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Season 5 Episode 90
Orphans No More by Sandra Flach
Sandra and Kim dive deep into international adoption, special needs, trauma-informed parenting, and trusting God through it all.
We talk about:
1. Getting equipped
2. Getting information late
3. Believing it's all worth itSandra's website: www.SandraFlach.com
Sandra's free resource: 12 Breath Prayers to Center Your Heart which can be accessed at SandraFlach.comSoul Care Saturday--52 Devotions for Foster & Adoptive Moms is now available on Amazon.https://child.tcu.edu/ TBRI
Would you rather read this transcript? Find the full episode in article form on Substack.
Thank you to our sponsor for the fall, JDE Creations. JDE Creations is based in Michigan. They do creative and inspiring wood wall art and design. They have been on Etsy for 11 years, and they have 1,600 sales. They do amazing woodworking, all handmade — trees, flowers, hanging art, huge art, custom pieces, anything you could want. Use the code BOOKTHERAPY at checkout for a discount.
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Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
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Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
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Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 5 Episode 89: Our Lives are Not Ruined
Choosing to See by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
Val Kleppen is a bereaved mama, podcast host, and book club president. Together, we talk about a sad book, but we also do a lot of laughing.
We talk about the Chapman's journey:
1. Creative Chaos
2. Adoption Chaos
3. Tragedy Chaos
Val's website: https://themotherhoodexperience.com/
Book Club- Contact her for more information about her Sunday night book club!
Would you rather read this transcript? Find the full episode in article form on Substack.
Thank you to our sponsor for the fall, JDE Creations. JDE Creations is based in Michigan. They do creative and inspiring wood wall art and design. They have been on Etsy for 11 years, and they have 1,600 sales. They do amazing woodworking, all handmade — trees, flowers, hanging art, huge art, custom pieces, anything you could want. Use the code BOOKTHERAPY at checkout for a discount.
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If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
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Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 5 Episode 88 Two Sides to Every Story: The Adoption Paradox by Jean Widner
Closing the Gap of the Adoption Paradox1: 3:38 — What is the Adoption Paradox? 2: 19:03 — The Primal Wound & Birth Trauma 3: 37:16 — Adoption Hope
Jean Widner website: https://adoptionparadox.com/
Free Resources: https://adoptionparadox.com/information-resources/
Season 5 is upon us, and we are kicking off video episodes on YouTube.
Would you rather read this transcript? Find the full episode in article form on Substack.
Thank you to our sponsor for the fall, JDE Creations. JDE Creations is based in Michigan. They do creative and inspiring wood wall art and design. They have been on Etsy for 11 years, and they have 1,600 sales. They do amazing woodworking, all handmade — trees, flowers, hanging art, huge art, custom pieces, anything you could want. Use the code BOOKTHERAPY at checkout for a discount.
~
If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 5 Episode 87 Progress Not Perfection
From Placement to Graduation and Beyond by Sharon Dunlevy PART TWO
3 ways to help foster kids through the education process
1. Transitioning to a new school and early intervention
2. The big meetings
3. Thriving in the home
Sharon Dunlevy website: https://sharondunlevyauthor.com/
Free resources: https://fostercaretrainingtoday.com/home
T-shirt mentioned in video: https://www.cherrywillowapparel.com/product/cwa-x-foster-care-t-shirt?ref=FOSTERCARE
Season 5 is upon us, and we are kicking off video episodes on YouTube.
Would you rather read this transcript? Find the full episode in article form on Substack.
Thank you to our sponsor for the fall, JDE Creations. JDE Creations is based in Michigan. They do creative and inspiring wood wall art and design. They have been on Etsy for 11 years, and they have 1,600 sales. They do amazing woodworking, all handmade — trees, flowers, hanging art, huge art, custom pieces, anything you could want. Use the code BOOKTHERAPY at checkout for a discount.
~
If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 5 Episode 86 From F's to D's, Don't Give Up on Me
From Placement to Graduation and Beyond by Sharon Dunlevy PART ONE
Sharon Dunlevy website
3 ways to help foster kids through the education process
1. Transitioning to a new school and early intervention
2. The big meetings
3. Thriving in the home
Season 5 is upon us, and we are kicking off video episodes on YouTube.
Would you rather read this transcript? Find the full episode in article form on Substack.
Thank you to our sponsor for the fall, JDE Creations. JDE Creations is based in Michigan. They do creative and inspiring wood wall art and design. They have been on Etsy for 11 years, and they have 1,600 sales. They do amazing woodworking, all handmade — trees, flowers, hanging art, huge art, custom pieces, anything you could want. Use the code BOOKTHERAPY at checkout for a discount.
~
If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 4 Episode 85: Laughter Makes Us Brave: Calm the H*ck Down by Melanie Dale
Melanie Dale's Website: Melanie Dale | Author, Screenwriter, Lover of Good Stories and Great Friends
3 Mindsets for Raising Babies to Adults
1. Don’t Worry
2. Don’t Freak Out
3. Don’t Doubt Yourself
Girl of Lore Released in April: Girl of Lore - Melanie Dale
This is the end of Season 4! We will be taking a break until the fall where we will launch VIDEO podcasts in Season 5.
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If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Dear Foster Mama letter on Substack
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- listen to Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 4 Episode 84:
Love Does Not Conquer All by Peter Mutabazi PART TWO
3 Trauma-based pain points our kids may struggle with
1. They live in survival mode
2. Their normal is our abnormal and vice versa
3. They act out because they trust us and feel safe
Peter's website: Peter Mutabazi | Foster Dad Flipper
Shop books, affirmation stickers, and more: Peter Mutabazi | Shop & Support | 'Now I Am Known' Merchandise
His amazing YouTube channel! Anthony's SHOCKING DNA Results, Is He really 65% what?
Do you know Chip and Joanna Gaines? By any chance? We would love to get Peter his own Foster Dad Flipper TV show!
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If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Dear Foster Mama letter on Substack
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- listen to Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 4 Episode 83: What They Meant for Evil, God Meant for Good
Now I am Known by Peter Mutabazi PART ONE
3 Trauma-based pain points our kids may struggle with
1. They live in survival mode
2. Their normal is our abnormal and vice versa
3. They act out because they trust us and feel safe
Peter's website: Peter Mutabazi | Foster Dad FlipperShop books, affirmation stickers, and more: Peter Mutabazi | Shop & Support | 'Now I Am Known' MerchandiseHis amazing YouTube channel! Anthony's SHOCKING DNA Results, Is He really 65% what?
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If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Dear Foster Mama letter on Substack
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- listen to Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 4 Episode 82: Enough Grace to Go Around
Sand Between Your Toes by Anna Kettle PART TWO
3 Ways God is our rest
1. He is not in a hurry
2. He gives us his presence
3. He answers our prayers
Anna's Website: Welcome — Anna KettleUK-based monthly infertility and loss support: SPACE — Anna Kettle
Free resources: FREE Gifts — Anna Kettle
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If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Dear Foster Mama letter on Substack
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- listen to Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
Season 4 Episode 81
God's Not in a Hurry: Sand Between Your Toes by Anna Kettle PART ONE
3 Ways God is our rest
1. He is not in a hurry
2. He gives us his presence
3. He answers our prayers
Anna's Website: Welcome — Anna KettleUK-based monthly infertility and loss support: SPACE — Anna Kettle
Free Resources: FREE Gifts — Anna Kettle
~
If you enjoy this podcast, leave an honest review on Spotify or Apple. We value your feedback!
Text this episode to a foster or adoptive family to encourage them as they care for vulnerable youth.
Foster Mama Journal is here! More details on IG @Fostermamafriend and the website: www.kimpatton.com
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Dear Foster Mama letter on Substack
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters and downloadable PDF Mama Check-In:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- listen to Book Therapy episodes
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads Book reviews galore
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