Foster Parent Well

By Nicole T Barlow

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Foster Parent Well is the go-to podcast for foster and adoptive parents who are navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma while trying to stay sane in the process. Hosted by Nicole T Barlow, a foster and adoptive mom of six, parent trainer, and wellness coach, this podcast is where faith, resilience, and practical strategies come together.  

If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from the daily realities of foster care and adoption—you're not alone. Here, we have real conversations about the hard stuff: attachment struggles, secondary trauma, parenting beyond behaviors, and the deep emotional weight of loving kids from hard places. But we also talk about you—your health, your nervous system, your faith, and the small, sustainable ways you can care for yourself so you can keep showing up for your kids.  

Expect practical tips, faith-based encouragement, expert insights, and zero sugarcoating—just real, honest talk about what it takes to foster well, adopt well, and most importantly, stay well in the process.  

Because parenting kids with trauma is a marathon, not a sprint—and you were never meant to run it alone.  

🎧 Subscribe now and let’s do this together! 



Episode Date
An Honest Guide To Foster Parenting with Dr. John DeGarmo and Jen Lilley
May 13, 2026
Honest Foster Care Advocacy
May 06, 2026
Five Common Parenting Messages That Do Not Fit Foster And Adoptive Homes
Mar 18, 2026
Encouragement for Foster and Adoptive Parents with Pastor James Griffin
Feb 25, 2026
How We Honor Birth Families While Telling The Whole Story
Feb 18, 2026
Foster Care, Infertility, And Healing with Cristiana Amato
Feb 11, 2026
Why Real Self-Care Is Spiritual Warfare For Foster And Adoptive Parents
Feb 04, 2026
Inside A Faith-Driven Boys Ranch Transforming Foster Care
Jan 23, 2026
Basics of Trauma and the Body For Foster and Adoptive Parents
Jan 15, 2026
Churches That Really Show Up For Foster Families
Jan 07, 2026
The Hope of the Gospel In Foster Care with Jamie Finn
Nov 19, 2025
Rhythms For Foster and Adoptive Parents
Nov 12, 2025
Adoption, Identity, and Belonging with Adoptee, Isaac Etter
Nov 05, 2025
Fear, Faith, And Foster Parenting
Oct 29, 2025
God's Faithfulness in Foster Care and Adoption
Oct 15, 2025
Faith, Trauma, and the Tools That Help Families Heal with Kristin Orphan
Oct 01, 2025
Navigating Bedtime with Trauma-Informed Care with Allison Ezell
Sep 24, 2025
Seeing God's Fingerprints in Foster Care with Jessica Mathisen
Sep 10, 2025
Understanding FASD in Foster Care & Adoption with Sandra Flach
Sep 03, 2025
Mobilizing the Church for Foster Care with Dr. John DeGarmo
Aug 13, 2025
REWIND: When The Journey Gets Hard, Faith Is Your Lifeline
Jul 30, 2025
REWIND: The Unspoken Side of Foster Care & Adoption- When Home Isn't Safe Anymore
Jul 23, 2025
REWIND- When Your Tank Runs Empty
Jul 16, 2025
REWIND- Building Community Around Foster Families
Jul 09, 2025
REWIND: Supporting Biological Kids in the Foster Care and Adoption Journey
Jul 02, 2025
REWIND: Lessons in Resilience with Raquel McCloud
Jun 25, 2025
REWIND: Being a Learner as a Foster or Adoptive Parent
Jun 18, 2025
REWIND: The Marriage Behind the Mission- Navigating Foster Care as a Couple
Jun 11, 2025
REWIND: Staying Calm in Chaos: Tools for Foster & Adoptive Parents
Jun 04, 2025
Finding Justice in a Broken Foster Care System
May 28, 2025
Foundations for the Foster Care Journey
May 14, 2025
Seeing and Filling Gaps in Foster Care with Amanda Preston
May 07, 2025
Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Trauma Knowledge Transforms Parenting with Melissa Pemberton
Apr 23, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: Parenting with Trauma Awareness with April Ficklin
Apr 09, 2025
Faith in the Trenches
Mar 26, 2025
Beyond Behavior Management: The Parent's Journey to Felt Safety
Mar 19, 2025
Before You Correct in Trauma Parenting
Mar 12, 2025
Can You Really Help a Child If You Haven't Healed?
Mar 05, 2025
When We Aren't Enough- Navigating Out of Home Care with Anna Bernacki
Feb 26, 2025
The Things We Don't Say Out Loud in Foster Care and Adoption
Feb 19, 2025
Spiritual Armor for Foster and Adoptive Families
Feb 11, 2025
6 Signs That You Are Headed For Burnout
Jan 29, 2025
Fostering Compassion: The Heart of the Father
Jan 22, 2025
Foster Care Narratives with Johnna Stein
Jan 15, 2025
Fostering Connections: Using Food to Bridge Gaps and Empower Children with Chef Kibby
Jan 08, 2025
Priorities for the New Year
Jan 01, 2025
Embracing Gratitude: Seeing the Blessings in Foster Care and Adoption
Nov 27, 2024
Uniting Communities for Foster Care with Guest Rebecca Radicchi
Nov 20, 2024
Responding to Lying
Nov 13, 2024
Working as a Team with Your Spouse
Oct 30, 2024
Transforming Parenthood Through Holistic Wellness
Oct 15, 2024
Navigating Ambiguous Loss: Grief as a Foster Parent
Oct 09, 2024
Secrets to Better Sleep for Parents and Children
Sep 25, 2024
Building Resilience: Raquel McCloud’s Journey in Kinship Care and Adoption
Sep 19, 2024
Supporting Biological Children in the Foster Care Journey
Sep 11, 2024
Living Out Your Faith in Foster Care and Adoption
Sep 03, 2024
Building Healthy Relationships with Birth Families in Foster Care and Adoption
Aug 27, 2024
Foster Care Will Change You: A Journey of Restoration
Aug 22, 2024
Empowering Parents with Somatic Techniques
Aug 13, 2024
Fostering Hope: Melissa Smallwood on Navigating Burnout in Foster Care and Adoption
Aug 06, 2024
Summer Break Announcement
Jun 14, 2024
Equipping Foster and Adoptive Parents: The Power of Ongoing Training
Jun 04, 2024
Transforming Challenges into Blessings in Foster Care
May 28, 2024
Calm in the Eye of the Storm: Strategies for Foster and Adoptive Parents
May 21, 2024
The #1 Rule of Foster Care- It's Not About You
May 14, 2024
Letting Go of Control: Finding Strength and Security in Foster Care and Adoption
Apr 30, 2024
The Art of Attachment with Trauma-Impacted Foster and Adopted Children
Apr 23, 2024
When We Face Trauma as Caregivers: Working on Wellness with Stefanie Armstrong
Apr 16, 2024
Strong Marriages for Parents in Foster Care and Adoption
Apr 09, 2024
Tackling Stress in Foster Care & Adoption and Finding Time for Self Care
Apr 02, 2024
Embracing the Call: Faith's Role in Transforming Foster and Adoptive Parenthood
Mar 26, 2024
Nicole T Barlow- My Foster Care and Adoption Story
Mar 19, 2024
Opening Doors, Opening Hearts- The need for more foster homes affects us all
Mar 19, 2024
The Unseen Journey: Shifting the Hero Narrative in Foster and Adoption
Mar 19, 2024
Foster Parent Well Trailer
Feb 20, 2024