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MomsWork PodcastUsing AI to Help Busy Moms at Home and Work with Amber Berry- Ep 13Episode 13: How AI Can Help Busy Moms at Home & Work (with Amber Berry)Welcome to a brand-new year of MomsWork! 🎉 In our first episode of 2026, host Kristin Weinrich is kicking things off with a topic that has the potential to truly change your day-to-day life: how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support busy moms.Whether you’re managing a household, raising kids, juggling work responsibilities, or simply trying to stay on top of your never-ending to-do list, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help lighten your mental load.Kristin is joine...
2026-01-061h 15
The Forgotten PodcastFan Favorite: Traditional Parenting vs. Trauma-Informed Parenting (w/ Kristin Berry)Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It takes work every day to understand how to best love our kids, teach them, and correct them. Add to that learning how to parent a child who has gone through trauma, and you realize you need a completely different set of tools. Strategies that may have worked for our biological children now seem to have the opposite effect on our kids. Kristin Berry is the co-founder of The Resilient Caregiver (formerly The Honestly Adoption Company), an author, podcaster, as well as a foster and adoptive parent. She is...
2024-09-0941 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Help Your Child With Sensory NeedsWe're excited to welcome Marna Pacheco from CapeAble Weighted Products to The Resilient Caregiver Podcast to discuss how weighted products (blankets, vests, wraps, etc) can help your children who have sensory needs. Through their patented Smart Weight Technology, CapeAble Weighted Products is changing the game in the weighted products field. And good news...the products she shares are NOT just for children. Adults can benefit too! (Just ask Kristin...😉). Check out the CapeAble Weighted Product store here. Also on the show... Don't miss The 5-Day Resiliency Challenge AND The 7-Day Consistency Challenge happ...
2023-11-0353 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Help Your Child With Sensory NeedsWe're excited to welcome Marna Pacheco from CapeAble Weighted Products to The Resilient Caregiver Podcast to discuss how weighted products (blankets, vests, wraps, etc) can help your children who have sensory needs. Through their patented Smart Weight Technology, CapeAble Weighted Products is changing the game in the weighted products field. And good news...the products she shares are NOT just for children. Adults can benefit too! (Just ask Kristin...😉). Check out the CapeAble Weighted Product store here. Also on the show... Don't miss The 5-Day Resiliency Challenge AND The 7-Day Consistency Challenge happ...
2023-11-0353 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow Dads Can Find Connection & CamaraderieIn 2016, sensing an urgency to create safe space where foster and adoptive dads could connect with one another, Mike Berry, Andrew Schneidler and Jason Morriss, created Road Trip: A Mountaintop Experience for Foster and Adoptive Dads. They had one goal: create safe space where men could be open, honest, and vulnerable in without fear of judgement or criticism. To date, more than 600 men have journeyed up the mountain. In this latest episode, they share openly what Road Trip is, why it's so transformational in men's lives, and how dads can find connection and camaraderie. A Little More Abo...
2023-08-1344 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow Dads Can Find Connection & CamaraderieIn 2016, sensing an urgency to create safe space where foster and adoptive dads could connect with one another, Mike Berry, Andrew Schneidler and Jason Morriss, created Road Trip: A Mountaintop Experience for Foster and Adoptive Dads. They had one goal: create safe space where men could be open, honest, and vulnerable in without fear of judgement or criticism. To date, more than 600 men have journeyed up the mountain. In this latest episode, they share openly what Road Trip is, why it’s so transformational in men’s lives, and how dads can find connection and camaraderie. A Little...
2023-08-1344 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastDiscovery: Behavior Is A Voice That Tells Us More About Our ChildrenBehaviors can be so hard to handle. Especially when you are overwhelmed and tired. But behaviors are telling us an important story that can help us reframe our entire approach to our children. Where do we begin? The first step is to understand trauma's impact. The second is to learn how trauma's impact dictates present behavior. In this episode we're sharing the audio from our free workshop this week, The Trauma Knowledge Transformation (which you can still sign up for and catch the replays). Click Here to sign up for The Trau...
2023-06-231h 33The Resilient Caregiver PodcastDiscovery: Behavior Is A Voice That Tells Us More About Our ChildrenBehaviors can be so hard to handle. Especially when you are overwhelmed and tired. But behaviors are telling us an important story that can help us reframe our entire approach to our children. Where do we begin? The first step is to understand trauma's impact. The second is to learn how trauma's impact dictates present behavior. In this episode we're sharing the audio from our free workshop this week, The Trauma Knowledge Transformation (which you can still sign up for and catch the replays). Click Here to sign up for The Trau...
2023-06-231h 33
Empowered to Connect Podcast[E142] What We Wish All Parents Knew with Mike and Kristin Berry from The Honestly Adoption CompanyOn today's episode of the Empowered to Connect podcast, we delve into the inspiring parenting journey of Mike and Kristin Berry, the founders of The Honestly Adoption Company.In this heartfelt conversation, Mike and Kristin share their personal experiences as adoptive parents, opening up about the challenges, joys, and transformative moments they encountered along the way.
With their unique blend of vulnerability, wisdom, and humor, they provide invaluable insights into the world of adoption and foster care, offering encouragement and practical strategies for families navigating similar paths. Hear Mike and Kristin tell the story of the origins...
2023-05-2345 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastListening To Those Who Are Directly Impacted By Foster Care & AdoptionOut of all the great resources we have at our disposal as caregivers, there are a few that stand out among the rest. We must learn to listen to them. Our children. Adult adoptees. Former foster youth. And birth parents. Those who have experienced the journey first hand have a wealth of knowledge to share with us, to help us become the best caregivers possible. The best thing we can do is open up our hearts, and minds, and ears, and listen deeply to their voices and hearts. In this episode, Kristin and Nicole explore wh...
2023-05-1220 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastListening To Those Who Are Directly Impacted By Foster Care & AdoptionOut of all the great resources we have at our disposal as caregivers, there are a few that stand out among the rest. We must learn to listen to them. Our children. Adult adoptees. Former foster youth. And birth parents. Those who have experienced the journey first hand have a wealth of knowledge to share with us, to help us become the best caregivers possible. The best thing we can do is open up our hearts, and minds, and ears, and listen deeply to their voices and hearts. In this episode, Kristin and Nicole explore wh...
2023-05-1220 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Build Connection With A Child Who Consistently Rejects YouWe're concluding our special podcast series, The Insight Archives, with a question that many parents wrestle with: How do I build a connection with a child who consistently, and constantly, rejects me? You pour more love, and time, and energy, and resources that you can begin to keep track of into this child. You are there at a moment's nontice when he or she needs you. Heck, you would swim the North Atlantic to get to them if you needed to. And yet, the rejection is real and it's constant. Nothing you say or do will ever b...
2022-12-301h 07The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Build Connection With A Child Who Consistently Rejects YouWe're concluding our special podcast series, The Insight Archives, with a question that many parents wrestle with: How do I build a connection with a child who consistently, and constantly, rejects me? You pour more love, and time, and energy, and resources that you can begin to keep track of into this child. You are there at a moment's nontice when he or she needs you. Heck, you would swim the North Atlantic to get to them if you needed to. And yet, the rejection is real and it's constant. Nothing you say or do will ever b...
2022-12-301h 07
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow Transracial Adoptive Families Can ThriveIt's week 3 of our end-of-2022 podcast series, The Insight Archives, where we're sharing some of our favorite sessions from both the 2021 and 2022 Insight Virtual Conference replays. This week, our good friend Ligia Cushman joins us to talk about how transracial adoptive families can thrive. Ligia's wisdom, insight, and gentle spirit will inspire you and move you. If you are a transracial family you will want to lean in because Ligia share stories that are powerful and moving. A Little More About Ligia... Ligia Noemi Cushman M.A. is the daughter of immigrants from th...
2022-12-231h 02
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Navigate The Online World With Vulnerable ChildrenIt's week 2 of our end-of-the-year podcast series, The Insight Archives. We're sharing 4 amazing sessions from the 2021 & 2022 Insight Virtual Conference! In this episode, our good friend Chuck Hagele shares valuable insights into the online world and helping our children in the best way possible! There are so many present-day dangers that present themselves for children with a trauma history. Namely, the internet. How do we even begin to protect and safeguard our children from the many pitfalls the online world has? Fortunately, Chuck shares his many years of wisdom and expertise with us. But the biggest thing we...
2022-12-161h 05
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Respond To And Effectively Manage CrisisAt some point, the odds of your family being in the middle of a crisis are great. It kinda sorta comes with the territory of the foster and adoption journey. In that moment, what do you do? We've been in the place many times over the past 20+ years of parenting. And the most important lesson we've learned is that there is a right way to respond, and a wrong way to respond. Beyond that, there are crucial steps we must take to help our child heal, and keep us regulated and calm through, what could be, very d...
2022-12-091h 10
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow Former Foster Youth Carry A Lifelong Connection Into AdulthoodThe story of foster care can often be heartbreaking. Especially when a child ages out of the system and finds themselves on their own. But, what if a stronger bond existed than what we can see with our eyes? We were so fortunate to recently inteview author Angelo Grotticelli on the podcast, who wrote the book The Bond. Out of all the books written on foster care and adoption, The Bond is, by far, the most unique. Your heart will warmed by Angelo's words, his story, and his heart for children (particularly teenagers) in foster care. ...
2022-12-0247 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastCreating A Path Of Change And Empowerment For WomenWe had the opportunity to sit down with Lata Hamilton who is a leaderships expert and adult adoptee living in Australia. She has an amazing story that will bring hope and empowerment to women worldwide, but also everyone who listens in! About Lata Hamilton (in her words)... "I believe everyone deserves to experience the magic of change. If we can make change the best experience possible, we can inspire change from within and empower ourselves and our teams. I'm a Change Leadership Expert accredited in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Coaching and help women carve their...
2022-11-2550 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 12): Telling A Different Adoption StoryWe love heart-warming adoption storylines. And this week, we are excited to share an interview with Preston Pouteaux, one of the producers of a new documentary called "I'll See You Later." I'll See You Later is a documentary that tells the life altering stories of adoption, profoundly carried between families learning to embody love together. For those who have an adoption story, this film resonates with a heart-aching richness and reflects the beauty of self-giving love; stories that reveal the very best in each of us. Some stories of adoption do not say “goodbye,” but, “I’ll see you l...
2022-11-1833 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 11): A Resource That Brings Awareness & Safety During Traffic StopsYou may have just had a double-take when you read the title of this episode! What in the world does safety during a traffic stop have to do with the foster care and adoption parenting journey? A lot, actually! Many caregivers on this journey are parenting a multi-racial family, children with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism, a severe mental illness, or another high special need. The likelihood of them having interactions with law enforcement are high unfortuntely. The biggest struggle, and question, we receive from caregivers is "How do I prepare my child for the...
2022-11-1157 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 10): How To Kickstart Success For FASD CaregiversWelcome to our super duper special episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast! We're all about surprises here at Honestly Adoption and we have a big one today. Our good friend Jeff Noble, from FASD Success jumped on Zoom for a special interview about his brand new FREE online workshop for caregivers caring for a child or adult with an FASD called The Caregiver Kickstart FASD Workshop! Here's what this amazing workshop is about... Jeff will be teaching his heart out LIVE for three days, and along with his team is also putting together...
2022-11-0816 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 9): A Conversation About Racial Identity Development, Trauma, & RelationshipsWe are pleased to welcome Dr. Abby Hasberry, Ph.D. to The Honestly Adoption Podcast. She is an Executive Educational Leadership Coach & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate. In addition, she is also an adult adoptee and birth parent. A Little More About Abby (in her own words)... "If I had only three words to summarize my life's focus, they would be: leadership, service, and education. I'm a passionate executive coach who is also an experienced school administrator, educator, researcher, and college instructor with expertise in school start-ups, diversity and equity, racial identity development, transracial adoption...
2022-11-0554 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 8): "Brain-Based Resources That Help Caregivers Thrive."We are pleased to welcome back our good friend, and therapist, Jessica Sinarski from Brave Brains. Jessica is a highly sought-after therapist, author, and speaker. Extensive post-graduate training and nearly 20 years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform–BraveBrains. She makes brain science practical, helping parents and professionals become healers for hurting children. BraveBrains is a resource and training platform for home, school, and community. Using innovative solutions rooted in brain science, Jessica and her team empower children and adults to heal from early life adversity. From the class...
2022-10-2845 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 7): Stories & Soundbites That TransformLast week, we spent time with some of our closest friends at The Replanted Conference in Chicago, IL and it was AMAZING! We featured this valuable resources on a previous show in this series, but then we took it a step further. We set up our podcasting equipment at our resource table and recorded impromptu interviews with conference attendees who shared their "And" story.... Adoption and foster care are hard, AND they're filled with beauty! Adoption and foster care are often messy, AND so worth it. Our children have us, AND their other parents (and we c...
2022-10-2026 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 6): The Global Mission Of ReunificationIt's Part 6 of our podcast series, Resources That Transform. This week we're replaying an awesome interview we did with Brandon Stiver from 1Millionhome. 1MILLIONHOME is all about reunification. And our guest for this episode, Brandon Stiver, is helping to lead the way. Serving as the community of practice advisor, Brandon serving with 1MillionHome, has created a global collaborative network that is transforming orphanages to bring children back home and restore families. They envision a world where every child grows up in a loving and supportive family. A little more about Brandon... Brandon Stiver h...
2022-10-0749 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 5): The Importance Of Accurate History & Where To Find ItOne of the things we LOVE about hosting this podcast, is the deeply valuable lessons we learn from our guests. We intentionally schedule guests who challenge us, inspire us, and motivate us. This discussion with Marcie was one of the most aw-inspiring and thought-provoking interviews we've done in the 7 year history of this show! We promise...you will love Marcie and her amazing perspective on the topic of re-learning history! A little more about Marcie... Marcie is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and...
2022-09-301h 20
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 4): Providing Dignity & Support For Children In Foster CareIt's Part 4 of our podcast series, Resources That Transform. For this episode we're sharing a highly valuable and transformational resource that is making an impact in the foster care system! We are excited to share the good work that the Isaiah 117 House is doing to provide support, dignity and necessary resources for children entering the foster care system. Their work is providing dignity and comfort during a very hard, and highly traumatic process. We were fortunate to be able to sit down with Indianapolis Marion County Expansion Coordinator, Sarah McDaniel, to talk about what the...
2022-09-2348 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 3): A Few Of Our Personal Favorite ResourcesIt's Part 3 of our podcast series, Resources That Transform, and we're going Oprah style and handing out awesome resources like cars. Okay, maybe not quite to that magnitude, but this list is pretty awesome! We wanted to take a moment, in the middle of this series, to share some things that are near and dear to our heart, and have helped us become better caregivers! Here are a few of our personal favorite resources for foster and adoptive parents, as mentioned In the episode: Kristin: The Mystery Of Risk: Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy, a...
2022-09-1641 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 3): A Few Of Our Personal Favorite ResourcesIt's Part 3 of our podcast series, Resources That Transform, and we're going Oprah style and handing out awesome resources like cars. Okay, maybe not quite to that magnitude, but this list is pretty awesome! We wanted to take a moment, in the middle of this series, to share some things that are near and dear to our heart, and have helped us become better caregivers! Here are a few of our personal favorite resources for foster and adoptive parents, as mentioned In the episode: Kristin: The Mystery Of Risk: Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy, a...
2022-09-1641 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 2): How To Find Refreshment As A CaregiverIt's Part 2 of our brand new podcast series, Resources That Transform. We are excited to jump into a topic that ALL of us can relate to, and need more of: refreshment and rejuvenation! But in all honesty, how in the world do we find this as caregivers who constantly have to be 'on' or vigilant with our children? The journey is difficult, and rest seems to be fleeting. We know we need this and we know we need to connect with others on this journey, but how? If you've been longing for this, or wondering...
2022-09-0938 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 1): How To Provide Good Care For Your Child's HairAs caregivers, we crave good resources. But they can be so hard to find. In this brand new series, we're spotlighting some of the best resources on earth, that help us become the best caregivers possible! We're kicking off with a good one, right out of the gate. We spent some time with the amazing, and the the lovely Terria Roushun from the Hair Essentials Company. You will love this conversation as the crew discusses how to provide the best care possible for your child's hair. A Little More About Terria... Terria Roushun...
2022-09-0258 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Part 1): How To Provide Good Care For Your Child's HairAs caregivers, we crave good resources. But they can be so hard to find. In this brand new series, we're spotlighting some of the best resources on earth, that help us become the best caregivers possible! We're kicking off with a good one, right out of the gate. We spent some time with the amazing, and the the lovely Terria Roushun from the Hair Essentials Company. You will love this conversation as the crew discusses how to provide the best care possible for your child's hair. A Little More About Terria... Terria Roushun...
2022-09-0258 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastResources That Transform (Series Preview)You need resources, we need resources, we ALL need good resources to help us become the best parents possible. But let's be honest..... This. Is. So. Hard. To. Find! We have so many questions, struggles, needs, desires, hopes, wishes, and downright daydreaming fantasies about how we would love this journey to be that we don't even know where to begin. If this fits the bill for you, we have good news! There is hope. More importantly, there are answers. After years and years, and hundreds of thousands of emails later, we a...
2022-08-2612 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastFASD Expert Spotlight (Part 4): Overcoming Shame & Disappointment On The JourneyAs we conclude our special series, FASD Expert Spotlight, we are pleased to share an interview we had the pleasure of doing with our good friend Jeff Noble from The FASD Success Podcast. Jeff is an FASD caregiver turned educator and a highly sought-after speaker, leader, and parent coach. On this episode we dove into how to overcome shame and disappointment on this journey, as well as what it means to transform from trauma, build healthy attachments with our children, and so much more! A little more about Jeff... Jeff Noble is...
2022-08-191h 24
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastFASD Expert Spotlight (Part 3): The Value Of Understanding & ResourcesIn the 3rd installment of FASD Expert Spotlight, we're airing an episode we did on our good friend Robbie Seale's podcast, FASD Family Life. We talked trauma, navigating getting a diagnosis for your child, and finding valuable resources (among other things). This show is a gem! We love the work that Robbie is doing to bring hope to families on the FASD journey. You will love our discussion with her. A little more about Robbie & FASD Life... FASD Family Life podcast is where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum...
2022-08-1256 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastFASD Expert Spotlight (Part 2): FASD Hope And AdvocacyWe are excited to share an interview we did just a few years ago with Natalie Vecchione, on her podcast, FASD Hope. We primarily talked about the release of our latest book, Securely Attached, but wanted to share this interview and point our listeners toward this valuable resource. A Little More About Natalie... Natalie Vecchione, Co-Founder of FASD Hope and Host of the FASD Hope podcast series, is also a seasoned guest and conference presenter about the basics of FASD and life as a mom of a young adult son living an FASD. ...
2022-08-0543 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastFASD Expert Spotlight (Part 1): FASDs And The Online WorldWe know that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders have a profound effect on a person’s ability to reason, think logically, and control impulses. But in today’s society there are extra dangers. Our children must live and function in a media-saturated world filled with false realities via the internet and social media. How do we help our children navigate this and what dangers should we be aware of. In this episode, our good friend Dr. Ira Chasnoff from NTI Upstream joins Mike to discuss FASD And The Online World. A Little More About Dr. Chasnoff...
2022-07-2954 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastFASD Expert Spotlight (Part 1): FASDs And The Online WorldWe know that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders have a profound effect on a person’s ability to reason, think logically, and control impulses. But in today’s society there are extra dangers. Our children must live and function in a media-saturated world filled with false realities via the internet and social media. How do we help our children navigate this and what dangers should we be aware of. In this episode, our good friend Dr. Ira Chasnoff from NTI Upstream joins Mike to discuss FASD And The Online World. A Little More About Dr. Chasnoff...
2022-07-2954 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 9): Caring For Human Beings Through ListeningAs we conclude our series, Becoming Pro-Human, we're ending with arguably the most important aspect of this journey: listening. In fact, we actually show the greatest care and concern for others when we choose to listen. But what does it really mean to listen? And what does this mean for us as foster and adoptive parents, caring for children who have, and will, experience big feelings, and emotions? In this episode, we discuss... What it really means to care for humans through listening. The importance of validation When it comes to our children's big feeling moments...
2022-07-221h 00
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 8) How To Help Your Children With Sensory And Emotional ChallengesAs we continue our series, Becoming Pro-Human, we are diving into all things sensory related and talking about sensory and emotional challenges. To do that, we've invited the best of the best to the show. Our good friend Jessica Sinarski from BraveBrains! She's the author of the Riley The Brave children's series, including the new edition, Riley The Brave's Sensational Senses. Jessica’s super-power is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. She is living this out as a licensed mental health counselor & supervisor, bilingual author, and dynamic presenter. She has shared her expertise...
2022-07-1442 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 7): Finding Faith And Family Through Foster CareThere is often a negative or dim narrative that follows foster care. And, unfortunately, the beauty of the journey gets pushed to the side by a headline. In-spite of this, however, there is immense hope. Tori Peterson knows hope. In fact, it's her middle name. And as an adult, she (a former foster youth herself) has grown into a powerful advocate and voice for foster care, and in the process, has found an unshakable faith, the love of family, and a passion to impact foster care providers worldwide. You will LOVE her heart, and her story! ...
2022-07-0839 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 6): Problematic Narratives And What Foster & Adoptive Parents Can DoIn the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a lot of problematic, and dangerous, narratives have risen up. In this episode, we discusss what we've heard, and what foster and adoptive parents can do and say in response. Also on the show... DADS! Join Mike and other dads THIS fall for Road Trip. We're heading up into the mountains this October for conversation, camaraderie, and connection and you won't want to miss it. The Early Bird deadline to register is July 9th. Click Here to learn more! G...
2022-06-3035 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 5): A Conversation About Fatherhood, Faith, And EqualityFor our 5th installment of Becoming Pro-Human, we are excited to welcome our friend, and fellow author and adoptive parent, Steve Disselhorst, to The Honestly Adoption Podcast. We had an amazing conversation on his book, the importance of community for parents, inclusivity, and why the end-goal is for vulnerable children to find permanency with loving families. A little more about Steve... Author of the memoir Determined To Be Dad: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, and Love, Steve Disselhorst is the Founder & Principal of a consulting firm, which specializes in personal & professional leadership development and consulting...
2022-06-2451 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 4): Overcoming Stigmas Around Pre-natal Drug & Alcohol ExposureRaised eyebrows. Dismissal in a pediatrician's office. Unfair blame, judgement, or criticism. Conclusion that this is "just a bad kid who wants to do bad things!" If you're parenting a child who was exposed to drugs or alcohol prenatally, this is all-to familiar territory for you. And, sadly, your child may also be in the crosshairs of these hurtful stigmas. Unfortunately this can be par for the course. But this is often born out of misunderstanding, lack of information, and in correct diagnosis. In this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, we welcome Susan Elsworth, executive director...
2022-06-1757 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 3): How To Care For Our Mental Health As CaregiversThe adoption and foster care journey can take its toll on us. We're not saying that our children take a toll on us. It's just the exhaustion of understanding diagnosis, managing difficult behaviors, navigating a difficult foster care system, and trying to find the best services for our children, in a world that offers zero help in the mental health arena. Add in a global pandemic for the past 2 years and we find ourselves in a full-blown crisis personally. How do we care for ourselves, as caregivers, while we stay hands-on with our children? In...
2022-06-0953 min
Let's Get To ItEpisode 31: Kristin Berry: Keep the Doors OpenToday's conversation is with Kristin Berry, co-founder of The Honestly Adoption Company, Author of Born Broken, Keep the Doors Open and co-author of The Adoptive Parent Toolbox, Honestly Adoption, and Securely Attached.
We discuss Kristin's book, Keep the Doors Open: Lessons Learned from a Year of Foster Parenting. Kristin is a strong advocate for family reunification and providing necessary resources to help parents reunite with their children. She also recognizes and details how these supports need to be provided before crisis occurs. Finally, Kristin shares a disturbing situation her family experienced with law enforcement, and the significant...
2022-06-0853 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 2): What Are You Afraid Of?In case you weren't aware, we are raising human beings who are going to grow to think, believe, and identify the way they choose. We can either accept that or resist that. There is no in-between. Yet, so many caregivers do resist, or attempt to damage control, their children's choices when they realize they've chosen a different path from one they understand or agree with. Fear often drives caregivers to do this. Our question in this episode is this: "What are you afraid of?" In honor of Pride Month (June), AAPI Month (May), and Black H...
2022-06-031h 10The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 2): What Are You Afraid Of?In case you weren't aware, we are raising human beings who are going to grow to think, believe, and identify the way they choose. We can either accept that or resist that. There is no in-between. Yet, so many caregivers do resist, or attempt to damage control, their children's choices when they realize they've chosen a different path from one they understand or agree with. Fear often drives caregivers to do this. Our question in this episode is this: "What are you afraid of?" In honor of Pride Month (June), AAPI Month (May), and Black H...
2022-06-031h 10
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 1): A Different DiscussionWith so much discussion, debate, and arguing happening around Roe v. Wade, and the pro-life versus pro-choice movements, we've decided to start a different discussion: becoming pro-human. But what does that mean? Where do we even begin? Join Kristin, Nicole and Mike as they open up this discussion (and even share some humorous moments!)
2022-05-2737 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Pro-Human (Part 1): A Different DiscussionWith so much discussion, debate, and arguing happening around Roe v. Wade, and the pro-life versus pro-choice movements, we've decided to start a different discussion: becoming pro-human. But what does that mean? Where do we even begin? Join Kristin, Nicole and Mike as they open up this discussion (and even share some humorous moments!)
2022-05-2737 min
The Resilient Caregiver PodcastWhy Won't My Child Respect My Boundaries?It's possible that because of your child's trauma history, and the impact that has had on his or her brain, they simply can't follow simple guidelines, or adhere to boundaries. Hard to believe, but it's true.
2022-05-2139 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastWhy Does My Child Reject Me?If you've spent more than a couple of days on this journey, you know rejection is par for the course. Regardless of how hard you try to connect, build trust, reach out, or meet needs, your child rejects you. It can be soul crushing, and just plain exhausting. You're left feeling like a failure. But you aren't. In fact, there's way more going on with your child than meets the eye. We know that behavior is a window into past trauma. Rejection is a by-product of this.
2022-05-1332 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastCan A Person Overcome Childhood Trauma?But will they ever be able to live free of it later on in life when they are adults? On today's show we are so excited to welcome Best-Selling Author, Anna LeBaron on to talk about the effects of childhood trauma and how she has worked to overcome them and live free. As a child Anna grew up in a polygamist cult and experienced horrific abuse at the hands of her father. Her story is one of hope and triumph and we know you'll find immense encouragement from her words.
2022-05-0648 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastWhat Happens When Birth Parents And Adoptive Parents Support One Another?If you haven't met Ashley Mitchell yet, you need to. At age 26 Ashley placed her son for adoption. It was a dark time in her life. She felt a deep sense of loss as she returned home from the hospital without her baby. Would she ever find hope? The answer was yes. But it would be quite the journey. Today, 16 years later, she has become a powerful voice for birth parents, and an advocate for ethical adoptions. You will love her heart and perspective.
2022-04-2944 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastWhy Re-regulation Strategies Are NOT Spoiling Or EnablingYou've probably been there a time or two when your child was dysregulated: extended family, close friends, or even your other children frustrated or angry because, instead of swift correction (which they all believe should happen) you're talking calmly to your child, as if they had done nothing wrong. It's a common occurrence that outsiders will misconstrue re-regulation strategies for enabling, or letting of the hook. But that's not the case. On today's show, we discuss why that is.
2022-04-2229 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastBecoming Trauma-Informed is Everything!If you were to ask our guest for this week's podcast, she would tell you, "Become trauma-informed!" When you understand trauma, and you know how it manifests itself in your child's life, and behavior, everything changes. Andie Coston is our guest, and what an amazing interview this is! We LOVE Andie and are certain you will too!
2022-04-1545 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Bring Hope To Vulnerable ChildrenIt begins with compassion, understanding, and making yourself and your life available. From there, it takes action. Peter Mutabazi is demonstrating all of this in his mission through NowIAmKnown.com and his journey as a foster dad.
2022-04-0838 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastInsight That Will Transform Your JourneyFrom the memorable quotes, to the "ah-ha" moments, to the tears, to the on-camera dancing....the dancing....oh the dancing! Insight Virtual Conference 2022 was one for the history books. More than 650 caregivers and professionals, from all corners of the world, gathered online to listen to 15 amazing speakers, trainers, and thought leaders for 2 full days last week. Our team is still coming down from Cloud 9. Even though we spent months planning, and organizing, we knew that we would sit back and enjoy a ride that would greatly exceed our expectations. And it did!
2022-04-0136 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastMeeting Our Children Where They AreIn our latest episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike, Kristin and Nicole have a candid conversation about the fallacies in education (especially when they first began this journey), how there's no one right way to help our children process what they've been through, the importance of NOT keep your child's adoption story from them, choosing to meet our children where they are in the messy and the hard, and much much more!
2022-03-2539 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastMeeting Our Children Where They AreIn our latest episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike, Kristin and Nicole have a candid conversation about the fallacies in education (especially when they first began this journey), how there's no one right way to help our children process what they've been through, the importance of NOT keep your child's adoption story from them, choosing to meet our children where they are in the messy and the hard, and much much more!
2022-03-2539 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastEncouragement, Hope, and Practical Help For Foster ParentsJamie knows the trials and struggles that foster parents face. And because of this, she has dedicated her life to not only caring for vulnerable children, but also providing resources, tools, and hope for the entire foster family. Her new book, Foster The Family, dives deep into the real life journey of foster families, but also provides the hope, encouragement, and practical help they need to thrive.
2022-03-1834 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Achieve Resiliency As A CaregiverResiliency is possible. It just doesn't look like it does for the vast majority of humanity who are not on this journey. We have to recognize the areas of our lives where we can seize the opportunity to build resiliency while we are actively involved in caring for our children 24-7. So what does that look like? In this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, we're sharing the audio from a recent seminar Mike and Kristin spoke at down in Louisville, Kentucky.
2022-03-1054 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Achieve Resiliency As A CaregiverResiliency is possible. It just doesn't look like it does for the vast majority of humanity who are not on this journey. We have to recognize the areas of our lives where we can seize the opportunity to build resiliency while we are actively involved in caring for our children 24-7. So what does that look like? In this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, we're sharing the audio from a recent seminar Mike and Kristin spoke at down in Louisville, Kentucky.
2022-03-1054 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastA Look Back At 20 Years Of Parenting (And How Our Views Have Changed)What we thought we knew about parenting when (or before) we began this journey certainly evolves. Realistically speaking, we realize how much we didn't know before cradling that baby in our arms, rushing about for the elementary-aged child, or navigating the attitude-ridden teenage years. And then of course, there's the unique and often challenging journey of foster care and adoption. Suffice it to say, we've learned a lot. But more importantly, we grow.
2022-03-0430 min
Carrie FraisPsycho-historian Nick Duffell is the guest on Notes on Leadership with Carrie Frais & Kristin BerryBroadcaster Carrie Frais & leadership coach Kristin Berry delve deep into the boarding school experience in Britain with author and psycho historian Nick Duffell. This revealing, insightful, and sometimes provocative interview analyses how these educational institutions shape modern leaders, not just in the UK but across the world. Nick also talks about how potentially damaging this style of leadership - which prizes rationality and minimises emotions can be, but he also looks at how a growing movement can take us forward into a world which needs to be more collaborative and how we can create a system that future generations...
2022-02-261h 03The Resilient Caregiver PodcastUsing Story And Brain Science To Help Your Children HealWe’ve spent the past 7 years explaining the brain, and how trauma impacts it, in a very simple fashion because, well, most of us are parents, and caregivers, not medical experts. That’s precisely why we love the work that Jessica Sinarski is doing through BrainBrains and the books and resources she’s created. This interview was enlightening, refreshing, and thought-provoking!
2022-02-2547 min
FASD Family LifeInsight Conference: Special Guests Mike & Kristin BerrySend us a textWith more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community. Every Monday I will release a Research & Resource edition of the FASD Family Life podcast to give you information on a variety of FASD Networks, resources, training events, and conferences. I will also bring you information on fascinating FASD studies for...
2022-02-2550 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Find Success When You're Parenting Children With FASDsYou CAN find success on the journey of parenting a child with a FASD. We are excited to share today's episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, because that's exactly what we're talking about. And we've invited one of the world's leading experts on this topic: Jeff Noble!
2022-02-1755 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastWhy We Need Foster Care Reform And How To Accomplish It!Gaelin Elmore found himself in 25 different foster homes, over 13 years as a youngster. Fortunately for him, a kind and caring football coach brought him into his home while he finished high school. Through that turn of events, he received the resources he needed to thrive as he transitioned into adulthood. But so many children do not have the same fortune as Gaelin did. Now, in his adult life, he's on a mission to speak truth into the foster care system, and enact change that will ultimately transform the lives of thousands of vulnerable foster youth.
2022-02-1147 min
Rebel PhysicianDr. Tami BerryDr. Tami Berry, a former surgeon and internationally recognized stress resilience expert, helps professionals and leaders overcome burnout and transform stress into fuel for renewed energy, confidence and joy. As a burnout survivor, she has dedicated her life to researching and pioneering a process for building stress resilience that allows you to transform high-level stress into a powerful force for life-long achievement, fulfillment, and success.www.drtamiberry.com Adventure Retreat: https://www.consciousinmedicine.com/retreat
2022-02-0735 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastMaking Sense Of Sensory-Seeking BehaviorsWe often confuse the need for sensory input for bad behaviors, or a child who just can’t settle down. But for children who have a trauma history, and have lost control of that area of their life, there is a deep need for comfort and security that they do not know how to articulate. So, it comes out through behaviors. In today’s episode we discuss strategies to help your child receive the sensory input he, or she, needs.
2022-02-0430 min
Experience: This Best-Selling Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Securely Attached by Kristin Berry, Mike BerryPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/169078to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Securely Attached
Author: Kristin Berry, Mike Berry
Narrator: Michael Berry, Kristin Berry
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
Release date: 02-04-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Adoption & Fostering
Publisher's Summary:
Just as you prepared your home to welcome a new child, it is important to prepare your heart and mind - especially if the child has suffered from a background of trauma. Perhaps your invitation for love is met with hostility and you find that this new member of your family rejects connection. It’s critical to ac...
2022-02-047h 38The Resilient Caregiver PodcastParenting Teenagers With A Trauma HistoryFostering, adopting, or even simply parenting teenagers is no small task and it’s certainly not for the faint of heart. It’s challenging. But when you consider the reality of trauma histories, and how they determine present behavior, the question must be asked- “Is this a teenager being a teenager, or is there something else going on here?” That’s the question we answer in this episode of the podcast.
2022-01-2829 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Respond To Survival BehaviorsSurvival behaviors are common among children with a trauma history. The reason is simple: they often can't articulate unmet needs and, thus, resort to survival tactics and methods to try to meet those needs. While they're common, there are crucial steps we can take, as caregivers, to make sense of, and effectively respond to these behaviors. In this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin, along with Nicole Goerges, walk through these steps, and provide listeners with practical solutions to help them better parent their children.
2022-01-2128 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Respond To Survival BehaviorsSurvival behaviors are common among children with a trauma history. The reason is simple: they often can't articulate unmet needs and, thus, resort to survival tactics and methods to try to meet those needs. While they're common, there are crucial steps we can take, as caregivers, to make sense of, and effectively respond to these behaviors. In this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin, along with Nicole Goerges, walk through these steps, and provide listeners with practical solutions to help them better parent their children.
2022-01-2128 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow Lack Of Sleep Can Contribute To Behavior IssuesWe know this. As caregivers we also need good sleep to avoid moodiness, short tempers, and slow functionality. If that's the case for us, it's certainly the case for our children, who deal with disrupted sleep due to trauma. We must work to help our children stay regulated through better sleep. But how do we accomplish this? In this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin, along with Nicole Goerges, discuss practical ideas to helping your children get better, and more consistent sleep. They also discuss how lack of sleep can significantly contribute to behavioral...
2022-01-1329 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow Lack Of Sleep Can Contribute To Behavior IssuesWe know this. As caregivers we also need good sleep to avoid moodiness, short tempers, and slow functionality. If that's the case for us, it's certainly the case for our children, who deal with disrupted sleep due to trauma. We must work to help our children stay regulated through better sleep. But how do we accomplish this? In this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin, along with Nicole Goerges, discuss practical ideas to helping your children get better, and more consistent sleep. They also discuss how lack of sleep can significantly contribute to behavioral...
2022-01-1329 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastMaking Sense Of Your Child's TriggersIt can be exhausting and maddening to deal with as a caregiver. And frankly, it often makes no sense whatsoever. Triggered behavior can seem like it doesn't make sense, but there is a reason. More than that, there is an origin to the behavior you are seeing and experiencing. On this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin Berry, along with Nicole Goerges discuss triggers and how to make sense of something that seems like it came out of the blue. From the show.... Certain seasons, or times of the year, can...
2022-01-0731 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastMaking Sense Of Your Child's TriggersIt can be exhausting and maddening to deal with as a caregiver. And frankly, it often makes no sense whatsoever. Triggered behavior can seem like it doesn't make sense, but there is a reason. More than that, there is an origin to the behavior you are seeing and experiencing. On this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin Berry, along with Nicole Goerges discuss triggers and how to make sense of something that seems like it came out of the blue. From the show.... Certain seasons, or times of the year, can...
2022-01-0731 min
A Thousand Miles of True Crime6. Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry & Gina DeJesusKristin recalls one of the most horrific crimes in history. The kidnappings of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus and their incredible tale of survival from the man who held them captive for over a decade. Ariel Castro aka "The Monster of Cleveland".
2022-01-041h 14The Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow Your Child's Diet Could Affect Their BehaviorIn the very last podcast episode of 2021, Mike and Kristin, with Nicole Goerges, have an open and frank conversation about our children's diets, ingredients that can cause behaviors to ramp up, alternatives to foods and treats with lots of sugar and food dyes, and how to go about changing your family's diet to help regulate extreme behaviors. Also on the show.... New to the podcast? Welcome to you! Make sure you visit our podcast website to get caught up on past episodes, subscribe, and also check out some of our free resources to help you succeed...
2021-12-3027 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastIs It A Trauma Response Or Just Bad Behavior?In this latest episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin have an open conversation about trauma, behaviors, and understanding where your child is coming from. In this episode, they cover... The brain-basis of trauma. Your response as a caregiver. Keys to de-escalate extreme behavior. Also on the show... Become A Podcast VIP! When you're a VIP member you get exclusive access to behind the scenes content, video versions of most podcast episodes, and special downloads every month. Click Here to join! Thanks for stopping by this week ;-)
2021-12-1734 minThe Resilient Caregiver Podcast7 Reasons Why You Are A Good ParentTo begin this Holiday Season, we invite you to understand that you are a good parent, and you're doing great things. Even if you struggle to believe this about yourself, Mike and Kristin share some valuable truths about you, and the work you do, in this episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast. Here are the 7 Truths about you... You are an advocate You provide resources You provide support You provide love You experience fun You teach valuable lessons You model good things. Also on the show… The Resilient Caregiver Workshop- FREE online training event. You...
2021-12-0325 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow to Prepare Your Family For The Holiday SeasonHow can we as parents and caregivers prepare and navigate the time of the year between Halloween and New Year's Day? In this latest episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, Mike and Kristin pose some key questions that caregivers need to ask before heading into this season. Key questions such as... What do you REALLY want to do? What do your kids REALLY want to do? What can you let go of intentionally and feel good about? How can you modify what you are going to do? What can you say no to? Also...
2021-10-2829 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Implement A Transition Plan In Foster CareIn today’s episode of The Honestly Adoption podcast, Mike and Kristin interview blogger, podcaster, speaker, and foster care expert, Jamie Finn on the importance of having a transitional plan in place, and how to establish one that helps the children in your care transition as smoothly as possible. A Little More About Jamie... Jamie is passionate about encouraging and equipping foster and adoptive parents, inspiring people to get involved in foster care and adoption, and advocating for foster and adopted children. Jamie addresses prospective and current foster and adoptive parents at conferences, ret...
2021-10-1436 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Help Foster & Adoptive Dads Find ConnectionIn 2016, sensing an urgency to create safe space where foster and adoptive dads could connect with one another, Mike Berry, Andrew Schneidler and Jason Morriss, created Road Trip: A Mountaintop Experience for Foster and Adoptive Dads. They had one goal: create safe space where men could be open, honest, and vulnerable in without fear of judgement or criticism. To date, more than 400 men have journeyed up the mountain. In this latest episode, they share openly what Road Trip is, why it’s so transformational in men’s lives, and how dads can find connection. A Little More About R...
2021-09-1646 min
AI and Humans: Invincible InnovationBecoming An Innovative Leader // Kristin BerryWelcome to a talk about becoming innovative, creative, and effective leaders.
My guest is Kristin Berry, Partner, Inusual.
We will discuss:
- How could leaders become more innovative?
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2021-04-2940 min
Growing Home Together PodcastHow to Help Your Child Cope With Trauma - with Mike and Kristin BerryTen years ago we began a new journey into foster parenting that would grow our family with the adoption of our youngest child. We didn’t know then how little we understood the realities of childhood trauma. Learning how to understand our son’s emotions—and the behaviors they triggered—has challenged us in our parenting like nothing else. Perhaps your own child has suffered separation from birth parents or the loss of a loved one. A traumatic accident or lengthy hospital stay, or a painful crisis your family never saw coming. In the overwhelm of sad or anxiou...
2021-02-2343 min
Adoption Wise#115: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Will Transform your Parenting with Kristin BerryHave you ever wondered why you feel so overwhelmed when your child behaves in a certain way? What is it about a tone of voice that makes your heart race?
In today's episode, Kristin Berry joins us to talk about understanding childhood trauma and how this knowledge will transform the way you parent. This conversation is filled with compassion for you and your child and offers hope for the long journey of parenting.
Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
Relevant Links:
Honestly Adoption Website
Honestly Adoption on Instagram
Honestly Adoption on Facebook
Securely Attached: How Understanding Childhood Tr...
2021-01-1233 min
The Infinite Capacity PodcastWho Do YOU Want To Be When Life Gets Hard, Featuring Kristin BerryIn this powerful and poignant episode, Andrea Morton of Think To Thrive Coaching interviews Kristin Berry... a mother, successful professional and two-time cancer survivor. Together they dig deep into the mindset work that empowered Kristin to navigate the incredible challenge of going through an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment while building a new career and raising two young children.Based out of Barcelona, Spain, Kristin specializes in individual and team coaching, trainings, workshops and talks. She is also a professor at the EAE Business School where she gives management and soft skills courses and workshops. Kristin believes t...
2020-10-2735 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastHow To Help Your Child With Sensory NeedsWe're excited to welcome Marna Pacheco from CapeAble Weighted Products to The Honestly Adoption Podcast to discuss how weighted products (blankets, vests, wraps, etc) can help your children who have sensory needs. Through their patented Smart Weight Technology, CapeAble Weighted Products is changing the game in the weighted products field. And good news...the products she shares are NOT just for children. Adults can benefit too! (Just ask Kristin...😉).
2020-10-1553 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastRaising A Multiracial Family: A Conversation With Keia Jones-Baldwin [Amplifying Black Voices]At Honestly Adoption we recognize that Black voices have always been here. They have been the voice of parenting, working, hurting, rejoicing, educating, worshiping…living. They are the voices of transracial adoptees, foster parents, adoptive parents and professionals. For the next several weeks we are re-airing some of our favorite episodes from Black thought leaders. Recently, Mike and Kristin sat down with Keia Jones-Baldwin from Raising Cultures to talk about raising a multiracial family, the ups and downs of parenting, her brand new podcast, and the ever so fun experience of dealing with internet trolls, and how to...
2020-06-1945 min
EBBMThis Marriage is Dunzo! (ft. Troy McEady): Kristin Cavallari's DivorceThe time has come: the first Corona-vorce has arrived in the form of Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler. Troy McEady of Dunzo Podcast joins me to discuss the announcement, the court filings, celebrity relationships and what's next for KCav!
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2020-04-2855 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastWhat Happens When You Invite Men To Be Vulnerable?The words 'vulnerable' and 'men' are usually not mentioned in the same sentence with one another, let alone associated with each other. Yet every fall, in the mountains of Colorado, the two words connect and form a transformational experience for foster and adoptive dads. In 2016, sensing an urgency to create safe space where foster and adoptive dads could connect with one another, Mike Berry, Andrew Schneidler and Jason Morriss, created Road Trip: A Mountaintop Experience for Foster and Adoptive Dads. They had one goal: create safe space where men could be open, honest, and vulnerable...
2020-03-1243 minThe Resilient Caregiver PodcastRaising A Multiracial Family: A Conversation With Keia Jones-BaldwinToday we're kicking off Season 17 of the Honestly Adoption Podcast and we couldn't be more excited. We have so many amazing, talented, and wise guests lined up. You're going to be challenged and inspired! Recently, Mike and Kristin sat down with Keia Jones-Baldwin from Raising Cultures to talk about raising a multiracial family, the ups and downs of parenting, her brand new podcast, and the ever so fun experience of dealing with internet trolls, and how to hit personal attacks online head on. You're going to love this interview. Keia is a rockstar and has...
2020-02-2044 min
Start A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Keep the Doors Open by Kristin BerryPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/168952to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Keep the Doors Open
Author: Kristin Berry
Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs
Release date: 02-04-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 106 ratings
Genres: Adoption & Fostering
Publisher's Summary:
As a teenager, Kristin Berry had heard all the horror stories surrounding foster care and adoption - abuse, neglect, rejection, anger, and misunderstandings. But instead of closing her heart, God opened it wide. This is Kristin's honest, unvarnished story of some of her experiences as a foster parent of 23 children over the course of nine years. What she learned is that...
2020-02-0430 min
Moms in Prayer PodcastEpisode 73 - Honestly Adoption with Mike and Kristin BerryAdoption and foster care issues are an everyone issue because these hurting kids are in our schools, neighborhoods, and maybe even our homes. Today, Lee sits down with Mike and Kristin Berry of the Honestly Adoption Podcastto talk about the challenges facing kids from hard places. Join us as we dive in to find a new vernacular and new prayer opportunities to support kids experiencing trauma in their family. About our Guests: Mike and Kristin Berry are the parents of 8 adopted children and have cared for another 23 as foster parents. Mike is the author of Con...
2019-10-2137 min
Grab This Award-Winning Full Audiobook — Perfect At Home.Honestly Adoption by Mike Berry, Kristin BerryPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/22720to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Honestly Adoption
Author: Mike Berry, Kristin Berry
Narrator: Kristin Berry, Mike Berry
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
Release date: 10-15-19
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 73 ratings
Genres: Children's Health
Publisher's Summary:
If you are considering adoption or foster care or are already somewhere in this difficult and complicated process, you need trusted information from people who have been where you are. Mike and Kristin Berry have adopted eight children and cared for another 23 kids in their nine-year stint as foster parents. They aren't just experts. They have experienced...
2019-10-156h 30
The Empowered Parent PodcastHonestly Adoption with Mike and Kristin Berry - S06 E08Chris, Kayla, and Ryan welcome Mike and Kristin Berry to talk about their new book, Honestly Adoption. The Berrys are the parents of 8 adopted children and have cared for another 23 as foster parents. They are the founders of Confessions of an Adoptive Parent and together, they host the Honestly Adoption podcast. Their new book is a terrific resource for those considering adoption, as well as those of us who have been in that trenches for years.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Honestly Adoption: Answers to 101 Questions About Adoption and Foster Care - Mike and Kristin...
2019-08-0229 minAdoption Wise#38: Fostering and Adopting Teens with Kristin BerryIf you're considering fostering or adopting older kids or teens, this episode with Kristin Berry is for you.
We talk about what it's like to foster teens in your 20's and early 30's when the age gap is small, and you've never parented teens before.
We discuss the lessons we've learned from adding older kids to the family - including respecting where they've come from and the lifelong process of attachment.
Kristin also shares the sweetest part of having older kids while you're still young - hint, it has to do with grandbabies.
Relevant Resources and Links:
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2019-05-1445 min