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“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See,I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” -Isaiah 43:18-19 On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach kicks off her four-part series on Nutrition with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Today, Dr. Brown unpacks the vital role nutrition plays in the brain and body of individuals who have experienced trauma. To

"Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies." -Corinthians 6:19-20 On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown about the importance of understanding the Autonomic Nervous System and how trauma and prenatal exposure to substances impact

“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” -Isaiah 51:11 On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach talks with Dr. Jerrod Brown about attachment from a neuroscience lens. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, consultant, and founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advanc

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." -Proverbs 9:10 It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month long we will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach continues the FASD conversation through a neuroscience lens with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and co

"Your hands made me and formed me; Give me understanding to learn your commands." -Psalm 119:73 On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach kicks off a five-part series on the topic of Neuroplasticity with special guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, consultant, and founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). He has extensive expertise in fetal alcohol spectr

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through...

"He gives strength to the weary, And increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, And young men stumble and fall; But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." -Isaiah 40:29-31 On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, Dr. Jerrod Brown returns to discuss the dangers energy drinks pose for children, especially our kids

"The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy." -Psalm 28:7 On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest and resident expert, Dr. Jerrod Brown. This week we welcome back returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. He has provided cons

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” -Colossians 3:12 On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest and resident expert, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a

“For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” -1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Throughout the month of June, we’re focusing on dads! This week we’re talking with our resident expert—and foster dad—Dr. Jerrod Brown. Listen in as Dr. Brown unpacks neuro-parenting and how dads (and moms) can apply brain-based strategies to better connect