Blog – Podcast – Foster Parents
I am a father to 7 children, foster dad to 20 or so kids. I've got this blog and a podcast with my wife Amanda.
Michelle McGough is an adoptee and individual who survived the foster care system as an infant. After being placed with a family she endured constant abuse until she reached adulthood. Left with only the coping mechanisms she developed to survive, she entered the military followed by the private sector before working through the trauma. Once she got…Read more
Zachary Daniel is a Midwest native. He comes to Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey to discuss how his adoption experience shaped himself and his family. He graduated with a degree in Nuclear Medicine but eventually founded his own investment firm Digital Edge Wealth Management. He draws his energy from family and friends. Zach recently authored…Read more
Episode Description Karen Robinson, MSW, ACSW, LCSW Trauma Recovery Expert I’m a licensed therapist with 24 years of clinical experience specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression. I provide holistic care to create transformation and healing for trauma survivors. https://www.Karenrobinson360.com https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Heal Thrive Dream Podcast Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here…Read more
Hello, my name is Steven Snook and I am the owner and creator of Jesus Speaks LLC. You are about to embark on an incredible journey as you read about my miraculously transformed life and become a part of the Jesus Speaks mission. This is my story. When I was born in 1976, my mother…Read more
I’m a former politico-turned stay-at-home mom. I married my college sweetheart and a week later began working for an actor-turned-Governator. After a few years, I put that life on hold to raise several amazing tiny people. I assumed stay-at-home mom life would prove easier than the fast pace and stress of the working world. Nope….Read more
Shalamar Parris is an author, entrepreneur, and clothing designer devotedto community advocacy while being a vanguard for change. Shalamar grew up ina challenging environment in Ohio that led to her resiliency towards being achangemaker to transform lives. Due to her family connections, foster careplacements, and more: Shalamar has devoted her outreach to assisting those in…Read more
David Ambroz is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate. President Obama recognized him as an American Champion of Change. He currently serves as the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon, coordinating with non-profits and community leaders for social good. Previously he led Corporate Social Responsibility for Walt Disney Television and served…Read more
Patty Waters enjoys bringing people, ideas, and inspiration together and hopes to form a dialogue that shares a unique perspective from an adopted teenager. Patty and her 3 siblings were adopted by the Waters family at the age of 13 and grew up in Austin, Texas. Patty and her siblings were in the foster care…Read more
Carmen María is a stepmom of four, a biological mom of two, and a foster mom of a few children who she loves, sometimes at a distance. With her memoir, Fostering: A Memoir of Courage and Hope, she endeavors to bring awareness to the issues surrounding the foster care system and share her passion for protecting…Read more
I help brain injury survivors find the tools and support they need to LIVE again. I have over 10 years of training and experience in brain injury therapy and neuropsychological testing. My superpower is curiosity, out-of-the-box thinking, and a huge heart for people who are trying to rebuild their lives after an accident or illness….Read more