Thriving Adoptees
All went well until I found out at 40 that my teddy bear was a gift from my birth mother.
This to some very intense anger about being unloved and not feeling good enough.
I eventually came through that and decided to share what I've learned with others.
I now empower adoptive families to T.H.R.I.V.E.
Changing Our World With David White
Epiphanies change our world. But how do they happen? Listen in as founder and adoptive dad David shares what's changed his world. Profound and empowering. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwhiteinnovative/ https://fgi4kids.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fgi4kids https://www.instagram.com/fgi4kids/ Gue...
Honoring Culture With Elizabeth Bucher
One of the most important drivers of transracial adoptees' thriving is honoring their culture. Listen in as adoptive mom and adoption professional Elizabeth shares what she's learning about thriving raising her son who was adopted from South Korea. Find out more about Elizabeth here: https://hopeado...
Hyper Focus With Steve Fournier
What do you want? For others? For Yourself? Listen in as ex pilot, now non-profit leader Steve shares insights on persistence and relentless hyper focus. Powerful and empowering. Here's a bit about the Burke Center from their website. All children deserve a safe and supportive environment in which t...
Muscular Love With Brian Newsome
Loving kids with trauma takes a different sort of love, a muscular love. Listen in as Brian who leads a non profit supporting foster and foster/adoptive parents take on muscular love, connecting no matter what and more.... Find out more about Brian at: https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/ https://ww...
Primordial Wholeness With Kit Myers
Kit Myers is an associate professor in the Department of History & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. He was previously a Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Merced. His teaching interests include the study of race as a social, relational, and intersectional category of difference and power. His f...
They Don't Want Us To Heal With Leah Sutterlin
They Don't Want Us To Heal...Leah's words stopped me dead in my tracks when we first spoke. Surely everybody wants the best for us all? Listen and make your own mind up... Leah Sutterlin serves as the Adoption Communication Manager for National Council For Adoption. Leah comes from a business and te...
Mind, Heart & Body Thriving With Jody Jester
What does it take to thrive in all areas of our lives? Listen in as Jody shares her learnings on thriving mentally, emotionally and physically. Lots of priceless insights to help you thrive... https://www.bridgealife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BridgeALife1/ https://www.instagram.com/bridge.a.life...
Steadfast Tenacity With Jillana Goble
We are told that when we're going through tough stuff, to keep going. But what does that take? More than resilience? Listen in as Jillana talks steadfast tenacity, growth and humility. Powerful! Here's more about today's guest from her website: I’m Jillana. Five remarkable kids who have stretched an...
Thriving Together With Jane Richardson
Together we thrive. Listen in as Jane dives deep into the power of community to help us navigate the tough times. Uplifting, hopeful and powerful. You're going to love this. Here's a bit about Jane Jane Denny Richardson was promoted to Executive Director in August 2023 after spending 5 years as the ...