Foster Care, Adoption, and Beyond: Untold Stories

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FAB untold stories integrates  story telling, research, and expert interviews to shed light on the complexity of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness, and related social work and urban topics, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and building a more compassionate world. The host, Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina, is a professor, social scientist, and author. Her research includes the study of the foster, adopt, homeless youth community, and she is also a former foster and homeless youth and foster-adopt parent.  Follow on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ Learn more about guest speaking, consultation, and research: zaydasorrellmedina.com

  1. Jul 11

    E32 | Should I Tell My Child That They Are Adopted?

    Send us Fan Mail Should you tell your adopted child that they are adopted? Thomas Brooks, author of A wealth of family: An adopted son's international quest for heritage, reunion, and enrichment shares his prospective.  Link to A Wealth of Family Book by Thomas Brooks: https://alphamultimedia.com/product/book-a-wealth-of-family/ https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Family-International-Heritage-Enrichment/dp/0977462935 Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

  2. Jun 11

    E31 | An Adoption Story: The Story of Thomas Brooks

    Send us Fan Mail This episodes shares the adoption story of adoptee Thomas Brooks. Thomas Brooks is the Managing Director of Alpha Multimedia, a marketing and public relations firm that helps organizations increase brand recognition, generate more qualified leads, and grow revenue. He is also the author of A Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion, and Enrichment, the inspiring true story of his international search for his biological family and the life-changing reunions that followed across the United States, England, and Kenya.  An award-winning speaker, author, and marketing executive, Thomas has been featured on television, radio, and in numerous publications. Through his writing and speaking, he encourages audiences to embrace identity, strengthen relationships, and discover that our greatest wealth is family.   Link to by book A Wealth of Family: https://alphamultimedia.com/product/book-a-wealth-of-family/ https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Family-International-Heritage-Enrichment/dp/0977462935 Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

  3. May 11

    E30 | Supporting Foster Care, Adoption, Homeless Youth Inclusion in Policy and Practice

    Send us Fan Mail Here, I discuss how organizations, schools, and government can promote the inclusion of individuals of a foster care, adoption, homeless youth background through policy and practice. To learn more about my research or consultation and guest speaking, visit zaydasorrellmedina.com Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

  4. Apr 12

    Episode 29 | Foster Care Resilience

    Send us Fan Mail Are you in foster care or a transitional foster age youth? In this episode, I share tips based on life experience to strengthen youth resilience while going through foster care and beyond.  Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

  5. Mar 11

    Episode 28 | Seeing the Glass Half Full

    Send us Fan Mail Drawing from the framework of synchronicity and a strengths-based perspective, I reflect on how our woes may be points of beauty concomitantly creating lifelong friendships and family.  Share this episode with someone you know who may benefit from this lesson.   Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

  6. Feb 11

    Episode 27 | 3 Trauma Informed Strategies for Working with the Foster Adoption Community

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I draw from research and personal experience to share three trauma-informed strategies for working with individuals of foster care and adoption background. Learn more about my research, guest speaking, and research collaboration by visiting zaydasorrellmedina.com. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

  7. Jan 1

    Episode 26 | 5 Life lessons: From the Trenches to the Light

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share 5 life lessons allowing for living life with more intention and purpose. Happy New Years to those listening to this in the New Year! To learn more about my advocacy and research visit zaydasorrellmedina.com OR for speaking and consulting zsmresearchandeducation.com.  Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

    Episode 26 | 5 Life lessons: From the Trenches to the Light

  8. 11/12/2025

    Episode 25 | Como Apoyar a los Padres de Adopción y de Cuidado de Crianza

    Send us Fan Mail Como puedo  apoyar a mis clientes, estudiantes, o amigos que son padres adoptivos o de cuidado de crianza? Escuche este episodio para aprender más.  Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode 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/

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FAB untold stories integrates  story telling, research, and expert interviews to shed light on the complexity of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness, and related social work and urban topics, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and building a more compassionate world. The host, Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina, is a professor, social scientist, and author. Her research includes the study of the foster, adopt, homeless youth community, and she is also a former foster and homeless youth and foster-adopt parent.  Follow on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ Learn more about guest speaking, consultation, and research: zaydasorrellmedina.com

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