Podcast & Video Resources
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Bryan Post: The Post Institute
The Post Institute specializes in working with families, children and adults who struggle with issues related to early life trauma and the impact of trauma on the development of the mind body system. Bryan Post, a renowned clinician, lecturer, and author of several books, video and audio programs, Bryan has traveled throughout the world providing expert treatment and consultation to a wide variety of groups. An Internationally recognized specialist in the treatment emotional and behavioral disturbance in adults, children and families he specializes in a holistic family-based treatment approach.
Heather T Forbes, LCSW: Beyond Consequences Institute
Heather T. Forbes, LCSW is the owner of the Beyond Consequences Institute (BCI). She has worked in the field of trauma and healing since 1999. Heather is an internationally published author on the topics of raising children with difficult and severe behaviors, the impact of trauma on the developing child, adoptive motherhood, and self-development. Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption-related issues comes from her direct mothering experience of her two adopted children and mentoring a severely trauma-impacted young adult.
One Big Happy Home also know as The Empowered Parent Podcast
Ryan and Kayla North are a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who have dedicated their careers to helping adults create environments where children feel safe, welcome, and loved. Through their work, they have become trusted voices for parents, professionals, churches, and educators, equipping them with the tools to foster healing and connection. Their commitment to empowering caregivers and strengthening families has earned them a well-deserved reputation as leaders in the fields of parenting and child development. Through conferences, workshops, online courses, articles, and personalized coaching, their transformative work continues to inspire and guide caregivers. Their passion is deeply personal—they have six children, four of whom joined their family through adoption from the foster care system.
Mike and Kristen Berry: The Resilient Caregiver
The Resilient Caregiver Podcast features real voices, sharing real hope and encouragement to caregivers, particularly on the foster and adoption journey. Hosts Mike and Kristin Berry share open and honest perspectives from the journey of foster, adoptive, and special needs parenting. Pour a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join the conversation!
A podcast about forming deep relationships, discovering meaning, and living with integrated creativity. Curt Thompson is a well known speaker and sought after leader of CAFO sessions. He is inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, psychiatrist Curt Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known.
Originally known as the Parenting After Trauma Podcast
Hey There! I’m Robyn I translate the complex science of the Relational Neurosciences (that’s just fancy talk for the parts of the brain that keep us in connection with ourselves and everyone else) for helpers, healers, educators, and parents and make it practical, useful, ultimately- life changing. A student once described me as “Neuroscience with heart…wrapped in glitter and fun!” Come along with me and you’ll learn useful tools that will help your child’s behavior and ultimately their connection to you — and themselves — improve.
Adopting Hope on Christianity Today
Adopting Hope, hosted by Joyce Koo Dalrymple and Sasha Parker, is a podcast about the joys, trials, and grace experienced through adoptive, foster, and spiritual motherhood. On each episode they invite a guest to share their stories and hopes about what it means to open your arms, hearts, and home to children, and the many ways it reflects the love of the Father for each of us.
The Real Mom Podcast with Host Jamie Finn
Jamie is the author of Foster the Family, founder and President of Foster the Family, host of the Real Mom podcast, founder and owner of Goods and Better, and a sought-after speaker for retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents. Her popular social media accounts offer a glimpse into the real life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to thousands of foster parents. Jamie is the mother of six children, through birth, adoption, and foster care. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Alan. Check out Jamie Finn on many Youtube videos as a speaker and advocate.
Lisa C Qualls and Melissa Corkum: Adoption Wise
Rediscover the confident and connected parent you long to be. We’ll show you how.
Deena Shelton: Remodel Parenting
How many times have you wished your kid came with a manual? When we are unsure as parents, there are so many conflicting opinions and it is overwhelming to know which way is best. Even when we’re intentional, situations change which requires us to be flexible and remodel our styles to meet the need of our families. I created this podcast to share principals and strategies I have used in counseling and education to help parents prioritize authenticity, connection and purpose with their kids. Welcome to Remodel Parenting.

