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Children in foster or adoptive care often carry invisible burdens of anxiety, trauma, or disconnection. In this episode, children’s mindfulness teacher Veronica Moya shares how soul-centered practices can help kids tap into resilience, self-love, and emotional intelligence. With practical tools and a fresh perspective, Veronica shows how mindfulness is not therapy, but mental hygiene that helps every child feel at home in themselves.

(34 mins)

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In this episode, we are joined by Ron and Melissa Moore. Ron and Melissa raised three biological children and adopted three siblings from foster care. They share how they came to be interested in adoption, their parenting philosophy, and many of the joys and challenges they’ve experienced on their parenting journey. Ron and Melissa share how they support their children in being their best selves in school, work, play and in relationships.

(47 mins)

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We sit down with Charley Joyce, MSW and Eric Monson, MBA to go beyond the textbooks for practical leadership strategies you can apply to your own career and life.  How do they navigate uncertainty?  What were their lessons learned?  And what wisdom would they share with their younger selves?  Tune in to transform your approach to leadership.

(43 mins)

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of primitive reflexes—the automatic movements present at birth that lay the foundation for motor, sensory, and cognitive development. Sherrie Wethey, occupational therapist, joins us to explain what primitive reflexes are, how trauma can interfere with their integration, and how treatment can improve motor skills, regulation, and higher-level learning.

(31:35)

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Burnout in Child Welfare Professionals and Foster Parents

Burnout is a process.  It is not necessarily tied to one specific instance.  In most situations, it is an accumulation of numerous stressful, and at times traumatic, struggles that are ongoing and remain unresolved.  Dr. Heather Siek and Charley Joyce address how to recognize, understand, and overcome or manage this burnout process.

(44 mins)

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Chaya Milchtein joins Let’s Talk to share about her journey through foster care, identity and self-discovery and how this led her to building a successful career in the male-dominated industry of automobile ownership and maintenance.

(47 mins)

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Learn all about Beltrami Area Service Collaborative (BASC) and the power of collaboration in maximizing the health, education, and well-being of families in Beltrami County.  Kim Graham, Executive Director, and Kristina Ulve, School Engagement Case Manager, share the programs and services BASC supports, including mental health initiatives, educational programs, and early intervention services for children and families. Discover how BASC and its partners are creating positive change and building a stronger future for the entire community!

(20 mins)

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Jeremy Carney, MSW, PhD  and Charley Joyce, MSW know that child welfare work can be challenging.  Yet it offers a deeply rewarding career path for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children, families, and communities.  Hear how their professional experiences have made a profound difference in their lives and for others!

(47 mins)

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Children and adults alike can be their own harshest critics, and our culture often perpetuates this.  But there is a powerful yet underutilized tool called mindful self-compassion. In this episode, we are joined by one of the experts in mindful self-compassion, Jamie Lynn Tatera. Jamie Lynn is a teacher, trainer, author, and the creator the Parent-Child Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Program. She’ll tell us about mindful self-compassion and how it can positively influence children, caregivers, and our communities.

(30 mins)

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