_-_Forgotten_Childrenbdoez.mp3) ## [Ep 72: Pride in Every Home](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/pride-in-every-home/) _2026-06-09 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this special Pride Month episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith speaks with Jessica and Giselle, a Utah foster care couple, about their journey into fostering and building a loving, inclusive family. They share how a chance encounter at a community event led them to foster care, ultimately resulting in the adoption of their first placement and the addition of another sibling to… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28859/pride-in-every-home.mp3) ## [Overcoming Fears of Saying Yes to Autism (w/Candace Smouse) Ep. 295](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/overcoming-fears-of-saying-yes-to-autism-wcandace-smouse-ep-295) _2026-06-08 · The Forgotten Podcast_ In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Candace Smouse, a TFI advocate from Spokane, Washington, who is a foster, adoptive, and birth mom to six kids. Fostering as a family for five years, Candace shares her journey of opening her home to children with special needs and navigating the unique joys and demands of raising her now-adopted son who has autism. She explores the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/The_Forgotten_Podcast_-_Episode_295_-_Overcoming_Fears_of_Saying_Yes_to_Autism_w_Candace_Smouse_-_Mix_Revised.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Understanding Violence in Indigenous Communities](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/understanding-violence-in-indigenous-communities/) _2026-06-03 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Olivia Allery shares the historical and systemic factors contributing to violence in Indigenous communities. By exploring the impacts of colonial history, intergenerational trauma, and legal frameworks, we look at why certain cycles persist and what changes are necessary for progress. This episode is eligible for a Certificate of Completion. (27 mins) June 2, 2026 Resources from Olivia Allery The… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ep_149-Understanding-Violence-in-Indigenous-Communities.mp3) ## [Supporting My Child's Sensory Needs (w/Melissa Murphy & Chandler Edge) Ep.294](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/supporting-my-childs-sensory-needs-wmelissa-murphy-chandler-edge-ep294) _2026-05-25 · The Forgotten Podcast_ In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Melissa Murphy and Chandler Edge from Beyond Measure Pediatric Therapies to discuss Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). As occupational therapy professionals, they share how this frequently undiagnosed condition impacts children in foster care and the families who love them. Melissa and Chandler break down how the central nervous system… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/The_Forgotten_Podcast_-_Episode_294_-_Supporting_My_Childs_Sensory_Needs_w_Melissa_Murphy_and_Chandler_Edge_-_Mix_Revised.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Compassion, Support and Connecting Communities](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/compassion-support-and-connecting-communities/) _2026-05-20 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Hear from child welfare professionals, Brianna and Stephanie Coleman, about their years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with marginalized identities. They share the various types of safe care supports available in our communities and you will leave feeling encouraged to open your heart and home to LGBTQ+ youth. Next up is Mariah Rooney. Mariah will share how to bring… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ep-148_Compassion-support-and-connecting-communities.mp3) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n0vbuKl73lZz) _2026-05-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Episode 13: Interview with Greg Rapport, Executive Director of Age Out Angels (Trenton, NJ)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-13-interview-with-greg-rapport-executive-director-of-age-out-angels-trenton-nj/) _2026-05-12 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this May 2026 episode, MSSP intern Saadhya Bahudodda interviews Greg Rapport, founder and Executive Director of Age Out Angels. Greg shares his journey from a writing services career to leading a nonprofit focused on helping youth in foster care transition to independence. He discusses the importance of mentorship, innovative educational programs, and trauma-informed care in supporting these… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8ip239t82adzj92q/Ep_13_AO_Podcast_-_Greg_Rapport_-_Age-Out_Angelsb6kwy.mp3) ## [Ep 71: First-Time Fostering](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/first-time-fostering/) _2026-05-12 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith welcomes back Laura from Foster Parenting to discuss her first book, First Time Fostering . Designed as a practical field guide, the book brings together real-world strategies, scripts, and community-sourced wisdom to support new foster and kinship caregivers. Laura explains why she created a manual that caregivers can jump into by topic,… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28700/first-time-fostering.mp3) ## [Introducing In Case You Forget](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/trailer-episode) _2026-05-11 · The Forgotten Podcast_ From The Forgotten Initiative comes a brand-new series created specifically for the Foster Care Caseworker. At The Forgotten Initiative, we’ve always believed that you shouldn’t have to carry the weight of this calling alone. For years, The Forgotten Podcast has been a place for our whole community to gather—but we know that those of you on the front lines carry a unique kind of weight. That’s why… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/ICYF_Trailer_mix.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Where Culture Meets Care](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/where-culture-meets-care/) _2026-05-06 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Whether you’re a parent, foster or adoptive care giver, or a professional supporting families, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and walk away with a deeper understanding of how culture , connection, and care come together in everyday parenting. Dr. Siek and Rawand Amedi bring their expertise in child development and mental health, while sharing insights rooted in cultural… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ep_147-Where-Culture-Meets-Care.mp3) ## [Helping My Child Thrive Post-High School (w/Jonathan Brush) Ep. 293](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/helping-my-child-thrive-post-high-school-wjonathan-brush-ep-293) _2026-04-27 · The Forgotten Podcast_ In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast , host Jami Kaeb sits down with Jonathan Brush, CEO of Unbound and a foster and adoptive dad of eight, to discuss how to help young adults—especially those not pursuing a college degree—successfully transition into adulthood and thrive. The conversation addresses the unique challenges facing children from the foster care community, such as trauma and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/The_Forgotten_Podcast_-_Episode_293_-_How_can_I_help_my_child_thrive_post-high_school_with_Jonathan_Brush_-_Mix.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [The Call to Action for Intercountry Adoptee Justice](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/the-call-to-action-for-intercountry-adoptee-justice/) _2026-04-22 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Since the end of World War II, over 500,000 children have been adopted from abroad by U.S. citizen parents with the promise of a secure life. Yet, for many, that promise was broken by a legal oversight that denied them automatic citizenship. Amanda Cho and Rachel Koelzer will share how this loophole started, the impacts and why it persists to day. We will take an inside look at the Protect… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/My-new-video-project.mp3) ## [Episode 12: Interview with Lee Marshall, Founder and CEO of Kids to Love (Madison, AL)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-12-interview-with-lee-marshall-founder-and-ceo-of-kids-to-love-madison-al/) _2026-04-14 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this April 2026 episode, MSSP intern Saadhya Bahudodda interviews Lee Marshall, founder and CEO of Kids to Love, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the immediate needs of youth in foster care while creating long-term pathways to stability. Drawing on her lived experience of being born into foster care and her career in television journalism, Lee shares how both her personal and professional… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x7kjnnsv5ggu54kh/Ep_12_AO_Podcast_-_Lee_Marshall_-_Kids_to_Loveancrw.mp3) ## [Responding to Self-Harm](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/responding-to-self-harm/) _2026-04-08 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Youth self – harm is an increasing mental health challenge. Foster youth are especially susceptible to engaging in self – harm . Charley Joyce, MSW, joins us to discuss the different forms of self – harm , why foster youth self – harm and some considerations in how foster parents might respond to a youth that is self – harm ing. (40 mins) April 8, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ep_145-Responding-to-Self-Harm.mp3) ## [Ep 70: Still Standing](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/still-standing/) _2026-04-07 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith sits down with former foster youth Carlos Rios Redd to talk about lived experience in foster care, sibling separation, adoption disruption, resilience, and hope. Carlos entered foster care as a baby, lived in more than ten homes, and experienced three adoptions. Despite repeated trauma and instability, Carlos shares how… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28691/still-standing.mp3) ## [Strengthening GenZ Mental Health (w/Stephanie Shackelford) Ep. 291](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-291-raising-gen-z-with-purpose-in-a-digital-world-with-stephanie-shackelford) _2026-03-30 · The Forgotten Podcast_ In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast , Jami sits down with Dr. Stephanie Shackelford , a Senior Fellow at Barna Group, to talk about the power of relationships, purpose, and tech-free spaces for improving kids' mental health. Dr. Shackelford shares insights from her recent Barna report, Gen Z, Mental Health and Wellbeing . Dr. Shackelford discusses the six themes identified in her research for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/The_Forgotten_Podcast_-_Episode_291_-_Raising_Gen_Z_with_Purpose_in_a_Digital_World_with_Stephanie_Shackelford_MIX.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JBFX66Wg5RYP) _2026-03-30 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Podcast #115: Velcro Kids: Helping Your Child Gain Independence](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-115-velcro-kids-helping-your-child-gain-independence/) _2026-03-29 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Have you ever felt like your child has a little piece of Velcro stuck to them… and to you? In this episode, we dive into the world of “velcro kids” —children who struggle to separate from their parents—and what it means for both kids and caregivers. Our guest, Dr. Sara Briggs , a licensed professional counselor, clinical supervisor, and core faculty member at the University of Phoenix, shares her… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/Velcro_Kids_Podcast.mp3) ## [Understanding the Court Process (w/Cari Huddleston) Ep. 290](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-290-inside-foster-care-court-with-cari-huddleston) _2026-03-16 · The Forgotten Podcast_ Court is one of the most intimidating parts of the foster care journey—but you are not powerless in the process. Today, a Guardian ad Litem shares insight into how the court system works, how “best interest” decisions are made, and why your voice matters more than you may realize. Be encouraged: even when it feels confusing, your presence and partnership make a lasting impact. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/TFP_Episode_290_Inside_Foster_Care_Court_with_Cari_Huddleston_rev_1.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Podcast #114: Perfection or Pressure](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-114-perfection-or-pressure/) _2026-03-16 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Kids today face intense pressure to perform—on the field, in the classroom, and in their social lives. But when does normal performance stress become something more? In this episode, Jennifer Licate, school counselor and award-winning children’s book author, joins us to explore how parents, teachers, and coaches can identify when stress turns into anxiety. With over a decade of experience… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/Perfection_or_Pressure_Podcast.mp3) ## [Episode 11: Interview with Tim Pippert, Executive Director and Savannah Mitchell, Graduate Assistant, of Augsburg Family Scholars (Minneapolis, MN)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-11-interview-with-tim-pippert-executive-director-and-savannah-mitchell-graduate-assistant-of-augsberg-family-scholars-minneapolis-mn/) _2026-03-13 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this March 2026 episode, MSW intern Jasleen Virk interviews Tim Pippert and Savannah Mitchell of Augsburg Family Scholars, a campus-based program at Augsburg University to support students who have lived experience in the foster care system. Tim developed Augsburg Family Scholars for young people with foster care backgrounds to find community and support on their education journey. Savannah… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p5i9k9xzskfcugq8/Ep_11_AO_Podcast_-_Tim_Pippert_-_Augsburg_Family_Scholars6l57f.mp3) ## [Ep 69: Reunification](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/reunification/) _2026-03-10 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In Episode 69, Amy Smith sits down with longtime foster and adoptive mom Crystal Dukes for a heartfelt conversation about the real purpose of foster care: reunification. Crystal shares her family’s journey fostering more than 30 children, adopting through both private adoption and foster care, and developing deep, lasting relationships with biological families. This episode offers a candid,… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28580/reunification.mp3) ## [Obeying with Action Where You Are (w/Mary Perdue) Ep. 289](http://theforgottenpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-289-awareness-leads-to-action-mobilizing-the-church-for-foster-care-with-mary-perdue) _2026-03-02 · The Forgotten Podcast_ On this episode of The Forgotten Podcast , host Jami Kaeb welcomes Mary Perdue—wife of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue—to share her journey into foster care and her years as the First Lady of Georgia (2003–2011). Mary shares how fostering newborns awaiting adoption in the late 1990s opened her eyes to the broader foster care system and inspired her to make foster care her primary initiative… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theforgottenpodcast/The_Forgotten_Podcast_-_Awareness_Leads_to_Action_-_Mobilizing_the_Church_for_Foster_Care_with_Mary_Perdue_-_Mix.mp3?dest-id=400521) ## [Podcast #113: Northeast Ohio 11th Grader Raises Awareness About Blood Cancer](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-113-northeast-ohio-11th-graders-raises-awareness-about-blood-caner/) _2026-02-23 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ In this special bonus episode, host Miriam Conner, sits down with Northeast Ohio 11th grader Alyssa Maniar, who is raising money for Blood Cancer United. Alyssa shares her personal connection to blood cancer and why this cause is so meaningful to her. Driven, compassionate, and determined to make a difference, she’s using her time and energy to support others and raise awareness in her community.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/Aparently_Speaking_113_Blood_Cancer_United.mp3) ## [Ep 68: Mentorship Program](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/mentorship-program/) _2026-02-10 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith sits down with Michelle Ostmark, the Statewide Mentoring Coordinator for Utah Foster Care, to discuss the Utah Foster Care Mentoring Program and why it matters. Michelle explains how the program pairs experienced foster parents with new or existing foster and kinship families to provide guidance, emotional support, and real-life insight… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28439/mentorship-program.mp3) ## [Episode 10: Interview with Maddy Day, co-Founder of Fostering Academic Achievement Nationwide](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-10-interview-with-maddy-day-co-founder-of-fostering-academic-achievement-nationwide/) _2026-02-10 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this February 2026 episode, MSS intern Cheri Mitchell interviews Maddy Day, Proprietor and Senior Consultant of Maddy Day, LLC & Associates, and co-Founder and co-Chair of FAAN (Fostering Academic Achievement Nationwide). Influenced by her family’s deep ties to child welfare, Maddy gained early insight into the realities facing non‑traditional families. Her career path ultimately led to the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4jsrad2thv6kfx6a/Ep_10_AO_Podcast_-_Maddy_Day_-_FAAN8yvsd.mp3) ## [Resource Families Thrive Ep. 39: Keeping Together](https://soundcloud.com/user-153292782-603053450/resource-families-thrive-ep-39-keeping-together) _2026-01-29 · Resource Families Thrive_ Foster care has many shared experiences- many are beautiful and wholesome, but at times there are moments when we can struggle with some of the processes involved. Placement decisions, adoption, and transitioning a child from one home to another are no exception. These are hard conversations but they are important as you explore the world of foster care. This month we did just that- shared our… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2251726460-user-153292782-603053450-resource-families-thrive-ep-39-keeping-together.mp3) ## [Ep 67: Trust-Based Relational Intervention](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/trust-based-relational-intervention/) _2026-01-13 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith sits down with Terumi Sagers , TBRI Specialist for Utah Foster Care, longtime foster parent, and adoptive parent. Together, they unpack the foundations of Trust‑Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) —a relationship‑centered, trauma‑informed caregiving approach developed by Dr. Karen Purvis and Dr. David Cross. This conversation is filled… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28320/trust-based-relational-intervention.mp3) ## [Episode 9: Interview with Zach Blend, CEO of the Goshen Valley Foundation (Cherokee County, GA)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-9-interview-with-zach-blend-ceo-of-the-goshen-valley-foundation-cherokee-county-ga/) _2026-01-13 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this January 2026 episode, MSS intern Cheri Mitchell interviews Zach Blend, Chief Executive Officer of the Goshen Valley Foundation located in Cherokee County, GA. Zach shares his child welfare wisdom and experiences caring for youth in foster care as they prepare to age out of the system. Goshen New Beginnings, an independent living program on Goshen Valley’s campus, plays an integral part in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a7drdjx37twwu6gc/Ep_9_AO_Podcast_-_Zach_Blend_-_Goshen_Valley85whu.mp3) ## [Episode 8: Interview with Alyssa Dennison-Glasgow, Regional Program Director at Olive Crest (Las Vegas, NV)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-8-interview-with-alyssa-dennison-glasgow-regional-program-director-at-olive-crest-las-vegas-nv/) _2025-12-10 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this December 2025 episode, MSSP intern Saadhya Bahudodda interviews Alyssa Dennison-Glasgow, regional program director at Olive Crest in Las Vegas. Alyssa discusses how her early experiences working in juvenile justice and child advocacy shaped her commitment to supporting youth and families and ultimately led her to Olive Crest. She highlights the organization’s Teen and Young Adult… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j3chve3qi9ieiunv/Ep8_AO_Podcast_-_Alyssa_Dennison_Glasgow_-_Olive_Crest6xvdl.mp3) ## [Ep 66: Compassion in Action](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/compassion-in-action/) _2025-12-09 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ Podcast: Fostering Conversations Host: Amy Smith Guest: Dave, Owner of Dave’s Auto Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode, Amy sits down with Dave Bell from Dave’s Auto Center to discuss his incredible journey of giving back to the community through Utah Foster Care and other charitable initiatives. Dave shares the deeply personal story of his mother’s childhood in an orphanage, how that shaped… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28178/compassion-in-action.mp3) ## [Podcast #112: Parenting from the Heart: Less Chaos, More Connection](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-112-parenting-from-the-heart-less-chaos-more-connection/) _2025-12-08 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Parenting is full of surprises—some wonderful, some exhausting. In this episode of aParently Speaking, author, speaker, and personal coach Tomas Lyndahl joins host Miriam Conner to discuss his book, How to Be Happy Even Though You’re a Parent: Effortless Parenting from the Heart. This isn’t a guidebook with rules or techniques. Instead, Tomas offers a warm, insight-based invitation to rediscover… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/aParently_Speaking_Parenting_from_the_Heart.mp3) ## [Resource Families Thrive Ep. 38: Adopt With Heart](https://soundcloud.com/user-153292782-603053450/adopt-with-heart) _2025-11-19 · Resource Families Thrive_ Greetings! This episode is extra special because we're celebrating National Adoption Month with the wonderful story of Matt and Melissa! We believe every family's journey is a story worth sharing, and we're so grateful they're sharing theirs with us. Their experience, like so many others, is a powerful reminder of the love and commitment that builds a family. It's real, it's heartfelt, and it… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2211647927-user-153292782-603053450-adopt-with-heart.mp3) ## Supporting Youth and Families Through Adoption and Beyond with Erin Argue _2025-11-17 · CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers_ In this episode, we shine a light on the Heart Galleries of Texas , a powerful network striving to connect children ready for adoption with permanent, loving families. Our guest Erin Argue, Heart Galleries of Texas Post-Permanency Director, shares how Heart Galleries of Texas draw on community engagement to support youth waiting for adoption, the importance of post-adoption services and how CASA… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/568618/episodes/17818550-supporting-youth-and-families-through-adoption-and-beyond-with-erin-argue.mp3) ## [Podcast #111: Talking the Talk: Helping Kids Find Their Words](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-111-talking-the-talk-helping-kids-find-their-words/) _2025-11-17 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Language is how kids connect with the world—and as parents, we all want to help them find their voice. In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner talks with child development experts Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff , who are back for a second visit after their episode on their best -selling book, Einstein Never Used Flashcards . Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/aParently_Speakng_Language_Development_1.mp3) ## [Episode 7: Interview with Jamie Bennett, Executive Director of Cetera (Tampa, FL)](https://agingoutinstitute.podbean.com/e/episode-7-interview-with-jamie-bennett-executive-director-of-cetera-tampa-fl/) _2025-11-13 · The Aging Out Podcast_ In this November 2025 episode, MSW intern Jasleen Virk interviews Jamie Bennett, co-founder and executive director of Cetera. Jamie shares her personal foster care journey and how it fueled her passion to advocate for young people in foster care. She believes that relationship building is a cornerstone to supporting youths’ well-being and highlights the importance of connections with consistent… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f7hs5j64ayvwuubr/Ep7_AO_Podcast_-_Jamie_Bennett_-Cetera_8btyz.mp3) ## [Ep 65: Blocked Care](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/blocked-care/) _2025-11-11 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith talks with Utah Foster Care clinical support specialist and LCSW Les Harris about blocked care: why it happens, how it impacts foster parents, and practical steps to restore connection. Les explains how chronic stress can suppress the parenting response system, making it difficult to feel joy or affection toward a child, even when we… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28156/blocked-care.mp3)