Do you feel you belong? Do the ones you love feel they belong? Listen in as we explore belonging, grace and the power of unconditional love. Profound and poignant. A conversation we both hope you love.

Amiee earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. She also has a Master’s in Conflict Management from Lipscomb and is a Certified Nonprofit Profesisonal.

https://miriamspromise.org/

https://www.facebook.com/miriamspromise

https://www.instagram.com/miriamspromise/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amieemsadler/

Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

Who do you prioritise? Whose needs come first? Putting ourself first is seen as selfish and therefore, bad. Listen in as Abby and I discover constructive selfishness. Abby also shares her reflect, release and re-invent process that's empowered her as a transracial adoptee.

Dr. Abigail Hasberry splits residence in Texas and Maryland. Her work focuses on examining and developing a person's identity, experiences, passions, and support networks. Abby prides herself on being able to support people as they plan to meet and exceed their potential. She provides a safe and supportive space where her clients are guided to growth by enhancing their confidence, knowledge base, and network. Dr. Hasberry deeply understands her clients’ passions and listens for the things that are not said. "I am also my clients’ biggest cheerleader and problem solver all at once."

Here's the link to Abby's book https://adoptingprivilege.com/

Here's the link to the book Abby mentions https://www.amazon.com/Mis-Education-Negro-Carter-Godwin-Woodson/dp/B09WHKKMNT

https://www.instagram.com/d.e.a.r._abby/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailhasberry/

https://twitter.com/DEARAbbyEdu

https://dearabbyllc.org/

Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

Thriving starts with us. If we want our kids to thrive, we need to be thriving. And that all starts with self awareness. Listen in as Annette shares insights into self awareness and how it helps us tackle the tough stuff and thrive.

Annette Williams, PhD, M.Ed., LPC, RPT, CAS is a Professional Member of the Association of Play Therapy and is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC.

Find out more about her here:

https://www.williamscounselingplaytherapy.com/

Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

How fast are you living your life? Today's frantic pace of life means opportunities to learn, grow and connect with the people we love the most pass us by. Listen in as David shares his learnings on slowing down, becoming a better parent and much more.

Rev. David Melber is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) effective January 1, 2025. David is responsible for casting the overall vision for the nonprofit as well as overseeing all aspects of its many ministries throughout NC, SC and internationally. His desire is to ensure the needs of those BCH serves are compassionately met and the hope of Jesus Christ is shared.

David Melber is a Kentucky native who has dedicated his career and calling to non-profit ministry within Southern Baptist life. He has served in executive positions with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and Send Relief, a collaboration between NAMB and the International Mission Board (IMB). After surrendering to a call to ministry, he attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY where he received his Master of Divinity.

Melber has been married to his wife, Tera, since 1991. The couple, who are now empty-nesters, have three biological children and three adopted children.

https://www.bchfamily.org/

https://www.facebook.com/BCHFamily/

https://www.instagram.com/bchfamily

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-melber-78890b10/

Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

Trauma can be so painful that we back off it. We numb it. We suppress it. And so it lingers. What if we did the opposite? We embrace it. When do so, miracles and magic can happen. Listen in as Stacey and I dive deep into pain and cures.

Darren and Stacey Gagnon are passionate advocates for children in the areas of special needs, adoption, and foster care. They both have degrees in education and have a combined 25 years in the classroom. Stacey is also a licensed RN and has mostly worked in public health and pediatric mental health. They have committed their lives to bringing an informed voice to raise awareness, training, and support for children in crisis and to those charged with their care.

Stacey Gagnon is the creator and Director of Trauma Lens Care where she provides training on trauma, substance abuse, and ACEs in schools, jails, and public forums. Embodying their beliefs, Darren and Stacey are the parents of 7 children, 5 of which are adopted. They have also fostered for over 12 years. Their critical work has resulted in the co-founding of Lost Sparrows, Inc., a 501(c)(3) with the goal of ending the flow of children into orphanages in Eastern Europe. Lost Sparrows provides education and training to social service officials, government administration, and caregivers working with children in orphanages and foster care.

https://www.facebook.com/staceyjackson.gagnon/

https://www.lostsparrows.org/

https://www.facebook.com/LostSparrows.org

https://www.instagram.com/lostsparrows

Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

If we are ok with not feeling ok, we are always ok. One of my favourite sayings. Listen in as Adrian shares his learnings on navigating life with more ease. We go deep because that's where all the treasure is. You're going to love this.

Check out Adrian's film https://seedandspark.com/fund/finding-home-a-journey-to-biological-roots

https://www.adrianburksartist.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianburks1/

Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.