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Advocating for Foster Youth with Shalamar Parrish

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

Release Date: 12/06/2022

The Last Hug show art The Last Hug

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

This is a unique one off episode. It is a conversation with 3 other dads and authors who wrote their story of grief in the book . You can purchase the book 

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Child Welfare from a Case worker and Therapist with Avni Panchal show art Child Welfare from a Case worker and Therapist with Avni Panchal

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

    Avni Panchal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has her own private practice in the Bay Area. In addition to therapy services, she provides training to social workers in the field, teaches at San Francisco State University and is the Clinical Advisor for Kaya. She continues to facilitate dialogue circles on various topics in both the public and private sectors. Her mission is to de-stigmatize mental health and help people recognize their inner strength and practice self-love.     Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here Merch! Call the...

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Life After Trauma with Phillip Harter show art Life After Trauma with Phillip Harter

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

   I have never told this story in public and I have not told everything that is here, probably ever. I have always felt a pulling to the children and families who are or have been involved in this system, or have suffered in the darkness of our world. I’m going to include a bio that is taken from the first chapter of my book. That first chapter is a letter to my reader and it is the heart of that letter. However, that bio in grounded much more in the recovery years, and I it is important when talking to foster families to talk about the tough stuff that comes first.  I have a...

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Supporting the Supporters with Nikki Hertzler show art Supporting the Supporters with Nikki Hertzler

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

Nikki Hertzler resides in northern Nevada. She and her husband have lived in several states before settling with their three children in Nevada. Nikki is an elementary teacher and as a speaker, she speaks on the importance of early childhood development as well as on foster care. Her family enjoys participating in their church ministries and being on outdoor adventures. A few years ago, with their biological children on the brink of leaving home, the Hertzlers felt God calling them to foster. Since then, they have been introducing their foster children to the fun of hiking, skiing, and Lake...

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Autistic Me with Christopher Scott Wyatt show art Autistic Me with Christopher Scott Wyatt

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate while researching online education for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Wyatt consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, Neurodiversity, and active inclusion.   C. S. Wyatt, MFA, PhD    Blog:  Podcast:      Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here Merch! Call the Voicemail...

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Your Trauma is NOT My Trauma with Maccabee Griffin show art Your Trauma is NOT My Trauma with Maccabee Griffin

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

   Imagine the stage is set, the lights are dimmed, and the audience is waiting with bated breath. This is where my journey began - in the theater. I spent over two decades honing my craft, perfecting my skills, and pouring my heart and soul into every performance. But in 2005, I knew it was time to step away from the spotlight and serve something greater than myself. So I joined the US Army and dedicated myself to defending our country for the next 9 1/2 years.        When my military service ended in 2015, I thought my life was set on a different course. I...

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Complex Trauma with Andrea Hanson show art Complex Trauma with Andrea Hanson

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

Andrea has worked with clients across the globe who are seeking a deep recalibration from a state of trauma response to a state of self-love, creativity, wholeness, and flow.   Andrea has dedicated years training to become highly specialized and effective in artfully blending a mosaic of techniques from body movement, somatic release, integration, breathwork, psychedelic-assistance, and much more to provide gentle, yet life-changing bespoke intensives for clients who are ready for a big shift.    Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here Merch! Call the...

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Walking Out of The Sex Trafficking Industry with Hannah Spanke show art Walking Out of The Sex Trafficking Industry with Hannah Spanke

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

Hannah is a passionate advocate for authentic happiness, and sustainable healthy relationships, starting with the one we have with ourselves. She is a Licensed Authentic Tantra Practitioner, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Relationship & Life Coach specializing in helping individuals become their happiest selves through inner & outer work while learning to understand and relate to their partners & family in the best ways possible. She is a trauma-informed practitioner who works with techniques designed to get to the root of the issues. She incorporates astrology, human design, Tibetan...

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Growing Through Unhealthy Adoption with Michelle McGough show art Growing Through Unhealthy Adoption with Michelle McGough

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

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 to the other side of healing she found new ways to live and thrive that enabled her to find purpose by helping others to heal and grow. Today you can find Michelle on Instagram as and on her website: .    Foster Care: An...

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Foster and Adoptive Mom Angie Grandt show art Foster and Adoptive Mom Angie Grandt

Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey

I am a mom of 2 very different children – in regard to their biology, their needs, their attachment, their experiences. I have worked in the special education field for more than 2 decades intimately hearing, seeing, and feeling parents struggle to connect with their children who have developmental delays. I am also a certified mindset coach, and have seen firsthand how, with the right tools and support, real connections are possible. My mission is to guide as many parents as possible toward building strong, connected relationships with their children. I have built a coaching program to...

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