What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting

By: Christine Marie
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  • The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption: 　 Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home or that you took on more than you should have? What if there was a way that you could navigate the complexities of the foster care system, gain powerful insights into the adoption journey and find more peace and less chaos while balancing it all? Hi new friend, I’m Christine Marie, Christian Biblical Mindset coach, Mom of 4- Adoptive Mom of 2 and previous foster parent of 77 children. I can’t wait to share with you everything I have learned in my 10 year journey as a Foster Mom… and now adoptive mom. 　 On this podcast, we are going to cover- -How to grow your family through foster care and adoption while fully trusting in Gods’ plan, timing and provision. -How to navigate a complicated foster care system without losing yourself or your mind in the process. -How to balance the needs of your birth children, foster kiddos and adoptive children. -How to balance your marriage, family, career and mental health. -How I found my own personal healing through all the brokenness. I am thankful you are here and can’t wait to get started. 　 So, go grab your cup of coffee, make sure to reheat it and let’s jump in! XO, Christine 　 Connect with me personally in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen
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  • Leveraging Brain Science to Heal Trauma in your Foster & Adoptive children: Featuring Dr. Caroline Leaf

    Leveraging Brain Science to Heal Trauma in your Foster & Adoptive children: Featuring Dr. Caroline Leaf
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist, audiologist and clinical neuroscientist, to explore the powerful concept of neuroplasticity and its impact on healing trauma in children.

    Dr. Leaf specializes in psychoneurobiology research, has published 19 bestselling books in 24 languages, has over 50 million downloads on her award winning podcast, "Cleaning up the mental mess," and over 9 million downloads on YouTube. She runs research trials in mental health and publishes in scientific journals. She speaks to diverse audiences around the world including neuroscience and medical conferences and TEDx.

    Today, we are discussing mental health diagnosis in foster and adoptive children, if healing is possible for them and ways to help facilitate regrowth of new healthy brain pathways.

    Learn about the groundbreaking techniques outlined in Dr. Leaf's book, "How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess," and discover practical strategies to create a nurturing environment for your child. You can find the book bundle discussed in todays episode by following this link: https://drleaf.com/collections/product-combo-deals/products/how-to-help-your-child-clean-up-their-mental-mess-hardcover-brain-ee-plush-toy-brain-ee-coloring-book

    Whether you're new to fostering or have been on this journey for years, this episode provides essential tools and encouragement to help you, and your child thrive. Dive into the conversation and gain insights that will empower you to make a positive impact on your child's mental health and well-being.

    The book I personally recommend to foster and adoptive parents, which also helped me in my healing journey is found at this link: https://drleaf.com/collections/books/products/cleaning-up-your-mental-mess

    To see all the incredible resources that Dr. Caroline Leaf has available, this is the link to her website: https://drleaf.com

    It was such a blessing to have Dr. Leaf on the podcast today. I pray she blesses you as much as she has blessed me today.

    Thank you for being here, Go grab your cup of coffee and let's dig in.

    XO-Christine Marie

    After you listen to this episode, I would love for you to head on over and join our inner circle of foster and adoptive mamas. Our Facebook group is your gateway to valuable resources and connection.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen
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    44 mins
  • 5 things every foster parent needs to know while on their foster care or adoption journey.

    5 things every foster parent needs to know while on their foster care or adoption journey.
    Oct 22 2024

    Looking back there is a few very pivotal lessons I wish I didn't have to learn but I am so thankful to share them with you today.

    These are the top 5:

    1. How does your foster child's behavior reflect on your parenting.

    2. Chronological age vs. emotional age.

    3. Your feelings are valid.

    4. Being authentically you.

    5. Putting your family first.

    There are so many more lessons that I learned but these five that are foundational to the journey you are now on.

    After you listen to this episode, I would love for you to head on over and join our inner circle of foster and adoptive mamas. Our Facebook group is your gateway to valuable resources and connection.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen

    Thank you for being here. Go grab your cup of coffee and let's dig in.

    XO-Christine Marie
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    19 mins
  • Making a difference in the lives of foster children: Interview with Ray Higdon - Foster Care Impactor

    Making a difference in the lives of foster children: Interview with Ray Higdon - Foster Care Impactor
    Oct 7 2024
    Today is a very special episode as we welcome the first guest to the show and recognize them as a Foster Parent Impactor. Not only has he personally impacted my life but also those of hundreds of foster children. He is a successful entrepreneur and we are honored to have him sharing his powerful story today. He shares about his challenging upbringing in an abusive home, his path to success in business, and his profound encounter with faith that changed everything. I hope you find his story just as inspiring as I do. After you listen to this episode, I would love for you to head on over and join our inner circle of foster and adoptive mamas. Our Facebook group is your gateway to valuable resources and connection.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fostercareandadoptionforchristianwomen

    Thank you for being here. Go grab your cup of coffee and let's dig in.

    XO-Christine Marie

    More about our Podcast Guest: Ray Higdon is the CEO of the Higdon Group. Ray has shared the stage with world renowned thought leaders, including Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Robert Kiyosaki, Bob Proctor, Gary Vaynerchuk, Magic Johnson and many more. Ray is currently co-mentoring with best-selling author and leadership expert John Maxwell in the Higdon Maxwell Mentorship Program, an elite mastermind group for high achievers. You can connect with him at: https://www.facebook.com/rayhigdonpage https://www.instagram.com/rayhigdon/ https://faithoverfearlive.com/
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    34 mins

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