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The Fearless Fostering Podcast

Cathleen Bearse
Foster Care
Adoption
Self-Care
Mental Health
Biological Parents
Parenting
Lived Experience
Community Support
LGBTQ+ Families
Fearless Adoption
Self Care
Fostering
Foster Youth
Trauma
Advocacy
Support Systems
Social Media
Child Advocacy
Socio-Economic Issues
Traumatic Grief

Podcast by Cathleen Bearse

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes225Founded7 years ago
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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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Madison Tyler
A pediatric dietician and foster/adoptive mother.
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Charell Star
Former foster youth and author of 'Trashbag Tales & Other Stories From An Accidentally Happy Life'
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Gaile Osborne
Advocate with the Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina
Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina
Episode: Racial Inequity in the Foster Care System with Gaile Osborne
Ashton Brye
Foster Mama extraordinaire, content creator, and designer.
Episode: Foster Care and the Enneagram with Ashton Brye
Beth Hewitt
Foster and biomama committed to supporting reunification efforts in foster care.
Episode: Supporting Reunification with Compassion and Grace with Beth Hewitt
Abby Mortensen
Foster mama who shares her journey and experiences in the foster care system.
Episode: The Joys and Hardships of Foster Care with Abby Mortensen
Melody Welles
Former foster youth and adoptee, advocates for foster youth and adoptees
Episode: What Adoptive Parents Need to Know with Melody Welles
Joan Ulsher
Author and CASA advocate, former foster child and military veteran
Episode: What is a CASA with Joan Ulsher
Dr. Kate Truitt
Psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in traumatic grief
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Episode: Tackling Different Types of Trauma with Dr. Kate Truitt

Host

Cathleen Bearse
Host and creator with extensive personal and professional experience in foster care and support for foster parents.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • An affirming place for foster parents

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kateofseattle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loved Erin!!

    The fostering episode was great with Erin!! She’s so lovely!! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loves music, hates spotify
    Canada3 years ago
  • Foster Mom Friend in Your Phone

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarrieTran
    United States3 years ago
  • Makes me feel a little more sane

    Love love love! A podcast that gives me quality advice and comfort! Love!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hanwoulddothat
    United States3 years ago
  • Foster mom + therapist is the best combo!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kristencrew
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Cathleen's personal storytelling resonates deeply, encouraging listeners to reflect on their challenges and triumphs in fostering.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice and emotional insights offered, with many feeling reassured and supported in their foster parenting journey.
The community aspect is highlighted positively, as it helps listeners feel less isolated in their experiences with fostering.

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Q A_ Kids with Different Needs, Making New Kids Feel Welcome, How to Process the Grief of Goodbye
Q: Any strategies to help with processing the inevitable goodbyes for both us and our bio children?
Establish a support system with a therapist and community of fellow foster parents to help process emotions around goodbyes.
Q A_ Kids with Different Needs, Making New Kids Feel Welcome, How to Process the Grief of Goodbye
Q: What suggestions do you have for welcoming them and making them feel at home?
It's helpful to prepare some items and toys that the children may like, and to take care of yourself during this transition.
Healing from Foster Care with Christi Chatman
Q: What advice would you have for someone, for a foster mama who is feeling that right now, that like, I just feel like I am in screaming in the void, and no one's hearing me?
Christi suggested that foster moms reflect on whether they are still in the right space of mothering and to empower themselves with knowledge, including consulting with an attorney for support.
Healing from Foster Care with Christi Chatman
Q: How did you cope through all of the heaviness of your boy's journey?
Christi emphasized the importance of community support, therapy, and trusting people again. She also highlighted the toxic environment of the agency they worked with and how fighting for her voice was crucial.
Healing from Foster Care with Christi Chatman
Q: What was the initial call like? Just how did you get started with them in your home?
Christi shared that she started the journey to becoming a foster parent in 2016 after being touched by others' stories on social media. She decided to participate in healing as a clinician and felt called to foster care, despite not having considered it previously.

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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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1. Madison Tyler
2. Charell Star
3. Gaile Osborne
4. Ashton Brye
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6. Abby Mortensen
7. Melody Welles
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