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- Oct 16, 202439 min
How I Found My Voice - Meet Your Host Nancy Mogy
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics and is for mature audiences only. In this powerful season finale, I, your host Nancy Mogy, share my story of survival, resilience, and finding my voice. From enduring abuse and feeling alone as a child to becoming an advocate and microphone for foster youth, this episode is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can rise. You are never alone—your story matters, and your voice deserves to be heard. https://www.thefutureisfoster.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 25, 202428 min
More Than A Statistic: Defying All Odds as a Former Foster Youth - Meet Elvira Laguna
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. In one of our most inspiring episodes yet, Elvira Laguna opens up about her journey from surviving a traumatic childhood in the foster system to becoming a fearless advocate for change. Her unwavering resilience and passion for helping others have turned her into a force for good, proving that no one’s past defines their future. Elvira’s optimism is contagious, and her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support, we can all rise above even the toughest circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 4, 202423 min
Finding Your Voice After Foster Care - Meet Mijan Owens
This week, we’re joined by Mijan Owens, a former foster youth who has transformed her experiences into a powerful message of hope. Now a devoted mother, singer, and advocate for at-risk youth, Mijan shares her incredible journey of overcoming obstacles, from navigating the foster system to battling homelessness and facing teen pregnancy. She also speaks candidly about her role in caring for her special needs brother and how each challenge strengthened her resolve to uplift others through her passion for music. Tune in to hear Mijan’s inspiring story of defying the odds and why she believes in the power of perseverance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for motivation and a reminder that giving up is never an option. Join The Future Is Foster Community: https://www.thefutureisfoster.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 21, 202417 min
Life As A Transgender In The Foster System - Meet Arius Davis
This week, we’re honored to share an incredibly powerful and heartfelt interview with Arius Davis, a transgender woman who navigated the complexities of the foster care system during her teen years. Arius bravely recounts her journey through multiple foster homes, her discovery of self-identity, and the importance of advocacy for the LGBTQ community within the foster system. This episode is not just a story of resilience, but a beacon of hope for anyone feeling marginalized or alone. Arius's journey is a testament to the power of finding your true self and the importance of a supportive community. Whether you’re connected to the foster care system, the LGBTQ community, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and let Arius’s story empower you! https://www.thefutureisfoster.com/ https://www.raiseachild.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jul 31, 202428 min
The Power of Adoption - 15 Years Later - Meet Maggie and Charlie
In this heartwarming episode, we welcome Maggie Bolhman and her foster-to-adopt son, Charlie. With over 20 years of dedicated service in nonprofit leadership, Maggie embraced a new chapter in her life: motherhood. As a single mother planning to foster, she faced unique challenges, including caring for a 3-week-old baby in the NICU. Fifteen years later, Maggie and Charlie share their inspiring story of love, resilience, and transformation. Tune in to discover how they are now advocating for foster parents and children, and changing the world's perception of the word FOSTER. Join us for an inside scoop on their incredible journey and the impactful work they are doing today. https://www.thefutureisfoster.com/ https://www.piecebypiece.org/ https://www.raiseachild.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jul 17, 202433 min
Why I Put My Child Up For Adoption - Meet Amy Bernardino
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics of rape and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. This week joining us is birth mother and foster care advocate Amy Bernardino. Through struggling to find her voice as a teenager, she has dedicated her life to fighting the stigmas on foster youth, adoption and the LGTBQ community. Join us as we hear how the life changing moments in Amy’s life led her to being an adoption advocate and pioneer in the non profit sector. 0:00 Introduction to The Future Is Foster Podcast 01:06 Meet Amy Bernardino: Foster Youth Advocate 02:05 Amy's Childhood and Family Dynamics 03:41 The Journey of Adoption and Foster Care 06:21 Facing Trauma and Finding Strength 13:34 Open Adoption: A Lifelong Connection 18:37 A Second Chance at Motherhood 23:43 Advocating for Foster Youth and LGBTQ Community 30:37 Conclusion and Call to Action Join The Future Is Foster Community: https://www.thefutureisfoster.com/ Let’s Talk: info@thefutureisfoster.com National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673) Planned Parenthood: 800.230.7526 Learn More About RaiseAChild: https://www.raiseachild.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jul 3, 202430 min
Why I Fostered To Adopt - Meet Michael Bowler
This week, we are joined by Michael Bowler, an award-winning author, educator, children's rights advocate, and foster-to-adopt father. Starting his career as a teacher, Michael uplifted kids with disabilities and used his passion for writing to show young people they are not alone in their struggles. When he's not writing, Michael mentors youth with Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteers in the juvenile justice system in Los Angeles, ensuring everyone he meets feels heard, seen, and supported. As an author, Michael's goal is to empower teens, emphasizing that "we're better off doing what's right rather than what's easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jun 19, 202426 min
The Risks We Take For Family - Meet Mark Daley
In this episode we welcome Mark Daley, social activist, entrepreneur, and foster-turned-adoptive father. Mark is the founder of One Iowa, the state’s largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform connecting families with foster organizations. Mark shares insights from his book, "Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family." Join us as he and his partner Jason navigate the emotional journey of foster care, adoption, and the bittersweet moments of reunification. Discover the challenges, joys, and lessons learned about sacrifice, acceptance, and timing in parenthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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About The Future Is Foster
Adopted at 17, join Nancy Mogy and guests as they share their transformative stories redefining what it means to be a family through foster care and adoption. Every other week, Nancy unveils life-changing stories of those who have navigated the foster system and are now striving to change it for the better. Diving deep into the truths, myths, and life-changing moments, Nancy and her guests challenge and change our perspectives on family dynamics, aiming to inspire real change and open up vital conversations. Let's join together to make a better future for everyone and reshape the way we discuss family, the foster system, and adoption.
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