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What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting

Christine Marie
Adoption
Foster Care
Attachment Disorders
Christianity
Parenting
Foster Care System
Child Development
Trauma
Child Welfare
Family Dynamics
Faith
Mental Health
Emotional Regulation
Christian Faith
Anxiety
Trust
Biblical Mindset
Emotional Age
Childhood Trauma
Innocence Taken

The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption: Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos... more

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Welcome to the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting podcast. I’m Christine Marie — adoptive mom, former foster parent, and biblical mindset coach. Whether you’re in the early stages of foster care, navigating adoption, or standing in a season ... more

This week’s episode is one I hope every adoptive and foster parent listens to - and listens with an open heart.

I’m honored to sit down with Sydney Curtin - birth mom, author of Courageous Considerations, speaker, life coach, and founder of Curtin C... more

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If the college admissions process feels overwhelming… you’re not alone.

And if you’re a foster or adoptive parent? There are even more layers to navigate.

This week on What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting, I had the absolute honor of sitting... more

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This week on What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with April Ficklin, a TBRI® Practitioner, adoptive mom, and the Director of Family Support Services for Flourishing Families of South Carolina.

April ... more

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Sydney Curtin
Author of 'Courageous Considerations', life coach, and birth mom who placed her child for adoption
Episode: The Truth About Open Adoption: A Birth Mom’s Story of Loss, Love, and Reform with Sydney Curtin
Cynthia Nash
Independent college admissions and financial aid coach with a focus on supporting students from foster care and challenging backgrounds.
Amazing Journey College Counseling
Episode: How to Navigate College Admissions & Scholarships for Foster and Adoptive Children
April Ficklin
Director of Family Services for a nonprofit supporting adoptive families.
Flourishing Families of South Carolina
Episode: Helping Adoptive Families Heal: A Conversation with April Ficklin, TBRI® Practitioner
Rebecca Del Pozo
An adoptive mom, real estate agent, and author.
Episode: Adoptee to Adoptive Mom: Rebecca Del Pozo’s Powerful Adoption Story
Devin Schubert
Adoptive dad and church planter with extensive experience in foster care.
Episode: You Left the 99 to Save the 1: Devin Schubert’s Story of Fatherhood, Foster Care, Adoption, Trauma & Redemption
DJ Noble
A foster parent, teacher, and previous radio host
Host of the Off the Grid podcast
Episode: Behind the Scenes of Foster Care: DJ Noble on Faith, Family & Embracing the Journey
Nicole Barlow
TBRI practitioner and adoptive mother of six, host of Foster Parent Well Podcast
Foster Parent Well
Episode: Trauma-Informed Parenting & TBRI: Foster Care & Adoption with Nicole Barlow
Joseph Pedroza
Advocate for foster care and adoption, sharing his journey of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction.
Episode: From Trauma to Triumph: A Journey through Foster Care, Adoption, Abuse & Redemption with Joseph Pedroza
James McLamb
Founder and CEO of Generation Youth, a youth life coaching program, and adoptive parent.
Generation Youth
Episode: What to Expect in Private Adoption: James McLamb’s Story of Faith & Family

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Christine Marie
Host of the podcast, passionate about fostering and adoption. She has a wealth of personal experience, having fostered 77 children and adopted 2. As a Biblical Mindset Coach, she integrates faith with practical parenting advice, aiming to support and inspire other mothers navigating similar journeys.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    As a retired marriage and family therapist, I think this resource is invaluable for families, considering fostering or adopting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    master recruiter 🧲
    United Statesa month ago
  • As an adoptee

    As an adoptee and former chair on an adoption agency board, this is such a blessing you have created! This is the side no one wants to talk about… yet you do it grace and love ❤️❤️ thank you for being a light in a sometimes dark room

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kajshchhcodpdodh3
    United Statesa month ago
  • What a wealth of knowledge!

    If you are looking to adopt while fostering this is the right podcast for you. This has been very helpful during this time for my wife and I!!! Thank you for sharing your experience and journey with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lsn2mepc
    United Statesa month ago
  • So much useful information packed in here 💕💕

    Love the honesty clarity, and the insight that this show gives listening to her just feels my heart and her guest oh my goodness .. over the top 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stacynich
    United Statesa month ago
  • Everything I didn’t know I needed!

    What a refreshing podcast! In a world where there is so much hype and smoke and mirrors, this is raw and so authentic! Much needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manda081117
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the raw and authentic insights shared, finding the community-oriented approach uplifting and encouraging.
Listeners are moved by the heartfelt stories of guests, often resonating deeply with their own experiences.
The practical advice offered is particularly valued, especially among those new to fostering and adoption.
Some feedback mentions a preference for less religious content, suggesting a diverse audience with varying comfort levels around faith discussions.

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Inside Foster Care: Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Parenting & Real Solutions with Dr. John DeGarmo
Q: If you could fix everything, what do you think a starting point is?
We need to lower the ratio between foster parent and caseworkers.
Inside Foster Care: Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Parenting & Real Solutions with Dr. John DeGarmo
Q: So at one point, we had 11 kids in our home as well.
I think that's amazing.
The Truth About Open Adoption: A Birth Mom’s Story of Loss, Love, and Reform with Sydney Curtin
Q: What advice would you give to someone contemplating mediation?
Adoption is not for everyone and can be influenced by personal motivations; it's essential to be genuine and put the child's best interests at the center of decisions.
How to Navigate College Admissions & Scholarships for Foster and Adoptive Children
Q: What about the child who doesn't have great grades, and maybe they're just going to score average on ACTs or SATs? How could you help that family?
There is a school for every child that they will be so thrilled to have your child they should give them money.
Behind the Scenes of Foster Care: DJ Noble on Faith, Family & Embracing the Journey
Q: How do you and your wife manage your roles in fostering?
My wife manages most of the communication while we co-parent effectively in caring for the children.

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This podcast provides invaluable insights for Christian women who are looking to grow their families through fostering or adopting. Centered around the challenges and triumphs of navigating the foster care system, the content is geared toward those seeking guidance on how to manage the complexities of caring for foster and adoptive children. With a focus on mental health, personal healing, and support for biological children, it addresses the emotional aspects of fostering and adoption while intertwining faith into the journey. It stands out for its community-driven approach, encouraging listeners to share their experiences and find solace in a supportive network, instilling hope amid challenges.

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1. Foster Parent Well
2. Focus on Marriage Podcast
3. Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce
4. Behind the Curtain: Honest Conversations about Foster Care and Adoption
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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Sydney Curtin
2. Cynthia Nash
3. April Ficklin
4. Rebecca Del Pozo
5. Devin Schubert
6. DJ Noble
7. Nicole Barlow
8. Joseph Pedroza

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