Real Talk

Jackie and Jess Boyd. Military family, local pastor, cancer survivor and adoptive parents. “We weren’t going to let Satan stop us from doing what God showed us to do”

Jen Real Talks about how hard it is versus what a blessing fostering and adoption is at the same time… she does it, she shares both!

Jen was adopted. Her up bringing nurtured a passion to make sure kids did not go to bed wondering if they are loved. She adopted 2 making her mama to 6!

Chris Wilson (episode 52) Married 29 years- has given up an empty nest to love on a little person in foster care. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything even with the loss of sleep”

Jodi and I Real Talk about resources for those of us living and/or working with kids with Fetal Alcohol syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder. @creatinghealthyfamiliesnaturally

Jodi Randolph, my friend, a sponsor and regular on the show… we Real Talk about raising kids that have fetal alcohol diagnosis. it’s always a joy to have Jodi on the show! @creatinghealthyfamiliesnaturally

Darcy Razo … the Yoda of fostering kids from hard places! Over 25 years of experience. 264 foster kids in her home and her heart. They adopted 9 children having 11 in total! She gives us encouragement. She gives us advice. “The more you know, the easier it is to understand what’s happening.”

Darcy Razo… licensed foster mama for over 20 years. She worked for Child Protective Services. She has been a CASA volunteer and has worked in the justice system. 264 foster kiddos in their home and hearts! I think she can teach us a think or two 😉

Kimberly Langford. We talk trauma! “It’s common to think of trauma as an event but when we peel back the layers on trauma it’s important to think of it more as a psychological change that’s taking place within the body.” *AZ Trauma Institute

Lori and family adopted a 13 year old girl. Their now daughter had been adopted at age 5 from China by another family but put back up for adoption at age 13. Friends said “don’t do it!” Friends are over rated … they did it anyway… here’s their story 😉