Growing Through Unhealthy Adoption with Michelle McGough

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

Interracial Adoption with Zachary Daniel

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

Heal Thrive Dream with Karen Robinson, LCSW

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

Digital Detox with Molly DeFrank

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

Advocating for Foster Youth with Shalamar Parrish

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

A Place to Call Home with David Ambroz

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