https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/barely-braided-a-disorderly-parenting-podcast--4206406enParentingCopyright Alex Ellishttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f4f8b1c3fea7e934e2843bdf3e931153.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/barely-braided-a-disorderly-parenting-podcast--4206406Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:00:39 +0000Alex EllisAlex Ellisfeeds@spreaker.comA podcast community focused on supporting and discussing foster care, adoption and ALL things parenting - even the sticky stuff. Hosted by Alex Ellis.false9c97e217-573b-5928-87aa-40a25873b4b8episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-parenting-disciplining-styles-rating-top-2022-baby-names--52585991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52585991Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:07:54 +0000Alex Ellis2467baby,child,children,discipline,family,foster,fostercare,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-a-special-visitor-for-christmas-inspire-implant-panks--52484838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52484838Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:24:30 +0000Alex Ellis2120adopt,adoption,care,child,children,foster,fostercare,kid,kids,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-reading-reviews-tips-for-a-new-caseworker--51875196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51875196Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:59:59 +0000Alex Ellis2563adopt,adoption,child,children,family,foster,fostercare,kids,parent,parentingfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-it-s-ari-s-adoption-day--51611729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51611729Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:01:59 +0000Alex Ellis2187adopt,adoption,family,foster,fostercare,parenting,transracialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-poop-stuff-moving-to-mexico-life-update-as-a-south-dakotan--50379712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50379712Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:51:53 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, Joel and I give a typical, off-balance life update regarding our adopted son, our foster daughter, and our lives as newly South Dakotans.3027black,children,dakota,deadwood,family,foster,fostercare,hills,kids,parenting,south,sturgisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-welcome-to-the-black-hills-south-dakota-tpr-trial--49645102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49645102Tue, 03 May 2022 17:45:13 +0000Alex Ellis2062adopt,adoption,children,family,foster,fostercare,parent,parental,parenting,rights,termination,tprfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-hola-from-tulum--49117707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49117707Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:29:10 +0000Alex Ellis1432adopt,adoption,family,foster,fostercare,mexico,parent,tips,travel,tulumfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-alex-and-amy-after-dark--48626998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48626998Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:51:22 +0000Alex Ellis3588family,foster,mom,parent,parenting,pregnancy,teenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-tiktok-live-podcast-joel-tries-a-ponytail-christmas-random-updates--48453926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48453926Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:03:50 +0000Alex Ellis1806adopt,adoption,babies,child,children,christmas,family,foster,fostercare,kids,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-life-update-w-one-of-our-favorite-foster-dads-corey-taylor--47558887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47558887Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:02:53 +0000Alex Ellis2368adopt,adoption,children,dad,family,father,foster,fostercare,kids,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-what-i-wish-i-would-have-known-couch-chats-w-joel--47198695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47198695Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:25:50 +0000Alex Ellis2938adopt,adopting,adoption,babies,baby,child,children,family,foster,fostercare,parent,parenting,toddlerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-rita-soronen-ceo-of-the-dave-thomas-foundation-for-adoption--46742731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46742731Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:34:22 +0000Alex Ellis2419adopt,adoption,care,charity,dave,foster,fostercare,foundation,nonprofit,parenting,thomasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-racism-and-prejudice-in-foster-care-and-adoption--46667533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46667533Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:55:17 +0000Alex Ellis2684adopt,adoption,adoptive,children,family,foster,fostercare,kids,parent,parenting,parents,racism,transracialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-tips-for-air-travel-with-an-infant-or-toddler-or-two--46487185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46487185Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:12:33 +0000Alex Ellis2849adopt,adoption,family,foster,fostercare,kids,parent,parenting,toddler,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-doozy-number-twozey-foster-care-updates-w-the-one-only-joel--46316552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46316552Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:01:51 +0000Alex Ellis2896adopt,adoption,child,children,dad,family,foster,fostercare,kid,kids,mom,parent,parenting,parentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-this-one-s-a-doozy-foster-care-updates-and-more-with-joel-and-alex--45619657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45619657Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:47:58 +0000Alex Ellis2350adopt,adoption,care,child,children,dcs,family,foster,fostercare,kid,kids,parent,parenting,parentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-joel-alex-couch-chats-foster-updates-dcs-inefficiencies-our-lives--45122120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45122120Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:27:05 +0000Alex Ellis3379adopt,adoption,family,foster,fostercare,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-international-adoption-india-chats-w-bio-adoptive-mom-children-s-author-amanda-wall--44915316www.amandawall.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44915316Wed, 19 May 2021 20:23:29 +0000Alex EllisAmanda Wall, a biological mother of 2 and adoptive mother of 2, as well as Children's book author, tells the story of adopting her two daughters from India. She has documented their experience in a book called Finding Family in a Far-Away Land. Check...www.amandawall.org.]]>2601adopt,adoption,author,child,children,convention,family,hague,india,international,orphanage,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-chat-with-kinship-foster-adoptive-mom-erin-bouchard--44754641
Love What Matters Article by Erin: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/when-will-i-be-adopted-by-another-family-he-couldnt-accept-he-was-safe-adoptive-mom/
Trauma Informed Parenting FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/watch/Trauma-Informed-Parenting-101773102021813/
Trauma Informed Parenting Website: https://www.traumainformedfosterparenting.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44754641Tue, 11 May 2021 15:32:15 +0000Alex EllisErin is our foster/adoptive mom friend from Canada, and I was pleased to chat with her about double home studies, kinship foster care, and children who have experienced trauma. Here's where you can find her: Love What Matters Article by Erin:...
Love What Matters Article by Erin: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/when-will-i-be-adopted-by-another-family-he-couldnt-accept-he-was-safe-adoptive-mom/
Trauma Informed Parenting FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/watch/Trauma-Informed-Parenting-101773102021813/
Trauma Informed Parenting Website: https://www.traumainformedfosterparenting.com]]>2420adopt,adoption,child,children,family,foster,fostercare,kid,kids,kinship,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-interview-with-adoption-attorney-best-selling-author-and-documentary-executive-producer-natalie-chavis-fisher--44607240
Find her at the platforms below:
Website: https://www.chavisfisher.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChavisFisher (@ChavisFisher)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chavisfisher/ (@ChavisFisher)
Foster Care Docuseries: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fcperfectimperfection
"Adopting Tiger" Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Adopting-Tiger-Chavis-Fisher/dp/0999456008
Foster Apparel and Novelty Store https://fosterbychavisfisher.com (15% discount for listeners, Code: BRAIDED2021)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44607240Mon, 03 May 2021 14:00:33 +0000Alex EllisNatalie Chavis Fisher is a best-selling author, third-generation attorney and executive producer for the feature documentary Foster Care: Perfect Imperfection. She is a leading expert in foster care adoption committed to helping improve the lives of...
Find her at the platforms below:
Website: https://www.chavisfisher.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChavisFisher (@ChavisFisher)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chavisfisher/ (@ChavisFisher)
Foster Care Docuseries: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fcperfectimperfection
"Adopting Tiger" Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Adopting-Tiger-Chavis-Fisher/dp/0999456008
Foster Apparel and Novelty Store https://fosterbychavisfisher.com (15% discount for listeners, Code: BRAIDED2021)]]>2864adopting,adoption,attorney,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-chats-w-kayla-bias-about-maintaining-birth-order-foster-to-adopt-programs-and-inquiring-on-adoptuskids--44358564kayla.b.bias@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44358564Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:11:26 +0000Alex EllisLet me apologize in advance for my audio quality! I was so excited to chat with Kayla from Ohio. She and her husband have 3-year-old twin biological children and they've recently become licensed for foster care as well as their local foster-to-adopt...kayla.b.bias@gmail.com.]]>2245adopt,adoption,adoptive,adoptuskids,family,foster,fostercare,ohio,parenting,twinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-joel-and-alex-talk-brand-cults-grandpas-ari-updates-parenting-and-the-gateway-process--44001060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44001060Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:47:46 +0000Alex Ellis2168adopt,adoption,foster,fostercare,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-conversation-with-foster-parent-will-myers-from-the-foster-dad-podcast--43841740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43841740Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:16:44 +0000Alex EllisI had the pleasure of speaking with Will from The Foster Dad podcast. He's a fairly new foster parent with tons of experience in his short time being involved in this crazy world! This episode is cross-posted to his platform as well. Check out The...3150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-conversation-with-foster-parent-phil-wheeler-from-finding-the-joys-in-the-journey-podcast--43736547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43736547Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:02:23 +0000Alex EllisIn listening to Phil's podcast, Finding the Joys in the Journey, I realized that he and his wife have so many similarities with Joel and I. In this cross-posted episode, we discuss each of our stories as foster parents. Check out Finding the Joys in...3257adopt,adoption,child,children,dcs,dss,foster,fosterchild,fosterparent,kid,kids,nashville,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-hallie-riggs-from-simply-smiles-caring-for-lakota-children-on-the-cheyenne-river-indian-reservation--43548179hallie@simplysmiles.org or visit their website at www.simplysmiles.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43548179Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:37:34 +0000Alex EllisHallie Riggs is the Clinical Director at Simply Smiles, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing bright futures for children, their families, and their communities. Hallie works with Lakota children living on the Cheyenne River Indian...hallie@simplysmiles.org or visit their website at www.simplysmiles.org.]]>2121cheyenne,children,foster,fostercare,indian,native,parent,parenting,reservation,riverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-chris-ciera-s-foster-care-story-techless-wisephone-infertility-a-growing-family--43126012https://techless.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43126012Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:13:38 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris and Ciera, former foster parents in Texas. We discuss their foster care story as well as introduce listeners to a product they've created, the Techless Wisephone. The Wisephone is a stylish,...https://techless.com/]]>2996child,children,family,foster,fosterchild,fosterparent,kid,kids,parenting,techless,wisephonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-nashville-bombing-ari-foster-updates-resolutions-bucket-lists-w-joel-ellis--42900073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42900073Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:21:59 +0000Alex EllisJoel and I sit down for another closet chat to discuss what's happening in Nashville and provide updates for Ari's case.2491adopt,adoption,babies,baby,bombing,child,children,explosion,foster,fostercare,kid,kids,nashville,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-simon-benn-shares-his-experiences-insight-as-an-adoptee-parenting-coach--42536223simon@simonbenn.co.uk or visit his website at www.simonbenn.co.uk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42536223Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:27:50 +0000Alex EllisI was so pleased to meet and speak with Simon Benn. The insight he shares as an adoptee is invaluable. He describes what he remembers of his adoption as an infant, his childhood, and how those experiences shaped him as an adult. We discuss personal...simon@simonbenn.co.uk or visit his website at www.simonbenn.co.uk.]]>3184adopt,adoptee,adoption,family,foster,fostercare,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-all-about-bethany-christian-services-w-kayla-reis-jil-resendiz-brooke-borchers--41960835
Kayla Reis (Therapeutic Foster Care): kreis@bethany.org
Jil Resendiz (Transitional Foster Care): jresendiz@bethany.org
Brooke Borchers (Foster Parent Licensing): bborchers@bethany.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41960835Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:26:11 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, Kayla, Jil and Brooke provide insight into the many facets of Bethany Christian Services. Many people associate their organization as an adoption agency but in reality, they offer so much more! Kayla, Jil and Brooke kindly offer their...
Kayla Reis (Therapeutic Foster Care): kreis@bethany.org
Jil Resendiz (Transitional Foster Care): jresendiz@bethany.org
Brooke Borchers (Foster Parent Licensing): bborchers@bethany.org]]>1564adopt,adoption,agency,bethany,christian,foster,fostercare,parent,parenting,servicesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-interview-w-former-foster-youth-child-welfare-advocate-and-podcast-host-pauline-goldsmith-johnson--41826679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41826679Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:07:37 +0000Alex EllisI am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with a former foster youth who has taken her experiences with childhood trauma, foster care and adoption, to better serve the community through continued advocacy work. Check out her podcast,...3443adopt,adoption,advocacy,advocate,child,children,foster,fostercare,parenting,welfarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-interview-w-krislyn-from-best-kids-inc-a-dc-based-foster-youth-mentoring-program--41792775https://www.bestkids.org/get-involved.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41792775Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:50:09 +0000Alex EllisKrislyn Mossman is the Executive Director at Best Kids, Inc., a one-on-one volunteer mentoring organization providing services to youth in foster care. Get involved here: https://www.bestkids.org/get-involved.htmlhttps://www.bestkids.org/get-involved.html]]>1993adopt,adoption,best,children,dc,foster,fostercare,inc,kids,mentee,mentor,mentorship,washington,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-welcome-to-the-dad-isode-w-joel-dale-felton--41698839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41698839Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:33:35 +0000Alex EllisI gotta be honest - the idea of letting Joel and Dale loose in the podcast room was a little scary, but they absolutely killed it! They discuss their friendship, their families, and provide dad advice in this heartfelt conversation from two great dads.2399adopt,adoption,awareness,children,dad,dadlife,father,fatherhood,fostercare,infant,kids,loss,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-interview-w-michelle-batten-ms-from-hopeful-connections-parenting--41424063
Visit her website at www.hopeparenting.com or send her an email at michelle@hopeparenting.com

Find more information about Safe & Sound Protocol: https://integratedlistening.com/science-of-feeling-safe/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzM0MTSxNDQ0tDA0BAA&sseid=MzI0NDU1NTayMAYA&jobid=764e62e4-05ac-4d59-939a-1fb88b4b72a6

We also discussed the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. More information is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBW9RKLvTR5C46ey7gy3NuA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41424063Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:44:38 +0000Alex EllisMichelle Batten, MS, is a TBRI® Educator and ACPI Certified Parent Coach with a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. She is also the owner of Hopeful Connections Parenting, a service available to parents nationwide in need of...
Visit her website at www.hopeparenting.com or send her an email at michelle@hopeparenting.com

Find more information about Safe & Sound Protocol: https://integratedlistening.com/science-of-feeling-safe/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzM0MTSxNDQ0tDA0BAA&sseid=MzI0NDU1NTayMAYA&jobid=764e62e4-05ac-4d59-939a-1fb88b4b72a6

We also discussed the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. More information is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBW9RKLvTR5C46ey7gy3NuA]]>2773adoption,coach,coaching,foster,fostercare,healing,healthy,parenting,tbri,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-interview-w-author-foster-adoptive-mom-bio-mom-and-high-school-teacher-ginger-baerg--41352313www.mypatchworkfamilybook.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41352313Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:22:31 +0000Alex EllisIn episode 21, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ginger Baerg. Her family began with 3 biological children before she and her husband began fostercare. From fostercare, they went on to adopt 2 children, and she's authored a children's book...www.mypatchworkfamilybook.com.]]>2308adopt,adoption,author,bio,biological,child,children,family,foster,fostercare,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-tiktok-famous-traveling-w-infants-joel-and-alex-s-bucket-lists--41148467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41148467Sat, 26 Sep 2020 21:45:48 +0000Alex EllisI get to sit down for another joyous episode with my husband, Joel. We talk about my new-found TikTok fame, our recent trip with both babies, and what's on our bucket lists.3282adoption,bucketlist,foster,fostercare,multiracial,parenting,tiktok,travelingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-we-bought-a-house-flying-with-babies-ari-update-and-weekend-chats-w-joel--40233587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40233587Sun, 09 Aug 2020 21:25:28 +0000Alex EllisJoel and I take a break from our weekend to provide an update on our crazy busy lives. From buying a new house to working full time to fostering to everything in between, we definitely have a lot on our plates right now!3183adopt,adopting,adoption,child,children,deadwood,foster,fostercare,nashville,parent,parenting,parentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-pregnancy-loss-and-happily-ever-after-adoption-w-david-michelle-saint-martin--37084857https://www.youtube.com/user/blueiesaint1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37084857Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:20:53 +0000Alex EllisOur friends across the pond, David and Michelle Saint Martin from the UK, tell their story of multiple pregnancy losses as well as the adoption of their son. Learn more by checking out their video journey on YouTube:...https://www.youtube.com/user/blueiesaint1]]>4002adopt,adopted,adoptee,adoption,foster,fostercare,infertility,ivf,kingdom,loss,parent,parenting,pregnancy,trauma,uk,unitedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-newly-licensed-foster-mom-shelby-ballard-from-iowa-talks-myasthenia-gravis-foster-parent-training--31888467www.chronicallycaringblog.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31888467Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:53:03 +0000Alex EllisI had the pleasure of interviewing newly-licensed foster mom, Shelby Ballard. Shelby lives in Iowa, and talks about her experience living with chronic illness, Myasthenia Gravis. She is the author of Chronically Caring blog, which can be found at...www.chronicallycaringblog.com.]]>3016adopt,adopting,adoption,blog,caring,child,children,chronic,chronically,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,gravis,iowa,kid,kids,myasthenia,nashville,parenting,tennesseefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-emancipation-infertility-ivf-foster-care-with-guest-hannah-nelson--28709775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28709775Sat, 30 May 2020 17:58:59 +0000Alex EllisI recently had the honor of interviewing Hannah Nelson. She graciously shares her story about being emancipated at 16, infertility and IVF, and being a foster parent.3417emancipation,fertility,foster,fostercare,infertility,invitro,ivf,nc,northcarolina,pregnancyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-interview-with-treatment-foster-care-mama-stacy-roof--28209996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28209996Sun, 24 May 2020 16:27:41 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stacy Roof, the mama of a treatment foster care home. She explains the difference between treatment foster care vs. traditional foster care, and tells her story as both a bio and foster mama.2778care,center,children,foster,fostercare,parenting,residential,texas,treatment,wacofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-pregnancy-infant-loss-and-new-foster-parent-life-w-lydia-gerber--27763264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27763264Tue, 19 May 2020 14:36:14 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful Lydia Gerber, a bio mama, NICU mama and a (fairly) new foster mama from the Minnesota/North Dakota area. She shares her journey about infant loss and entering the fostercare world.2934child,children,fargo,foster,fosterbabies,fosterbaby,fostercare,fosterchildren,minnesota,mom,northdakota,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-foster-daughter-updates-not-funny-jokes-weeknight-chats-w-joel-ellis--27172398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27172398Tue, 12 May 2020 17:36:14 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, Joel and I have a casual chat about our foster daughter, our adopted son and what's going on this week!2517adopting,adoption,dcs,family,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,fostering,fosterparent,nashvillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-interview-with-22-year-old-single-foster-dad-corey-taylor--26014918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26014918Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:41:33 +0000Alex EllisCorey Taylor was an absolute pleasure to speak with. He talks about his journey becoming an approved foster dad at only 22 years old, his current placement, and his experience on this crazy rollercoaster.2095child,childcare,children,dad,foster,fostercare,fosterdad,fosterparent,illinois,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-parenting-during-covid-isolation-foster-update-kentucky-bourbon-random-chats-w-joel-ellis--25584342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25584342Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:49:28 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, Joel and I sit down for a casual chat about what's going on in our world right now. Big thanks to Reuben Andrews for editing this weeks episode!2865adopt,adoption,babies,children,covid,family,foster,fostercare,isolation,kids,parenting,parents,quarantinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-interview-with-adoption-attorney-anne-austin-expert-in-dcs-private-adoptions-adoption-assistance-juvenile-law-tpr--24022435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24022435Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:31:32 +0000Alex EllisThis episode is jam-packed with information about DCS/private/independent/agency adoptions in Tennessee. I had the honor of interviewing the lovely Anne Austin, who provided loads of information based on her decades of expertise.4311adoption,attorney,child,children,dcs,domestic,foster,fostering,international,private,tprfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-nashville-mid-tn-tornado-our-current-foster-placement-we-re-being-put-on-a-pip-continuing-education-for-foster-parents--23759007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23759007Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:42:09 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, I recap recent events like the Nashville/Mid-TN tornado and the Evelyn Boswell case. I also tell the story about DCS threatening to put our foster family on a PIP (personal improvement plan), as well as discuss our current foster...2160adoption,babies,baby,care,dcs,family,foster,fostercare,fostering,improvement,midtn,mom,motherhood,nashville,parenting,personal,pip,placement,plan,tornadofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-interview-on-adoption-infertility-pregnancy-loss-foster-parenting-w-guest-barbara-goodman--23475717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23475717Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:44:51 +0000Alex EllisIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Barbara Goodman. This amazing mama was adopted as a child and tells her story of adoption, infertility, pregnancy loss and foster parenting.3063adopt,adoption,children,family,foster,infertility,loss,parenting,pregnancyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-really-irritating-things-holiday-chats--22918784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22918784Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:10:24 +0000Alex EllisIn this impromptu, casual episode, join me in discussing the things that are really irritating to me these days (long Starbucks orders, bad drivers and unclear packaging just to name a few), as well as a few things that I'm really loving.1699adopt,adopting,adoption,adoptive,audible,children,family,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,fosterkid,irritating,kids,mom,parent,parenting,parents,starbucks,targetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-adoption-day--22568457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22568457Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:50:38 +0000Alex EllisIn this short bonus episode, we discuss all that happened during our recent adoption day! Big thanks to this weeks editor, Reuben Andrews.1269adopt,adopted,adopting,adoption,babies,baby,child,children,davidson,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,fostering,fosterkid,infant,kid,kids,nashville,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-guess-the-baby-product-dcs-nashville-fails-big-time-and-saturday-chats-with-joel-ellis--22370505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22370505Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:11:26 +0000Alex EllisOn this episode, we discuss a huge DCS fail that recently hit the news, our frustration with foster care continuing education, our upcoming adoption (this week!!!) and Joel plays "Guess the Baby Product". Big thanks to this weeks editor, Reuben Andrews.1966adopt,adoption,baby,cps,dcs,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,fox17,nashville,productsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-foster-care-homestudy-process-in-depth-with-alex-ellis--22270403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22270403Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:27:41 +0000Alex EllisThis week, we're taking a dive into all requirements necessary to complete the foster care homestudy through Tennessee DCS prior to becoming approved foster parents. Big thanks to Reuben Andrews as this weeks editor. Also, take a drink (beverage of...2424adoption,approval,dcs,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,homestudy,nashville,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-so-you-wanna-be-a-foster-parent-q-a-with-alex-ellis--21892208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21892208Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:59:11 +0000Alex EllisJoin us for a Q & A session where we've collected questions from our Instagram page and answered some of the most commonly discussed questions surrounding foster care and adoption.2169agency,dcs,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,nashville,parent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-our-foster-care-adoption-story-with-co-host-joel-ellis--21866263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21866263Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:51:27 +0000Alex EllisWelcome to Episode 1! Joined by my husband and co-host, Joel, we skim over our journey in foster care and adoption.3626adopting,adoption,cohost,dad,fertility,foster,fostercare,fosterchild,fosterkid,fosterparent,mom,nashville,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barely-braided-trailer-all-the-sticky-stuff--21822696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21822696Sat, 18 Jan 2020 17:44:27 +0000Alex EllisWelcome to Barely Braided! Where we'll discuss foster care, adoption and ALL things parenting - even the sticky stuff. Hosted by Alex Ellis.175adopt,adopting,adoption,children,foster,fostercare,fosterparenting,infertility,kids,parentingfalsefull