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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
[Video] Becoming and Foster or Adoptive Parent (Guest: Dustin DeVries) Episode 62
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Dustin DeVries fostered and then adopted two children (ages 11 and 12). He joins The Compass to share his experiences from the licensing process, to helping his children deal with trauma. Dustin also explains not only the how, but WHY he chose to adopt and the impact, it has had on his life.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Becoming and Foster or Adoptive Parent (Guest: Dustin DeVries) Episode 62
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Dustin DeVries fostered and then adopted two children (ages 11 and 12). He joins The Compass to share his experiences from the licensing process, to helping his children deal with trauma. Dustin also explains not only the how, but WHY he chose to adopt and the impact, it has had on his life.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
[Video] Parenting as a Recovering Addict (Guest: Sam Miller) Episode 61
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Sam Miller is a professional touring comedian. In his life, he has faced MAJOR challenges with addiction. At one of his lowest points, he was addicted to meth and living in a puppy mill. Sam joins The Compass to discuss his life now, managing his emotions and the comedy life.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Parenting as a Recovering Addict (Guest: Sam Miller) Episode 61
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Sam Miller is a professional touring comedian. In his life, he has faced MAJOR challenges with addiction. At one of his lowest points, he was addicted to meth and living in a puppy mill. Sam joins The Compass to discuss his life now, managing his emotions and the comedy life.
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Raising a Child Who Gives Back to the Community (Guest: Theo Yu) Episode 60
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
For over 20 years, Theo Yu has organized meals for the homeless at his church. He joins The Compass to discuss family identity, volunteerism, and how you can raise your child to be a compassionate person.
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
[Video] Raising Your Child to Give Back to the Community (Guest: Theo Yu) Episode 60
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
For over 20 years, Theo Yu has organized meals for the homeless at his church. He joins The Compass to discuss family identity, volunteerism, and how you can raise your child to be a compassionate person.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Building on Your Parenting Strengths (Guest: Brandon Miller) Episode 59
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
For most parents, the default is to think about what you are doing wrong. Brandon Miller (author of Incredible Parent) joins the Compass to discuss how you can overcome this by focusing on your parenting strengths and building on them, leading to a more fulfilled life!
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
[Video] Building on Your Parenting Strengths (Guest: Brandon Miller) Episode 58
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
For most parents, the default is to think about what you are doing wrong. Brandon Miller (author of Incredible Parent) joins the Compass to discuss how you can overcome this by focusing on your parenting strengths and building on them, leading to a more fulfilled life!