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Vulnerability and authenticity are explored through personal experiences of motherhood, therapy, and relationships. By unpacking the burdensome narratives around love and acceptance, the episode inspires listeners to reflect on their own stories and choose healthier paths toward autonomy.

• Navigating the complexities of vulnerability in relationships
• The impact of books on parenting and boundaries
• Confronting the stories we tell ourselves
• Understanding the significance of personal autonomy
• Embracing healing through awareness and compassion
• Invitation to explore narratives that shape our sense of self

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This episode focuses on the vital role of advocacy in supporting children, particularly in foster care and educational systems. We touch on personal experiences, the importance of knowledge about rights and relationships, and strategies for effectively advocating within complex systems.

• Understanding the role and significance of PACE
• Navigating challenges in the foster care system
• Empowering oneself with knowledge of rights and policies
• The emotional landscape of advocacy work
• Building key relationships within educational and care systems
• Importance of curiosity and community support in advocacy
• Techniques for responding versus reacting professionally
• Fostering collaboration for effective outcomes.

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The episode delves into the transformative journey of foster care and adoption, highlighting the emotional complexities and realities faced by families involved. Megan Hampton-Pusey shares her experiences as a foster mother, addressing the importance of community support, the challenges of attachment, and the often-overlooked struggles of fostering.

• Insights into the emotional and psychological impact of fostering
• Importance of community and support for foster parents
• Contrast between biological and foster parenting dynamics
• The reality of attachment styles in adopted children
• The burden of societal perceptions on foster parents
• Discussion on resilience, trauma, and growth in children
• Personal reflections on the struggles and joys of parenting
• Encouragement to reconsider assumptions about foster care

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Our conversation today dives deep into the joys of foster care and adoption, sharing heartfelt stories of connection and triumph amidst the challenges. We explore the significant moments that define our experiences as foster parents, offer practical parenting strategies, and celebrate the little victories that shape our family narrative.

• Navigating chaos after the holiday season
• The power of positive stories in foster care
• Celebrating small victories with our kids
• The importance of family travel and experiences
• Embracing patience and understanding in parenting
• Powerful family systems: the tradition of Sunday Sundays
• Welcoming a new puppy into our family dynamic

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This episode highlights the transformative impact of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) on families navigating foster care and adoption. By understanding emotional needs behind behaviors, caregivers can build stronger connections and foster healing, while also addressing their own emotional challenges in the process.

• Introduction to TBRI and its importance in parenting
• Definition and core principles of TBRI
• The role of the infant attachment cycle in development
• Understanding unmet needs behind child behavior
• Differentiating emotional age from chronological age
• Emphasizing connection over correction in parenting
• Recognizing the emotional toll on caregivers
• Real-life applications of TBRI strategies
• The significance of allowing grief in parenting journeys
• Insights on fostering healthy family dynamics through TBRI

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Rebecca and Courtney answer questions submitted by listeners. This episode is off the cuff, unedited and offers an unfiltered view as Rebecca answers those questions. We discuss various aspects of adoption, including timelines, processes for domestic and international adoptions, advocacy for children, and ways to support families in this journey.

• Exploring average timelines for different types of adoption
• Practical ways to support foster and adoptive families
• Sharing lighthearted stories from the foster care experience
• Advocacy tips for parents of adopted children
• Advice for road-tripping with large families and children

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Through a conversation between Rebecca Harvin and Sarah Graves, listeners explore the essential support needed in foster and adoptive families’ journeys. The episode stresses the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and community involvement to help these families thrive amidst challenges.

• Explores Sarah's background and journey into therapy and social work
• Discusses the emotional challenges faced by adoptive parents during home studies
• Highlights the complexities and feelings surrounding adoption dissolution
• Emphasizes the importance of holding space for families in need
• Introduces the role of Haven Retreats in supporting foster and adoptive families

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Lori Serber's journey into foster care is a testament to the power of calling and the evolution of family dynamics. Lori had always felt drawn to fostering, though her husband Larry needed time to embrace the idea. Eventually, their family of five welcomed the transformative experience, navigating the multifaceted challenges and joys that fostering brings. Together, we explore how this decision impacted their children, particularly their son Wade, and the importance of fostering normalcy and familiarity for children. This episode provides a heartfelt look at how a community's influence can help foster children thrive as valued members of their new families.

Fostering is not merely about providing a temporary home but about building bridges toward family reunification. Our conversation with Lori uncovers the realities, struggles, and understanding needed for this profound responsibility. We discuss the importance of setting clear expectations for prospective foster parents, emphasizing the goal of reunification whenever safely possible. Through personal anecdotes, we highlight the critical role foster parents play in supporting biological families. This section urges listeners to consider the emotional challenges and the necessity of entering fostering with a heart willing to grow and support the journey toward reunification.

Amidst the challenges of fostering, we explore how faith, community, and life's simple pleasures bring joy and support. Lori and I share stories of divine provision, where unexpected generosity, like a timely gift of a couch, has reminded us that we are never alone in our mission to nurture children. We also reflect on the beauty of simple joys, such as family gatherings, which can be easily overlooked amidst the demands of fostering. This episode is a tapestry of inspiration, offering listeners a glimpse into the profound love, resilience, and community that define the foster care experience.

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