Episode 10 · · 18:58
Struggling to build or maintain a strong relationship with your adopted child during their challenging pre-teen and teen years? Let's talk about the importance of connection, underst...
Episode 9 · · 13:09
You've been told that the key to helping your adopted children thrive is to exert control over their every move. But instead of empowering them, it leaves them feeling powerless and ...
Episode 8 · · 13:44
Welcome back to another episode of the Living with Joy Renewed podcast! This episode is the first in a series all about "resilience" — not the grit-your-teeth-and-bear-it kind of str...
Episode 7 · · 07:59
In this episode, we learn the basics of Attachment Theory: the exploration of how relationships shape our brain's ability to participate in close relationships and regulate emotions....
Episode 6 · · 11:08
It's the moment every parent hopes will never happen: that deeply emotional moment when our child screams that they hate us. In this episode, we explore the two ways we can choose to...
Episode 5 · · 19:07
Where does our kids' anger come from? What do we need to understand about them in order to respond with love and understanding? In this episode, I'll attempt to answer those question...
Episode 4 · · 14:17
In this episode, I share the details of our adoption journey, from unexpected challenges to beautiful moments of connection. We discuss the deep emotional impact adoption has on chil...
Episode 3 · · 17:11
Join me as I share our family's story and the realization that led us to embrace non-traditional parenting, focusing on our children's unique needs and experiences rather than societ...
Episode 2 · · 11:40
Episode 1 · · 15:19
At Joy Renewed, we want to help families create a home environment that's a safe haven for their children as they navigate their world and what it means to be an adoptee in this worl...