Finding the Joys in the Journey

Phil Wheeler

A podcast FOR foster parents, BY foster parents. In this podcast, we will have interviews and round table type discussions with foster parents, foster kiddos, caseworkers, therapists, and just about anyone else who plays a part in the foster care system. The good, the bad, and the ugly, but focusing on the good. Advice, tips, and anything else that can help in a time of need. The main rule that we have is “no caseworker bashing”. There are problems in the system, and they can and will be addressed, but not in the form of pointing the finger at specific people. read less
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Vaca, fest and stuff
28-06-2022
Vaca, fest and stuff
Vaca, festival and stuff

Episodios

Vaca, fest and stuff
28-06-2022
Vaca, fest and stuff
Vaca, festival and stuff
Stuff updates and therapy
10-05-2022
Stuff updates and therapy
Mindy & Phil talk about updates, events, and therapy ideas
M&P Stuff but good information
05-04-2022
M&P Stuff but good information
Mindy & Phil go over updates, date night, and other good information in their typical style of chaos
Mindy & Phil Updates and Kicking Puppies
22-03-2022
Mindy & Phil Updates and Kicking Puppies
Mindy & Phil provide updates and talk about annoyances in foster care
Mindy & Phil gifts
02-11-2021
Mindy & Phil gifts
Mindy & Phil talk about holidays and gift giving
Mindy & Phil Lessons Learned
19-10-2021
Mindy & Phil Lessons Learned
Mindy and Phil talk about more lessons learned and some tips
Mindy & Phil Reasons to say no
12-10-2021
Mindy & Phil Reasons to say no
Scouting and Reasons to say no to placements
Mindy & Phil Tips & Tricks and an update
05-10-2021
Mindy & Phil Tips & Tricks and an update
Mindy & Phil provide some tips and trick and also an update on their current placement
Mindy & Phil Respite and Rewards
28-09-2021
Mindy & Phil Respite and Rewards
Mindy & Phil talk about respite care and a rewards system they are trying to implement
Mindy & Phil Updates and Ideas
21-09-2021
Mindy & Phil Updates and Ideas
Mindy & Phil talk about their week and ideas that they have tried
Mindy & Phil Stuff
14-09-2021
Mindy & Phil Stuff
Mindy & Phil talk about stuff. The general ramble of fostercare and lessons learned
Rachelle & Phil
07-09-2021
Rachelle & Phil
Rachelle & Phil talk about post adoption and RAD, mixed with other stuff
Mindy & Phil Family Update
31-08-2021
Mindy & Phil Family Update
Mindy & Phil talk about updated to their family, and ramble about other stuff of interest
Amanda & Phil Phone safety
24-08-2021
Amanda & Phil Phone safety
Phil talks to Amanda Mahan, a former member of the ICAC Taskforce (Internet Crimes Against Children), about how to proactively monitor and protect your kiddos, and what to do when you see a problem.
Mindy & Phil More stuff we have learned
17-08-2021
Mindy & Phil More stuff we have learned
Mindy & Phil talk about more of the stuff they have learned through their foster care journey.
Mindy & Phil Praise Sandwich
10-08-2021
Mindy & Phil Praise Sandwich
Mindy & Phil talk about the "Praise" (complement/Sh*T) Sandwich
Eve & Phil
03-08-2021
Eve & Phil
Eve McNeill talk about her research into foster care and the App she is developing. Also, this is our FIRST international interview on the show!
Mindy & Phi Annoyances
27-07-2021
Mindy & Phi Annoyances
Mindy & Phil talk about annoyances in foster care. Phil has been drinking and Mindy takes this and runs with it, for a bit of comic relief...lol
Brittany & Phil
20-07-2021
Brittany & Phil
Phil talks with Brittany Burcham from Tickok's @fostertheteens
Mindy & Phil Arguments
13-07-2021
Mindy & Phil Arguments
Mindy & Phil talk about arguments, between each other and with kiddos. Also, outtakes were left in for a bit of comedy...