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.
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 ...
Prioritising Peace With Janeen Jones
What's your top priority? How much of the time are you making decisions from that top priority? Listen in as adoptee Janeen shares insights on living from our top priority, being intentional and navigating life's emotional rollercoaster. Inspiring and empowering. https://www.ifoundmeinc.miami/ https...
No Matter What With Claire Cox
Where do we find the courage to keep going no matter what? Claire and her husband were on the point of ending their first fostering placement. They're now raising 9 kids, 6 adopted from foster care, 2 biological kids and another who they are in the process of adopting. So what happened? Listen in as...
Joy with Joy Rigby
Do you want me joy in your life? Who doesn't? Listen in as Joy talks about joy in parenthood, challenges and much more. Joy has two daughters, one of whom joined their family through adoption. Joy has been involved with CASA since 2003. After earning her BA in Sociology at Vanguard University, she b...
Weathering Storms With Joanne Morales, Jennifer Hartwig and Rebecca Dominguez
Life gets bumpy in the storms we face. Listen in as Joanne, Jennifer and Rebecca talk weathering storms, getting support and why we don't seek it. Find out more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hartwig-216510163/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-dominguez-9878592b7/ https://www.catholicch...
Leaning In With Audra Bullock
Grief and joy. Intensely challenging and hugely rewarding. Adoption is complex. Listen in as adoptive mother and non profit leader Audra shares what she's learning leaning in.... Audra is the founder and CEO of The Friends of Foster Care. She holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Engineering from Old Dom...
You Can Make It Through With R Marin
Are you going through really tough stuff? Is life really beating you up? How on earth can you get through this? Listen as adoptee Roberto shares what has helped him. Born in Italy and living in France, R. Marin writes under a pseudonym. His series transforms a true story into a novel in order to le...
Becoming With Jackie Kouhi
Are you happy with who you are? Or working on becoming that person? Listen in as we dive into self-actualisation, Michelle Obama, trauma and more on this deep exploration of self, freedom and more... https://www.facebook.com/TriadFamilyServicesAgency https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackalene-kouhi-63920...
Malleable With Karen Capson
Are you waiting for someone else to change? We might be waiting for that forever. Because we have to change first. Listen in as adoptive mom and adoption professional Karen shares her insights into change, humility and grace. Here's a link to Karen and her daughter Madi's book This I Know For Sure (...