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“I just turned this on randomly while picking up my daughter from school and you have me crying. I’m listening to Olivia part 2. You are so selfless and your heart is beautiful! I never meet people or hear people talk like this. Your heart is stunningly beautiful and I am so happy I stumbled upon...”Read full review »
keyfamily7+ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/21
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“I am hoping to foster in the future but had a lot of questions. This podcast answered questions I didn’t even know I had. I also fell in love with the story of the family and their journey. It’s a wonderful podcast with the perfect blend of love, humor and insight.”
Redgirrrrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/21
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“I LOVE this pod, and binged every episode in a week. I went from being slightly interested in fostering (maybe years from now) to feeling completely confident we could handle it. And we’re now signed up for foster parent orientation. Thank you Elizabeth!”
C.Udlinek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/21
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“As a single foster mom myself, listening to her podcasts always makes me feel inspired and empowered to continue. It always makes me feel like I am "not the only one."”Read full review »
hahsdnaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/21
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“Elizabeth is an absolute saint for what she is doing for kids in foster care, let alone sharing her story and knowledge on the topic through this podcast. This podcast is informative for those interested in pursuing foster care or just interested to learn more about how it works. 10/10 recommend.”
Alexis Scriven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/20
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“This is exactly what my husband and I needed to figure out foster care as we know no one that has done it.”
chubbystrongonedtar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/20
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“I’m looking to become a foster mom and it’s so rare to be able to hear from another person who jumped into it on her own. I love hearing about her journey and experience! Thanks for creating this resource!”
lactosefree11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/20
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“Not only is Instant Mom informative for anyone considering becoming a foster parent, it’s also informative for all parents while being totally fun and funny!”
Lnierm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“My favorite podcast. I have always wanted to foster/adopt but this podcast (and following Elizabeth Friesland’s Instagram) has really given me the push to start. Thank you for being totally transparent. You are walking the walk and talking the talk!”
karylannestewart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“My husband and I are newly licensed foster parents and I am so thankful for this podcast! Her honesty and bluntness is refreshing and she doesn’t only share the positive side of foster care and adoption, which I appreciate.
It feels like you’re talking to a friend and you also learn so much...”Read full review »
Vannessa Joelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“When I started fostering, I tried finding anything and everything related to foster care but so many podcasts were deeply religious and I just couldn’t relate to that. While Elizabeth has talked about religion, she doesn’t make it all about that. I found her to be one of the more relatable voices...”Read full review »
Sometimes Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“I’ve found this very informative and helpful as we’ve started our foster to adopt journey.”
mellysews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
“I always feel like this podcast is real talk. She is so well spoken and helps you make sense of very complicated situations. She explains her feelings from her perspective always acknowledging how this is going to make her now son feel (adopted from the foster system) as well as his birth parents...”Read full review »
LEFishers21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“As a single young professional woman, this is the perspective I have been needing to hear about foster care. I’ve always wondered if I could handle it, and I still don’t know for sure but Elizabeth’s insight and honesty about her own experience have been a really helpful resource. Just to know...”Read full review »
Janice85733 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“Fun, informative and real. I love this podcast! Feels like I’m talking about foster care with a best friend!”
Carrie98765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
“Elizabeth Friedland hosts this casual but informative podcast on the trials and benefits of foster parenting, single parenting, and just pare nting in general. She provides a ton of useful information for someone considering fostering in a very true and honest way. It’s a great listen!”
LAD9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“This woman complains constantly about being a foster and adoptive mom and about how hard it is for her. She speaks poorly of the real birth parents. The focus is always about her needs and not the children’s. Her social media post reflect this daily. Her behavior is disgusting.”
@combatmidwife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/20
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“Helpful and informative! Honestly I like how informal it is it makes you feel like you know her vs being talked down to or trying to be swayed into something. Fair warning from a spiritual person there is some god talk moments I could go without but I get it it’s part of her now. So I’ll admit I...”Read full review »
Nnnnnn7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/20
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“As a future foster mom, I love listening to your podcasts. Your voice is so calming and nurturing. Please keep sharing love to hear everything you do in the near future.”
Titodagamer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/20
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“I am a single foster mom living in the Midwest and appreciate the insight and encouragement she gives! She’s honest and passionate about the ups and the downs of foster care and motherhood. Thanks for encouraging me to seek out a therapist and love these littles with my whole heart.”
corrieannder1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/19
“I was looking for a podcast relative to my life and stumbled upon Instant Mom. I love everything about this podcast and is helpful to know I am not the only person out there making this decision. Good Luck!”
krysten shelpman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/19
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“Great podcast! I’m starting my foster classes soon as a single foster mom and she gives very helpful info. And funny! There are several fostering podcasts out there (which are also very good!) but this one is the only one I’ve found from a single mom.”
lkm06OT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/19
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“I’ve been looking for a single foster parent podcast for a while! Love the content and that it’s raw and relatable. Looking forward to more topics and episodes”
CryssieR via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/23/19
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