
Podcast by Cathleen Bearse
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Kids & Family | |||

If you’ve ever found yourself whispering “I just can’t do this right now” — and then immediately feeling guilt for even thinking it — this episode is for you.
As foster moms, we learn early on how to stretch our hearts beyond what feels possible. We... more
As foster and adoptive moms, we sign up to hold space for big emotions — ours, our children’s, and often the system’s. But what happens when your child’s emotional world collides with your own? When their anxiety, anger, or attachment behaviors stir ... more
Every once in a while, a post comes through our community that stops me in my tracks.
A foster mama recently shared about her sweet little one—let’s call him Aiden—who’s been with her since he was just a week old. He’s 20 months now. He’s her joy. ... more
There’s a kind of heartbreak that doesn’t get talked about enough — the quiet, complicated grief of a relinquished or failed adoption.
The world often doesn’t have a name for it, but you do.
You know what it feels like to have hoped, to have attached... more
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Cathleen speaks truth to things I think and feel often as a foster mama. I appreciate her normalizing the struggles and joys of serving the kids in our care.
The fostering episode was great with Erin!! She’s so lovely!! :)
Sometimes the journey of fostering seems so lonely if there’s no one in your close circle who’s done it or is in the weeds. Being able to plug into the Fearless Fostering Podcast helps me know that I’m not alone as well as answering questions I’ve had or haven’t even thought of yet. Thanks for sharing your heart with us!
Love love love! A podcast that gives me quality advice and comfort! Love!
There’s no podcast quite like it foster and adoptive moms to my knowledge. Having the professional experience as a therapist and lived experience of a foster and adoptive mom makes this always worth a listen!
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Content across episodes emphasizes the emotional and practical challenges faced by foster parents, providing supportive strategies rooted in experience and professional insight. Themes of emotional well-being, community support, and the complexity of fostering are frequently explored, highlighting the unique struggles that foster families encounter, including guilt, anxiety, and the pressures of boundary-setting. Noteworthy is the emphasis on mental health and self-care for foster parents, aiming to create a balance between caregiving and personal emotional needs. The podcast also includes personal anecdotes and guest interviews, fostering a sense of community and connection among listeners who may feel isolated in their experiences.
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Recent guests on The Fearless Fostering Podcast include:
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2. Charell Star
3. Gaile Osborne
4. Ashton Brye
5. Beth Hewitt
6. Abby Mortensen
7. Melody Welles
8. Joan Ulsher
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