Out of the Starting Blocks and Into the Race

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In this heartfelt episode, Joe reconnects with siblings he hasn't seen or spoken to in over three decades. Together, they reflect on the meaning of family, their individual struggles, and the shared goals that seem to unite them, even after years of separation. They open up about how they navigate stress and trauma, of

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In this episode of Out of the Starting Blocks, Joe embarks on a profound exploration of his maternal family history, uncovering a legacy marked by deep-seated trauma and loss. As he pieces together stories and events from generations past, Joe reflects on the resilience embedded within his family's journey. Despite nev

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In this heartfelt episode, Joe shares his personal journey with the foster care system, emphasizing the profound impact it can have on both the children involved and the families that welcome them. He beautifully articulates how fostering has not only expanded his family but also filled their lives with love, support,

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In preparation for the next chapter, we are providing a re-play of the previous reading without the discussion.

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In this continuation of the previous episode, Renee, Joe, and guests discuss the social emotional issues that are the reality of the foster care system.

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In this episode Renee, Joe, and guests discuss the social emotional issues that are the reality of the foster care system.

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In preparation for the next chapter, we are providing a re-play of the Introduction with out the discussion.

Join the conversation and submit a question or request a topic. In this episode, Joe shares a recent event that demonstrates the long term impact foster care has had on his life. Renee and Joe speak with Guillermo Meixueiro, youth advisor and Foster Care Alum, and discuss the challenges and emotional complexities faced by children in the foster care system. They reflect on the disc