70. Things adoptees want us to know - “I’m afraid I’ll be abandoned” with Madison Wright
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
Release Date: 02/28/2022
80. Moving through the Hard of Divorce with adoptive Mama Misty Miears
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
This week on the Mama's Well Podcast join us as we step into the beauty and the brokenness of adoptive mom, Misty Miears, who is walking out the hard, the hurt, the loss, and the ugly of divorce with her adoptive daughter. ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community Subscribe to Mamas Well YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5B52aJ6... Subscribe and listen to Mamas Well on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......
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79. Music, movement and their effect on trauma
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
This week host Tara Hutton sits down with singer/songwriter and mom, Shellee Coley to discuss the healing aspects of music and movement on trauma. Shellee's experience with at risk youth coupled with her training in music therapy gives her a valuable perspective into the healing power of music. ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community Subscribe to Mamas Well YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5B52aJ6... Subscribe and listen to Mamas Well on...
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78. Lessons from loss, one mothers story
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
In this episode, Janet Ropp shares her story of addiction, loss, and recovery. Her insights into the dangers of co-dependence in the parent-child relationship provide needed information for all parents. ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community Subscribe to Mamas Well YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5B52aJ6... Subscribe and listen to Mamas Well on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Mamas Well on Socials Facebook:...
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Bonus - Messy Mothers Day Emotions
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
Mothers Day can be full of overwhelming emotions for moms of kids from hard places. In this bonus episode Tara gives a quick message of encouragement and acknowledgement to all the moms out there!
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77. Deeply connected and broken.
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
This week, in one of her most vulnerable episodes, Tara Hutton explores how her brokenness creates the opportunity for connection with her two foster / adoptive daughters. As with many of the Mama's Well Podcasts' the pearls of wisdom expand past the parent child relationship to the broader scope of all human relationships - starting with the relationship we have with ourselves. ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community Subscribe to Mamas Well...
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76. Words of wisdom from a 12 time foster mom
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
Single “foster only” parent Lauren Bedevian joins host, Tara Hutton to share the experience and wisdom she's found while fostering 12 children. Lauren speaks of the power of creating a community of support, as well as, how she has managed to walk through the grieving process each time a child leaves her home. Check out more about Lauren on Instagram at @laurenbdev ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community Subscribe to Mamas Well...
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75. Not my job to fix them, only LOVE them - with Audra Simpson
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
This episode is a beautiful conversation between Host, Tara Hutton and Audra Simpson, co founder of the Champion Project. Audra reminds us of the power in mentorship and creating a village of support. She invites us to let go of our false belief that we are solely responsible for the children in our care and that our job was never to FIX them, only to LOVE them. For more on the Champion Project: https://thechampionproject.org/contact/ ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE:...
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74. Things Adoptees want us to know - "Don’t give up on me, I need to test your love"
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
Tara Hutton sits down with adoptee, Monika Reynoso who shares her story of foster care, adoption, and running away from the family who loved her. Monika reminds us not to give up. No matter what the circumstances, unconditional love always wins! ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community Subscribe to Mamas Well YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5B52aJ6... Subscribe and listen to Mamas Well on Apple Podcasts:...
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73. Suicide - a topic we can't ignore...
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
In this important, personal episode Tara Hutton welcomes the founder of The Semicolon Group, Whitcomb Terpening, MSW, LCSW-S for a conversation about a topic we can't afford to ignore - suicide. This critical hour explores the correlation between belonging, community, and suicidal thoughts and presents eye-opening statistics for parents of kids from hard places. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time day or night, or chat online. For more from Whitcomb Terpening...
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72. How food heals trauma
Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption
An important part of regulating and empowering kids from hard places is providing the right food at the right intervals. In this episode of the Mamas Well Podcast host Tara Hutton talks with cookbook author and mom-in-the-kitchen extraordinaire Michelle Keyes about her personal journey of discovering the healing powers of food following a cancer diagnosis with her son Carson. Don't miss this informative episode designed to help parents take steps toward healing the trauma in their children with food. For more on Michelle visit: https:/www.thekeyesingredients.com
info_outline“Things adoptees want us to know” featuring adoptee Madison Wright is the first installment in a series designed to give us a look in to the mind and hearts of adoptees. Madison, a former Mama’s Well guest (episode 15) talks about the need for adoptive parents to validate feelings, the struggle with needing to do things perfectly, and the value of her Aunt Nikki staying with her in her fear. This series is a must for adoptive parents and will stimulate needed conversation and connection around this beautifully, complex family dynamic.
Episode 15 with Madison Wright
https://youtu.be/60oIY2sAj3U
Episode 16 with Madison's birth mother Cindy
https://youtu.be/EjIc69SqIBU
Episode 8 with Madison's Aunt Nikki
https://youtu.be/tMX7ZBxmQsw
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