My Lovely Crazy Life

My Lovely Crazy Life's podcast features host Amanda Preston, a mom to 8 kids, an adoptive parent, foster parent, and social worker! Follow her as she takes an honest look at the world of adoption, foster care and special needs and shares about her own journey and insight she has learned supporting others on their journey. With amazing guest interviews, professional insight, and practical tools, this podcast will dive into the messy, fill up your cup, and refresh your soul! Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/ or https://mylovelycrazylife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mylovelycrazylife/

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Episodes

Kirabo - A Single Woman's Journey

Hear from Tandela Swann, subject of the book Kirabo. Hear abouot her journey as a single woman in her early 20's adopting in Uganda, and her journey since then. This miraculous story is touching and encouraging for those considering adoption!

Sep 04, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10

A Day in the Life of FASD

Today Amanda discusses the basics of what FASD is, how it presents, and what it looks like raising children with FASD.

Aug 24, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9

The Comparison Game

In this episode we discuss the comparison game that happens in adoptive, fostering and special needs parenting with guest Kyle Raney!

Aug 10, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Building Social Bridges in Children with Special Needs

In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with fellow foster and adoptive mom about building social bridges with children with invisible disabilities, and supporting their peer relationship development. Navigating friendships can be challenging, but they discuss tools on making the process easier for your child.

Mar 17, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Transracial Adoptee: Derek Hamer

In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with Derek Hamer, an adult international adoptee. He shares his feelings on transracial adoption, racism, and culture and provides advice and wisdom for current or future adoptive parents/foster parents.

Mar 09, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Foster Parents Take Strike

In today's episode, host Amanda Preston discusses the challenges faced by foster parents and the systemic changes that need to occur. She discusses the need for foster parent collaboration, respect, and social workers to understand trauma, attachment and mental health.

Mar 02, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4

International Adoptee: Michelle Madrid-Branch

In today's episode we interview Michelle-Madrid Branch, an author, speaker, adoptee empowerment coach, international adoptee, and global advocate for women and children; specializing in the areas of adoption, foster care, abandonment recovery, and identity reconciliation. Listen as she shares her heart on important topics related to raising a child through adoption and how she has used her experience in her own journey as an adoptive mom.

Feb 26, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

How It All Began

In today's episode, we meet host Amanda Preston and learn about her journey with her husband at 19 and 20 years old into the world of adoption and foster care, and how it turned into 8 children, a social work career and a non-profit charity supporting other adoptive and foster families. Discover what My Lovely Crazy Life's podcast is all about and dive into the world of adoption, foster care and special needs!

Feb 26, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Importance of Counseling

In today's episode we talk with Karen Peters on the importance of counseling, the benefits, and how it can support adoptive and foster families on their parenting journey. Learn more about depression, PTSD, anxiety, and how it relates to the parenting journey, and how counseling can support those challenging times.

Feb 25, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Fostering: A Sibling's Perspective

A look at how fostering affects siblings in the home, from the perspective of the kids. Join Amanda two of her daughters as they discuss what it looks like to be a foster family.

Feb 08, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8

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