In listening to Phil's podcast, Finding the Joys in the Journey, I realized that he and his wife have so many similarities with Joel and I. In this cross-posted episode, we discuss each of our stories as foster parents. Check out Finding the Joys in the Journey on all major podcast platforms ..read more

Joel and I sit down for another closet chat to discuss what's happening in Nashville and provide updates for Ari's case ..read more

I was so pleased to meet and speak with Simon Benn. The insight he shares as an adoptee is invaluable. He describes what he remembers of his adoption as an infant, his childhood, and how those experiences shaped him as an adult. We discuss personal development, identity, familial honesty, and more. To contact Simon, email simon@simonbenn.co.uk or visit his website at www.simonbenn.co.uk ..read more

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with a former foster youth who has taken her experiences with childhood trauma, foster care and adoption, to better serve the community through continued advocacy work. Check out her podcast, Foster Features, available on all major podcast platforms ..read more

Michelle Batten, MS, is a TBRI® Educator and ACPI Certified Parent Coach with a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. She is also the owner of Hopeful Connections Parenting, a service available to parents nationwide in need of assistance in creating a healing home. Visit her website at www.hopeparenting.com or send her an email at michelle@hopeparenting.com Find more information about Safe & Sound Protocol: https://integratedlistening.com/science-of-feeling-safe/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzM0MTSxNDQ0tDA0BAA&sseid=MzI0NDU1NTayMAYA& ..read more

I get to sit down for another joyous episode with my husband, Joel. We talk about my new-found TikTok fame, our recent trip with both babies, and what's on our bucket lists ..read more

Our friends across the pond, David and Michelle Saint Martin from the UK, tell their story of multiple pregnancy losses as well as the adoption of their son. Learn more by checking out their video journey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/blueiesaint1 ..read more

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I recently had the honor of interviewing Hannah Nelson. She graciously shares her story about being emancipated at 16, infertility and IVF, and being a foster parent ..read more

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