Real and raw conversations about parenting.
For bio, foster, adoptive or blended families to increase understanding of issues we all experience as families.
Hosted by: Liz Rivera, Director of Education, and Deborah Lindner.
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Ep 56: Angela Tucker ~ Adoptee Mentoring Society
Feb 10, 2025 • 00:32:19
Join Angela Tucker on *Fostering Conversations* as she shares her journey, adoptee mentorship insights, and tips for navigating identity and belonging in adoption.
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Ep 55: With Siblings ~ Daniela Coats
Jan 7, 2025 • 00:28:50
In this episode, Daniela, founder of *With Siblings*, shares her journey as a bio kid in a foster family and her work supporting families today. She discusses giving bio kids a voice, balancing family dynamics, and fostering inclusion for all children. Daniela's insights offer tools, encouragement, and actionable advice for…
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Ep 54: Peter Mutabazi
Dec 10, 2024 • 00:29:15
Peter Mutabazi, known as Foster Dad Flipper, shares his journey from a Ugandan street child to fostering 45 kids in the U.S. As a single foster dad, he emphasizes the power of empathy, community support, and his foundation, *Now I Am Known*, which creates personalized room makeovers to help teens…
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Ep 53: Navigating the Holidays with Trauma
Nov 26, 2024 • 00:25:22
This episode offers a thoughtful guide for foster families aiming to create a holiday season filled with healing and hope, despite the inevitable challenges.
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Ep 52: Youth Ambassador
Oct 9, 2024 • 00:24:51
Teen foster youth Freedom shares her journey of resilience, identity, and advocacy, highlighting the importance of support and belonging in Fostering Conversations.
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Ep 51: Care Communities
Sep 10, 2024 • 00:30:52
Care Communities. The program, a two-year pilot spearheaded by First Lady Abby Cox, aims to provide foster families with support teams comprised of community members, businesses, and religious organizations.
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Ep 50: Back to School
Aug 6, 2024 • 00:27:58
In our latest episode, McKay Esplin, LCSW and Tyler Bastian, Director of Roots Charter School offer insight on how parents and students can build and foster positive school relationships.
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Ep 49: Looking Back ~ 25 Years of Utah Foster Care
Jul 2, 2024 • 00:49:12
In this episode of the podcast, Deborah and Liz celebrate 25 years of Utah Foster Care, discussing its evolution, challenges, and the focus on supporting children and families. Five special guests, including trainers and CEOs, share their experiences and insights on the importance of prioritizing children's needs and the impact…
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Ep. 48: Mama Dragons: Celebrating LGBTQ Children
Jun 4, 2024 • 00:26:54
Mama Dragons, supporting LGBTQ children, fostering acceptance, family challenges, and resources available from Mama Dragons and Utah Foster Care.
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Bonus Episode: Special Hearts
May 21, 2024 • 00:25:17
Inspiring stories of foster parents caring for children with special needs, emphasizing the importance of love, support, and community involvement in foster care. Guests share their experiences and challenges, encouraging more people to consider becoming foster parents.
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