Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:54:32 +0000Captivate.fmAmanda Prestonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/2ed18dca-fc4d-49a5-9374-32fddaa5b267/new-podcast-cover-black.jpgAmanda PrestonAmanda PrestonMy 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/https://mylovelycrazylife.com/podcast/noserialKirabo - A Single Woman's JourneyHear 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!

]]>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!

]]>8e78b899-a3f9-4ff1-aa35-557339f9fc19Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -070025:57nofull110Amanda speaks with Tandela Swann, discussing her time in Uganda, adopting a child in her early 20's as a single woman, and her journey since then!Amanda PrestonA Day in the Life of FASDToday Amanda discusses the basics of what FASD is, how it presents, and what it looks like raising children with FASD.

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

]]>e2d69147-3dc2-4c87-b398-05a6f27db053Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -070034:13nofull19Find out the basics of FASD and what raising a child with FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) is really like!Amanda PrestonThe Comparison GameIn this episode we discuss the comparison game that happens in adoptive, fostering and special needs parenting with guest Kyle Raney!

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

]]>05b8c90b-df41-4582-bbcc-9265a375cf64Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -070037:36nofull17Amanda PrestonBuilding Social Bridges in Children with Special NeedsIn 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. 

]]>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. 

]]>e2e9cc06-40a7-4057-8f83-2090e4d0c48bMon, 16 Mar 2020 19:24:00 -070026:00nofull16In 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.Amanda PrestonTransracial Adoptee: Derek HamerIn 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. 

]]>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. 

]]>e8a8c0ee-cc8f-417a-a822-d6ec39acce3eMon, 09 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -070026:24nofull15In 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.Amanda PrestonFoster Parents Take StrikeIn 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. 

]]>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. 

]]>14938fc7-fd08-4616-b94a-a124b0798cc6Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -070027:30nofull14In 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.Amanda PrestonInternational Adoptee: Michelle Madrid-BranchIn 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.

]]>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.

]]>f68a0e1a-d9b9-4213-9355-6a21bd490557Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:15:00 -070032:45nofull12In 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.Amanda PrestonHow It All BeganIn 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!

]]>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!

]]>480ba879-25b5-4e73-a45f-c7c4ac787bfcTue, 25 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -070024:06nofull11In 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!Amanda PrestonThe Importance of CounselingIn 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.

]]>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.

]]>4f5309c0-9da4-4a74-8579-cf8e3912097bMon, 24 Feb 2020 21:00:00 -070033:21nofull13In 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.Amanda PrestonFostering: A Sibling's PerspectiveA 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.

]]>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.

]]>b530cdcf-b9ce-49be-ad7b-4af1c1ca99c9Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:20:00 -070021:28nofull18A look at how siblings experience living in a foster family. Today's guests include Alaina and Chloe, Amanda's daughters, as they describe the joys and challenges of foster care.Amanda Preston