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Have you ever wondered what navigating the complex journey from addiction to recovery truly means? Join us as we sit down with Sam Bierman, the CEO of Maryland Addiction Recovery Center & Innovo Detox. A respected leader and veteran in the field, Sam takes us through his experience battling addiction and transformation into a beacon of hope in the recovery community. This episode is an enlightening exploration of addiction, packed with practical insights and resources.

We dive deeper into the intricate industry of addiction recovery, busting common myths like the sufficiency of a few days of detox. Sam highlights the importance of a long-term, holistic recovery approach encompassing aspects like employment, education, family dynamics, and co-occurring mental health conditions. He shares invaluable insights on the role of long-term treatment centers and the significance of a sense of belonging in the recovery process.

As we wrap up our candid conversation, we evaluate various treatment options, deliberate on future possibilities in recovery, and leave you with an inspiring message of hope. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to understand addiction better, this episode is a treasure trove of information, insights, and encouragement. Tune in, and let's walk this enlightening path together.

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Guest: Sam Bierman- CEO
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Alcohol Detox & Drug Detox in Pennsylvania | Innovo Detox

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"Can family support ignite addiction recovery? Join us as we talk with Jill Prevas and Lisa McDonald, distinguished BALM family recovery coaches. Jill uncovers family dynamics and their monumental role in the recovery journey, shedding light on denial, awareness, and entrenched patterns. Lisa explores how addiction amplifies pre-existing family issues, emphasizing the importance of a supportive family in long-term recovery.

Discover the BALM Recovery Program's transformative potential, empowering families and their loved ones. Explore setting healthy boundaries and navigating judgment and manipulation. Uncover the life-changing power of 'Healthy' unconditional support in the complex landscapes of family dynamics during addiction recovery.

As we conclude, delve into the transformative strength of detachment, hope, and resilience in addiction recovery. Witness how non-clinging love and healthy boundaries foster connection and support for families facing addiction. Explore the BALM Program's potential in equipping families with tools for their loved one's recovery journey. Don't miss this enlightening conversation, a comprehensive guide for families seeking strength and support in addiction recovery.

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When Newton Gentry and Sam Alston, founders of the Recovery Awareness Foundation, joined us for a conversation, we were captivated by their compelling addiction journey and inspiring efforts to transform lives. These remarkable individuals opened up about their struggles with addiction and the hurdles they encountered while seeking assistance. Their profound experiences birthed the Recovery Awareness Foundation (R.A.F), an organization committed to bridging the gaps in addiction recovery, dismantling harmful stigma, and nurturing an environment ripe with support and solidarity.

We delved deeper into the phenomenal work of the Recovery Awareness Foundation and its endeavor to provide resources and support and create a culture encouraging individuals to seek help and get the financial support they deserve. They shared their valuable partnership with the Drug-Free All-Stars, an organization promoting drug prevention since 1992, and how they leverage modern tools like social media to amplify awareness and action. Their combined outreach efforts, through organized events and shared resources, empower individuals and communities to break free from the shackles of addiction.

The icing on the cake was our exploration into the transformative power of peer support in the recovery process. Newton and Sam highlighted their upcoming events celebrating National Recovery Month, encouraging our listeners to participate and contribute to their cause. The Recovery Awareness Foundation's work, through its array of activities, scholarships, and innovative resources, is aiding individuals and uplifting entire communities. Tune in for this enlightening episode that underscores the indomitable spirit of those on the path to recovery and the collective efforts contributing to their journey.  So DONATE to the good cause! :)

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Welcome to Season 4, episode 22 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  It is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a constellation of disorders resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol; the manifestations include birth defects, developmental disabilities, and neurological and behavioral problems.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a common disability impacting 1 in 20 people in the general population in the US, which is nearly 3 times more common than Autism.

This week I am in the Netherlands where it is estimated that 2000 babies annually are born with FASD.

I am speaking with Nienke Peters and Luke Schut to learn about an innovative photo book project that they have been involved in to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Holland.

Luke Schut is the Project coordinator of the FAS-project. Her background is in pedagogics. She came in contact with the FAS-project through her Masters program.  Luke says "I am the most inspired by all these parents and caregivers, and the warm and caring FASD community. Let’s keep sharing stories with each other to make FASD more visible."

Nienke Peters is mother of 4 bio kids and grandmother of 4. Fostered 12 children with FASD and still fostering a boy with FASD and NAS. Met Allard de Witte in 2014 when he photographed one of our foster sons. Her family has been part of the Buddy Project of Witte Bos for over 4 years now.

‘Het Witte Bos’ is a non-profit organization, which initiates transmedia project on the cutting edge of journalism, art and society. The FAS-project started as a journalistic initiative, but eventually developed into a big multimedia awareness campaign, showing the potentially dangerous consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. By storytelling, the project raises attention to a relatively unknown problem in a personal way. The FAS-project started in 2013 and launched with the book FAS-kinderen (Children with FAS).

After this the fas-project continued under the name FAS2025. In the past years the project developed and gained a wider reach & more impact. FAS2025 tells the story of Isiah, Lorenzo, Marcella, Mila and Jasmijn, following their journey towards adulthood for ten years. Their stories are told by a collection of stories, portraits and mini-documentaries. To give children with FAS(D) a face, make FAS(D) less abstract and to tell what FAS(D) means to them and how it impacts their lives. The project also consists of expositions, books, a podcast, a college tour to inform future professionals about FAS, readings at professional organizations who (may) come in contact with FAS(D), and a buddy project in which children/youngsters with FAS(D) are matched to a buddy to have a nice time together.

Link to purchase the book Children with FAS/Kinder mit FAS
https://fasproject.nl/en/product/children-with-fasd/
The English website: https://fasproject.nl/en

Have a comment or question about the show, email me at fasdfamilylife@gmail.com

Welcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success.  Whether this is your first episode, or your 75th, I invite you to settle in and  join me for a cup of coffee.
 
Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast are designed to give you information on a variety of FASD networks, resources, training events, and conferences, as well as fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

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In this Research & Resources Edition of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am delighted to speak with Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director of The Canadian FASD Research Network, about TOGETHER FOR FASD - an Atlantic Canada Conference.  

Audrey McFarlane has been the Executive Director for CanFASD since 2015. Previously, Audrey served as the Executive Director of the Lakeland Centre for FASD (LCFASD) for two decades. Before becoming ED, Audrey had been on the board of CanFASD since 2005. Her interest in FASD began in the 1990s while she was working as a behavioral specialist for people with developmental disabilities. Upon anomalies in responses to her behavioral plans, Audrey began to learn more about FASD. She began to build a team of link-minded community leaders to develop responses to the folks with FASD she was helping, and her passion for the field was born. 

TOGETHER FOR FASD - AN ATLANTIC CANADA CONFERENCE
This is a one-day event that brings together experts, community members, and service providers to share knowledge, empower collaboration, and inspire action to address the complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Atlantic provinces.

The conference will host 2 keynote talks by Dr. Jaqueline Pei and 4 sessions that will cover local services, lived experiences, FASD projects across the globe, and the Claudette Bradshaw FASD Innovation Award recipient presentation.

The cost for this conference is $75.00 plus taxes and fees and lunch is included in the price of admission. This presentations will be held in English with translation services available for French-language speakers.

This event is hosted in partnership with CanFASD, the New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate, The New Brunswick FASD Centre of Excellence, the Fredericton FASD Support Group and the Moncton FASD Support Group.

REGISTER:
https://canfasd.ca/conferences/together-for-fasd-atlantic-2022/


NATIONAL STRATEGY:
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the leading cause of neurodevelopmental disability in Canada, affecting 4% of the population. The prevalence of FASD is greater than Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy combined. Not solely a healthcare issue, FASD intersects with homelessness, substance use, education, criminal justice, mental health, child welfare, social services, family health, and more. The statistics are alarming.
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https://canfasd.ca/?s=national+strategy

Welcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success.

I am grateful to be spending this time with you!  Please join me with a hot cup of coffee for part two of our conversation with CJ Lutke and Kat Griffin, two extraordinary women with FASD, members of the Adult Leadership Committee of the FASD Change Makers. 

Our conversation is punctuated by laughter and infused with hope. Kat and CJ share about adulting and benefits of interdepence. We also take a deeper dive into some of the topics covered in the FASD Health Survey that was done by the ALC of the FASD Changemakers in conjunction with UBC. If we want to learn more about living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder who better to learn from than those who live with its limitations and its gifts. 

"When we know better we can do better."

Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.

I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee and your notebook as we settle in and listen to Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., MA, MS, MS, MS  talk about Alexithymia. Alexithymia is a broad term to describe problems with feeling emotions.  While the condition is not well-known, it’s estimated that 1 in 10 people in the general popultion has it and 67%  among individuals with neurodiversity. Jerrod explains alexithymia and provides strategies for skill building for individuals with this condition.

Jerrod Brown is a regular guest on the FASD Family Life podcast. Jerrod is an assistant Professor for Concordia Univerity, St. Paul, Minnesota and has extensive expereience teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counselling Centre in St. Paul for the past 17 years. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST).  To learn more about Jerrod's work, or to contact him click the link below.
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Hear more from Jerrod Brown on these other podcasts:
FASD Hope with Natalie Vecchione
https://www.fasdhope.com

Spotlight on FASD with Clare Devaney-Glynn & Jessica Rutherford
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/spotlight-on-fasd/id1536192816

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Welcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success.

I am grateful to be spending this time with you!  Please join me with a hot cup of coffee, or two, as we learn about adulting with FASD from two extraordinary women, CJ Lutke and Kat Griffin of the Adult Leadership Committee of the FASD Change Makers.

FASD Changemakers

The Adult Leadership Committee (ALC) of FASD Changemakers is a renowned group of citizen researchers and experts who each have diagnosed FASD. It is made up of CJ Lutke, Myles Himmelreich, Katrina Griffin, Justin Mitchell, Anique Lutke and Emily Hargrove, a group who have experienced all the events commonly associated with FASD but have learned how to overcome obstacles, maximize potential and re-define success. They use their combined lived experience to work together as consultants, advisors, trainers, presenters, mentors, group moderators, bloggers, and as various university research project team members.   As well, they develop and lead their own survey research, which has received wide attention from researchers, institutions, agencies, organizations, and government and is currently being used to help focus research directions and questions.

 This is the group that also organized and ran the annual 3 day international conference for teens and adults with FASD in British Columbia for 15 years as part of the larger 4 day international FASD research conferences until the university closed the department handling all this last fall after 2 years of covid restrictions. 

CJ Lutke, who is 38, was diagnosed with full FAS as an infant and adopted by her foster family at age five, along with an older brother and sister who also have FASD.  She is a well-known speaker on FASD, having presented at and participated in many conferences, seminars, training sessions and other events over 20 years.  CJ actively provides advice and consultation and participates both as an advisor to and working member on research projects.  She has just been appointed to a high-level Access to Justice Committee chaired by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.  She is the author of an on-line blog that is hosted by NOFASD Australia and followed globally.  As well, CJ has been a member of the Adult Leadership Committee (ALC) of FASD Changemakers for 15 years.  She was the co-lead on their first ground-breaking Lay of the Land Survey on the health and physical issues of over 500 adults with FASD that has received wide international attention and was published in 2020.  CJ is currently the lead author on their second Lay of the Land Survey on the Quality of Life of 468 Adults with FASD, preliminary results which were released in March of 2021 and has been widely presented including to the ICCFASD Executive Committee of NIAAA and will be presented again at their global open meeting in April of 2022.   CJ believes that those with FASD must challenge perceptions about possibilities and outcomes and change the future.  Her goal is to help others with FASD find their voice and to understand that we are greater when we work together.

Katrina (Kat) Griffin, who is 32, was diagnosed with full FAS in infancy and raised in foster care.  She is a well-known speaker on FASD, having presented at many conferences, seminars and events over the past 10 years.  She was also part of a team of teens and adults with FASD providing training on FASD for second year medical students at the University of British Columbia for over 10 years and will be joining that team again this summer.  She also acts as an advisor to and working member on research projects and

The FASD Family Life podcast is the podcast for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  I am your host, Robbie Seale, FASD educator and mom of four individuals with FASD. I know the struggle is real and so is succes.

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In this Research & Resources Edition of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am delighted to speak with  Aby, Janine and Leah of the DiG FASD study.  DiG FASD is a fetal alcohol research study at the Indiana University School of Medicine. DiG FASD stands for "Disscenting the Genetic Contributions to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder." Everyone with FASD has a different expereince and we thing genetics might play a role in these differences. By understanding how genes make FASD different, we can help improve treatments and internvetions.

I invite you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee as we learn about this important research project and how we can get involved.

LEARN MORE or REGISTER FOR THE STUDY:  https://digfasd.org/

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Study Website: https://digfasd.org/
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With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community and bring you Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast.  These Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life Podcast will give you information on a variety of FASD networks, resources, training events, and conferences, as well as fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

In this Research & Resources Edition of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am delighted to speak with Gilberto Spencer, producer and host of his own podcast,
Wired Differently: FASD, ADHD, Chronic Stress, Anxiety & Depression.

"After unknowingly living all my life with FASD and all the other conditions, I can tell you that the worst part of having them, specially FASD is not having it but not knowing that you have it. I love the saying "If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." because I couldn't explain it any better. It was horrible not knowing I was a fish because I will be hating myself every day for not being able to climb the tree no matter how hard I try. I'm not gonna lie. Finding out I had FASD was devastating. When I read " Irreversible and permanent brain damage caused by alcohol," I felt hopeless and I fell into a deep depression. It was BAD, to say the least, but I was determined to improve and I wasn't going to give up on myself.

 With that determination in mind, I tried it all, different accommodations, interventions, strategies, as well as therapy and counseling. They were helpful, but I wasn't getting where I wanted and knew I could be. I thought I had exhausted all my options until someone suggested coaching. Thinking I had nothing to lose, I gave it a try and I'm so thankful to have done it because it changed my life! Through coaching, I was able to improve in a way I never thought possible. I found out that my brain was the cause of all of my challenges and struggles but it was the solution to all of them too!"

Join me for a cup of coffee and and inspiritational conversation with my friend Gilberto.


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"The struggle is real, and so is success."

With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community. Every Monday I will drop a Research & Resource episode to give you information on a variety of FASD Networks, resources, training events, and conferences. I will also bring you information on fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

This episode of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I  speak with Judy Smith; experienced parent of three children, former classroom teacher, homeschooler, and parenting coach. Judy Smith  is the founder of Judy's Coaching and the creator of the Facebook group: Supporting Moms of Children with Prenatal Drug Exposure, FASD and/or Autism. Judy's mission is to help moms bring calm to their homes using a brain based approach.

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.

Here we are, my friends, the second episode of season 2 of the FASD Family Life podcast. Whether this is your first episode or your 48th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today.  I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee as we settle in and listen to a true Pheonix, JJ Dunham Reed. Rising from the ashes of domestic violence and substance use disorder,  JJ recently has stepped on to the stage of FASD Advocacy after learning that one of her 7 children has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. JJ DunhamReed is the founder of FASDtastic Families; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(s) Education, Trainings & Advocacy.
 www.FASDtasticFamilies.com 

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FASDtastic Families
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(s) Education, Trainings & Advocacy
http://www.FASDtasticFamilies.com
#StopTheStigma
#StopTheStigmaFASD

Aubrey Page
The Change Starts Here Collaborative
https://www.theschcollab.com/aubreypagefasd

Natalie Vecchione
FASD Hope Podcast
https://www.fasdhope.com/

Shannon Iacobacci
FASCETS Trainer & IEP Specalist
https://www.shannoniacobacci.com

Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.

Here we are, my friends, the first episode of season 2 of the FASD Family Life podcast. Whether this is your first episode or your 47th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today.  I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee as we settle in and listen to Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., MA, MS, MS, MS  talk about the risks of excessive screen time and social media for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This is a hot topic of conversation for nearly all parents raising a child with FASD.

Jerrod Brown is a regular guest on the FASD Family Life podcast. Jerrod is an assistant Professor for Concordia Univerity, St. Paul, Minnesota and has extensive expereience teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counselling Centre in St. Paul for the past 17 years. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST).  To learn more about Jerrod's work, or to contact him click the link below.
HTTPS://www.aiafs.com/Jerrod-Brown-asp

Do you have a question you would like me to address on the show or a topic suggestion? Email your comments, questions and topic suggestions to FASDfamilylife@gmail.com.

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. 

Here we are, my friends, episode 46 of the FASD Family Life podcast. Whether this is your first episode or your 46th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today.

I welcome you to join me for a hot cup of coffee as we settle in and listen to Tim Manson, a 52 year old Indegenous man with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  I think it important to listen to individuals with FASD and learn from their lived experience.  As Tim recounts some of his life circumstances from his birth in the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation as the 14th child to Rosemary Charie and Willie Manson, to growing up in fostercare, re-connection with family, homelessness, addiction, having his own business and sobriety you will hear the importance of family and friendship in his life. Tim proudly states, "I am a survivor."

If you would like learn more about Tim Manson, please contact the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre where he has volunteered for years, https://www.tillicumlelum.ca/contact-us/

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. 

With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community. Every Monday I will drop a Research & Resource episode to give you information on a variety of FASD Networks, resources, training events, and conferences. I will also bring you information on fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.

This episode of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition highlights the work of the South Alberta FASD Network; one of 12 FASD Networks in the province of Alberta, Canada. My guest Debbie Deak is the co-coorinator of the South Alberta FASD Network and the FASD Prevention Conversation Facilitator for this network.  This network is located in the southwest corner of the province, with Lethbridge at it's centre; it covers the regon from the BC border to Bow Island, south to the USA border and north to Granum/Picture Butte.

Whether this is your first epside or your 40th, I invite you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee, and maybe a notebook as we learn about the many programs and services that are available for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their famiies in South Alberta.  https://safasd.ca/

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Here we are, my friends, episode 39 the FASD Holiday Survival Guide. I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today wherever you are. I am Robbie Seale, parent of five kids, four via adoption each prenatally exposed to alcohol and trauma. I know the struggle is real and so is success.

Whether this is your first episode or your 39th, I invite you to grab a nice hot cup of coffee with me, as we chat parent to parent. Today we are doing to get REAL as we talk about Christmas in our homes. 

Last year I said, “NO MORE! I am never doing Christmas again!” I am mom of five kids and I’m saying I’m never doing Christmas again. I meant it… and I knew I wouldn’t follow through. Instead I would try differently rather than harder. But I wonder, if you felt that way too?

Before the holiday season is in full swing I would like to you to settle in with me as I share my 12 Christmas Season Survival Guide with you.

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.  

I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today.  Whether this is your first episode or your 36th, I invite you to grab a nice hot cup of coffee with me, as we chat parent to parent. Today we are doing to get REAL as we talk about parenting toddlers and preschoolers with prenatal alcohol exposure. In this episode I am going to respond to a letter I received from a parent in Norway asking for an episode about Toddlers. 

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