Explore every episode of the podcast My Lovely Crazy Life
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirabo - A Single Woman's Journey | 04 sept. 2020 | 00:25:57 | |
Hear from Tandela Swann, subject of the book Kirabo. Hear abouot her journey as a single woman in her early 20's adopting in Uganda, and her journey since then. This miraculous story is touching and encouraging for those considering adoption! | |||
| A Day in the Life of FASD | 24 aoÃģt 2020 | 00:34:13 | |
Today Amanda discusses the basics of what FASD is, how it presents, and what it looks like raising children with FASD. | |||
| The Comparison Game | 10 aoÃģt 2020 | 00:37:36 | |
In this episode we discuss the comparison game that happens in adoptive, fostering and special needs parenting with guest Kyle Raney! | |||
| Building Social Bridges in Children with Special Needs | 17 mars 2020 | 00:26:00 | |
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with fellow foster and adoptive mom about building social bridges with children with invisible disabilities, and supporting their peer relationship development. Navigating friendships can be challenging, but they discuss tools on making the process easier for your child. | |||
| Transracial Adoptee: Derek Hamer | 09 mars 2020 | 00:26:24 | |
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with Derek Hamer, an adult international adoptee. He shares his feelings on transracial adoption, racism, and culture and provides advice and wisdom for current or future adoptive parents/foster parents. | |||
| Foster Parents Take Strike | 02 mars 2020 | 00:27:30 | |
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston discusses the challenges faced by foster parents and the systemic changes that need to occur. She discusses the need for foster parent collaboration, respect, and social workers to understand trauma, attachment and mental health. | |||
| International Adoptee: Michelle Madrid-Branch | 26 fÊvr. 2020 | 00:32:45 | |
In today's episode we interview Michelle-Madrid Branch, an author, speaker, adoptee empowerment coach, international adoptee, and global advocate for women and children; specializing in the areas of adoption, foster care, abandonment recovery, and identity reconciliation. Listen as she shares her heart on important topics related to raising a child through adoption and how she has used her experience in her own journey as an adoptive mom. | |||
| How It All Began | 26 fÊvr. 2020 | 00:24:06 | |
In today's episode, we meet host Amanda Preston and learn about her journey with her husband at 19 and 20 years old into the world of adoption and foster care, and how it turned into 8 children, a social work career and a non-profit charity supporting other adoptive and foster families. Discover what My Lovely Crazy Life's podcast is all about and dive into the world of adoption, foster care and special needs! | |||
| The Importance of Counseling | 25 fÊvr. 2020 | 00:33:21 | |
In today's episode we talk with Karen Peters on the importance of counseling, the benefits, and how it can support adoptive and foster families on their parenting journey. Learn more about depression, PTSD, anxiety, and how it relates to the parenting journey, and how counseling can support those challenging times. | |||
| Fostering: A Sibling's Perspective | 08 fÊvr. 2020 | 00:21:28 | |
A look at how fostering affects siblings in the home, from the perspective of the kids. Join Amanda two of her daughters as they discuss what it looks like to be a foster family. | |||