Best Garreth Podcasts (2025)

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Ali - My Mum was fostered! 21:58

14h ago21:58

21:58

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we sit down with Ali, a dedicated foster carer with 34 years of experience. Ali shares her journey into fostering, inspired by her mother's difficult post-war childhood in the care system. Her story highlights the profound importance of empathy and meticulous care in fostering, especially for c…

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Tariq - Challenging Myths in the Muslim Community 17:49

8d ago17:49

17:49

Send us a text Join us in this episode of Voices of Fostering as we talk to Tariq, a passionate foster carer with over 15 years of experience. Tariq shares his journey into fostering, influenced by his brother's long-term commitment, and the rewarding experiences of providing a loving home to vulnerable children, primarily from the Muslim community…

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Barney - A 16-Year Reflection 18:57

29d ago18:57

18:57

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we are joined by Barney, a foster carer of 16 years. Barney shares his inspirational journey from being a solo carer to fostering alongside his husband. He discusses his background, the influence of his parents who also fostered, and his transition from being cabin crew to a fulfilling life in …

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Tim - My Role as a Support Worker 11:56

1M ago11:56

11:56

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we are joined by Tim, a dedicated support worker from the National Fostering Group. Tim shares insights about his role, the challenges faced by foster children, the importance of building trust, and the immense support network available to foster carers. Tim also addresses common misconceptions…

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Fiza - Creating a Warm Welcome 18:52

1M ago18:52

18:52

Send us a text In this episode of 'Voices of Fostering,' Helen interviews Fiza, a dedicated foster carer for over 10 years. Fiza shares her journey from discovering the concept of fostering to fostering with her husband and birth children. She discusses the influence of her neighbour in her decision to foster and how fostering has impacted her fami…

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Garreth and Maya - A Daughters Perspective 15:06

2M ago15:06

15:06

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Garreth and his daughter Maya share their personal experiences and insights from 14 years of being a fostering family. They discuss the challenges and rewards of fostering, including the emotional aspects of letting go of foster children, the benefits of fostering on birth children, and the rol…

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Lucy - We are a family of foster carers! 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Send us a text In this episode of 'Voices of Fostering,' we are joined by Lucy, a dedicated foster carer who shares her unique journey from growing up in a fostering family to becoming a foster parent herself. Lucy talks about the natural progression into fostering, the emotional highs and lows, and the immense support from her family. Learn about …

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Sue - My 18 year fostering journey 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

Send us a text Join us as host Helen sits down with Sue, a dedicated foster carer with nearly two decades of experience. Sue shares her deeply personal reasons for embarking on this journey, the challenges she has faced, and the immense joy she feels when seeing the young people in her care succeed and thrive. Despite being a lone foster carer, Sue…

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Ben and Jasmine - Supporting Carers and Children 13:58

2M ago13:58

13:58

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen hosts a discussion with Ben and Jasmine, supervising social workers from National Fostering Group. They delve into the unique role of supervising social workers and how they support foster carers, emphasising the importance of long-term relationships and stability. Ben and Jasmine also sh…

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Manda - Creating a Safe Haven 26:37

3M ago26:37

26:37

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen interviews Manda, an experienced foster carer. Manda shares her eight-year journey of fostering, beginning with her initial motivations and the transition from her career in accounting. She recounts her first foster children, two Iraqi brothers, and the unique challenges and learning expe…

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Darren: Fostering with Pride 18:41

3M ago18:41

18:41

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode host Helen chats with Darren, a dedicated foster carer of 13 years. Darren discusses his journey into fostering with his husband, driven by the desire to make a significant impact on fewer individuals rather than a minimal impact on many. He shares the challenges they faced, particularly the acceptance as a …

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Jo-Anne - From a Childhood Dream to Fostering Reality 19:32

3M ago19:32

19:32

Send us a text In this touching episode of Voices of Fostering, host Helen chats with Jo-Anne, a passionate foster carer, about her inspiring journey. Jo-Anne shares how her dream of fostering began at the age of nine, influenced by her cousin who was also a foster carer. Jo-Anne and her husband, they decided to pursue fostering during the COVID lo…

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Hannah - Understanding Educational Support in Fostering 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we welcome Hannah, SENCO and Educational Lead at National Fostering Group. She discusses her multifaceted role in providing educational support to foster carers and young people in care. Hannah shares insights on everything from managing educational challenges across different age groups to her…

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Khaira - Growing Up in a Fostering Family 19:58

4M ago19:58

19:58

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we welcome Khaira, who shares her heartfelt and insightful experiences as a birth child in a fostering family. Khaira recounts her journey from being a 12-year-old excited about her family becoming a fostering family to today, reflecting on how this unique upbringing shaped her character, value…

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Travis - Moving from the Corporate world to Fostering! 21:19

4M ago21:19

21:19

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we sit down with Travis, a dedicated foster carer for nearly a decade. Travis shares his transformational journey from a monotonous corporate job to providing a loving and nurturing environment for children and teenagers in foster care. Hear about the emotional and rewarding experiences he's ha…

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Amy - Carrying on the Legacy 13:26

4M ago13:26

13:26

Send us a text Join us in this episode of Voices of Fostering as we talk with Amy, a foster carer with over 11 years of experience. Amy shares her inspiring journey into fostering, influenced by her family members Celia and Terry. She provides deep insights into the challenges and rewards of fostering, from turning around the lives of children and …

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Corrina - From Teaching to Fostering 25:18

4M ago25:18

25:18

Send us a text We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing the stories of our foster carers in our Voices of Fostering podcast, and in this episode, we take you through a day in the life of a foster carer! Host Helen sits down with Corrina, a primary school teacher who, alongside her husband, began fostering during the pandemic. They are now providing long-…

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Nazia - From Social Work to Fostering 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen sits down with Nazia, a dedicated foster carer and former social worker. Nazia shares her passionate journey about what led her to foster after 22 years in social work and her invaluable experiences as a foster carer. From helping children in school to managing the complex needs…

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Sarah - The Journey and Role of a Carer Recruitment Officer! 26:29

5M ago26:29

26:29

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen interviews Sarah, a Carer Recruitment Officer, to shed light on the process of becoming a foster carer. Sarah explains her role in guiding applicants through the four-to-six-month journey, from initial contact to approval by a panel. She discusses common misconceptions about fostering, th…

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Lisa - I grew up in a fostering family, now I work in fostering! 28:54

5M ago28:54

28:54

Send us a text In this episode of 'Voices of Fostering,' Lisa shares her experiences working within National Fostering Group and her personal journey growing up in a fostering family. Lisa talks about her role as the Referral Hub Manager in Scotland, the qualities that make a great foster carer, and the significance of supporting birth children inv…

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Theresa - My daughter encouraged me to foster! 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

Send us a text Join us on this episode of Voices of Fostering as we chat with Theresa, a dedicated foster carer for over 17 years. Theresa shares her inspirational journey from managing a nursery to becoming a foster carer after the loss of her husband. She recounts her initial apprehensions, the challenges she faced, and the deep connections she f…

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Rachel - Fostering in the Armed Forces 17:39

6M ago17:39

17:39

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we chat with Rachel, a carer recruitment officer from National Fostering Group. Rachel shares her unique story, starting from her life on an RAF base to becoming a foster parent and eventually adopting a child. She discusses the supportive environment of the RAF camp, the decision to foster, an…

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Hilary - We have fostered for a decade! 12:30

6M ago12:30

12:30

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, host Helen sits down with Hilary, a dedicated foster carer, to discuss her and her husband Pierre's decade-long journey in fostering. Hilary shares heartfelt stories about their experiences with over 20 children, the challenges and therapeutic aspects of the assessment process, and the support …

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Stefanie - The importance of self-care for foster carers 20:39

6M ago20:39

20:39

Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Fostering, host Helen sits down with supervising social worker Stefanie to discuss the vital topic of self-care for foster carers. Stefanie shares her background and journey into social work, the role of a social worker within fostering, and delves deeply into the concept of carer fatigue and compassion f…

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Ruth - I foster teenage asylum seekers 17:43

7M ago17:43

17:43

Send us a text In this episode of 'Voices of Fostering,' Ruth, a dedicated foster carer for 15 months, shares her inspiring journey into fostering. A former teacher and mother of three, Ruth always aspired to foster but only began the process after reconnecting with a friend who was also a foster carer. Ruth discusses the rigorous yet necessary ass…

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Our special episode with Joan Collins 19:09

7M ago19:09

19:09

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Voices of Fostering, we hear the incredible story of Joan, who was placed in foster care shortly after her birth. Joan shares insights into her upbringing with a caring foster mother, the challenges she faced after her foster mother's passing, and the eventual blessing of being taken in by her foster moth…

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Becoming a Foster Carer: Insights and FAQs with Nic 24:12

7M ago24:12

24:12

Send us a text Becoming a Foster Carer: Insights and FAQs with Nic from National Fostering Group Join us for a special bonus episode of Voices of Fostering, where we speak with Nic, a carer recruitment manager from National Fostering Group. Nic walks us through the entire process of becoming a foster carer, from the initial visit to training, asses…

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Rachel and David - Balancing Careers and Fostering 29:59

7M ago29:59

29:59

Send us a text Rachel and David share their journey of fostering over the past five years. From their love for children to the unexpected moments that shaped their path, Rachel and David talk candidly about their experiences, including the joys and challenges of balancing birth children with fostering. If you would like to find out more about foste…

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Amalia - We specialise in parent and child foster care 29:04

7M ago29:04

29:04

Send us a text In this episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast, we are joined by Amalia, one of our amazing foster carers. She has been fostering for 10 years alongside her husband. Amalia shares her unique journey, from working in high-end casinos and running a pub to becoming a foster carer after seeing a simple advert. She reflects on the joy…

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Scott - We started fostering in our early 20s! 16:12

8M ago16:12

16:12

Send us a text In the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast, Helen speaks with Scott, a foster carer who started fostering in his early 20s. Scott speaks about what inspired him and his wife to step into fostering, how they navigated the challenges of starting during the pandemic, and the emotional experience of welcoming their first pl…

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May - The importance of mindfulness 26:10

8M ago26:10

26:10

Send us a text For the past 15 years, May has been a dedicated foster carer with NFA Scotland, fulfilling a lifelong dream. She and her husband waited until their daughter turned 16 before taking the step into fostering, ensuring it was the right time for their family. The journey has been a rollercoaster, but one they wouldn’t trade for anything. …

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Jayne and Ken - We have fostered for 19 years! 26:43

9M ago26:43

26:43

Send us a text Jayne and Ken have been dedicated foster carers for 19 years, and their journey is nothing short of remarkable. In one of our most heartfelt episodes yet, they share stories of children once labelled by local authorities as "children from hell," some facing unimaginable medical challenges. Despite the odds, Jayne and Ken's unwavering…

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Our special episode with Ellie Simmonds 27:05

9M ago27:05

27:05

Send us a text We had the incredible honour of welcoming gold Paralympic medalist, Ellie Simmonds, onto our podcast! 🎙️ In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into Ellie’s inspiring journey. From her early years in foster care to being adopted by her amazing parents who are foster carers, Ellie shares how these experiences shaped her extraordi…

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Phil - It is so important to improve their self esteem 28:30

10M ago28:30

28:30

Send us a text Phil is passionate about sports and, most importantly, is an exceptional foster carer. In this episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, Phil discusses the importance of boosting foster children's self-esteem and how one way he has managed to do this is through karate. We will also learn more about Phil and his fostering journey. I…

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Zak - We provide the best training for our foster carers 15:43

10M ago15:43

15:43

Send us a text In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Zak, our Training Team Leader. Zak works with our current foster carers to provide them with top-notch training and equip them with essential skills. Tune in to hear about our redesigned Skills to Foster Training, therapeutic parenting courses, and how we use VR to elevate our training to…

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Nigel - As a blind foster carer, I am fully supported! 28:19

10M ago28:19

28:19

Send us a text In this episode, we meet foster carer Nigel who fosters alongside his wife Penny! Back in 2018, whilst fostering Nigel was involved in an accident that unfortunately left him with full sight loss, in this episode Nigel speaks about that experience, his highs and his lows and ultimately why he continues to foster! If you would like to…

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Matt - My dad grew up in care in the 50s and now I foster! 25:49

11M ago25:49

25:49

Send us a text In the latest episode of the Voices of Fostering Podcast, we introduce Matt, whose passion for fostering is deeply rooted in his family history. Inspired by his father's experiences growing up in the care system during the 1950s, Matt pursued a career in the military before he and his wife embarked on their journey as foster carers. …

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Hayley - The journey from adoption to fostering! 17:58

11M ago17:58

17:58

Send us a text Hayley has been familiar with fostering since her teenage years, as her parents were both foster carers. This experience set her on a wonderful path that led her to adopt her daughter, Shirley, who was initially fostered by her parents. Now, two years later, Hayley has been approved as a foster carer herself. Her story showcases the …

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Andrew - I work and foster! 26:48

11M ago26:48

26:48

Send us a text In some cases, you can still foster while working full-time, as is the case for Andrew, a single carer who continues to work. In this episode of the Voices of Fostering Podcast, Andrew shares his experience as a foster carer over the past year. He discusses how he has managed to balance his job with fostering and talks about the chil…

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Sol - He is our son! 29:37

12M ago29:37

29:37

Send us a text Fostering teenagers is something that Sol and her wife Michelle were very passionate about, and four years later, they have fostered two teenagers, one of whom is now with them permanently! In this episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, you will learn more about their experiences as foster carers, their hopes for the future, and…

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Anna - My role as a supervising social worker 22:44

12M ago22:44

22:44

Send us a text Our next episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast episode is out now, and this time you get to hear from one of our supervising social workers! In this episode, you'll hear from Anna, one of our dedicated supervising social workers. It's an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the role and understand the support you can expe…

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Soo and Hugh - With fostering, we can help lots of children 39:49

1y ago39:49

39:49

Send us a text Soo and Hugh always had an open-door policy for all of their daughter's friends, offering help in any situation. This was second nature to them, but upon reflection, it marked the very beginning of their journey toward becoming foster carers. Soo and Hugh have been fostering for over 10 years they had debated looking into adoption, b…

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Pat - First time foster carer at 70! 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

Send us a text Ever wondered if age is a barrier to fostering? Join us in our latest podcast episode as we debunk this myth with Pat, a first-time foster carer embarking on this journey at the age of 70! In this special virtual edition, amidst the candid conversation with Pat, you'll also experience the joyful babbling of the baby she currently fos…

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Julie - I have fostered for 23 years! 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

28:26

Send us a text In this episode of our fostering podcast, you will meet Julie, who with her husband have fostered for 23 years, which is truly remarkable. In this candid episode, Julie speaks about her recovery from breast cancer and what that meant for her and her foster family. Julie is truly an inspiration, her constant upbeat attitude has meant …

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Sue and Kelvin - We retired and decided to foster! 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

32:18

Send us a text In this episode of our Focus on Fostering Podcast, you get to meet Sue and Kelvin who decided to foster when they retired. Sue and Kelvin both nurses, first heard about fostering from another couple on a cruise, it was a few years later once retired that they decided to take their step into fostering. In this episode you will hear fr…

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Jenna and Craig - We foster babies! 40:06

1+ y ago40:06

40:06

Send us a text In this episode, you will meet Jenna and Craig, who foster alongside their 9-year-old daughter. Together for 15 years and married for 5, both Jenna and Craig wanted to pursue fostering to make a difference. Jenna and Craig primarily foster babies, and in this episode, they discuss the assessment process, the children moving on, and t…

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Special Episode with Geoff and Aiden 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

Send us a text To conclude our first season of "Focus on Fostering," we're thrilled to present a truly extraordinary episode. Join us as we introduce you to Geoff, a dedicated foster carer, and his remarkable young person, Aiden, both of whom played featured in the compelling BBC One Documentary, "Teens in Care." As is our tradition, our episodes a…

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Mark: My foster children give me purpose. 30:29

2y ago30:29

30:29

Send us a text Coming up on Episode 6, we meet Mark who is a foster carer of unaccompanied minors, young asylum seekers who arrive in the UK by themselves, scared and in need of a safe and loving home. But in helping them, he has helped himself, he has faced incredibly difficult personal challenges but says he couldn’t have got through them without…

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Linda: A Therapeutic Life Story worker 21:24

2y ago21:24

21:24

Send us a text Coming up on Episode 5 we explore how our past experience impact our lives, and how children in foster care benefit from Therapeutic Life Story work, processing their trauma with the help of a professional like our guest, Linda. If you would like to find out more about fostering please visit our website here. If you have any question…

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Carol: I foster but my family foster with me too. 28:26

2y ago28:26

28:26

Send us a text Coming up in episode 4. We meet Carol and her daughter Emma and hear their incredible story of how being a fostering family has shaped their lives, from her adopting her foster child Ryan to how they all come together to support each other in difficult times. Carol has a wealth of experience and this is an incredible episode to liste…

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