The Fearless Fostering Podcast

In this episode, I go over the 6 ways you can celebrate national foster care month even if you're not a foster parent yourself!

In this episode, I talk with Jami, a fellow foster mama, about her journey to fostering. We also chat about her non-profit organization, The Forgotten Initiative and how you can help support the foster care community through awareness, encouragement and advocacy.https://www.instagram.com/theforgotteninitiative/https://theforgotteninitiative.org/about-us/

No matter how you slice it, foster care is full of unknowns. Just when you think you DO know something, you find out something totally different. Find out what you can do to control what you CAN control.

In this episode, I talk with a friend and fellow foster mama, Nellya Canfield, about her foster journey. Connect with Nellya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellyac/

Interview with Emily, A Foster Mama by Cathleen Bearse

In this episode, I give you three important reasons why you need to have a village of supporters in foster care, as well as a few places to access these supports! We’re all in this together, and we weren’t meant to do this alone (and thankfully, we don’t have to!).http://fearlessfostering.selfcarebestie.com/

In this episode, I chat with my friend and fellow foster mama of 10 kids Amber. We sit down and talk about how she got started in foster care and the importance of taking time alone as a couple even when you're in the midst of foster care. You can follow Amber on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fostering_family12/

In this episode, I chat with one of my friends Nanekia Ansari, a parental guidance counselor about getting the emotional support you need as a mom and building your tribe and community. We also sit down to chat about how you can support the different cultural backgrounds of your foster children. Follow Nanekia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justonehotmom/Learn more about Nanekia and work...

In this episode, I chat with my friend, coach and therapist Becky Dozeman about her journey with the foster system and how you can prioritize self-care while juggling life as a foster mom.

In this episode, I speak with our former social worker Kayla! We sit down to chat about services available to foster families, working on the other side as a social worker and how social workers and foster families can work together to get the most out of the fostering experience.

In this episode of Fearless Fostering, I sit down to chat with my friend and fellow foster mama about her fostering journey. We talk about how she got started, what encouraged her to begin and her amazing journey raising her son David. You can connect and learn more about Mandy on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsmandylou/

If you’ve been a foster parent for any length of time, or even if you’re considering foster care, maybe you have asked yourself this question at some point: “how do I foster well?”Parenting is no easy task, with ANY child, regardless of how they came into your family. But when a child in foster care enters the equation, there are certain best practices, things that every foster parent should know...

Whether or not you consider yourself a Christian, or a person of faith, I think it behooves us to know what the Bible says about foster care. And even though the words “foster care” aren’t in the Bible, the Good Book has a LOT to say on the matter. But please don’t take my word for it – let’s look at a few passages together and see what we can see.

No matter how you slice it, foster care is full of unknowns. Just when you think you DO know something, you find out something totally different. Find out what you can do to control what you CAN control.

The Fearless Fostering Podcast is coming soon! Lots of actionable advice for foster moms or prospective foster moms (and dads!) coming your way. I want to share more of my personal foster care and adoption journey, but I also want to interview other foster and adoptive mamas, as well as bring you the same quick, applicable mental health advice you know and love. Thanks for being here, and I invite...

As a therapist who works primarily with women, I hear about mom fears and mom guilt A LOT – but a common source of these often comes in the form of this question: “how do I keep my anxiety from affecting my kids?”If you’re a mama and a worrier, this is the post for you. But even if you’re just one of those, stick around – I promise to make it worth your while! First, let’s talk about WHY mamas ten...

When I first began to study mindfulness, one of my immediate thoughts was: this is great, but how does mindfulness work for moms? Being a mama, after all, is my most important job, and one that I just knew mindfulness would help me with, but I wasn’t sure how. A brief Google search helped me to stumble upon the work of Dr. Shefali Tsbary, in particular her book entitled The Awakened Family. Dr. Sh...

Let me guess: life is feeling a little crazy for you right now, and maybe you’re wishing you knew some ways to avoid burnout (if you feel you could be heading in that direction).You too? Whew, that means I’m not alone (and also, it means you’re not either).This whole 2020/pandemic on the rise again/election/parenting/foster care/school unpredictability/daily life stressors thing has got me feeling...

So many of my clients (and friends!) remain undecided about whether or not they should take anxiety medication, and I totally get it. It’s a big decision. I remember feeling a little unsure about starting medication for my PMDD way back when. It’s totally normal to hesitate when you’re thinking about putting psychotropic drugs in your bod. Believe me, I get it. I also want to clarify (before we ge...

How To Make Any Day Happier by Cathleen Bearse

The question I’ve been getting more and more the past few days as I’ve been going live on Instagram and Facebook is: “How do I deal with pandemic anxiety?”Sure, there are lots of other, more specific questions wrapped up in that one, such as:“What if schools don’t open up in the fall?”“What if schools DO open up in the fall?”“What if my kid won’t wear a mask?”“What if my family and friends won’t w...

Whether you've been considering therapy for a while, or you're a seasoned therapy vet, you'll want to listen in to today's podcast episode. I'm sharing all the things I wish I could tell my clients before they come to therapy for the first time, and some of them may surprise you! For more information on working with a therapist, visit www.selfcarebestie.com.

If you're in need of some ideas for self-care you've come to the right place...especially if you've got a little more time on your hands than usual. The weekend is the perfect time for a little more robust self-care practice so listen up, take note, and start planning your perfect self-care weekend with the help of this episode!

Elizabeth Edwards talks about the power of "adjusting your sails" if the weather doesn't seem to be changing. With all that's going on in the world right now (not to mention what's going on in your own life), it may be worthwhile to figure out to some solutions to some problems we are facing. In today's episode, I'm sharing some ways to brainstorm solutions to yo...

Connecting deeply through intentional conversation is an important part of self-care. This list of 20 questions to explore with your loved ones, be they family or friends, will help you nourish your relationships and maybe even learn something new about someone you care about! Learn more on my website, selfcarebestie.com