Finding the Joys in the Journey

Finding the Joys in the Journey

A podcast FOR foster parents, BY foster parents. In this podcast, we will have interviews and round table type discussions with foster parents, foster kiddos, caseworkers, therapists, and just about anyone else who plays a part in the foster care system. The good, the bad, and the ugly, but focusing on the good. Advice, tips, and anything else that can help in a time of need. The main rule that we have is “no caseworker bashing”. There are problems in the system, and they can and will be addressed, but not in the form of pointing the finger at specific people.

Episodes

June 27, 2022 37 mins
Vaca, festival and stuff
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Mindy & Phil talk about updates, events, and therapy ideas
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April 5, 2022 62 mins
Mindy & Phil go over updates, date night, and other good information in their typical style of chaos
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Mindy & Phil provide updates and talk about annoyances in foster care
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November 1, 2021 57 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about holidays and gift giving
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October 18, 2021 61 mins
Mindy and Phil talk about more lessons learned and some tips
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October 12, 2021 73 mins
Scouting and Reasons to say no to placements
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October 4, 2021 67 mins
Mindy & Phil provide some tips and trick and also an update on their current placement
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September 27, 2021 69 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about respite care and a rewards system they are trying to implement
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September 20, 2021 56 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about their week and ideas that they have tried
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September 13, 2021 61 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about stuff. The general ramble of fostercare and lessons learned
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September 6, 2021 77 mins
Rachelle & Phil talk about post adoption and RAD, mixed with other stuff
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August 30, 2021 72 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about updated to their family, and ramble about other stuff of interest
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August 23, 2021 45 mins
Phil talks to Amanda Mahan, a former member of the ICAC Taskforce (Internet Crimes Against Children), about how to proactively monitor and protect your kiddos, and what to do when you see a problem.
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August 16, 2021 64 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about more of the stuff they have learned through their foster care journey.
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August 10, 2021 58 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about the "Praise" (complement/Sh*T) Sandwich
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August 2, 2021 58 mins
Eve McNeill talk about her research into foster care and the App she is developing. Also, this is our FIRST international interview on the show!
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July 26, 2021 66 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about annoyances in foster care. Phil has been drinking and Mindy takes this and runs with it, for a bit of comic relief...lol
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July 19, 2021 79 mins
Phil talks with Brittany Burcham from Tickok's @fostertheteens
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July 12, 2021 68 mins
Mindy & Phil talk about arguments, between each other and with kiddos. Also, outtakes were left in for a bit of comedy...
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