Season 2
Using Your Sphere of Influence with actress Jen Lilley
Days of Our Lives and Hallmark Channel star Jen Lilley is a foster-to-adopt mom and philanthropist who donates tons of her time, money and energy to championing the cause of foster youth. In this episode she takes time out of...
Young, Queer and Suddenly Dad: Billie Oh's Unexpected Foster to Adopt…
I found my way to Billie Oh via a beautiful article in the Huffington Post about their experience with Single Foster Dad Adoption . Billie began the foster journey with no intention of adopting, but life had other plans. No s...
Adoption, Sobriety and Resilience: a conversation with Beth Dubber
In this episode, we welcome Beth Dubber, a busy still photographer and an adoptee who later became a foster-to-adopt mom. Beth shares her multifaceted story, including her experiences with IVF, adoption, and navigating life a...
The Power of Kinship: How Naika Became a Foster Mom
The heartfelt discussion between Naika Andre and Rachel Fulginiti delves deeply into Naika's profound journey as a foster mom, focusing on her experiences caring for her godson amidst challenging family circumstances. The epi...
Empowering Foster Families: Brittany Viebrock on Support and Community
Brittany Viebrock, the Program Success Manager at Austin Angels, joins Rachel Fulginiti to discuss the vital support system for families and youth navigating the foster care system. The mission of Austin Angels is to walk alo...
Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Foster Care
Maryanne shares her compelling journey as a foster parent navigating the complex and often tumultuous world of foster care. She emphasizes the emotional rollercoaster that comes with fostering, highlighting the unique challen...
Family Dynamics: Therapist Jeanette Yoffe on the unique needs of adop…
Jeanette Yoffe dives deep into the complexities of foster care and adoption in this enlightening chat. As an adult adoptee, she shares her personal experiences, revealing how her journey through the foster system shaped her c...
From Cancer Survivor to Mom: Heather Keller's Adoption Journey
Actress and cancer survivor Heather Keller joins us today, sharing her inspiring journey as a foster-to-adopt mom in a transracial family. Heather shares what led her to fostering and how she managed to begin the journey whil...
Transforming Lives Through Foster Care: A Conversation with Dr. John …
Rachel Fulginiti sits down with Dr. John DeGarmo, a powerhouse in the world of foster care and adoption, to dig into the importance of providing every child with a forever family. Dr. DeGarmo shares his heartfelt journey into...
Hair Care for Black Kids: Tips for White Parents from Terria Roushun
Terria Roushun joins me today to dive into the heart of hair care and its cultural significance, especially for transracial adoptive parents of Black children. She emphasizes that caring for a child's hair is not just about s...
Educational Rights & Trauma Informed Parenting with Sharon Dunlevy
Sharon Dunleavy joins Rachel in this enlightening episode to shed some serious light on the critical role of educational advocacy for kids in foster care. With around 20,000 youth aging out of the system each year, Sharon div...
Neurodiversity, Special Needs and Foster Care with Christopher Wyatt
Today’s chat dives deep into the nitty-gritty of parenting while navigating the complexities of autism and ADHD. Our guest, Christopher Wyatt, shares his personal journey of becoming a foster parent, which took a serious turn...
Too Autistic for Dance Class? Not Here!
In continuation of our celebration of Autistic voices, we're diving deep into the world of dance and neurodiversity with Amanda Trisdale and Leta Rundell, the dynamic duo behind the Autistic Wings Dance Company. Right off the...