The Foster Friendly Podcast
Courtney Williams, Brian Mavis, Travis Vangsnes
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Tumbleweeds to Triumph: Advocacy and Hope for Foster Youth with Paula Yost
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, co-hosts Brian Mavis and Courtney Williams engage with Paula Yost, an attorney and licensed clinical medical health clinician, who shares her journey…
Keeping it Real: What Every Foster Parent Needs to Know with Dr. John DeGarmo and Jen Lilley
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Brian Mavis speaks with Dr. John DiGarmo and Jen Lilley about their experiences in foster care and advocacy. They discuss their personal journeys,…
Foster Parenting Success: Pro Tips and Practical Advice with Laura, Foster Parent Partner
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome back Laura, the Foster Parent Partner, a well-known figure in the foster care community, to discuss…
Innovating Child Welfare Systems with Felicia Curcuru
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Brian Mavis and co-host Courtney Williams welcome Felicia Curcuru, CEO and co-founder of Binti, a technology platform designed to streamline the…
From Foster Care to Flourishing: An Actor, Author, and Advocate with Charell Star
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Brian and Courtney welcome Charell Starr, a former foster youth and advocate. Charell shares her personal journey through the foster care system,…
Creating Belonging: Inspiring Stories From Our I Belong Project
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Brian, Courtney, and Travis discuss the I Belong Project, a program aimed at helping children in foster care find families. This is a unique…
Overcoming Fatherhood Wounds and Being Better Fathers and Father Figures with Patton Dodd
In this conversation, Patton Dodd shares insights from his memoir about fatherhood (The Father You Get), exploring his relationship with his father and the impact of father figures in one's life. The…
Love Isn’t Enough: The Honest Realities of Foster Parenting with Kayla Moffitt
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome Kayla Moffitt, a dedicated mother of five and a TBRI practitioner. The conversation begins with…
Transforming Trauma Into Triumph: Practical Tips and Tools with Jeanette Yoffe
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Travis Vangsnes and co-host Courtney Williams welcome Jeanette Yoffe, a clinical psychotherapist and advocate for foster care and adoption.…
How to Keep Going as a Foster Mom: Encouragement and Inspiration with Jamie Finn
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Brian Mavis and co-host Courtney Williams interview Jamie Finn, a prominent figure in the foster care community. Jamie shares her personal journey…
"Foster Care Saved My Life": A Heartfelt Conversation with Tyler Hunter
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, Tyler Hunter shares his profound journey through foster care and adoption. He reflects on the challenges he faced, the coping mechanisms he developed,…
A New Year of the Podcast and Some Great Listener Submitted Questions
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Brian, Courtney, and Travis welcome listeners to 2026 and discuss the new rhythm of the podcast. They reflect on the importance of understanding…
A Soldier’s Big Heart: Jackson’s Gift to Foster Youth with Sarah Davis and Andrea Forringer
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome Andrea Forringer and Sarah Davis, from Jackson's Gift, an organization dedicated to supporting…
Replay: How to Best Navigate the Holidays as a Foster Family with Bethany Hall
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Travis and Courtney, along with guest Bethany Hall, discuss the complexities of navigating the holidays for children in foster care. They explore…
Digital Safety for Foster Homes: Insights from Cybersecurity Experts
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Courtney Williams engages with cybersecurity experts Chad Rychlewski and Kae David to discuss the critical importance of protecting children in…
The Alarming Connection Between Foster Care and Sex Trafficking with Hollie Strand
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Brian Mavis and co-host Courtney engage with Hollie Strand, a forensic examiner with extensive experience in child safety and trafficking. The…
WinShape Homes: Leading the Way Through Collaboration in Foster Care with Callie Priest
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Brian Mavis and co-host Travis Vangsnes welcome Callie Priest, the director of strategic partnerships for WindShape Homes. They discuss the…
Cross Cultural Adoption Insights and Their Native American Adoption Story with Greg and Sam Hollback
In this episode of the Foster Friendly podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome Greg and Sam Hollback, a couple who have adopted two Native American daughters through the I Belong…
Navigating the Unique Challenges of Transracial Adoption with Isaac Etter
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney and Travis engage in a deep conversation with Isaac Etter, a transracial adoptee and social entrepreneur. They explore the complexities…
Gaining a Better Understanding of Grief and Loss in Adopted Children with Pam Bauer
In this episode of the Foster Friendly podcast, host Brian Mavis and co-host Courtney engage with Pam Bauer, a mother of 14 adopted children, to discuss the complexities of adoption, grief, and…
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The Foster Friendly Podcast has published 94 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Business, Kids & Family.
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