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Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo
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Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo
April 29, 2026

Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo

Host Rachel Fulginiti is joined by returning guests Jen Lilley —a successful Hollywood actress who followed a deep calling to foster and ultimately fostered to adopt two children —and Dr. John DeGarmo , a nationally recognize...
Birth Order: How It Affects Fostering and Adopting with Dr. Robert Hurst
April 23, 2026

Birth Order: How It Affects Fostering and Adopting with Dr. Robert Hurst

Today, we’re unpacking the fascinating world of birth order and its impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to fostering and adoption. We've got Dr. Robert Hurst, a total whiz on this topic, joining us to dish out...
Why Foster Kids Struggle with Food, ADHD & Addiction (Root Causes with Kamy Moussavi)
April 15, 2026

Why Foster Kids Struggle with Food, ADHD & Addiction (Root Causes with Kamy Moussavi)

Why do so many children—especially those in foster care or adoption—struggle with food, weight, and self-regulation? In this episode of From Foster to Forever , Rachel sits down with Kami Moussavi, founder of Step Together, t...
Money, Foster Care & the Real Cost of Growing Your Family (with Dylan Snowden)
April 7, 2026

Money, Foster Care & the Real Cost of Growing Your Family (with Dylan Snowden)

Thinking about foster care or adoption—but unsure how to prepare financially? Dealing with challenging finances already? In this episode of From Foster to Forever , I sit down with financial coach Dylan Snowden to talk about ...
Single Mom by Choice While Fostering - Life update with Maryanne Grant
April 1, 2026

Single Mom by Choice While Fostering - Life update with Maryanne Grant

She was fostering two toddlers and still waiting to adopt — so she decided to have a baby on her own... When Maryanne Grant first came on the show , she was in the middle of a long, uncertain foster-to-adopt journey with two ...
Play Therapy, Trauma & Healing: What Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Know
March 24, 2026

Play Therapy, Trauma & Healing: What Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Know

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of From Foster to Forever , I sit down with child therapist and author Stacy Schaffer to explore what foster and adoptive parents really need to understand about childhood trauma...