the forgotten initiative Archives

Episode 296: Coping with a Dangerous Child (w/Vania Ferreria)

In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Vania Ferreira to address a sensitive and profoundly challenging topic that foster and adoptive families occasionally face but rarely discuss: what to do when…

Amy HorineJune 26, 2026

The Forgotten Podcast

Episode 295: Overcoming Fears of Saying Yes to Autism (w/Candace Smouse)

In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Candace Smouse, a TFI advocate from Spokane, Washington, who is a foster, adoptive, and birth mom to six kids. Fostering as a family for…

Amy HorineJune 26, 2026

The Forgotten Podcast

Episode 294: Supporting My Child’s Sensory Needs (w/Melissa Murphy + Chandler Edge)

In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Melissa Murphy and Chandler Edge from Beyond Measure Pediatric Therapies to discuss sensory processing disorder. As an occupational therapist and occupational therapist assistant, they…

Amy HorineJune 10, 2026

In Case You Forget Podcast

Episode 7: Nurturing Relationships Outside of Work

In this episode of In Case You Forget, Jami and Jamie sit down with Cheryl Nitz, a licensed clinical social worker and university department chair, to navigate the unique tension caseworkers face: carrying heavy, profound…

Amy HorineJune 5, 2026

In Case You Forget Podcast

Episode 6: Building a Culture of Care

In this episode of In Case You Forget, Jami sits down with LaQuisha White, Director of Foster Care at WinShape Homes, to discuss how frontline workers can meaningfully influence their agency's culture—even when they feel…

Amy HorineJune 5, 2026

In Case You Forget Podcast

Episode 5: Managing Your Hard Days

In this episode of In Case You Forget, Jami and Jamie are joined by Blake Boyer, a seasoned social worker and TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) practitioner.

Amy HorineMay 22, 2026

In Case You Forget Podcast

Episode 4: Learning From Your Anxiety

In this episode, Jami and Jamie speak with author and Bible teacher Blair Linne about her unexpected battle with debilitating anxiety.

Amy HorineMay 21, 2026

In Case You Forget Podcast

Episode 3: Walking Your Story Alongside Theirs

Jami and Jamie welcome Mia Arrington, a therapist and former foster youth, to discuss the complex intersection of personal history and professional service.

Amy HorineMay 21, 2026

In Case You Forget Podcast

Episode 2: Noticing Your Attachment Styles At Work

In this episode, Jami and Jamie are joined by therapist Kimberly Glaudy to explore the four major attachment styles and how they influence the way caseworkers serve families.

Amy HorineMay 12, 2026

In Case You Forget Podcast

Episode 1: Wondering If Your Work Matters

In this episode of In Case You Forget, Jami and Jamie sit down with Austin Ludwig, a foster care advocate, speaker, and artist, to discuss the profound and lasting impact a caseworker can have on…

Amy HorineMay 1, 2026

the forgotten initiative

Episode 296: Coping with a Dangerous Child (w/Vania Ferreria)

Episode 295: Overcoming Fears of Saying Yes to Autism (w/Candace Smouse)

Episode 294: Supporting My Child’s Sensory Needs (w/Melissa Murphy + Chandler Edge)

Episode 7: Nurturing Relationships Outside of Work

Episode 6: Building a Culture of Care

Episode 5: Managing Your Hard Days

Episode 4: Learning From Your Anxiety

Episode 3: Walking Your Story Alongside Theirs

Episode 2: Noticing Your Attachment Styles At Work

Episode 1: Wondering If Your Work Matters

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