Send us a text Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Save yourself a headache and tune in to these five things you need to know before becoming a foster parent. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This story is for children as much as it is for adults, inviting the listener to tap into their inner child to cultivate imagination. Alas para volar means wings to fly in Spanish. This is a special episode release to recognize International Multilingual Day on March 27th. I practice multilingual parenting, and this story that I share with you is one that I created for my trilingual toddler. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This story is for children as much as it is for adults, inviting the listener to tap into their inner child to cultivate imagination. Alas para volar means wings to fly in Spanish. This is a special episode release to recognize International Multilingual Day on March 27th. I practice multilingual parenting, and this story that I share with you is one that I created for my trilingual toddler. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text Have you ever wondered: What is DEI? There is a lot of misinformation about what it is and what it is not. In this episode, I present a basic definition of DEI in lay terms. Stay tuned for the special episode release on March 27th in recognition of International Multi-lingual Day! I will be sharing a cuento infantil, or child story. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This podcast is an official announcement regarding the podcast's name change, from "The Voice" to "Foster Care, Adoption and Beyond: Untold Stories", also revealing in more detail what this podcast is about and what you can expect. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text How can I love myself? What is self-love? This episode provides a basic definition of self-love and strategies to embark on a life long journey of self-love. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This episode presents a poem and song dedicated to all birth mothers, and especially birth mothers who had their child taken away. This episode is inspired by my experience as a former foster and homeless youth, adoptive parent, and professor of social work. Share this episode with someone who you believe can resonate. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This episode sheds light on the role of caring adults in paving the way for first generation college students and tips for success for first gen college students. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text The foster-adopt community experience a heap of invasive and rude questions. Have you ever wondered what this is called? It's called a foster-adoption micro-aggression. This episode draws on research and personal experience to discuss this concept in more depth. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text Drawing upon my personal narrative, this episode touches up themes related to foster care and adoption stigma and secrecy, race and ethnicity, and resilience. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This episode sheds light on the invisible oppression that individuals face with experience of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness. It is a call to action to for my listeners to take action to begin dismantling their oppression. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This episode reveals the beauty and hiccups of having an unconventional family. I reflect upon my own unconventional family living with my Puerto Rican Jewish mom and Chinese siblings as a high school teenager. I conclude with tips and words of encouragement on how we can better understand our unconventional family from a strengths based approach. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text This episode invites listeners to foster gratitude and positive energy despite prevailing life challenges. As a former homeless youth, I tried to see the glass half full, which kept me going towards my master plan of going to college despite my adversity. This episode draws from tender moments during my homeless adventures to illustrate this point. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text In this episode, I draw upon my experiences as a runaway teenager and social work educator to share tips on how parents can better support their teenager. Especially when the teenager is not your biological child, it is ever more critical to take a trauma-informed approach. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…

Send us a text Drawing upon an experience from as a homeless youth, this episode interrogates black hair and gender norms. I share how listeners may foster pride over conformity and shame. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student. Consulting Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here: https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html Support the Show Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina Episode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/…